Day: August 18, 2020

Summary

On Tuesday night, protesters gathered at Colonel Summers Park in SE Portland, before marching to the Multnomah County office building at SE Hawthorne and Grand. Protesters vandalized the building, breaking windows and lighting a small fire that quickly extinguished itself. At this point, police arrived and immediately declared it a riot.

Protesters were pushed away from the building in a series of violent rushes. The tires of a support vehicle were slashed, and several assaults can be seen in the videos of reporters who were there. After regrouping, protesters marched through Ladds Addition then attempted to return to the county building again. Police blocked the marchers from continuing and they were dispersed again. Protesters then returned to their starting point at the park and concluded the night.

Scheduled Events

• Shield Wall and Frontline Practice – 5 PM at Laurelhurst Park
• Kid-Centered March for Black Lives! – 6 PM at Sunnyside School Park
• Direct Action March – 8 PM at Colonel Summers Park

Timeline

Protesters are starting to gather at Colonel Summers Park in SE Portland, which hasn’t been used as a protest start point for the earlier marches we’ve covered.

I’m at Colonel Summer park in Southeast Portland for tonight’s Direct Action March, which calls for “No cops. No prisons. Total abolition.”

About ~40 people are gathered in the park. Stacks of shields lean against a tree and a table is set up with stacks of free literature. pic.twitter.com/Js8e6W92Ot

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

We are at Colonel Summers Park and the vibe is decidedly chill pic.twitter.com/jh3xPcFMrF

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 19, 2020

A Clergy Witness, Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer, sits at a picnic table. A member of Portland Interfaith Clergy Resistance, Zachary says he’s here tonight to stand against police brutality, for Black Lives Matter and for his two kids. pic.twitter.com/NVYvmaz4Yu

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

Rabbi Mayer: “I had a sign I brought to protests in the early days that said ‘Who do you serve?’ Their job is to protect and serve, and my question is: who?”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

New stickers!

Tonight we are in Colonel Summers where people are gathered for #BlackLivesMatter. Also there are these stickers pic.twitter.com/chdichcMYK

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 19, 2020

Speaker says “as long as there is no justice in our communities there can be no peace because the peace comes at the cost of others”

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 19, 2020

There’s a report of someone with a gun at the earlier Kid-Centered March. If I see confirmation of that, I’ll add a link.

The crowd at Colonel Summers Park has grown to ~100 people who are now gathered around a speaker on a megaphone. The speaker warns the crowd: a silver Jaguar with a red stripe was seen at a protest earlier in the day. The driver allegedly threatened protesters with a gun.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

The march is heading out!

Pretty average crowd for a Tuesday event–maybe 150-200. Solid and determined. It sets out from the park to…well, you can probably guess

I’m hearing strains of “Bella Ciao”

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

“Take it to the streets and fuck the police! No justice, no peace!”

And the crowd is moving! Did I mention it’s dark? pic.twitter.com/Sp1yqlOoyX

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 19, 2020

Protesters are marching west on SE Main St. As the crowd chants “All cops are bastards!” a neighborhood resident joins in chanting from their balcony. A speaker on a megaphone says “I see you on your deck!” The crowd starts chanting “Out of your homes and into the street!”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

“No cops, no prisons, total abolition” pic.twitter.com/dHDIPl14Ef

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) August 19, 2020

Tonight’s destination: the Multnomah County offices on SE Hawthorne, which is just across the river from downtown and the Justice Center.

The protest has arrived at the Multnomah County Sherrif’s Office on Hawthorne. No sign of the cops so far

These windows aren’t boarded at all. Interesting

Crowd stands in the street and chants. “Fuck the Portland Police Bureau!!”

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

These events have been organized very rapidly, with no particular centralized leadership, and have used group consensus to arrive at specific destinations and goals each night. Tonight, they have arrived at their destination: the MCSO county offices pic.twitter.com/WSSlBaKvcj

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 19, 2020

PDX snack van and a mutual aid van are here. Some surveillance cameras have been spray painted over. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/NHpv5w34eX

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

We have a dumpster fire!

