SCHOOL PARKING LOT SHOOTER SENT TO PRISON FOR 12 YEARS - 05/08/26

May 7, 2026

Portland, OR-Noureddine Dib, 43-years-old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the attempted murder of Michael Zakarneh. Given the circumstances of the shooting, prosecutors sought  more than the minimum sentence of 7.5 years. 

The defendant and victim arrived at the Islamic School of Portland on October 17, 2024 to pick their children from school. The two fathers had a disagreement in the parking lot that resulted in Mr. Dib shooting Mr. Zakarneh in the abdomen. Mr. Zakarneh fled for his life and the defendant continued to pursue him, shooting in his direction at least once more. Mr. Zakarneh leapt down a flight of stairs, towards the school, and shattered the bones in his right ankle. Mr. Dib chased Mr. Zakarneh around the school before going inside. Mr. Zakarneh escaped to a neighboring gas station where good samaritans rendered aid and called 911. The Portland Police Bureau arrested Mr. Dib without incident. 

In April, a Multnomah County jury convicted the defendant on the charges of Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Discharge of a Firearm, and Reckless Endangerment.

Deputy District Attorney Eric Palmer prosecuted the case for the state. Afterward he said:

“I think the sentence is appropriate for the circumstances. It does address not just the injury caused to Mr. Zakarneh but the fact that this occurred at a school, the last place an attempted murder should ever take place.”

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Detectives Sara Clark and Laurent Bonczijk for their excellent work on this case.

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GRINCH GOES TO PRISON - 05/07/26

May 7, 2026       

Portland, OR - Allen Easley, nicknamed the Grinch by some after he was caught on camera stealing wrapped Christmas presents from a family’s home, is heading to prison for 10 years and 8 months. He was sentenced May 6, 2026.

The sentence follows his convictions for the following crimes:

25CR72325

Burglary in the First Degree – Occupied Dwelling

Burglary in the First Degree with a Firearm

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

26CR03181

Burglary in the Second Degree

26CR23444

Supplying Contraband

Deputy District Attorney Alex Garcia - lead of the Multnomah County Burglary Task Force -  prosecuted the case for the State. After the sentencing yesterday he said: 

“Mr. Easley’s actions forever changed the lives of several people and warranted a long prison sentence of 128 months. I hope the sentence is a wake up call for Mr. Easley. Should he continue to do what he has been doing, there will be severe consequences. I sincerely hope that he moves on from this life and makes better choices.”

Easley is 39 years old and has a criminal history that dates back to age 18. He has five prior convictions for Burglary in the First Degree, four prior convictions for Burglary in the Second Degree, and six prior firearm related convictions.

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Officer Michael Stevens and the Burglary Task Force for excellent work on this case.

We’d also like to thank Multnomah County District Attorney’s Victim Advocate Kelly Eoff for the care and compassion they showed victims during this case.

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BURGLAR WHO PREYED ON PORTLAND SMALL BUSINESSES SENT TO PRISON BURGLARY TASK FORCE SOLVED THE CASE - 04/29/26

April 29, 2026

Case: 25CR39436 and 26CR01810

Portland, OR- Joseph Patrick Doherty, 47-years-old, was sentenced to 40 months prison today after he pleaded guilty to one count of Burglary in the First Degree and six counts of Burglary in the Second Degree on April 3, 2026.

In pleading guilty, Doherty admitted that he targeted and broke into (1) storage units at Public Storage (SW Babur Boulevard), and (2) small businesses in Multnomah Village. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Alex Garcia - lead of the Burglary Task Force - prosecuted the case for the State. After sentencing he said:

“Defendant’s actions are completely inexcusable. He targeted small businesses and caused significant financial strain for several business owners. He targeted storage units as his own goldmine to steal prized possessions from many. This sentence clearly highlights that this conduct and greed will not be tolerated.”

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Officer Joey Yoo, Officer Laura Frear, Officer Amelia Flohr, and the Burglary Task Force for excellent and thorough investigative work.

THE FACTS:
 

Beginning early June 2025, Doherty broke into and stole from five storage units at the Public Storage on SW Barbur Boulevard. Doherty stole memorabilia, kitchenware, electronics, jewelry, and clothing from those storage units on multiple occasions. On one occasion, Doherty left behind court paperwork inside a victim storage unit. That paperwork included Doherty’s full name and date of birth.

Beginning late 2025, Doherty broke into three small businesses in Multnomah Village, where he stole women’s clothing, jewelry, and purses. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

The Burglary Task Force received multiple reports in this case and reviewed surveillance for each incident. Doherty was identified and arrested at a residence in SW Portland, at which time he was wearing multiple pieces of jewelry he had stolen.

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PORTLAND AREA WOMAN SENT TO PRISON AFTER HER DOGS KILL SIX YEAR OLD - 04/28/26

April 24, 2026

Portland, OR- Multnomah Circuit Court Judge Celia Howes sentenced Koko Miller to 26 months behind bars on April 24, 2026.

Miller was found guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide, Maintaining a Dangerous Dog, and two counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree.

For more background please see our earlier release here:
 

https://www.mcda.us/index.php/news/portland-area-woman-convicted-after-her-dogs-kill-six-year-old-child

PORTLAND AREA MAN WHO BROKE INTO CHURCHES SENTENCED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG TREATMENT - 04/27/26

April 24, 2026

Case: 26CR07587

Portland, OR- Joshua Sandall pled guilty April 24, 2026 to several crimes connected to his breaking into Parklane Christian Reformed Church in late 2025 and Grace Lutheran School in early 2026. 

Sandall pleaded guilty to the following charges:

Count 01: Burglary in the Second Degree

Count 02: Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree

Count 04: Burglary in the Second Degree

Count 05: Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree

           Count 11: Criminal Mischief in the First Degree

Sandall was sentenced to 180 days jail with no credit for time served, 36 months of formal probation and ordered to undergo a mental health and drug/alcohol evaluation. He will be required to complete any and all treatment that is recommended as part of probation.

In addition to the required evaluations, Sandall is prohibited from going within 150 feet of Parklane Christian Reformed Church and Grace Lutheran School. He is also required to pay restitution to both locations for the damage he caused in each incident.

Sandall will serve 30 months of prison should his probation be revoked.

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Alex Garcia - the lead of the Multnomah County Burglary Task Force - prosecuted the case for the State.

After the plea and sentencing he said: “This is an opportunity for Mr. Sandall. It is apparent that he has various issues and this sentence not only holds him accountable but offers him necessary services. I sincerely hope he takes advantage of the opportunity in front of him.”

MCDA would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Acting Detective Cameron Smith and the Burglary Task Force for excellent investigative work on this case.

For more context and background please see the Portland Police Bureau release on this case. https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2026/2/10/suspect-arrested-series-burglaries-southeast-portland-school