PORTLAND AREA MAN SENT TO PRISON FOR 18 YEARS AFTER ATTACKING HOUSEMATE - 11/21/25

Release date: November 21, 2025

Case: 23CR01713

Portland, OR- Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Shelley Russell today sentenced 43-year-old Raymond Maurice Mosley to 220 months in prison (more than 18 years) and 3 years post prison supervision, for several crimes committed in 2023.

A Multnomah County jury had earlier convicted Mosley on the following charges:

Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Unauthorized use of a Vehicle, two counts of Robbery in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Coercion, Menacing, and Strangulation.

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Abbie Tornquist prosecuted the case for the state. After the sentencing she said:

“The court made the right decision today for the victim and for the community. The defendant’s actions in this case were reprehensible and this sentence acknowledges the harm he caused.” 

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Gresham Police Officer Bryan Kamaka for his thorough investigation on the case. 

MCDA would also like to commend our Victim Advocates Nang Dunn, Heath Curry, Barbara Stone, and all of the other advocates who worked on this case, along with MCDA Investigator Anthony Merrill for the compassion and care shown to the victims.

THE FACTS:

In April of 2022, the victim and defendant were living together. The victim agreed to exchange a winning lottery ticket for cash for the defendant in Wilsonville. When the victim returned to Portland, she made a stop at a grocery store and the money was stolen from her. The victim informed the defendant who made threats to her not to return to the shared house. The victim returned to the house and the defendant assaulted her and stole her car keys, wallet, and phone before a roommate drove the victim away from the area. The victim returned to the house a week later to try to pack some belongings and spent the night barricaded in her room. The defendant returned the next day to the house and asked the victim to cook something for him. When the victim agreed to do so, she spotted her missing keys. The victim then hid the keys in her clothing and returned to her room to grab other items. The defendant then confronted the victim and began assaulting her. During the course of the assault, the defendant punched and strangled the victim, threw her to the floor and stepped on her head. As the assault moved into the living room, the defendant shook the victim and heard the keys jingle in her clothing. The defendant then picked up a glass water bong and struck the victim in the chest. The victim then threw the keys across the room and told the defendant to take them. The defendant then stated they were the wrong keys and hit the victim twice more on the head with the water bong which broke multiple times and caused a 14 inch laceration to victim’s scalp. The defendant then stated that he would get a bat to “finish the job” and walk partially away. The defendant then picked up a container of cleaning wipes and threw them at the victim and told her to “clean her blood off the floor.” The defendant then took the victim's car keys and took her car. The victim was left with permanent damage to the nerves in her face and has ongoing numbness and weakness in her face. 

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PROLIFIC PORTLAND AREA TAGGER CONVICTED ON 51 COUNTS - 11/20/25

PROLIFIC PORTLAND AREA TAGGER CONVICTED ON 51 COUNTS

Release date: 11/20/25

Case: 23CR16979

Portland, OR- A Portland man who defaced murals in the city with his graffiti tag “BIER”, was found guilty on dozens of counts of criminal mischief on Wednesday November 19, 2025.

Judge Christopher Ramras found Jacob Abel Ramos guilty on five counts of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree and 46 counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. 

Our office will ask the court to impose a substantial prison sentence pursuant to the repeat offender statute under Oregon law.

The case was prosecuted for the state by Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Bijal Patel. After the convictions she said:  

“The defendant caused significant damage to community property and was particularly vindictive toward local artists and businesses. This verdict reflects our commitment to protecting local businesses and public spaces from vandalism. This prosecution was a community effort; we thank the victims for their support and cooperation.”

 The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Officer Nathan Kirby-Glatkowski and Officer Amelia Flohr for their dedication to justice and their hard work on this case.

THE FACTS:

On April 27, 2022,  two graffiti vandals spray painted tags over murals on the front of Platinum Records Lights and Sound at 104 SW 2nd Ave in Portland. An initial investigation identified one of the suspects. A second person was eventually served with a search warrant and evidence found on her phone led to the identification of Jacob Ramos as the second person involved in tagging Platinum Records Lights and Sound.

Ramos used the tag “Bier” which law enforcement was tracking across numerous locations through the city as a recurring graffiti tag. 

Investigators found text messages on the phone which included a discussion that they will continue to tag and encourage graffiti peers to join in the continued tagging. 

On April 11, 2023 officers executed a search warrant on the defendant’s home. 

In the garage investigators found more than 60 partially used cans of spray paint, dozens of spray canister caps and a glass framed photograph hanging on the wall showing an abandoned building vandalized with the tag “Bier” on the front.

Officers also found numerous gun related materials and firearms and a 3D printer which appeared to be paused as it was making a gun part.

Ramos is a felon and could not legally own firearms. He was separately tried and convicted on those charges, our release on that case is attached.

