Salem Police Seek Public Assistance in Attempted Murder Investigation

Update: February 13, 2026, 9:30 AM

SALEM, Ore. - Daniel Ray Myers, 62, of Salem, was located by California Highway Patrol on February 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. in the Buttonwillow area near Bakersfield, California.

On February 10, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a 27-year-old woman reported that Myers drove her to a secluded location in West Salem and attempted to sexually assault her in his vehicle. The woman reported that when she resisted, Myers stabbed her multiple times and held her in the vehicle to prevent her from fleeing.

On February 12, 2026, following several investigative efforts, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit contacted local media to seek the public's help in locating Myers, who was last seen leaving the scene in his vehicle, a silver Honda Civic.

After the media release and a bulletin had been distributed to law enforcement, detectives received three separate calls from law enforcement agencies in Oregon and California indicating they had reports that Myers' vehicle had been seen. From these tips, detectives learned that Myers had fled Oregon and was in California traveling south toward Bakersfield.

Detectives specifically reached out to the California Highway Patrol, which led to locating Myers. He was taken into custody without incident. Myers will be extradited to Oregon at a later date to face multiple charges, including Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.

The Salem Police Department would like to thank local media, the community and our law enforcement partners for their assistance in this investigation.

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DATE: February 12, 2026
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected]

Salem Police Seek Public Assistance in Attempted Murder Investigation

SALEM, Ore. - Salem Police are seeking the community's assistance in locating Daniel Ray Myers, 62, of Salem, in connection with an Attempted Murder investigation.

On February 10, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Myers and the victim were in his vehicle making online food delivery orders when he drove the victim to a secluded location in West Salem. The victim reported Myers attempted to sexually assault her, and when she resisted, he stabbed her multiple times. As the victim attempted to flee, he held her in the vehicle. The victim was able to convince Myers to let her go into the Walgreens in Keizer to obtain first aid items, where store staff called police on her behalf.

Upon police arrival, they found the victim, who was subsequently transported to Salem Hospital to have her injuries treated. Myers had fled the scene in his vehicle, and his current whereabouts are unknown. Myers is driving a silver Honda Civic with Oregon license plate 241NGP. There is probable cause to arrest Myers for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and other felony crimes.

Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit Detectives are asking anyone with information on Myers' whereabouts to call the Salem Police Tips Line, (503) 588-8477, and reference case number SMP26012142.

It is likely that Myers has access to firearms. If you see Myers, please use caution, do not approach, and call 911.

The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Salem Police Communications Office.

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