Salem man arrested for alleged kidnapping, domestic violence

Danny Peterson
·1 min read

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem man was arrested Thursday morning due to alleged kidnapping and domestic violence incidents that happened last week.

The Salem Police Department announced the arrest of 25-year-old Agustin Caldaza Sierra, who was located at an apartment in the 4100 block of Satter Drive Northeast early in the morning.

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On April 18, Sierra allegedly assaulted his former girlfriend and coerced her and her children into his car, police said.

“The woman reported being able to escape from the vehicle as the suspect drove,” Salem PD said in a release. “The children were later found safe, however, the suspect fled.”

Sierra, who is lodged at the Marion County Jail, is now facing charges that include three counts of first-degree kidnapping, strangulation, first-degree burglary, menacing, unauthorized use of a car, coercion, fourth-degree assault, harassment, custodial interference and stalking.

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