Here is our earlier release on the gun charges conviction:

GRAFFITI TAGGER “BIER” CONVICTED ON GUN CHARGES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 26, 2025

Case# 23CR16979

GRAFFITI TAGGER “BIER” CONVICTED ON GUN CHARGES

Portland, OR – On June 25, 2025, Multnomah County Judge Chanpone Sinlapasai convicted Jacob Abel Ramos, 45, of the following:

5 Counts of Unlawfully Manufacturing, Importing or Transferring a Firearm

6 Counts of Attempted Manufacturing, Importing or Transferring a Firearm

10 Counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm

1 Count of Unlawful Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle

In 2022 the Portland Police Bureau Central Precinct NRT investigated a prolific graffiti artist with the tag name of BIER. While executing a search warrant at Jacob Ramos’ residence, as part of this investigation, officers found ten total firearms – five of which were serialized and five appeared to be homemade. Of those firearms, one was largely 3D printed and one was later determined to be a homemade short-barreled AR-15 style rifle. Evidence at Ramos’ residence revealed a gun manufacturing workshop consisting of a 3D printer, specialized jigs, drills, raw components and scrap materials that were used to print and mill several of the functioning, non-serialized, polymer and metal firearms. During their search officers found body armor, a large quantity of ammunition, and many magazines and other firearm accessories. Other evidence relating to the still open graffiti allegations was also seized as part of this search warrant.

DDA Andrew MacMillan prosecuted this case for the state. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Officers Nathan Kirby-Glatkowski and Amelia Flohr for their meticulous investigation of this case as well as DA Investigator Colby Panter for his diligent work and firearm knowledge.

PORTLAND WOMAN FOUND GUILTY EXCEPT FOR INSANITY FOR KILLING HER BROTHER AND GUILTY FOR SHOOTING TWO OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. - 11/14/25

CASE: 19CR51044                                                               November 14, 2025

Portland, OR-On November 12, Judge Nan Waller announced judgment for 37-year-old Tamena Jaceeta Strickland. Strickland was found guilty except for insanity on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree and guilty on two charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree on October 24 following a stipulated-facts trial and change of plea. 

The sentence commits Strickland to the control of the Psychiatric State Review Board (PSRB) for life and also sentences her to 22-years of prison during the same time period. If the PSRB determines Strickland is stable mentally and no longer needs to be in a hospital during her 22-year sentence, she would serve the remaining custodial time in prison with the Department of Corrections. 

Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Melissa Marrero prosecuted the case for the state. After the sentencing she said: 

“Our hearts remain with Deante’s family, his friends and the broader Portland State University and Central Catholic High School communities. Deante was more than an athlete–he was a bright and promising young man whose life was tragically taken far too early. He was loved by all that knew him, and his loss continues to be deeply felt across our community. This resolution reflects a careful balance of accountability, public safety and a clear acknowledgment of the devastating role that mental illness played in this case. The court’s judgment ensures that the defendant is held accountable under the law, while also providing a path for necessary mental health treatment in a controlled, secure environment. This dual approach is critical: it protects the community, honors the victims and acknowledges the complexity and human reality of the circumstances that led to this tragedy.”

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Portland Police Bureau for their thorough work investigating this case.

THE FACTS:

On August 2, 2019, Tamena Strickland shot and killed her younger brother, 22-year-old Deante Strickland. She also shot and wounded her grandmother Shirley Strickland and her aunt who is also named Shirley Strickland. Following the shooting, Tamena Strickland briefly fled before turning herself in to Portland Police later that evening with her attorney. Detectives recovered the firearm and related evidence. The shooting sent shockwaves through Portland State University, the broader community and the Strickland family. Deante was widely described as hardworking, humble and deeply loved. His death prompted vigils, tributes and memorials from teammates, coaches, family and friends. PSU honored him and his family has spoken publicly about the lasting impact of his loss. 

WOMAN WITH TWO PRIOR DUI'S NOW CONVICTED IN A DEADLY THIRD DUI CRASH AND SENTENCED TO PRISON - 11/07/25

November 7, 2025

Case:  24CR63562

Portland, OR- A Portland woman who drove drunk and killed another person when she crashed into the car they were riding in, will spend the next seven and a half years in prison.

60-year-old Rosa Victalina Hitzfeld pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree and Driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. Ms. Hitzfield had two prior DUII convictions, and one prior DUII diversion.

Multnomah County Circuit Judge Jenna Plank sentenced Hitzfeld to 90 months total in prison.

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Multnomah County Sheriff's Deputy Gery Fiebich, who served as the lead investigator on this case. 

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would also like to recognize MCDA victim advocate Allison Miller for the care and concern they showed to the victims in this case.

Deputy District Attorney Andrew Wood prosecuted the case for the state. After the sentencing he said: “This was an extremely tragic and difficult incident for the Abbate family to process. The Abbate’s lost a loved one at the hands of a drunk driver, yet they showed a tremendous amount of strength throughout the process and compassion for the defendant. I hope that the sentence imposed by Judge Plank provides the Abbate family with a sense that justice has been served.” 

THE FACTS: 

On October 13, 2024, at about 9 PM, defendant Rosa Hitzfield drove the wrong way down Fairview parkway at with a blood alcohol level of approximately point-18.  Defendant made the turn onto Fairview Parkway from Glisan. Per a review of traffic cameras in the area, the defendant cut the turn short of the center median, and proceeded down the wrong direction of travel on Fairview. The defendant made it to a slight bend in Fairview pkwy, when the defendant struck a vehicle driven by Michael Abbate. Michael Abbate had his wife Vicki Abbate in the right front  passenger seat, and his mother Marcia Abbate in the rear passenger seat. Marcia Abbate passed away due to injuries sustained in the crash.