Multi-agency effort leads to the recovery of 8 stolen vehicles, 6 arrests

PORTLAND, Ore. (Portland Tribune) — Another law enforcement team-up netted the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles and guns.

On Saturday, April 13, the Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Gresham Police headlined a multi-agency operation across East Multnomah County.

During the mission, there were:

• 15 traffic stops
• 8 stolen vehicles recovered
• 6 people were arrested
• 3 vehicles that eluded (all were captured)
• 3 vehicle pursuits
• 2 vehicles towed

Two of the vehicles that fled had stolen guns inside. One of those guns was connected to a recent residential burglary, leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Emirra R. Barker.

She was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center for felon in possession of a firearm, first-degree theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, elude by vehicle, elude on foot, two counts of recklessly endangering another person, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, second-degree criminal mischief, and reckless driving.

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