Portland, OR – The United States Marshals Service, Pacific
Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, in coordination with the
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Multnomah County’s Department
of Community Justice (Parole and Probation), Gresham Police Department,
Portland Police Bureau, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
conducted Operation Safer Multnomah, a U.S. Marshals-led initiative that
targeted violent fugitives, focused efforts to reduce street level
criminal activity, & identify and arrest criminal suspects involved in
recent shootings. As a result, 24 arrests were made during the five-day
operation from June 7-11, 2022. This operation was a massive
undertaking, completed with the help of multiple law enforcement
agencies and personnel assisting with investigations and arrests.
The individuals who were targeted and arrested
were wanted for serious violent charges including murder, attempted
murder, armed robbery, and assaults. Law enforcement personnel combed
through hundreds of local, state, and federal warrants to search for the
most dangerous offenders in the Multnomah County area. Over 30 law
enforcement members assisted in this operation. This law enforcement
partnership, with full support of Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese
and Acting U.S. Marshal for Oregon Pete Cajigal, focused on reducing
community violence by targeting individuals involved in criminal
activity that has directly led to the increase in violent crime in the
county.
“By pooling our resources, we can remove
offenders who have shown the highest propensity of violence and
disregard for human life, and hold them accountable for the crimes they
have committed,” Sheriff Mike Reese said. “We are dedicated to creating
safe and thriving communities for everyone, and collaborative missions
such as this, is one way to reach our goal.”
“This operation exemplifies the effectiveness of
working together as a team for the benefit of our citizens. I am proud
of the Deputy Marshals, task force officers and our local law
enforcement partners for the work they did this week, and for what they
do every day. The results of this operation are indicative of the high
level of law enforcement cooperation we enjoy here in the state of
Oregon, and we hope the effort this week in Multnomah County will
demonstrate to our citizens what these men and women do every day to
keep them safe.” said U.S. Marshal Pete Cajigal.
Operational Stats:
24 fugitives arrested: 3 wanted for attempt
murder by shooting, 1 pending a federal drug overdose death, 3
pending federal prosecution for possession of firearms and
narcotics.
21 firearms: 9 reported stolen, 3 ghost guns,
1 silencer seized (homemade)
3 pounds of methamphetamine
19 grams of heroin
449 fentanyl pills
Notable Arrests:
Jimmy Pearce, age 35, was
wanted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office as a suspect in a 2017
homicide that occurred at the Xpose Club, located at 10270 SW Canyon
Road in Beaverton, OR. He was located near SE Bush Street and SE 112
Avenue in Portland and was arrested without incident. Warrants include
Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felon in
Possession of a Firearm.
Andrey Mazur, age 32, was
wanted for more than 36 armed robberies throughout the Portland and
Vancouver, Washington metro area. With the assistance of Portland Police
Special Emergency Response Team, Mr. Mazur was safely taken into custody
after an hours-long standoff. During the standoff, Mr. Mazur cut his
hair to change his appearance. A handgun recovered in the lawn outside
of the Jantzen Beach residence is alleged to have been thrown there by
Mazur. Mazur is a convicted felon.
Alexander Barber, age 27, was
wanted for federal charges stemming from theft of more than 35 firearms
from a licensed dealer and felon in possession of a firearm. Mr. Barber
was arrested after being located hiding in the attic of a Portland
residence. During the operation, law enforcement was able to locate and
recover eight of the stolen firearms in this case through search
warrants.
Operational Video/Photographs Dropbox
Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/u2c0g31amyyz6vdqu1pnf/h?dl=0&rlkey=yjtt0k41iow3d5isvxp0o5xe7
Agencies who participated: U.S. Marshals Service,
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Multnomah County’s Department
of Community Justice (Parole and Probation), Portland Police Bureau,
Gresham Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
(ATF), Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s
Office, and Oregon State Police.
Nationally, the U.S. Marshals Service fugitive
apprehension efforts are carried out with local law enforcement in 94
district offices, 85 local fugitive task forces, 8 regional task forces,
as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries.
The U.S. Marshals Oregon Fugitive Task Force is
comprised of investigators from the U.S. Marshals Service, Multnomah
County Sheriff’s Office, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Washington
County Sheriff’s Office, Portland Police Bureau, and the Oregon State
Police. The Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force is comprised
of U.S. Marshals Service investigators from the Districts of Alaska,
Oregon, Eastern Washington, and Western Washington.
Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found
at http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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