CRIME & SAFETY
West Richland murder suspect possibly spotted in Portland, police say
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. -- April 23, 7:30 a.m.: According to West Richland Police, the Portland Police Department reached out and said Elias Huizar was potentially spotted in Portland, Oregon driving a black sedan.
Man shot to death in SE Portland identified; police believe it was a random killing
The Portland Police Bureau has publicly identified the man who was shot to death in Southeast Portland on April 15. Marc-Leon Telean, 30, was shot in the middle of the afternoon near Southeast 84th Avenue and Powell Boulevard in what detectives believe was a random shooting. Police do not think Telean, who had recently moved to Portland from Haiti, knew his killer.
Murder conviction tossed in burned body case over Washington County prosecutor’s statements to jury
The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned the murder conviction of a man accused of beating a woman to death and later burning her body, finding the prosecutor’s remarks during closing arguments deprived the defendant of a fair trial. The ruling issued April 17 centers on the Washington County...
Man arrested in Portland for trying to set electrical boxes on fire, wielding machete
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man was arrested in east Portland after attempting to set fire to electrical boxes and threatening people with a machete on Saturday night, PPB said. Around 5:30 p.m., officers were called to stop the man who was threatening people with a machete and trying to start fires. When police confronted the suspect, Ben Bilip 32, he refused to comply.
April 23 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. April 23 - Zviad Eremadz, 60, is wanted on a probation violation for first-degree aggravated theft and fraud. ...
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