Salem Police recorded seven arrests of six people between Sept. 15 and Sept. 30, 2026, according to the department’s media arrest summary. The log includes two cases involving firearms or illegal weapons, a domestic violence charge, a restraining order violation, and three simple assault charges.
Those named below have been arrested and charged but are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sere the complete Salem Police Crime Log from the end of September below:
Brielle M. Priest, 26, Salem — Arrested at 10:25 a.m. Sept. 15 and charged with simple assault, in connection with an incident dated Sept. 3.
Abdianniel Melendezrodriguez, 22, Salem — Arrested at 4:36 p.m. Sept. 21 and charged with simple assault.
Joshua T. Smith, 30, Salem — Arrested at 4:40 p.m. Sept. 24 and charged with simple assault, purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury.
Jakye R. Patterson, 23, Carneys Point — Arrested Sept. 25 (no time listed) in a case handled by an outside agency and charged with unlawful possession of weapons, including unlawful possession of an assault firearm.
Devin D. Lane, 27, Salem — Arrested at 3:10 p.m. Sept. 25 and charged with defiant trespass.
Myaire A. Brown, 20, Salem — Arrested at 6:13 p.m. Sept. 29 and charged with domestic violence and possession of a weapon (firearm) for an unlawful purpose.
Abdianniel Melendezrodriguez, 22, Salem — Arrested again at 7:25 p.m. Sept. 29 and charged with contempt for violating a domestic violence restraining order.
This report is based on the Salem Police Department’s media arrest summary covering Sept. 15 through September 30, 2026. Charges reflect the initial filing and may be amended, reduced or dismissed in court.