West Salem man sentenced to over five years in prison on repeat assault, strangulation charges.

Posted on February 21, 2026

DALLAS (OR) – Zachary James Pumarlo, of West Salem, has been sentenced to serve 70 months (5 years, 10 months) in prison for a 2025 incident in which he assaulted and strangled his domestic partner.

Pumarlo, 32, appeared on February 17 before Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso and pled guilty to two counts of felony assault in the fourth degree and felony strangulation. The charges were sentenced as felonies based on the severity of the injuries and the fact that Pumarlo was previously convicted of domestic violence offenses involving the same victim. Judge Caso also ordered Pumarlo to serve a 24-month term of Post-Prison Supervision upon his release.

The case was investigated by the Salem Police Department and prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Kaylee Hudson.

 

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