Operator of Portland Animal Rescue Business Charged for Role in Wire Fraud Conspiracy, Illegally Dispensing Animal Drugs

PORTLAND, Ore.—The operator of a Portland area animal rescue, rehabilitation, boarding, and adoption company is facing federal charges for her role in a conspiracy to defraud customers and for illegally dispensing animal…

Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices During Portland Protests

PORTLAND, Ore.—An Indiana man pleaded guilty today in federal court after repeatedly and intentionally jeopardizing the lives of police officers, destroying public property, and encouraging others to commit violence during protests in…

Portland Police Bureau Officer to Receive Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing

PORTLAND, Ore.—The Justice Department announced today that a Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officer has been selected to receive the Attorney’s General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. Officer Kristen Schmidt, of…

Portland Area Identity Thief and Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Gresham, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for stealing financial and identification documents from more than 100 people in and around Portland. Robert Loren Finanders, 41, was sentenced…

Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges

PORTLAND, Maine: A Portland man pleaded guilty in federal court today to drug trafficking and firearm charges, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. According to court records, on January 31, 2020, Hunter…

Portland Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

PORTLAND, Ore.—A known member of Portland’s Hoover Criminal Gang was sentenced to federal prison today for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Cocoa Dalonta Taplin, 27, of Fairview, Oregon, was…

Suspect arrested in Brutal murder of “Tony” Wise in Portland

The man brutally assaulted on February 13, 2022, in the area of Northwest 3rd Avenue and Northwest Glisan Street has died of his injuries. He is identified as 46-year-old James Anthony Wise,…

Woman killed, five others shot overnight in Portland

PORTLAN, OR – On February 19, 2022, at 8:01 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a shooting call near the intersection of Northeast 55th Avenue and Northeast Hassalo Street. When…

Portland cop involved in fatal shooting of suspect overnight

PORTLAND, OR – On February 19, 2022, at 6:42pm, Central Precinct Officers were dispatched to the 900 Block of Southwest Broadway Drive on a disturbance call. While officers were enroute, they were…

Former Portland Marathon President Indicted in Federal Court

PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment today charging the former president and event director of the Portland Marathon for defrauding the charitable organization that had backed the event…

Portland Man Charged After Attempting to Open Emergency Exit on Portland-Bound Flight

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man is facing federal charges after attempting to open an emergency exit on a commercial airline flight from Salt Lake City, Utah to Portland. Michael Brandon Demarre, 32, has…

One dead in Portland midnight shooting

PORTLAND, OR – On February 14, 2022, at 12:00 a.m., police officers from the East Precinct in Portland responded to a shooting call near the intersection of Southeast 124th Avenue and Southeast…

Man beaten, unconscious in Portland’s Old Town

PORTLAND – On February 13, 2022, at 4:17 a.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to an assault call in the area Northwest 3rd Avenue and Northwest Glisan Street. When officers arrived,…

Former Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

BANGOR, Maine: A former Portland resident pleaded guilty in federal court today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. According to court records, on…

Portland Man Faces Federal Charges for Stealing Dozens of Firearms from Local Pawn Shop

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man faces federal charges after he and several accomplices used a sledgehammer to break into a local pawn shop and steal forty-seven firearms. Kory Dean Boyd, 38, has been…

Portland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland woman was sentenced to federal prison today for her role in a fraud scheme whereby she and a co-conspirator stole mail from residential mailboxes and used stolen personal identification…

Man shot and killed in North Tabor section of Portland

PORTLAND, OR – On January 30, 2022, at 8:30pm., officers were dispatched to the area of Northeast Couch Street and Northeast 52nd Avenue after someone called 911 to report hearing what they…

Homeless man shooting cars on Portland freeway recently threatened to shoot up public library

PORTLAND, OR – Shortly after noon on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, Central Precinct and North Precinct officers began responding to calls regarding damage to vehicles being driven northbound I-405, between the Southwest…

Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud After Stealing Covid-Relief Funds

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man pleaded guilty today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Benjamin Tifekchian, 47, pleaded guilty to bank fraud. According…

Portland Man Affiliated with Two Local Street Gangs Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man affiliated with the Hoover Criminal Gang and Krude Rude Brood was sentenced to federal prison today for illegally possessing a short-barrel shotgun as a convicted felon. Christopher Raymond…

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