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Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Kidnapping Incident

Post Date:06/29/2026 4:57 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 28, 2026
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

SALEM, Ore.-- On June 28, 2026, Lino Lopez Palafox, 38, of Salem, was arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping incident involving a 3-year-old child.

At 5:42 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man who had just attempted to kidnap a 3-year-old child in the 2500 block of Rose Garden Street NE. The incident occurred while the child’s father was at a park with his son and 10-year-old daughter. It was reported that Lopez Palafox attempted to take the child after arguing with the father and trying to take the daughter’s bike.

During the altercation, Lopez Palafox demanded property from the father, and when the father refused, he picked up the 3-year-old and attempted to leave with him. The father was able to regain control of his son and prevent the kidnapping. After the altercation the father called police and reported what had occurred.

Officers quickly responded and located Lopez Palafox nearby, where he was arrested for Attempted Kidnapping in the First Degree and lodged at Marion County Jail.

The victim’s family told investigating officers they did not know the suspect and did not have any previous dealings with him.

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

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