SALEM POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN ATTEMPTED ARSON CASE

Salem Police Dept.

SALEM, Ore. — On February 5, 2026, Jacob Braun, 32, of Salem, was arrested in connection with an attempted arson incident that occurred on January 30, 2026. 

 

On the evening of January 30, officers responded to a report of attempted arson in the 5300 block of Landon Street SE. The investigation identified 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. This morning 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. 

 

Thank you to 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 and is scheduled to be arraigned at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion County Annex, located at 4000 Aumsville Highway. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's Office.