Protests for August 24

Summary

On Monday, protesters gathered at Arbor Lodge Park for a march to the Portland Police Association building, in solidarity with the people of Kenosha, WI. Protesters hung a banner on the building, and a small fire was started next to one of the exterior walls. Shortly after arrival, the gathering was declared a riot by police and a series of dispersal and arrest actions took place. Protesters were pushed, then withdrew and regrouped outside the building. Tear gas was used by the police multiple times. Videos show police assaulting reporters with clear “Press” markings on their helmets and vests, as well as violently hitting and shoving protesters. The protest continued until after 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Here’s a cool neighborhood event happening this afternoon:

This evening, protesters are gathering at Arbor Lodge Park for a march:

Protesters arrive at the Portland Police Association building:

10 PM – unlawful assembly declared

Immediately this seems to have been upgraded to a riot:

People are being told to disperse in the direction of the LRAD:

Tear gas (CS) is used:

Media

Present

Articles

Cata Gaitán

Cryptonator is watching me. It’s also watching you.

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Architecture

The Elk statue is just fine

Portland Mercury

Wheeler Responds to Police Inaction During Saturday Brawl

Salon

So much tear gas has been sprayed on Portland protesters that officials fear it’s polluted the water

Willamette Week

Mayor Ted Wheeler Reacts to Saturday’s Violent Protests: White Nationalists Not Welcome

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

  • Tear gas
  • Impact munitions
  • Pepper spray
  • Smoke

Number of arrests

PPB: 25

Charges

  • Interfering with a Peace Officer 
  • Riot 
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 
  • Resisting Arrest 
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  • Escape in the Third Degree