Salem Police Arrest Four In Motel Robbery Investigation

Salem Police say they are seeking more information in the case.

Four have been arrested in the Cozzy Inn Motel robbery that happened February 8th by Salem Police. Salem-News.com file photo

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police say four people are under arrest on charges relating to an armed robbery that happened February 8th at the Cozzy Inn Motel at 1875 Fisher Road NE in Salem.

Lt. Dave Okada with Salem Police says the motel was robbed by a suspect brandishing a knife, who escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash. Further information revealed that he was not working alone.

"An investigation by the Salem Police Department revealed several suspects were involved in the planning and execution of the robbery."

This morning Okada says a search warrant was served at 2650 Broadway NE #44 in Salem, in connection to the robbery.

As a result of the investigation and search warrant, four suspects were arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail. 29-year old Erid Lee Johnson of Salem, Oregon was arrested on charges of first-degree Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit first-degree Robbery. 17-year old Aaron Weldon -Pineda of Salem faces charges of on charges of first-degree Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit first-degree Robbery. 23-year old Ivan Manuyvol of Salem faces charges of first-degree Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Unlawful use of weapon and Criminal Mischief.

24-year old Everett Hadom Blickenstaff of Salem has been charged with first-degree Robbery.

Okada says the investigation is continuing and anybody with further information is asked to contact the Salem Police Detective Jamie Vasas at 503-588-6050, extension 7153.