Nine people were arrested and charged with various crimes after vandalizing the Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct during a demonstration.
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a group of about 50 people engaged in a demonstration outside PPB’s North Precinct. Initially, they chanted and banged on pots and PPB members observed the activity from a distance. After about 20 minutes, numerous people approached North Precinct’s main entrance and began tagging windows and newly painted walls. PPB members moved in and made targeted arrests. At this time, many in the crowd retreated, but they returned to the main entrance minutes later. PPB members managed to get the crowd away from the building at which point tape was put up. The crowd was told they would be subject to arrest if they crossed over the line and into the closed area. A short time later, the tape was ripped down and people entered the prohibited area. PPB members made several additional arrests. Eventually, the crowd disbanded.
The individuals arrested and the subsequent charges are as follows:
Darnell Canfield, 40, of Portland, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Jela Cameron, 21, city of residence unknown, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Escape in the Third Degree, Trespass in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree
Heather Clark, 36, of Portland, Trespass in the Second Degree
Emily Fox, 32, of Portland, Interfering with a Peace Officer
Cassidy Kakin, 32, of Portland, Trespass in the Second Degree
Kendall Killian, 21, of Portland, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Trespass in the Second Degree
Gerald McCorkle Jr., 62, of Portland, Trespass in the Second Degree
Micah McCullough, 27, city of residence unknown, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest
Iysha Lovlee Pineda Macy, 22, of Warm Springs, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree
“It is possible to exercise your First Amendment rights without committing violence or destroying property,” said Chief Bob Day. “In fact, frequently there are demonstrations that require no police presence. But when there is illegal activity, it draws officers to respond to the demonstration rather than answering calls for assistance made by community members. This kind of illegal behavior harms our community and impacts those in need.”
“We support your right to exercise free speech, but we cannot stand by when individuals exploit these opportunities and choose to engage in criminal activity,” Mayor Ted Wheeler added. “Those vandalizing local businesses and properties are hurting all Portlanders. I am working with local and state public safety partners to ensure that people who are involved in this kind of criminal conduct are held accountable.”