I give this fire 8/10 pic.twitter.com/ziVGxNj7KN

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

Update: MSCO redecoration in progress. Windows less unbroken than previously pic.twitter.com/2H8KTWiDhY

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

So the building that the protesters are at is a Multnomah county sheriffs office as well as the offices of assessment recording and taxation, And the budget office along with others. Also the smoke was thick so we took a walk upwind from the dumpsters

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 19, 2020

A pile of rocks has, one by one, been thrown through the windows of an office on the first floor of the Multnomah County building.

A tag on the glass reads “Aim here,” with a circle and an arrow. pic.twitter.com/d9UxnGr9Ks

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

Mondays amirite? pic.twitter.com/YmhWoHRkVG

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

A riot was declared at about 10:29 PM:

DJ LRAD has arrived

And we have gone straight to a riot declaration. No foreplay

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

Portland Police have arrived and declared a riot.

Officers in riot gear march protesters east down Hawthorne away from the burning building. At the 00:15 mark, an officer is seen holding a pole in the air with a small black camera attached to its tip. pic.twitter.com/ok2B4gTCog

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

pic.twitter.com/bfjFKkIydq

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 19, 2020

Cops push protesters East#PortlandProtest #BlackLivesMatter #PDXprotests #DefendPDX #DefundThePolice #PortlandProtesters #Police #acab pic.twitter.com/y0ZdiIixar

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

Riot cops have showed up, no munitions used yet. The small fire in the building didn’t not catch on. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/R72sNS6eG7

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

Police stop at 9th and Madison pic.twitter.com/O2P55Ht2B0

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 19, 2020

Police rip the tires of the snack van. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/qulETtNHgH

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

Police use batons to beat the shit out of a small protester carrying a speaker

Then they let the protester go

Because brutality is the point#PortlandProtest #BlackLivesMatter #PDXprotests #DefendPDX #DefundThePolice #PortlandProtesters #Police #acab pic.twitter.com/D9mGFA8zbg

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

“You can’t film us, asshole!” a protester shouts as the officer holding a camera on a pole marches past.

Another officer runs up to the person who shouted and pushes them off the street. “You’re not press. Disperse.” the officer says twice. pic.twitter.com/aoLW0nFvE3

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 19, 2020

Riot line push protesters to 9th and Madison. At least 1 arrest

Then they get on their riot vans and drive off

It wasn’t a big line, but then again it’s not a big crowd

Protest regroups, begins to move

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

And at 10:37 PPB heads out. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/ObRJDhjrfL

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

As I pressed send tweet on that arrest video a cop line manifested and pushed us several blocks, to 12th and Salmon

Worth noting we were NOT moving towards the MSCO at the time

They’ve left again for now

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

The group marched for a few minutes and at 10:45 they met another riot team. Police did a second bull rush. This one is more physical. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/JTNLm71jcC

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

The protest is on the move again:

Back in the present, folks still marching through the streets. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/BH89IEcnw1

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

The crowd has diverted into smaller side streets to avoid police interception. Some residents have come out to show their support. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/kZdZ6eLM3V

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 19, 2020

The protest stops in an intersection and takes a vote. Back to the precinct? Or keep waking up the rich people?

Vote concluded. We’re on the move again

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

There were maybe 100 protesters up by the food carts.

Crowd is on the move heading West. pic.twitter.com/wZ46pmmwCC

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 19, 2020

The protesters encountered riot police again as they approached the county offices:

The riot line has left but cop cars are circling like sharks

I think it’s just a scare tactic

“They’re tired from rushing 2 blocks!” someone quips. They did do a good double time there at the end

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) August 19, 2020

As the crowd nears the area of the county building again, a team of riot police show up and march the crowd away. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/YPtxfxwIjG

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

Cops: “REMAIN ON THE SIDEWALK.”

