Three arrested after armed carjacking, police chase in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two juveniles and an adult were arrested Wednesday after an armed carjacking in Southeast Portland led to a police pursuit and crash. Portland police said officers responded around 10…
Former Portland Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Client Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A former Portland attorney pleaded guilty today to multiple felony charges after perpetrating a scheme to defraud her clients and use the proceeds to pay for personal expenses. Lori E. Deveny,…
Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices During Portland Protests
PORTLAND, Ore.—An Indiana man was sentenced to federal prison today for repeatedly and intentionally jeopardizing the lives of police officers, destroying public property, and encouraging others to commit violence during protests that…
Portland Man Faces Federal Charges for Using Instagram to Sexually Exploit Children Online
PORTLAND, 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 explicit photos…
Southwest Washington Man Indicted for Overdose Death of Portland Teen
PORTLAND, 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 death of…
Portland Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Eugene Marijuana Dispensary
PORTLAND, 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 dispensary. Timothy…
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme
PORTLAND, 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. Alireza Zamanizadeh,…
Portland Housekeeper Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud after Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, 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 of Portland,…
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, 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 sentenced to…
Former Portland Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
PORTLAND, 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, was sentenced…
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Covid-Relief Funds
PORTLAND, 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 Wade Lysne,…
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…