Salem Police Arrest Man After Methamphetamine Investigation Downtown

SALEM, Ore. — Salem police arrested a 46-year-old Salem man on multiple drug and firearm charges on October 26 following an investigation into suspected methamphetamine sales in downtown Salem and Wallace Marine Park.

Engels A. Marcelino was arrested between approximately 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 26, according to information provided by the Salem Police Department.

Detectives with the department’s Strategic Investigations Unit learned that Marcelino had allegedly sold methamphetamine to members of the unsheltered community in Wallace Marine Park and downtown Salem. Investigators also received information that he intended to sell ounces of methamphetamine at Riverfront Park.

When detectives located Marcelino at Riverfront Park and attempted to stop him, he briefly fled on foot. Officers caught him after a short pursuit.

During the investigation, detectives found a loaded handgun, 59.7 grams of methamphetamine and $233 in cash inside Marcelino’s bag. Police said the methamphetamine amounted to approximately 300 user doses.

Marcelino was taken to the Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and felon in possession of a firearm.

The investigation remains ongoing. Questions regarding the criminal prosecution should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.