FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 

DATE: May 7, 2025

CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

Salem, Ore. — Ricardo Zepeda-Gonzalez of Salem is in custody at the Marion County Jail on charges of first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and second‑degree theft after fleeing the scene of a store theft.

Zepeda-Gonzalez was arrested at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, after leaving The Home Depot at 3795 Hagers Grove RD SE with nearly $800 in merchandise. When approached by store security personnel, witnesses reported Zepeda‑Gonzalez displayed what appeared to be a revolver, then fled the area on foot.

With the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, a search of the area by drone and police canine team resulted in locating the 40-year-old Zepeda-Gonzalez at nearby Cascades Gateway Park.

Zepeda-Gonzalez is set to be arraigned today at the Marion County Circuit Court Annex at 2:30 p.m.

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