BURGLARY TASK FORCE SECURES FIRST CONVICTION - 02/06/26
February 6, 2026
Case: 25CR63427
Portland, OR - The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Burglary Task Force secured its first conviction with a guilty plea on February 5, 2026 from 39-year-old Amber Marie Turner.
Turner pled guilty to one count of Burglary in the First Degree and was sentenced to 2 years of prison. She will be required to pay restitution and will be on post-prison supervision for 3 years following release from prison.
Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Alexander Garcia leads the Burglary Task Force and prosecuted the case for the state.
“Criminals who target businesses in our community will be prosecuted and held accountable. The Burglary Task will make sure of it. This conviction is a step in the right direction. For business owners, for victims, for our community.”
The Multnomah County DA’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Detective Cameron Smith and other members of the Burglary Task Force for their excellent investigative work on this case.
THE FACTS:
On November 13, 2025, surveillance video captured one male subject breaking into Mary Jane’s House of Glass around 3:50 a.m. The man pushed through a plexiglass window and began stealing Mary Jane’s merchandise. Turner and others then entered the store to steal additional merchandise.
Police arrived on scene and located Turner near the business. Turner had a large backpack and a white tote bag filled with Mary Jane’s merchandise. Turner was additionally armed with a large crow bar.
As part of her guilty plea, Turner admitted that she entered the store with others, stole merchandise, and was armed with the crow bar and other tools.