Newport Police Assist Salem Police With Arson Arrest

On the evening of January 30, Salem Police officers responded to a report of attempted arson in the 5300 block of Landon Street SE. The investigation identified 32-year old Jacob Braun as the suspect, who attempted to ignite a paper bag containing gasoline on the front porch. When that failed, he poured the gasoline on the porch and walls and attempted to ignite it with a lighter but was unsuccessful. 

Crime Analysts from the Salem Police Department assisted in distributing a bulletin to law enforcement agencies in the valley and coastal areas to locate Braun. Early in the mornig on February 5th at approximately 1:45 a.m., Newport Police arrested Braun during a traffic stop without incident and transferred him to detectives with the Felony Crimes Unit. Salem police thankd the Newport Police Department for their assistance with locating and arresting the suspect in this case. Braun was lodged at Marion County Jail for Attempted Arson in the First Degree. The investigation is ongoing.