Protests for August 10

Posted on by sal

Summary

The evening’s demonstration took place on the night of August 10th at Alberta Park in North Portland. A few hundred people gathered at the park, departing at 9:45 pm and heading for The Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) north precinct. When they arrived the PPB’s LRAD was already making announcements to protesters about not engaging in criminal activity. Protesters stood opposite a small riot line of less than 20 Oregon State Police officers standing in front of the building while they chanted, played music, played drums, and some threw eggs at and around officers. At 10:10 pm, officers announced that the gathering was an unlawful assembly, which was met by cheers and mocking from the group of protesters.

At about 11:15 pm, more officers appeared to the east of where protesters were standing, now PPB officers, and immediately began pushing protesters west away from the precinct. Officers appeared to have just been reaching protesters when they immediately executed a dynamic charge (or bullrush, as it is often called by those on the ground) that included shoving protesters from behind that were already walking way and making multiple arrests. These dynamic charges continued for several blocks as officers pushed protesters into the surrounding neighborhood and The Portland Community College Cascade campus. Even when protesters were pushed as far out as half a mile from the precinct, the LRAD still made announcements for protesters to clear “the area surrounding the precinct”.

After getting dispersed and splintered into small groups, some protesters managed to make their way back to the north precinct, where they were once again charged at and dispersed. Several arrests were made during these charges throughout the night. After this last dispersal of the already dwindling group of protesters, the night ended.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

At 1 pm a press conference was held by Black Lives Matter activists, including Demetria Hester who had been arrested the previous night and had just been released from custody before the press conference. The full video below:

The elk statue that resided in Downtown Portland has seen many iterations since it was taken down after there were fires set at its base during protests (including miniature statues and inflatable deer). Its newest, most nightmarish form yet is seen below:

Community members that had gone downtown in the early hours of August 10th to do jail support for protesters that were arrested the night before remained in the area until the last arrestee was released just after 7 pm.

In the evening, protesters gathered at Alberta Park for the night’s demonstration.

At 9:45 pm, protesters departed from Alberta Park and began marching.

At about 10:05 pm, protesters arrived at The Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct.

*FLASH WARNING*: The footage below contains a rapidly flashing light.
Video Description: Law enforcement officers stand opposite protesters seen holding up peace signs with their hands. One of the officers has a strobing flashlight pointed at protesters.

*FLASH WARNING*: The footage below contains a rapidly flashing light.
Video Description: While protesters are heard playing the drums and cheering, an individual in the crowd points a strobing flashlight at officers and the police’s loudspeakers (LRAD) can be heard repeating the phrase, “stop shining the strobe light at officers” and threatens the individual with arrest and use of force. The video pans to the protester side, where members of the crowd are cheering, drumming, and dancing. (The flashing lights end :10 seconds into the video.)

Note: At least one report indicates that the drone seen over the demonstration may have belonged to a live-streamer and not law enforcement.

Just before 10:10 pm, law enforcement officers declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Around 11:15 pm, additional officers arrived from the east, perpendicular to where protesters stood facing the north precinct and began dispersing the demonstration.

At about 11:40 pm, protesters marched through Portland Community College – Cascade, which provided some cover for them from officers.

At about 12:40 am, some protesters got back to the north precinct.

Media

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Articles

ABC News

Hate crime victim arrested at protest won’t be prosecuted

The Columbian

Hate crime victim’s arrest fuels anger at Portland protests

KATU

It’s ‘about our peace’, says community activist arrested at Portland protest

KGW

Protesters gather in Alberta Park, march to North Precinct as demonstrations continue in Portland

KOIN

Night 74: ‘Dangerous objects’ launched, 9 arrests

N Portland residents, businesses concerned by protests at doorstep

OPB

Man seen in area of homemade explosive at Portland protest ID’ed as ex-Navy SEAL

Multnomah County DA declines charges against Demetria Hester

The Oregonian

Demetria Hester urges protesters to ‘do your part’ as charges dismissed after arrest

Movement to disarm Portland State police gains new prominence amid renewed activism (Subscriber Exclusive)

Portland protesters to gather in NE Portland for 75th day of demonstrations Monday (live updates)

The Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Special Election Tomorrow, Cops Ramp Up Protester Arrests, and Barr Calls BLM “Fascists”

National Black Lives Matter Organizers Throw Support Behind Portland Protests

USA Today

Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security. Its tactics are fearsome: ACLU director

