Last evening, Portland Police Bureau (PPB) watched over a protest in the South Waterfront area, leading to multiple arrests. Operating under an Incident Command Team with a Crowd Management Incident Commander at the helm, officers utilized the PPB Sound Truck for announcements and Dialogue Liaison Officers (DLOs) to communicate with demonstrators.
The PPB has made it clear that they do not actively engage in immigration enforcement, as stated in their Directive 810.10. Their focus remains on ensuring public safety while upholding state laws. To keep the public informed, PPB disseminated safety messages via their Events channel on X, urging residents to follow for real-time updates.
Amidst their presence at the protest, law enforcement was approached by an individual around 8:15 p.m., who reported being harassed. The evidence gathered led to arresting Darnell Canfield, 41, for harassment, who was then booked at Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC), according to a statement from the PPB.
The night progressed with further disturbances, and at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers responded to an assault report. They found one victim with injuries that were not life-threatening. Shortly after, they managed to arrest Thomas Allen, 36, linking him to the assault. Allen was consequently taken to MCDC, charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.
Following these incidents, the total number of arrests in the South Waterfront since the commencement of nightly protests earlier in June has reached 36. The PPB emphasized that while they are present to support constitutionally protected activities, they will also intervene in criminal acts and follow-up on investigations. Cases will be forwarded to the Multnomah County District Attorney where they can be prosecuted. Information on PPB's Public Order teams is accessible via their official website.
