Marion County Offender Sweep Lands 40 in Jail

During the sweep, two children were taken into protective custody by DHS.

Salem-News.com

(SALEM) - On Friday, January 19th during the evening hours an offender sweep in Marion County was conducted involving more than 50 representatives from Marion County law enforcement agencies, the Marion County DA’s Office and the Department of Human Services – Child Welfare.

During the sweep nearly 40 arrests were made on outstanding arrest warrants, parole/probation violations and new crimes.

The following are the stats from the sweep.

Participating agencies:

• Marion County Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Division: 9 Deputies
• Marion County Sheriff’s Office Parole and Probation Division: 20 Deputies
• Salem Police Department: 12 Officers
• Keizer Police Department: 6 Officers
• Marion County District Attorney’s Office: 3 staff
• Department of Human Services – Child Welfare: 6 workers

Statistics:

• 70 Direct offender contacts (those on parole/probation or committing new offenses)
• 37 Arrests on arrest warrants or parole/probation violations
• 27 Male
• 10 Female
• One criminal referral on one Juvenile
• Two children were taken into protective custody by DHS
• 23 were charged with new crimes which included:
• Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Hindering Prosecution
• Theft by Receiving
• Resisting Arrest
• Frequenting a Place Where Controlled Substances are Used