SALEM — Salem Police reported three arrests between Oct. 1 and Oct. 16, 2026, according to the department’s media arrest summary. They include one case with resisting arrest, shoplifting and drug paraphernalia charges, and two arrests on outstanding warrants, both on Oct. 10.
All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
See the below Salem Police Department Early-October Crime Log
John T. Palmer, 45, Salem — Arrested at 9:53 a.m. on Oct. 3 and charged with resisting arrest/eluding by causing risk of physical injury, shoplifting (taking merchandise without paying) and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.
Christoph M. Brent, 48, Vineland — Arrested at 12:39 a.m. on Oct. 10 on a warrant.
Rickie J. Turner, 35, Penns Grove — Arrested at 11:54 p.m. on Oct. 10 on a warrant.
The report lists no arrests from Oct. 11 through Oct. 16. Salem Police confirmed the summary is complete.
Information comes from the Salem Police Department’s Media Arrest Summary covering Oct. 1 through Oct. 15, 2026. Charges reflect the initial filing and can be amended, reduced or dismissed in court.