Portland Police Bureau has reported an arrest in the Hayden Island death investigation. According to the PPB official press release, Timothy L. Hudson, a 68-year-old man, has been charged in relation with the incident. He faces charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree, and has been taken to Multnomah County Detention Center. Details are limited, but as the investigation continues, the charges suggest a troubling picture of what happened on the island.
The identity of the victim, alongside the specifics of their demise, remains undisclosed for now. Authorities say the information will be shared when appropriate, following investigation protocols and out of respect for those affected.
As the case develops, Portland detectives are asking the public for help. Anyone with information can contact Detective Ryan Foote at [email protected] (503) 823-0781 or Detective Matt Brown at [email protected] (503) 823-0859. The case number is 25-169344.
