The Portland Police Bureau was on high alert as they monitored a protest in the South Waterfront on Sunday evening, according to a press release from the City of Portland. An Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crowd Management Incident Commander (CMIC) directed operations, with support from the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Dialogue Liaison Officers (DLOs), who are sworn officers tasked with fostering communication between police and demonstrators.
During the night, confrontations led to the detention of two individuals. Jeremy W. Roberts, 44, of Lebanon, and Anthony D. Whipple, 31, of Corvallis, were both taken into custody and face harassment charges. Each of the accused has been lodged in the Multnomah County Detention Center following their arrests. The total number of arrests connected to the ongoing protests in the area has now reached 60.
The PPB has emphasized its stance on non-engagement in immigration enforcement by referencing PPB Directive 810.10; instead, they maintain a focus on public safety and state law enforcement. The Portland Police Chief has previously issued a community message, available for viewing on the PPB's website, explaining the department's position on immigration matters.
For real-time updates and public safety announcements, the PPB encourages following their Events channel on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Police officers, who are authorized to address crimes, may form larger contingents for pinpointed arrests or might defer apprehensions for a more controlled follow-up, as the circumstances dictate. "Officers may be seen in a larger group to make targeted arrests for specific crimes committed," the PPB clarifies. The ongoing commitment to investigate and potentially prosecute these cases with the Multnomah County District Attorney's office remains clear, despite the timing of arrests.