The Washington Post

No strings, no bureaucracy, but suddenly $1.4 million to help a Black community

Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire

Unrest in Chicago and Portland shows America’s summer of protest is far from over

We Out Here Magazine

STAY FOR THE REVOLUTION

Willamette Week

Tusitala “Tiny” Toese’s Probation Officer Asks Judge to Revoke His Probation and Sentence Him to One Year in Custody

Police

Agencies Present

  • Oregon State Police
  • Portland Police Union

Munitions

  • flash bangs

Arrests

9

Charges

Reckless Driving, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Resist Arrest, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 

Protests for August 9

Posted on by sal

Summary

On the evening of August 9th, protesters gathered at Kenton Park in North Portland. Around 9:30 pm, approximately 150 protesters left the park and marched to The Portland Police Association (PPA) building. Less than 15 minutes after arriving, The Portland Police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly. Up to that point protesters had been seen chanting and playing drums in front of the building and setting one small fire that quickly put itself out. Around 15 minutes after declaring the unlawful assembly, Portland Police declared the gathering a riot while simultaneously officers had already begun pushing protesters out of the area in a riot line.

Officers continued to disperse protesters using flash bangs, pepper balls and by running at protesters from behind and arresting some, and the already relatively small group was quickly split up throughout the area. Some protesters eventually made their way back to the PPA, where they were quickly subjected to dispersal and mass arrests once again. At about 11:45 pm, officers left the area and the few protesters left in front of the PPA building. By 1 am, protester numbers had dwindled and the night ended.

After events in North Portland ended, members of the community went downtown to the Justice Center to do jail support for the many protesters who were arrested during the brief demonstration.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered at Kenton Park in North Portland.

Just after 9:30 pm, protesters departed from Kenton Park and began marching.

At about 9:45 pm, protesters arrived at The Portland Police Association (PPA) building.

At 9:55 pm, Portland Police (PPB) declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Just after 10:10 pm, PPB officers rushed protesters blocks away from the PPA building.

Around the same time, PPB declared the gathering a riot, less than half an hour after protesters arrived in the area.

Law enforcement officers drove through Kenton Park chasing down protesters.

At the 00:17 second mark, journalist Laura Jedeed is seen wearing a high-visibility vest being pushed by an officer. Laura’s own footage of the moment is directly below this footage by @PDocumentarians.

A separate group of protesters were still being dispersed by officers on foot elsewhere.

One reporter went to the Justice Center, where most demonstrations had been held almost every night prior to the last few days.

A small group of protesters made their way back to the PPA.

Officers began making mass arrests of protesters that had returned to the PPA building.

A member of the press was arrested, seen below:

The journalists at 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade provided a summary of events for the night from the ground, the first installment of which is below (click on the tweet to see the full thread):

Downtown in the area around the Justice Center, some protesters were arrested and reportedly held in a van for an extended period of time despite telling arresting officers that their gas masks made it difficult for them to breathe in the confined space.

Media

Present

Articles

ABC News

Riot swiftly declared for Portland protest at union building

CBS News

Riot declared in Portland for second night in row

KOIN

Night 73: Demonstrators organize in North Portland

KGW

Protesters gather in North Portland as nightly demonstrations continue

NPR

Portland Protesters Return Their Attention To The Local Police Force

OPB

As nightly conflicts in Portland draw headlines, reforms gradually advance

Portland police arrest hate crime survivor Demetria Hester during Sunday protest

Note on the above article “Portland police arrest…”: the author of the article appears to have used footage that captured Demetria Hester’s arrest from photojournalist Clementson Supriyadi without their permission.

The Oregonian

Demetria Hester, Black activist and hate crime victim, among 16 arrested in Portland protest

Neighbors end up splashed in paint after confronting protesters vandalizing police building in East Portland

Portland police declare riot Sunday after small crowd marches on police union

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Portland Police Stifle Protests, Special Session 2.0, and Trump’s Weak COVID-19 Relief

Time

Portland Medics Arrested and Injured in Protests Say They Were Specifically Targeted by Police and Federal Agents

The Washington Post

Portland police arrest a hate crime survivor and Wall of Moms organizer in crackdown

Willamette Week

Amid Nightly Protests, Pipe Bombs Explode in Laurelhurst Park

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Oregon State Police

Munitions

  • flash bangs
  • pepper balls

Arrests

16

Charges

Riot, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer 

Protests for August 8

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Saturday, a youth-led neighborhood protest held speeches and marched through the Lents neighborhood. Downtown, a large religious rally with anti-mask messages drew BLM counter-protesters. In the evening, protesters gathered at Peninsula Park in north Portland for speeches, then marched to the Portland Police Association building.

