Crime & Safety Report for 1627 Watson Butte Ave SE, Salem, OR 97306

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 10:58 PM

Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible verbal domestic disturbance between a man and a woman at a bus stop near a Fred Meyer store on Commercial Street Southeast in Salem. Information about those involved is limited, with the man reportedly wearing a red hoodie.

Break-In

07/16/2026 10:14 PM

Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an audible commercial burglary alarm at a business near Lancaster Drive Southeast. The alarm is described as self-activated and not yet verified.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 10:14 PM

Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported harassment incident near Liberty Road and Oxford Street involving a person in a white newer Toyota Camry who allegedly threw an unknown liquid at the caller and made racial comments before driving northbound on Liberty Road.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 09:41 PM

Spring St S, Salem, OR 97302

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious person near Spring Street in Salem, and unit 116 is assigned to check the area.

Weapons

07/16/2026 09:23 PM

Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible single gunshot, described as sounding like a rifle, reported near Lancaster Dr SE in Salem. A caller was reported to be leaving the location, and a unit advised they are heading to check the area.