Protesters: ” There’s no sidewalk here!” pic.twitter.com/6mDg5piYGO

— Brian Oaster (@BrianOaster) August 19, 2020

Police on all sides of the crowd. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #Portland #Oregon #BLM #acab #PortlandProtests #PortlandStrong #PortlandPolice #pdxprotest pic.twitter.com/JzP7ga0Pp8

— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) August 19, 2020

Police pushed the protest all the way to the corner of Stark and Sandy.

Apparently I missed the first two, but I was able to get a flick of the 3rd dumpster fire.

Police keep riding by the group, which has not moved from the block even though the cops left 10 minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/fiCQWgNnox

— Do It For The Futures ?? (@MacSmiff) August 19, 2020

Earlier attack on press:

Officers tackled a videographer @econbrkfst and knocked off his helmet, during enforcement actions earlier. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/SXc4KhRxqU

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 19, 2020

Sounds like the marchers are ready to wind it up:

Again they looped around, but went a block over to avoid the crowd and fire. Drove instead toward MCSO. the group has decided to go back to the park.

— Brian Oaster (@BrianOaster) August 19, 2020

Good night!

Media

Present

• Beth Nakamura (The Oregonian)
• Brian Oaster – Venmo: @brianoaster 
• Cata Gaitán – Venmo: @catalina-gaitan
• Garrison Davis – CashApp $hungrybowtie / paypal.me/garrisondavispdx
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile
• Peter @gravemorgan
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

Courthouse News

Judge to Rule Thursday on Press Claims Against Federal Officers in Portland

OPB

• FBI investigating former Navy SEAL, improvised explosive tossed at Portland protesters
• Portland police stretched thin after state police leave downtown

The Oregonian

• Portland’s Independent Police Review opens more than 40 investigations into alleged police misconduct at protests
• Bat-wielding man terrorizes SE Portland businesses over Black Lives Matter signs, cops and shops say
• Police ID suspect in beating near Portland protest
• ACLU’s Portland protest case raises key question: Does press have rights beyond general public?
• Police investigate reports of explosive thrown in downtown Portland
• Demonstrators gather for 83rd night of protests, march to Multnomah Building

Portland Mercury

• “It’s a stain on the movement”: Portland Protest Organizers Condemn Truck Driver Assault
• County Leaders Condemn Damage to County Office, Commend Officers’ Response

Reuters

U.S. senator calls for federal investigation into beating near Portland protests

Willamette Week

A Weed Robbery Spree Strikes Portland Cannabis Shops, Even as Police Are Stretched Thin

Police

Agencies present

• Portland Police Bureau
• Multnomah County Sheriffs Office

Munitions used

• Pepper spray

Number of arrests

Two

Charges

• riot
• interfering with a peace officer
• resisting arrest
• unlawful use of a weapon
• assaulting a public safety officer
• harassment
• disorderly conduct II
• attempt escape
• attempt criminal mischief I
• reckless endangering. 

Summary

On the evening of August 17th, protesters met at Kenton City Park in North Portland, where they eventually left from to march to The Portland Police Association (PPA) building. At its peak, the protest numbered around 200 people. When protesters arrived at the PPA there were no officers in sight. The only appearance made by Portland Police (PPB) officers in riot gear happened towards the beginning of the demonstration, when the PPB’s loudspeakers announced that officers were coming in to check damage to the building and pushed protesters away from the building. At least one canister of smoke and some pepper balls were deployed at protesters as PPB departed.

The protest then reportedly took on a relaxed, block party ambience until Letha Winston, mother of Patrick Kimmons, arrived on the scene and chastised protesters for sitting around. In her speech she urged protesters to march through the streets and through residential neighborhoods and make their voices heard. When she eventually left, the crowd was torn between marching and staying firm in front of the PPA. Demetria Hester was also at the demonstration and urged protesters to “stay together, stay tight” (a popular protest chant), when a small group decided to splinter off and march elsewhere. This group eventually came back to the main demonstration.

