ALEM, Ore. — On April 2, 2026, at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers arrested Jeremiah Boast, 25, of Salem, following an attempted traffic stop that turned into a vehicle elude, resulting in the seizure of drugs, cash, and a firearm.
Officers attempted a traffic stop on a red Mercedes at the intersection of Sunnyview Road and Fisher Road NE. The vehicle eluded officers traveling westbound on Sunnyview Road NE. Officers later deployed spike strips at Sunnyview Road and Fairgrounds Road NE, successfully disabling the vehicle.
The vehicle was ultimately located at the intersection of Church Street and 5th Street NE. The driver fled the scene, while the female passenger remained with the vehicle. Officers utilized drones to search for Boast. Officers were able to locate and arrest Boast attempting to hide inside a local bar…