Suspect Arrested With Rifle Near Hospital
(Salem, OR) -- Salem Police arrested a man armed with a rifle near Salem Health Medical Center on Tuesday. Officers say Luis Escobedo Castaneda ran when he saw officers. They saw part of the rifle in his waistband. He refused to comply with officer's commands, and they used less-lethal rounds and a K9 to take him into custody. He was carrying a loaded rifle. Castaneda is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, interfering with a police officer, and disorderly conduct.



