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Santos Salazar: attempted-murder arrest, release and continuing investigation

In August 2026, influencer Santos Salazar was arrested by Los Angeles police following a reported domestic violence incident and booked on suspicion of attempted murder. His bail was set at $1 million. Brianna Olsen and Salazar's attorney publicly challenged the severity of the allegation. Salazar was released on August 17 after the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office did not file charges at that stage. On August 20, the District Attorney's Office said the matter had been referred back to law enforcement for further investigation.

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Start of the conflictTMZ · INITIALVerified by the editors

Santos Salazar was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Los Angeles police took Santos Salazar into custody following a reported domestic violence incident. According to reporting based on booking records and information from the LAPD, he was taken into custody at approximately 12:30 a.m. and later booked on suspicion of attempted murder. His bail was set at $1 million. Authorities did not publicly disclose the evidence supporting the attempted murder suspicion while the investigation remained open. The arrest and booking represented a criminal suspicion and did not establish guilt.

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Checked August 12, 2026 at 07:30 PM
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Brianna Olsen addressed Salazar's arrest during a livestream

After Salazar's arrest, Brianna Olsen discussed the situation during a livestream and appeared to stream a phone call with Salazar from jail. She also indicated that their child was safe. The livestream was an early public reaction to the arrest while the investigation was ongoing.

Influencer Brianna Olsen's Baby Dad Santos Salazar Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge ↗
Checked August 13, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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Brianna Olsen said the attempted murder booking was too severe

Brianna Olsen publicly said Salazar's arrest had been blown out of proportion and argued that an attempted murder booking went too far. She said the details of the incident were being kept private while legal counsel handled the matter. Her comments represented her own assessment of the allegation and did not constitute an official determination about the case.

Influencer Brianna Olsen Says Santos Salazar's Arrest Was Blown Out of Proportion ↗
Checked August 15, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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Brianna Olsen called the case a misunderstanding and defended Salazar

Outside a Los Angeles courthouse, Brianna Olsen said Salazar was being accused of something he did not do and described the situation as a big misunderstanding. She also denied speculation that she was seeking a restraining order against him. These statements reflected Olsen's position and did not establish the facts underlying the police investigation.

Influencer Brianna Olsen Says Santos Salazar's Innocent In Attempted Murder Case ↗
Checked August 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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Salazar's attorney challenged the attempted murder booking

Attorney Nicholas Rosenberg described the attempted murder booking as grossly overcharged and said the matter arose from a domestic disagreement that had been exaggerated by an alleged eyewitness. He said he was asking prosecutors to reject the case or consider lesser charges. These claims represented the defense position at the time.

Influencer Brianna Olsen Says Santos Salazar's Innocent In Attempted Murder Case ↗
Checked August 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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Salazar was released after prosecutors did not file charges at that stage

Santos Salazar was released from Los Angeles custody after spending several days in jail. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office did not file criminal charges against him at that stage after reviewing the case. Rosenberg said he had submitted a letter asking prosecutors to reject the case. The release and decision not to file charges at that time did not establish that the underlying investigation was permanently closed.

Influencer Santos Salazar Released From Jail After Attempted Murder Arrest ↗
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Checked August 17, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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Salazar spoke publicly after his release

In a TikTok video filmed alongside attorney Nicholas Rosenberg after his release, Salazar said he was grateful to be back with his family and that he intended to take the opportunity of being free seriously. In the material reported by Oxygen, he did not provide a detailed public account of the incident that led to his arrest.

Influencer Santos Salazar Breaks Silence on Attempted Murder Arrest After Release From Jail ↗
Checked August 20, 2026 at 07:00 AM
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District Attorney's Office said the case was returned for further investigation

Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Bureau of Communications Chief Venusse D. Dunn told Oxygen that the case had been referred back to law enforcement for further investigation. Prosecutors therefore had not filed criminal charges against Salazar at that stage, while the underlying matter remained under investigation.

Influencer Santos Salazar Breaks Silence on Attempted Murder Arrest After Release From Jail ↗
Checked August 20, 2026 at 07:00 AM