Some demonstrators are exhibiting aggressive behavior
towards individuals who are lawfully filming in the area. Some demonstrators
possess weapons, including bats and pepper spray. Criminal activity will not be
tolerated.
towards individuals who are lawfully filming in the area. Some demonstrators
possess weapons, including bats and pepper spray. Criminal activity will not be
tolerated.
Some individuals wearing all black have been observed throwing projectiles and using pepper spray on others near Lownsdale Square. If you are a victim of a crime, call 9-1-1. PPB will arrest those identified as engaging in criminal acts.
PPB Officers have made two arrests of subjects engaging in criminal activity. Some members of the crowd are throwing objects at the officers.
Streets in downtown Portland are open to vehicular traffic. All individuals in the street are subject to arrest.
PPB precincts are currently operating on "emergency call only" status due to the demonstration downtown. PPB would like a peaceful resolution to the demonstration activity so officers can go back to handling all calls for service.
What appears lit flares are being thrown into the roadway near Lownsdale Square. This is a crime. If anyone has information about the individual/s responsible for this criminal behavior, contact 9-1-1.
*CORRECTION* PPB has arrested only one subject at this time.
Several subjects were observed actively defacing a monument within Chatman Square Park with what appears to be spray paint. PPB Officers arrested one of the subjects believed to be involved in the vandalism.
Three individuals were arrested during today's demonstration events downtown. The crowd appears to have dispersed. PPB will put out more information in a press release as it is available. PPB is back to taking all calls for service.
