Marion County, OR – Deputies responding to a reported domestic disturbance in southeast Salem early Wednesday morning arrested a 41-year-old man after investigators say they discovered large quantities of illegal drugs and a firearm.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the area around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, after reports of a physical domestic disturbance. During the investigation, deputies made contact with Daniel Haynes, 41.
Sheriff’s officials said a search of Haynes’ person led deputies to locate methamphetamine. Investigators also observed used meth pipes in plain view inside a vehicle at the scene, which prompted a search of the vehicle.
During that search, deputies reportedly recovered approximately 28 grams of fentanyl, about 16.47 grams of methamphetamine, and a firearm. Authorities say the seizure removed a significant amount of dangerous drugs from the community, along with an illegally possessed weapon.
Haynes was taken into custody and lodged at the Marion County Jail on multiple charges, including delivery of methamphetamine, delivery of fentanyl, felon in possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional suspects were immediately identified. Officials did not release further details about the domestic disturbance that prompted the initial response.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that arrests like this are part of ongoing efforts to reduce drug-related crime and improve community safety across Salem and Marion County.
Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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