Joey Gibson, a prominent figure with the local far-right, also made an appearance at the night’s demonstration, but was quickly pushed away by protesters.

Towards the end of the night a small fire was set against the PPA building, setting an awning on fire and leaving scorch marks but leaving no other visible external damage. This prompted a response from multiple fire trucks and PPB, who simply asked protesters to cross to the other side of the street rather than deploying crowd control munitions at the dwindling group. The night ended not long after without further incident.

Scheduled Events

• Black Lives Matter Lents SE Portland – 6:30 pm
• Kenton City Park /// Direct Action March – 8 pm

Timeline

During the day, a group of community members gathered by the Portland Police Association building demanding “the immediate cessation of militarized police activity on [their] streets”.

pic.twitter.com/4B7oi6QE3Q

— sillybloc (@sillybloc) August 17, 2020

In the evening, protesters met at Kenton City Park in North Portland for the nightly demonstration.

I’m at Kenton Park in North Portland covering tonight’s Direct Action march calling for “No cops. No prisons. Total abolition.”

About 40 people are at the park, along with a medic tent, free snacks and protective gear, and this assortment of free zines. pic.twitter.com/1ldpoO89ZB

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

“Yo! If you’re a BIPOC protestor and need a respirator, this wagon is for you!” someone yells to the crowd (which has grown to ~100 people).

People clap and cheer.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

The mood at Kenton Park is light. One person is helping another learn how to put on a respirator for the first time. Another person strums a guitar. Lots of laughter coming from people chatting in small groups spaced out on the grass. Crowd has continued to grow to ~120 people.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

The crowd is getting ready to roll out. Night 82 kicking off y’all. pic.twitter.com/hB7X4i5USi

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

According to the flyer, the jail has become a COVID-19 hotspot with guards refusing to wear masks. People in the jail are being kept on lockdown 22 hours per day. (2/2)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Chanting “Black Lives Matter” the crowd begins to advance. pic.twitter.com/CNueZJkbC2

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

The crowd of about 200 people has begun marching south on N. Brandon Ave., chanting:

“No justice, no peace!”
“No racist police!” pic.twitter.com/fViLwF4uZY

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

With a warning that “eyes are behind us” the crowd turns onto North Lombard. I can see Heavenly Donuts in the immediate horizon. pic.twitter.com/NIaze22BJm

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

Just after 10:05 pm, protesters arrived at The Portland Police Association (PPA) building.

Protesters have just arrived at the Portland Police Association Building in North Portland. Support vehicles are moving into place to protect the crowd from vehicular attacks. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/wqWKnnRLub

— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) August 18, 2020

The crowd has filled the street, blocking traffic. Several people walk through the crowd asking if everyone has the National Lawyers Guild phone number in case they are arrested.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Much has been added to the PPA. Standout line: “I’m done being afraid.” pic.twitter.com/5moVHX9g0A

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

The crowd sits back and awaits whatever is to come. A speech plays on very nice set of speakers. Pretty powerful, to my ears. pic.twitter.com/SMm45feDBU

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

Traffic is blocked on N. Fenwick.

“You fucking people, go back to your own neighborhood,” a driver shouts.

“This is our neighborhood!” one volunteer says, laughing. “I live here!”

Another car drives by immediately after. “Stay safe guys!” the driver calls out their window. pic.twitter.com/i0KYEHYJ6X

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

A car just rolled past the car barricade on Lombard yelling that the kingdom of heaven is at hand

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

To me it looks more like a quiet block party with doughnuts

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

A driver in a van leans out of his window in front of the vehicle barricade and begins shouting Dominionist Christian slogans at protesters:

“The devil is going to eat you alive. The kingdom of heaven is at hand!” pic.twitter.com/7x0ysBpB89

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

Joey Gibson, a right wing figure and founder of far-right group Patriot Prayer, made a very brief appearance at the demonstration.

