Man wanted for crimes in Central Oregon arrested in Salem-area

A man wanted for a series of crimes in Central Oregon is arrested in Salem-area.

Marion County sheriff’s deputies say Mark Kurtz was driving a stolen truck when they pulled him over.

They say the 39-year-old tried to run from the scene, but they quickly caught him.

Kurtz is accused of crimes in Deschutes and Crook Counties.

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