When they arrived, protesters built barricades to block traffic from driving through the street where people were standing. At approximately 11:37 PM, the Portland Police announced an unlawful gathering over the LRAD. Shortly after, a fire was set inside the PPA office. At this point, the police declared a riot and pushed protesters to the north up Denver Ave. More barricades were formed, and the next push drove protesters to Kenton Park. The riot line held while protesters danced to “I Will Survive”, then the police retreated, firing more smoke and impact munitions. Protesters returned to the PPA building and were again pushed back through neighborhood streets. The groups of protesters continued to be split up, as more arrests were made, and some marched on while others returned again to the PPA building. This pattern continued with increasingly smaller groups until past 2 AM.

At least one legal observer was arrested, and members of the press were injured by munitions.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Starting out today with an afternoon rally and march in East Portland:

At Waterfront Park this evening, there’s an anti-mask religious rally, and Black Lives Matter counter-protesters:

The Peninsula Park event is setting up, and there’s pizza ?

The event begins with speeches:

Interlude before the march:

The march is starting!

The march arrives at the Portland Police Association:

Dumpster s’mores?

An unlawful assembly was declared at about 11:37 PM:

Protesters appear to have started a fire in the PPA offices:

At about 11:41 PM, a riot was declared:

Injured reporter:

Another press injury (from other comments I think this is @econbrkfst, who documents munitions):

After regrouping at Kenton Park, protesters are headed back:

Police slashed the Snack Van tires yet again:

A group has gotten separated and is still marching:

A few protesters are back at the PPA:

The group that was marching is now 4 blocks north of the PPA:

Flashing lights in the video that follows:

CW for transphobia:

Arrests appear to have continued as smaller groups continued to protest past 2 AM.

Media

Present

Articles

The Oregonian

Washington Post

Trump sent agents to quell unrest. But protest is what Portland does best.

Willamette Week

Most Oregonians Agree Police Departments Have a Problem but Are Split Between Reform and Radical Change

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Oregon State Police

Munitions used

  • Impact munitions
  • Smoke
  • Pepper spray

Number of arrests

PPB: nine

Charges

  • Interfering with a Peace Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 
  • Riot
  • Resist Arrest
  • Escape in the Third Degree 
  • Unlawful Directing of Light From a Laser Pointer
  • Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
  • Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer

Protests for August 7

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Friday night, about 200 protesters marched from Laurelhurst Park to the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office / SE Precinct. They carried new shields with a Black Lives Matter fist stenciled on the front. Upon arriving, the LRAD made announcements about trespassing on the property. As protesters faced the building and chanted, at 9:46 PM the police declared the protest to be an illegal assembly. After this, a press photographer in front of the line of shields was arrested.

The police began making announcements on the LRAD and Twitter about protesters removing materials from a retaining wall and throwing them at the police. Multiple reporters verified that this claim was false. The night progressed uneventfully, aside from two arrests of people who walked toward the building and a burst of throwing eggs and apples at the cops around 12:15 AM. Just before 1 AM someone lit off a firework, and riot cops came out and pushed the protest into the surrounding neighborhood, using flash bang grenades and impact munitions. Groups of protesters reformed and the cops held a line at different intersections before retreating, with most protesters dispersing by 2:30 AM.

Upon returning to Laurelhurst Park, a group of protesters had explosive devices thrown at them, a set of small pipe bombs. No one was injured and the people who threw them have not yet been identified.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Tonight protesters will be marching from Laurelhurst Park, to an undisclosed location (but it’s probably the Penumbra Kelly Building, aka the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office (EMSCO) and SE Portland Precinct, where protests have happened several times in recent weeks).

There are many shields on hand for tonight’s action:

While we’re waiting for things to start, here’s a cool replacement elk statue someone has installed downtown:

The SE march is starting off:

The LRAD is already warmed up:

9:46 PM and they’re already calling it an illegal assembly:

An arrest:

A look at the overall scene here on East Burnside:

Clergy are here:

Snack van is here:

Attempting to make sense of the announcements:

With so many press out there, you figure something like this wouldn’t go unnoticed:

As the police continue to announce ridiculous things about objects being thrown and their risk of injury, reporters are checking the scene again:

A test?

