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 Commissioners accept $6 million in state money for behavioral health housing
The state funding is intended to provide housing assistance and behavioral health treatment. County officials say they will seek proposals from local providers to help fill gaps through services such as residential treatment homes.
Man killed, driver arrested in fatal NE Salem crash
Jose Alberto Guzman Guzman faces charges including manslaughter, driving under the influence and hit-and -run after his passenger, Jose Milian Milian, was killed in the crash.
City charges thousands for records proving public statement about investigating police official
The city of Salem said it would take the equivalent of a full-time person working a full week to compile records that show a public city statement was true. Salem officials said last month that the city couldn’t find a third-party investigator to look into misconduct allegations against Deputy Police Chief Steve Bellshaw, who retired under a special agreement earlier this year.
Driver strikes, kills pedestrian east of Salem
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday the driver remained at the scene, and there is no indication speed or impairment contributed to the crash.
Marion County prosecutor weaves judge’s election into sentencing discussion
Marion County Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy asked Judge Erious Johnson last month to sentence a defendant before the Nov. 8 election so voters could be informed about his candidacy.
AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners reconsider funding for behavioral health housing
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a $6.31 million contract with the state for housing assistance and residential behavioral health treatment. The board postponed a vote to accept the funding at a Sept. 21 meeting.
City expects homeless navigation center to open February
The center is intended to be a temporary shelter for 75 people to receive treatment and prepare to move out directly into housing. Some services at the long-awaited facility won’t come until after its opening due to supply chain issues.
Drifted into the system: Salem police restrain, jail man in apparent crisis
Salem police suspected Peter Leonard may have been having a mental health crisis. They wanted to detain him anyway, triggering a confrontation that resulted in Leonard’s hospitalization as well as criminal charges.
Man arrested for two September shootings in Salem
Salem police on Tuesday arrested 20-year-old Aljoze Reyes for two shootings they say occurred on Sept. 28 and 29.
Marion County Commissioners consider Covid relief funds for fire district, nonprofits
Marion County Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Senator Hearing Room at 555 Court Street N.E. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube.