What started as another late-night street takeover scene in North Portland ended with arrests, a trip to the impound lot for eight cars, and at least one person seriously hurt, according to Portland police.
On Saturday night, officers moved in on crowds of hundreds near the 9900 block of North Whitaker Road and at Northeast 33rd Avenue and Northeast Broadway Street. With air support tracking stunts and crowd movement, police broke up multiple illegal street takeover events, recovered at least one gun and found one person severely injured after what investigators described as an apparent assault.
As reported by KATU, those taken into custody included 18-year-old Kobe Thompson-Perez, who faces 11 counts that include reckless endangerment, interfering with a peace officer and third-degree escape. Police said his 1998 Lexus was seized. Officers also arrested 20-year-old Amarius Ackridge, who was charged with attempting to elude police on foot and in a vehicle, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of a firearm and altering identification on a firearm. Investigators said his Chevy Camaro and a firearm were recovered.
Other arrests outlined by police included 22-year-old Jonathon Mount, who faces two counts of reckless endangering and had his Infiniti G35 impounded; 25-year-old Kamil Tez, who was booked on charges of unlawful street takeover and unlawful staging; and 20-year-old Marquez Quintero, who was charged with attempting to elude and reckless driving, with his Ford Mustang seized.
Legal Stakes For Cars And Drivers
State law and Portland-area rules give prosecutors the option to pursue criminal forfeiture of vehicles tied to street racing and reckless driving. According to the Senate Majority Office, Senate Bill 615, passed in 2023, expanded penalties and specifically added reckless driving to the list of offenses for which property used to commit the crime can be targeted for forfeiture. Those tools form part of the backdrop for recent Portland Police Bureau missions that aim to put persistent organizers and dangerous gatherings on notice.
How PPB Has Been Responding
Local outlets have tracked the bureau’s stepped-up efforts this spring as officers rely on traffic stops, tows and air support to break up gatherings before they balloon. Hoodline highlighted a March 23 crackdown near the Lloyd Center street takeover bust that ended with cars hauled off and firearms seized, reflecting a broader pattern of enforcement across the city. Police say the strategy is aimed at cutting the risk to bystanders and nearby neighborhoods when these pop-up events start to take shape.
"Illegal street takeovers pose serious risks to participants, spectators, and the surrounding community," the Portland Police Bureau noted in a recent press release. The bureau also invited tips and information at [email protected].
Investigators said charges from the latest mission are still under review. For a full breakdown of names, vehicles and preliminary charges, see KATU.
