Continuing Enforcement Efforts Around Illegal Street Racing (Photo) -05/04/20

Extra resources from North Precinct, Traffic Division, Air Support Unit and other local law enforcement agencies patrolled North and Northeast Portland. Last night's directed patrol on May 3, 2020 resulted in 17 traffic stops, 7 traffic citations, 6 vehicles towed and 5 arrests. Individuals arrested: - Angulo-Hernandez, Jorge,18, 1 count of reckless driving - Brugh, Kevin, 19, 1 count of reckless driving - Barajas-Alvarez, Francisco, 20, 1 count of reckless driving and 1 count of reckless endangering - Saverchenko, Tanya, 25, criminally cited for 1 count of DUII and 1 count of reckless driving (picture of her rolled over car is attached) - Liepold, Randy Lee, 31, 1 count of reckless driving, 1 count of reckless endangering and 1 count of criminally driving while suspended These irresponsible driving practices can have a deadly outcome. The Portland Police Bureau will continue its efforts in educating community members about the dangers of speed racing. This education will be conducted on our social media platforms and through one-on-one conversations with participants. But enforcement action will also continue against individuals who are suspected of committing crimes. The investigatory arm of this enforcement effort will be following up with the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office after identifying suspects from previous incidents. Our Traffic Division is also committed to providing enforcement and raising awareness regarding traffic safety for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Each year, traffic officers respond to preventable collisions. These collisions can deeply impact those involved, their families and loved ones. Traffic officers' number one priority is to address behaviors of all road users that might lead to a collision, including speed, impairment, distraction, and disobeying signals. The Portland Police Bureau works closely with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work toward reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero. To learn more about the City of Portland's Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40390 ###PPB###