(Due to technical errors with the photos on some platforms, this is being re-released. There are no changes.)
Portland Police Bureau is releasing identities of those arrested during demonstrations. Two people were booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center, nine were criminally cited and released, and two juveniles were referred to the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division.
Booked:
Alexander G. Dial, 37, Charged with Attempted Assault in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (photo)
John Doe (unidentified), unknown age, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree (photo)
Cited in lieu of custody and released:
Michael A. Mitchell, 44, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Resist Arrest, Interfering with Police, Possession of Weapons in Park (city code)
Jamal O. Williams, 43, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Hezekiah Bulnes, 23, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Richard J. Klimek, 51, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Teagan Winkler, 21, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with Police
Alonna Mitsch, 26, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Ryan Georgioff, 30, Giving False Information to a Peace Officer
Zachary Lange, 21, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Brandon Howard, 33, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Referred:
1 male juvenile, 17, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
1 female juvenile, 15, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Additional arrests and charges are still possible as investigations continue.
Also attached are photos of weapons seized by police during the protest.
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On Saturday, August 17th, 2019, the Portland Police Bureau, in collaboration with fifteen law enforcement partner agencies, handled a series of demonstrations and managed calls for service in the City of Portland over the course of nine hours.
PPB's primary goals for the events were to keep everyone safe, including demonstrators, Portlanders, visitors, and officers and to facilitate everyone's ability to exercise their Constitutional rights of free speech and assembly.
PPB used every available officer today to achieve these goals, and called upon a number of local, state and federal partners to help.
Demonstrators began to arrive downtown at approximately 8:30 a.m. Almost immediately, officers started seizing weapons. Weapons seized included chemical spray (bear spray), metal and wooden poles, knives, shields, and a stun gun.(PHOTO)
Overall, there were an estimated 1,200 demonstrators at the peak of the protests. The law enforcement teams spent many hours monitoring the various groups as they gathered, splintered, re-formed, moved throughout the downtown core and back and forth across multiple bridges to the eastside of the Willamette River.
The disruptions were held to a very small area of downtown Portland in the vicinity of Waterfront Park, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and along the eastside of the Willamette River. Maps of the portion of Portland that was impacted are attached to this release.
This operation was complicated by a number of factors -- the geographic spread of the protests, the number of hours over which it developed, the fact that four different bridges were affected, and the purposeful conduct of participants.
Officers made 13 arrests, including 11 adults and 2 juveniles. This information is still being compiled and will be released in a separate press release tomorrow.
At this time, we know of six force events involving officers. There was one instance where an officer deployed pepper balls. The other instances involved take-downs or control against resistance.
Six individuals with minor injuries related to the demonstration were treated by Portland Fire medics. These injuries were not caused by officers. Of these six, one individual was transported to a local hospital. There was a seventh person who received medical attention for an unrelated medical issue.
About 4:15 p.m., the incident commander declared a civil disturbance in the area of Southwest Park Avenue and Southwest Yamhill Street and orders to disperse were given. By 6:30 p.m., the demonstrators had left the area and police were demobilized.
A media briefing was held and a video and transcripts of the briefing can be located at this link: https://youtu.be/QeG0BBvcJ_I
A series of videos and transcripts were produced throughout the event and can be located at this link: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/79664
Officers and detectives will be spending the hours and days ahead writing reports, conducting interviews and pursuing investigations. We know there is the possibility that assaults or other crimes occurred outside of the view of officers.
If you were the victim of a crime, contact non-emergency dispatch at (503) 823-3333. If you witnessed a crime or took photos or videos of crimes in progress, please share those with our investigators. Send your information or photo and video files to us at crimetips@portlandoregon.gov
For persons requiring anonymity, information may be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Oregon.
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"I extend my sincerest appreciation and gratitude to the PPB and all outside partners who worked together to accomplish today's objectives," said Chief Danielle Outlaw. "Today was a long, arduous day. There is more work to be done, however, as we continue our investigations into today's incidents. Our law enforcement officers are human beings and this work can take its toll over time. Yet, and still, our members continue to do their jobs with professionalism and compassion. I am extremely proud of the work that was done today."
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