A second arrest:

Another arrest:

Calm-ish:

LRAD picks back up:

So then people throw food products:

Then that settles down and people resume what they were doing before:

Someone lights a firework:

The police make a push at about 1 AM, after three hours of LRAD announcements:

CW: violent arrest

On dispersing, some protesters returned to Laurelhurst Park where they encountered what appear to be pipe bombs:

There are videos of a person who may have thrown the bombs, but no other information is available right now.

Media

Present

Articles

Gizmodo

U.S. Agencies Sued for Records of Unmarked Agents Who Rounded Up Portland Protesters

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

Hall Monitor: Fair Weather Wheeler

Rolling Stone

Who Won the Battle of Portland?

Willamette Week

Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Disputes Mayor’s Assertion That Disbanding the Gun Violence Reduction Team Caused a Spike in Shootings

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

  • Smoke
  • Impact munitions
  • Pepper spray
  • Flash bangs

Number of arrests

PPB: 24

Charges

  • Interfering with a Police Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
  • Resist Arrest
  • Assaulting a Public Safety Officer 
  • Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree 
  • Riot
  • Unlawful Directing of Light from a Laser Pointer
  • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle 
  • Assault in the Second Degree

Protests for August 6

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Thursday night, protesters returned to East Portland and the precinct on SE 106th Ave. Hours before, the Portland Police Bureau posted on Twitter that they were aware of the protest announcement and it “will not go unanswered”. As protesters gathered at Floyd Light Park near the precinct, a small counter-demonstration shared their views of the protests and policing. Police encouraged this group to leave before the march arrived. As the Wall of Vets formed a line in front of the building, other demonstrators threw paint on the plywood covering the building entrance and lit a small fire in a trash can, which led to verbal confrontations with two elderly neighborhood residents.

At about 9:50 PM the police made an announcement on the LRAD that the protest was now an illegal assembly. Protesters were ordered to go north, but since the LRAD truck was also parked in that direction, people remained where they were. Around 10:20 PM, riot police arrived to disperse the protest. They rushed the crowd, forcing them to the north and east at a rapid pace that reporters struggled to keep up with or film effectively. Police also slashed the tires on the Snack Van, which was slowly following the protesters in the ordered direction of dispersal.

After pushing to SE 113th, the police held a line on SE Stark, then retreated, firing smoke canisters. Protesters followed them, returning to the precinct. Police rushed the protesters again, splitting them into multiple groups to the north and east. As people returned back to the protest origin, they were rushed again, with one group being chased through the nearby shopping center parking lots. These patterns of dispersal continued until about 12:30 AM, when the police made an announcement that the area from SE 106th Ave from SE Washington St to SE Cherry Blossom St was closed, citing a law intended for life-safety situations such as bomb threats and major disasters. In contradiction of that law, they also announced that press could be arrested for remaining in the closed area.

Smaller groups of protesters remained in the area, with most activity dropping off after 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Having a look around before tonight’s scheduled protest at the East Precinct, a follow-up to what happened last night:

Earlier today, the Portland Police Bureau made a baffling choice to call out the PNW Youth Liberation Front, which is made up of teenage activists, for sharing information about the protest:

Because of the impact of last night’s police action, activists have organized outreach and supply distributions for neighbors who may be at risk of being exposed to tear gas again:

The increased attention has also brought out some counter-protesters:

The BLM protest is warming up:

The Wall of Vets is lined up outside the East Precinct:

First LRAD announcement at 9:44 PM:

On hearing that announcement, the vets check their safety gear:

Paint has been splashed on the building:

Just after 9:50 PM an unlawful assembly is declared:

Someone has busted up a surveillance camera:

The order to go north seems a little questionable:

Now a trash fire:

Surveillance continues:

No sign that people intend to disperse:

Quick recap:

And the riot cops are out:

Ventura Park is half a mile from the precinct. Only about 10 minutes have passed since the push started.

The police have blocked off SE Stark:

Somehow the LRAD truck got a flat tire (the Snack Van tires were slashed again – all four! – by the riot cops):

Another push:

I think this is a new tactic tonight:

It sounds like groups have gotten split up a little, but this is north of the precinct past a major arterial:

Police continue to interfere with the press:

More pushes:

The East Precinct is in a weird spot next to a defunct mall, some other strip malls, a divided arterial, and a twisty maze of residential streets, so there are a lot of ways to get separated or turned around.

