Suspected Fatal Arson Fire, Feb. 4

On February 1, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Oregon State Police and emergency personal were dispatched to a residential fire on Washington Street in Stayton. Once at scene it was determined there was one deceased victim at the scene. Marion County’s HART Team (Homicide Assault Response Team) was activated to conduct the investigation. Multiple agencies responded to assist including Oregon State Police, Stayton Police Department, Turner Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Keizer Police Department and Salem Police Department. Stayton Fire District with the assistance of several local fire agencies suppressed the fire and rendered the scene safe for the investigation. The media is asked to stage at the Stayton High School ; however there will be no on-camera interviews unless notified. Any further releases will be sent through Flash Alert. Anyone with information is urged to call the Oregon State Police at (800)452-7888 and refer to case number SP19-038138. No photos are available at this time. No further information is available at this time but any questions should be directed to osppio@state.or.us. It is anticipated the next Flash Alert release will be sent out approximately 10:00AM on February 2, 2019.