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Man arrested in domestic assault, kidnapping case

Post Date:04/25/2024 11:28 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 

DATE: April 25, 2024

CONTACT:     Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Salem, Ore. — Early this morning, a Salem man was arrested in northeast Salem as part of a domestic assault and kidnapping investigation.

Agustin Caldaza Sierra, age 25 of Salem, was sought in an incident that occurred on April 18 in which he assaulted a former girlfriend, then forced her and her children into his vehicle. The woman reported being able to escape from the vehicle as the suspect drove. The children were later found safe; however, the suspect fled.

Through the investigation, detectives located Sierra and arrested him without incident at an apartment in the 4100 block of Satter DR NE.

Sierra is lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:

  • Kidnaping in the first degree, three counts
  • Strangulation
  • Burglary in the first degree
  • Menacing
  • Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
  • Coercion
  • Assault in the fourth degree
  • Harassment
  • Custodial interference
  • Stalking

All further inquiries into this investigation should be directed to Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

If you know of someone experiencing domestic abuse, reach out to a victim advocate with the Salem Police Domestic Violence Response Team for information and connection to helpful resources in our community. Call 503-588-6499 or find more information online.

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