Let’s have a look at happened to those police cars’ tires (note that we don’t have any independent confirmation that these caltrops were used):

Police chasing protesters and press through the Target parking lot:

Back at the East Precinct:

And pushed to SE 106th and Washington (just north of the precinct):

Then the police announce they’re closing this area and will arrest people who don’t leave, including press:

This is what they’re citing:

But they’re ignoring the rest of what that law says:

Multiple reports of the police destroying or stealing medical supplies:

Another push (north on SE 106th):

Most people seem to have left at this point:

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Tribune

Portland Police declare unlawful assembly at East Precinct

The Washington Post

Chad Wolf defends Trump administration’s Portland protest response

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Oregon State Police

Munitions used

  • Pepper balls
  • Smoke
  • Pepper spray

Number of arrests

PPB: 13

Charges

  • Interfering with a Police Officer
  • Harassment
  • Riot
  • Escape III
  • Criminal Mischief I
  • Disorderly Conduct II
  • Resist Arrest

Protests for August 5

Posted on by sal

Summary

On the night of August 5th, the main demonstration took place at The Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct, a location that until then had not seen any protests besides small ones during the day. Protesters first met at Floyd Light City Park nearby, then made their way to the front of the precinct. There, protesters made quick work of spray painting over cameras, attempting to smash the front doors of the building, and setting small fires. Just 20 minutes after protesters arrived, Portland Police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and ordered protesters to disperse. About 5 minutes later Portland Police declared the gathering a riot. The tactics that law enforcement officers used to disperse protesters included tear gas, pepper balls, foam rounds, and bull-rushing and pushing protesters from behind with their batons. Several arrests were made as police continued pushing protesters for multiple blocks and into the surrounding residential neighborhood. Multiple members of the press also got footage of officers unlawfully demanding that press move off the street and onto the sidewalk (in a neighborhood that did not appear to have sidewalks) and threatening them with arrest.

As protesters were pushed into the residential neighborhoods during one of many bull-rushes executed by law enforcement officers, some community members in the area elected to open up their front yards and homes for protesters to wait safely for officers to pass. But one individual was caught on video standing on her front steps, in clear view of protesters, wearing a jacket with a swastika armband on its sleeve. This individual was quickly noticed by protesters, who demanded she remove the arm band. When she did not do so, some protesters tried to pull the band off of her arm. She eventually returned back into her home unscathed.

Portland Police, with the help of Oregon State Police, continued bull-rushing and pushing protesters further out of the area, until they were forced to split off into many small groups. These small groups managed to regroup into a crowd of reportedly over 100 people, who managed to get a short way back towards the police precinct before once again being pushed out of the area by waiting riot officers. After this last push, protesters appeared to vacate the area and the night ended.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

While the nightly demonstrations have taken place in Downtown Portland most nights throughout the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests, it appears that was not the case this time.

Protesters gathered at Floyd City Light Park right across from The Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) East Precinct.

Just before 9:30 pm, protesters arrived at the PPB East precinct.

Only a few minutes after protesters arrived, PPB announced over their loudspeakers (LRAD) that peaceful protesters should vacate the area.

Just before 9:40 pm (20 minutes after protesters arrived), PPB declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Around 9:55 pm (25 minutes after protesters arrived), PPB declared the gathering a riot.

At 10:05 pm, officers in riot gear appeared on the scene.

An individual was spotted standing on their porch wearing a Nazi armband.

An officer in an Oregon State Police uniform was seen on the riot line with other law enforcement officers.

The demonstration ended not long later without further incident.

Here’s an important interview with community members who were affected by tear gas in their neighborhood tonight:

Media

Present

Articles

The Columbian

Chief: Violent Portland protests detract from message

KGW

Riot declared, tear gas used outside Portland police’s East Precinct

KOIN

Night 69: PPB declares riot at East Precinct

New York Magazine

Portland’s Bigger Policing Problem Was Always Local

OPB

Portland sends federal government $528,000 fine over courthouse fence

Neighbors ask Lake Oswego family to remove signage in support of Black Lives Matter

Portland police return to using tear gas during protests Wednesday night

The Oregonian

Kaiser Permanente studies effects of tear gas on people exposed during Portland protests

Multiple fires reported in downtown Portland parking garages

Police declare riot for second consecutive night Wednesday, disperse crowd using tear gas

Portland Mercury

More Portlanders Share Experiences of Being Snatched—and Detained—by Federal Police

Willamette Week

A New Gallery Exhibit About Don’t Shoot PDX Shows That While the Context of the Protests Has Changed, the Message Has Not

Oregon’s Black and Indigenous Kids Are Disciplined at Twice the Rate of Their White Classmates

What’s Driving the Spike in Portland Gun Violence?

