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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Man Faces Federal Charges for Using Instagram to Sexually Exploit Children Online
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—On June 7, 2022, a federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment charging a Portland man for using Instagram to persuade children to produce and send him sexually …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Southwest Washington Man Indicted for Overdose Death of Portland Teen
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland has returned a superseding indictment charging a Vancouver, Washington man for his role in a fentanyl distribution scheme that led to the overdose …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Eugene Marijuana Dispensary
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man affiliated with the Hoover Criminal Gang and Unthank Park Hustlers, two allied Portland street gangs, was sentenced to federal prison today for robbing a Eugene marijuana …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison today for using a residential property he did not own as collateral for obtaining a bank loan worth more than $316,000. …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Housekeeper Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud after Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland area housekeeper pleaded guilty today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kimberly Aralene Wells, 40, a resident …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison today for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Benjamin Tifekchian, 48, was …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Former Portland Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—A former member of Portland’s Hoover Criminal Gang was sentenced to federal prison today for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Javontae Nabien Gibson, 28, of Portland, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, Ore.—On March 30, 2022, a Portland man was sentenced to federal prison for perpetrating a scheme to steal funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Operator of Portland Animal Rescue Business Charged for Role in Wire Fraud Conspiracy, Illegally Dispensing Animal Drugs
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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 …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices During Portland Protests
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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 …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Police Bureau Officer to Receive Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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 …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Area Identity Thief and Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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, …
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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 …
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US and World News
Portland police: clash between armed homeowner and protesters sparked shooting
by Reutersby Reuters-Police in Portland, Oregon, said they believe a shooting that left one woman dead and five people wounded at a protest over police violence on Saturday night was triggered by …
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Featured NewsOMG!Police Blotter
Woman killed, five others shot overnight in Portland
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonPORTLAN, 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 …
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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, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Former Portland Marathon President Indicted in Federal Court
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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 …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Man Charged After Attempting to Open Emergency Exit on Portland-Bound Flight
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Former Portland Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBANGOR, 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 …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Portland Man Faces Federal Charges for Stealing Dozens of Firearms from Local Pawn Shop
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPORTLAND, 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, …