On December 4, 2025, Tristin Sillman, 27, of Salem, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for the burglary at West Salem Ace Hardware. The sentencing follows an incident on October 29 at 12:36 a.m., when Salem Police responded to an alarm activation at the business. Officers arrived quickly, found Sillman inside staging merchandise for theft, and took him into custody without incident.
We thank the Polk County District Attorney’s Office for their thorough prosecution and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during the call. This case is a strong example of teamwork — from alarm to arrest to sentencing.