Three Homeland Security Flights Circled Portland Protesters. Here Are Their Flight Paths.

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • tear gas
  • rubber/foam bullets
  • pepper balls

Arrests

8

Charges

Reckless Driving, Criminal Mischief I, Riot, Attempted Assault on a Public Safety Officer, Escape III, Resist Arrest, Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Police Officer

Protests for August 4

Posted on by sal

Summary

Around 1 PM, a small group of protesters gathered at the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) East Precinct, where they held signs and drew on the ground in chalk their demands to defund the police. This event took place and ended without incident or any altercations between police and protesters.

In the evening, hundreds of protesters gathered at Peninsula Park at 7 PM. At the event, food and snacks were provided (courtesy of Revolution Ribs), as well as some shields for the crowd to use. Just before 9 pm, the crowd began marching: their destination – the Portland Police Association (PPA) building, home of the PPB’s union. Soon after protesters arrived, a dumpster fire was started that extinguished itself in less than an hour, after it had burned through the entirety of its contents. Some protesters were also seen knocking on the boarded up PPA building as well as spray painting messages on its walls, which PPB officers appeared to use as justification for declaring an unlawful assembly and announcing that protesters were attacking the building.

Multiple instances of violence against protesters happened at the demonstration. The first was from a driver of a pickup truck that crashed through the protest, which was blocking the street. A protester put their motorcycle in front of the truck seconds before it sped off, appearing to give the rest of the crowd a short moment to get out of the way, before the truck went through the middle of the group, pushing the motorcycle along with it. The driver of the truck was found in the surrounding neighborhood, but according to a press release by PPB was interviewed and then released without charges. Later, an individual confronted protesters, brandishing a gun that they had with them. This person then fired three shots into the air, dispersing protesters that were near them, before running off. Fortunately, there were no injuries as a result of either incident.

While PPB officers did not appear to use tear gas throughout the night, they deployed smoke bombs, flash bangs, and pepper spray at protesters while attempting to disperse the group. They also used their batons to hit and push protesters from behind when trying to move them out of the area. In total three arrestees were booked with charges, and one individual (a member of the press) was detained but taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during their arrest.

The night appeared to end by about 2 AM without any further incident or attacks by PPB or other individuals.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

A small protest in front of The Portland Police’s East Precinct demanding that Portland Police get defunded took place around 1 pm.

In the evening, hundreds of people gathered at Peninsula Park for the “Direct Action for BLM” demonstration.

Revolution Ribs, the group formerly known as Riot Ribs, was back in town and feeding protesters once again at Peninsula Park.

Just before 8:55 pm, protesters left Peninsula Park and began marching.

At about 9:45 pm, protesters reaching The Portland Police Association (PPA) building in North Portland.

An update on the individual that was asked to leave for not wearing a mask:

The dumpster fire that was started soon after the crowd’s arrival quickly put itself out.

At about 10:30 pm, law enforcement officers began making announcements over their loudspeakers (LRAD).

Just before 11:20 pm a silver pickup truck drove aggressively through the crowd, pushing a motorcycle along in front of it. There doesn’t appear to have been any injuries.

The driver of the truck was found in the surrounding neighborhood and has reportedly been apprehended by law enforcement.

Just before midnight Portland Police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Just after 12:30 am, there were reports of three gunshots fired in the area, prompting officers to return to the area after having just left.

Just after 1:20 am, Portland Police declared the gathering a riot.

A member of the press was arrested and was taken off in an ambulance after telling officers that they were experiencing significant pain in the position they were put in while being arrested.

*WARNING*: The footage below contains an individual clearly in distress.

