Two Arrested After Armed Fight at Downtown Salem Bar

Salem, OR. — Two Salem men were taken into custody early Saturday morning following a reported fight involving a firearm at Mikey’s Bar and Grill in downtown Salem.

At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2026, officers responded to the bar at 155 Liberty Street NE after receiving reports of a fight involving multiple people and mention of a gun. As officers arrived, a man was observed discarding a firearm near a vehicle before attempting to flee on foot.

Officers chased and apprehended the suspect, identified as Demetre Marseille, 20, of Salem. He was taken into custody without further incident. Police said Marseille had allegedly threatened security staff and patrons with a handgun. During the arrest, officers also located individual bags of suspected cocaine in his possession…

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