Joey gibson is here

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

The crowd escorted him out of the protest and someone took his hat. Don’t know if this hat has his name on it or not. pic.twitter.com/gxH2BO2d3N

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

LRAD arrived, and is asking for permission to check the PPA building for “attempted burglary” and “vandalism”. There has been no attempt to force entry into the PPA building

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

The police are stating that people are trying to force entry into the building. This is not true pic.twitter.com/ZyFhoVoaIu

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

PPB is requesting that protesters move away from the PPA so officers can make sure protesters aren’t trying to break in. That’s new. https://t.co/mW7mhwQmEe https://t.co/RtFsLoK77J

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 18, 2020

Officers in riot gear made their first appearance of the night around 11:05 pm but retreated again quickly.

Hey look, a bunch of cops! pic.twitter.com/OxUYN6ofbo

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

One officer has failed to clean all the paint off his uniform. We are all so busy these days. pic.twitter.com/QyFQZYSSk9

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

The Police retreat and throw a grenade. A protester throws it back. They light him and the crowd up with pepperballs. Then they drive off. pic.twitter.com/Ed0xlUQLj5

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

And with the police gone, Demetria switches from “your momma hates you” back to “whose lives matter? Black lives matter!”

It is hard to overstate what an absolute fixture Demetria has been at these protests. Most of the crowd audibly responded when they recognized her voice.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

Footage of a public bus rolling by. The crowd parts. The driver puts his fist in the air. The crowd cheers. pic.twitter.com/20kCYTHLcZ

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

Patrick Kimmons mom comes on as a strong voice on the megaphone yelling “Hold the Police accountable” “if you want to hold the police accountable start marching!”

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

Letha Winston, who spoke at yesterday’s protest in downtown Portland, has arrived and admonishes protesters for sitting down instead of marching.

“You guys look like a fucking joke. Walk down residential areas! Wake people up.” pic.twitter.com/B1ZQwB8tfn

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Winston: “Sitting down is not an option … It couldn’t be Black Lives Matter if you’re not marching … I appreciate y’all being out here for the movement, but sitting down isn’t getting justice … It looks like you got a nice crowd, whoever’s running it. But you got to march.”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

The crowd has now assembled around Letha. There seems to be broad support for her plan to march on from the PPA.

I am not convinced that marching through neighborhoods will work much better than this. But she is clearly right that the cops don’t care about this march at present. pic.twitter.com/rgbTfoWz2U

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

She gives an extended speech, where she expresses her frustration that people were sitting down. Her belief is that marching in neighborhoods and waking people up is what will force change. pic.twitter.com/V8K9F6tSF7

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

The crowd cheers and some yell “Let’s march!”

Winston: “I hate to tell you guys this … There is no way on God’s green earth should anybody be sitting on these streets. This was a fucking party when I pulled up. It was unbelievable. They’ve killed us.”

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Winston: “What’s his name?”
Crowd: “Patrick Kimmons!”
Winston: “Say his name!”
Crowd: “Patrick Kimmons!” pic.twitter.com/Fm6qQ0N3Kv

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Part of the crowd split off, intending to march elsewhere, while the rest of the protesters remained in front of the PPA.

Winston left and for several minutes the crowd debates whether to march or stay by the Portland Police Association building. Eventually, a white protester leads a group as it splits off and begins walking down N. Campbell Ave. Some yell after them to stop.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

And we are marching

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

The bulk of the crowd has decided to stick with Demetria Hester. They are still out in front of the PPA. pic.twitter.com/vaAb2kC4Zx

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) August 18, 2020

Not much has happened since officers withdrew. Crowd numbers have dwindled to less than 100.

Someone tried to lead the protesters on a march through the neighborhood, but Demetria Hester shut it down, leading the group in a chant of “Stay together! Stay tight!”

