A man is in custody after a standoff with deputies earlier today. Robert Owens, 34, of Salem is in custody after firing rounds near his residence and eluding deputies. After SWAT members arrived on scene Mr. Owens again fled in his vehicle being pursued by SWAT members.
After crashing in a ditch nearby, Mr. Owens was pinned in by two armored vehicles. Mr. Owens was removed from the vehicle by SWAT Team members and less lethal devices were used in his arrest. Mr. Owens did sustain some minor injuries and has been taken to Salem Hospital for evaluation.
Mr. Owens will be treated for his injuries and any mental health issues at Salem Hospital. Mr. Owens may face criminal charges later. The OSP Bomb Squad has cleared the vehicle of any explosive devices and Matheny Road NE has been reopened.
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Earlier this morning, deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a suicidal man in the 5800 block of Silverton Road NE. At the time of call it was determined that the male was not a danger to the public so deputies elected to avoid contact with him as to not force any tactical situations.
Sometime later the male left his residence and began firing shots near his home. Deputies used the man's cellular phone to locate him at a park near the Wheatland Ferry. After finding the man a short pursuit ensued sending deputies and police officer's to the dead end of Matheny Road NE. Two of the man's tires were deflated by spike strips during the pursuit.
Officers with the Salem Police Department, Keizer Police Department and the Oregon State Police are on scene and assisting with the standoff. Marion County SWAT and its negotiators are on scene and are working with the man for a peaceful resolution.
Additional details will be made available as the scene progresses.
Poor cell service is preventing me from sending images.
After crashing in a ditch nearby, Mr. Owens was pinned in by two armored vehicles. Mr. Owens was removed from the vehicle by SWAT Team members and less lethal devices were used in his arrest. Mr. Owens did sustain some minor injuries and has been taken to Salem Hospital for evaluation.
Mr. Owens will be treated for his injuries and any mental health issues at Salem Hospital. Mr. Owens may face criminal charges later. The OSP Bomb Squad has cleared the vehicle of any explosive devices and Matheny Road NE has been reopened.
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Earlier this morning, deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a suicidal man in the 5800 block of Silverton Road NE. At the time of call it was determined that the male was not a danger to the public so deputies elected to avoid contact with him as to not force any tactical situations.
Sometime later the male left his residence and began firing shots near his home. Deputies used the man's cellular phone to locate him at a park near the Wheatland Ferry. After finding the man a short pursuit ensued sending deputies and police officer's to the dead end of Matheny Road NE. Two of the man's tires were deflated by spike strips during the pursuit.
Officers with the Salem Police Department, Keizer Police Department and the Oregon State Police are on scene and assisting with the standoff. Marion County SWAT and its negotiators are on scene and are working with the man for a peaceful resolution.
Additional details will be made available as the scene progresses.
Poor cell service is preventing me from sending images.