Media

Present

Articles

CNN

DHS to replace military-style uniforms for federal police officers

The Hill

Police committed 125 human rights violations during Floyd protests: Amnesty

KGW

Riot declared after protesters break into Portland police union headquarters

KOIN

Night 68: Pickup plows through fence, pushes motorcycle

Sociologist: Portland protests can regain focus now that feds gone

OPB

Gunshots in the air, dialogue mark 68th night of Portland protests

The Oregonian

US lawmakers hear from man pushed into unmarked van by feds and Navy vet repeatedly struck with batons during Portland protests

Portland Mercury

Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

Refinery 29

Inside The Portland Protests, Separating Fact From Fiction

Reuters

U.S. prosecutors do not charge Portland protesters with antifa ties

The Seattle Times

Portland protests smaller, calmer, free of tear gas after federal withdrawal

Vox

How Portland’s Wall of Moms collapsed — and was reborn under Black leadership

The Washington Post

DHS plans to change military-style camouflage uniforms seen in Portland

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • smoke bombs
  • flash bangs
  • pepper spray

Arrests

PPB: 3

Charges

Riot, Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Police Officer, Attempting to Assault a Public Safety Officer

Protests for August 3

Posted on by sal

Summary

There were two different demonstrations happening in Portland on the night of August 3rd. One began at Laurelhurst Park in North Portland and then marched east to the Multnomah County Sheriffs’ Office East Precinct (EMCSO), the other was the nightly demonstration in Downtown Portland in front of the Justice Center and Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse.

The gathering at Laurelhurst Park was announced mere hours before it was slated to begin at 8 PM, but still drew a crowd of around 150 people who began marching to EMCSO around 9 PM. Once there, protesters chanted at police, someone put an inflatable pig at the feet of officers in the empty space between the two groups, and protesters bounced on a rogue mattress that had been placed in the street.

Things were calm until officers, claiming over their loudspeakers that objects were being thrown at them and warning protesters off of precinct property, began advancing towards protestors and pushing them east. This advance included multiple “bullrushes” at protesters, wherein the line of officers in riot gear following behind the group of protesters moving away would suddenly run up behind them and push, tackle, or arrest the members bringing up the rear of the group. There were two arrests during this time, one of which was a member of the press. Officers eventually retreated back to EMCSO, dramatically marking their departure with a few smoke bombs thrown between them and the line of protesters, who also made their way back to the precinct. After protesters returned to the precinct officers eventually retreated inside and, besides coming out to clear some tables in the street that protesters had used to make a barricade, did not have any further interactions with protesters for the rest of the night.

In Downtown Portland, the demonstration remained calm almost through the whole night. Early on, a young Black individual was arrested for unknown reasons by Portland Police Bureau officers, prompting the protesters in the area to surround the scene and watch it unfold for the protection of the arrestee. This drew out a group of officers in riot gear, who held a line against protesters away from the arrest. But riot officers weren’t out for long, and eventually withdrew from the area. From there the night remained relaxed, with a small group of remaining people playing basketball and listening to music. There were no further interactions with Portland Police for the rest of the night after the first arrest.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

The timeline is split into two locations: Downtown Portland and Laurelhurst Park, where two separate demonstrations took place the night of August 3rd.

Laurelhurst Park

An impromptu gathering at Laurelhurst Park was announced midday on August 3rd.

At about 9:30 pm, the group marching from Laurelhurst Park arrived at The Multnomah County Sheriffs’ East Precinct.

Around 11:50 PM, law enforcement officers began advancing on protesters, pushing them east out of the area.

After law enforcement officers retreated back to the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office building, protesters made their way back as well.

In the video capture of Portland Police below, officers are heard joking about an unconventional use of pepper spray against protesters.

The night ended without incident after this.

Downtown Portland

Downtown, the nightly demonstration in front of the Justice Center and Mark O. Hatfield occurred as usual.

At time-mark 3:20 in the footage below, riot police are seen driving up and approaching protesters that had gathered around a young black person being arrested by PPB.

Police withdrew from the area and protesters struck up a game of basketball.

Local journalist Alissa posted a thread beginning with the tweet below, chronicling the many cars that entered the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in the early morning of August 4th.

The night ended without any further incident.

Media

Present

Articles

The Appeal

POLICE VIOLENCE WAS A PROBLEM IN PORTLAND LONG BEFORE FEDERAL AGENTS ARRIVED

KGW

Faith leaders gather in downtown Portland in support of Black Lives Matter protesters; demonstrators march to Southeast police precinct

KOIN

PPB: 1 stabbed, evidence stolen at Lownsdale Square

Medium

Letter from an Occupied City

The New York Times

I’m the Police Chief in Portland. Violence Isn’t the Answer.