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) August 18, 2020

Demetria is telling the crowd to stay together and stay tight “Unity” “Unity” call and response. “We’re here for one purpose and one purpose only, Black lives matter” “Black lives matter” “whose lives matter” “black lives matter”

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

The group of protesters that had split off less than ten minutes prior made their return.

The marchers have circled around and are returning from the east. Demetria, on the mic at PPA: “who’s ready for this revolution?”

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) August 18, 2020

The crowd had shrunk fairly considerably. “I said fuck the police” “fuck the police”

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

Hester leads a row of Moms United for Black Lives in a chant:

“Whose lives matter?”
“Black lives matter!”

The crowd has shrunk to about 60 people who are standing in groups spread around the two blocks in front of the Portland Police Association building. pic.twitter.com/a65n1yr2sa

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Protesters put up fencing at one of the intersections by the PPA.

Hey @sacredfence, do you know this fence? Is this fence you? pic.twitter.com/bCKecq47qZ

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

Protesters shout after an unmarked silver truck that’s been parked across the street and circling the block. pic.twitter.com/fiKXTjnCvm

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Crowd has shrunk to about 30 people. Heavenly Donuts is still open and several protestors are walking around with bags of doughnuts in hand, sharing with each other.

Signing off for tonight. Night! ✌? pic.twitter.com/9T2AtbRRIH

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

PPA fire pic.twitter.com/jqPgbsPwZO

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

The police and four firefighters came to respond to a fire that was pretty much out by the time they arrived. The fire burned the awning on the side street of the PPA pic.twitter.com/Tg135F8lZJ

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

Just to interject while videos load… the police just ordered everyone to cross the street didn’t really see any attempts at a use of force.

— Jake “✊️???????✊️” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) August 18, 2020

The fire was out and scene was calm by 3:10 a.m. Portland police officers were clustered in the parking lot of the 7 Eleven across the street from the PPA building. A small group of protesters and press were also nearby. pic.twitter.com/HXA29SvpZ8

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Police officers shine a flashlight into a vehicle parked on the street by the awning.

One person asks “Do you have a warrant to search that vehicle?”

I’m close enough to hear one police officer murmur to their companion: “Do you have a warrant to burn down our building?” pic.twitter.com/nKrbl18J3U

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

“Are other police officers not members of the community?” I ask.

“Now you’re just nitpicking,” the officer responds.

“So you don’t have to wear face masks even though you’re standing closer than six feet apart?”

The officer stops responding. (2/2)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) August 18, 2020

Media

Present

• Cata Gaitán
• Jake Johnson @FancyJenkins – CashApp: $bucksarecool / Venmo: jakefartstoo / http://Paypal.me/fancyjenkins
• Robert Evans
• Suzette Smith
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

KATU

Emails detail agreement governor, DHS reached over feds withdrawal from Portland

KGW

Demonstrators march to Portland Police Association building as protests in Portland enter 12th week

KOIN

Night 81: Window smashed, flood attempted at police union HQ

OPB

Black Portland reflects on role of white allies in movement

Portland Police investigating protest altercation

The Oregonian

Boat sinks on Willamette River in Portland as ‘Trump Boat Parade’ passes by

Did coronavirus lay the groundwork for nationwide protests against systemic racism?

Portland protesters beat driver unconscious after crashing truck near Black Lives Matter rally

Portland protesters gather for 82nd night of demonstrations Monday near police union headquarters

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Ridiculous River Trumpers, the Democrats’ Internet Party, and a National Outcry to Save USPS

“It’s a stain on the movement”: Portland Protest Organizers Condemn Truck Driver Assault

Willamette Week

A Far-Right Protester Fired Two Gunshots at Black Lives Matter Demonstrators Last Weekend

Police

Agencies Present

• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

• Pepper balls
• Smoke grenade

Arrests

None

Charges

None