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News Release from Marion Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: January 9th, 2017 10:47 PM

Tonight, around 5:00 p.m., a man was arrested after blowing through a stop sign, driving into a yard and hitting two trees. Alexander Belcourt, age 24 was driving his car east on Fargo Road NE when he failed to stop at a stop sign at Bents Road. Witnesses told deputies that Belcourt drove into a yard after missing the intersection and struck two trees.

Belcourts passengers Henry Sutton, age 40 and Richard Weaver, age 47 were both injured in the crash. Weaver was taken to Salem Hospital with serious injuries and Sutton was taken to OHSU where he remains in critical condition.

At the time of Belcourts arrest his blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. Belcourt was taken to the Marion County Jail for the crimes of Assault II, Assault IV, Reckless Driving, and Reckless Endangering. Belcourt was not injured in the crash.

Contact Info:
Primary PIO Phone: 503. 584. MCSO (6276)
Public Information Officer Lt. Chris Baldridge
Cell Phone: 503.930.0579
Email: cbaldridge@co.marion.or.us
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