Ardeshir Tabrizian
Ardeshir Tabrizian has covered the justice system and public safety for Salem Reporter since September 2021. As an Oregon native, his award-winning watchdog journalism has traversed the state. He has done reporting for The Oregonian, Eugene Weekly and Malheur Enterprise.
Marion County has federal funding on standby for infrastructure improvements, homeless services
County officials have until 2026 to spend nearly $68 million in federal aid and are awaiting requests for reimbursement when construction and other projects are completed.
TOP STORIES: Police policy ignored, an unusual city departure and mobile crisis teams
Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian looks back on a year of covering homelessness, criminal justice, and Salem-area services for addiction and mental illness.
Half-brothers charged with robbing market in east Salem
Constantino and Evaristo Temoxtle-Tlehuactle were both indicted last week on charges of robbery and assault in Marion County Circuit Court.
Police seize 55,000 fentanyl pills, dozens of pounds of other drugs from 2 Salem residents
Salem police also found 26 guns and over $63,000 in cash after arresting Leonel Covarrubias Hernandez, 45, and Silvia Rodriguez Diaz, 50, on Tuesday.
Man pleads guilty to all charges in crash that killed 4 in Salem homeless camp
Enrique Rodriguez Jr., 25, is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 11 for the charges, which include manslaughter and driving under the influence.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider funding for overseeing people unable to aid and assist
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider awarding federal funding to Soaring Heights Recovery Homes for purchasing a Keizer property to provide transitional housing.
Salem man charged with starting fire at west Salem business Dec. 12
Polk County prosecutors charged Evan Webber, 30, with arson and criminal mischief on Tuesday, alleging he started a fire at Lighthouse Home Loans In west Salem.
State settles with Salem-area conservation official, ending ethics investigation
Terry Hsu, a Marion Soil and Water Conservation District board member, says he believes the state ethics commission’s investigation of a complaint that he used his role for financial gain wasn’t impartial.
Salem police, fire toy drives deliver gifts to local families
The Salem Police Department served 189 families this year through its annual toy drive. A similar program run by Salem Professional Firefighters Local 314 received the most toys it has in years.
Citizens get no city response to concerns about secrecy of police official’s departure
Citizens called on Salem officials earlier this year to address questions and disclose records it has withheld about the departure of a top police official suspected of misconduct.