The Oregonian

Person wounded in downtown Portland stabbing

Portland police smash window, slash tires of woman’s Prius during protest dustup (video)

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Chief Pens “Copaganda” for NYT, Beyoncé is Back, and Trump Flip-Flops on TikTok

Portland Monthly

The Complicated Rise and Swift Fall of Portland’s Wall of Moms Protest Group

The Washington Post

Protests live updates: Daily Mail publishes leaked police body-camera footage of George Floyd’s arrest

Willamette Week

In New York Times Op-Ed, Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell Says Protesters Are Responsible for “Violence”

Police

Agencies Present

Munitions

  • smoke bombs
  • pepper spray

Arrests

2, 1 juvenile

Charges

Criminal trespassing II, Assaulting a public safety officer

Protests for August 2

Posted on by audrey

Summary

Sunday afternoon, a family march brought a small crowd to the Justice Center, where a pro-police event had earlier taken place. In the evening, about a hundred people came out to listen to speeches and chant outside the Justice Center and Federal Courthouse. The night ended uneventfully.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

The family march this afternoon started at Waterfront Park and went to the Justice Center:

A little earlier, a pro-police protest was happening outside the JC:

A quick look at the Justice Center scene at dusk from The Oregonian reporters:

It’s a small protest downtown so far tonight:

It seems like there are several small groups doing different things, a candlelight vigil, these chants, the drums:

An end to a fairly uneventful night:

Media

Present

Articles

Los Angeles Times

Portland, America’s ‘whitest’ big city, is an unlikely hub of Black Lives Matter

The New York Times

As Federal Agents Retreat in Portland, Protesters Return to Original Foe: Local Police

The Oregonian

Washington Post

Sen. Duckworth criticizes Trump administration response to protests in Portland

Willamette Week

Portland Police Used Tear Gas Nearly 100 Times Since May, According to Portland State University Analysis

Police

Agencies present

None

Munitions used

N/A

Number of arrests

N/A

Charges

N/A

Protests for August 1

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Saturday, protesters gathered across Portland to march, focused on racial equity in education, solidarity from teachers and union members, and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. In the evening, a group of a few hundred marched from Laurelhurst Park in SE Portland to the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office, which is also a Portland police precinct. After chanting and projecting messages on the building for less than an hour, the protest was declared an unlawful assembly before 10 PM and police physically pushed protesters away from the building. Several protesters were assaulted, one being pushed off of a bicycle, and the police also slashed tires including those on a car clearly marked “Press”. Another reporter was maced directly in the face while attempting check the identification numbers of police officers during the push.

Downtown, large groups gathered outside the Federal Courthouse and at Salmon Street Springs in Waterfront Park. These groups included teachers and the Democratic Socialists, both wearing red. After some speeches, the Waterfront Park groups marched to the Federal Courthouse, where more people were speaking in front of the fence. The atmosphere remained energized and festive, and a speaker visiting from Seattle led a large group on a march through downtown before things winded down for the night.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

This afternoon, a couple thousand people turned out for the Justice System Reform march (#WeGoneBeAlright):

The firefighters returned to their park for a second night:

SE Portland

This evening at Laurelhurst Park, folks are gathering for a march (destination TBD). Scroll down for tonight’s downtown/Justice Center content.

Arriving at the SE Portland Precinct / East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office (EMCSO):

A recent lawsuit has led to an injunction against law enforcement filming protesters (under state law, it’s illegal for them to film someone who is not committing a crime):

First warning of the night! At about a quarter to 10 PM:

At about 9:50 PM the protest was declared an “unlawful assembly”.

The riot cops (sheriffs?) attacked:

Warning: flashing lights in the next video

Protesters are regrouping, but seem to be split into a couple of groups:

More cops:

Some videos from a bit ago:

Some of the protesters have returned to Laurelhurst Park, where they started:

CW: audible violence for the video below

The remaining protesters seem to have scattered or headed downtown to join the other protest from here.

Downtown

Starting with some speeches at Waterfront Park:

Now at the Federal Courthouse:

The marchers are arriving:

A group split off to march through downtown, destination unknown:

They seem to have returned, and now some of the people who were at the SE Precinct have also joined the protest downtown:

Not sure what this person’s alignment is (pro-BLM or otherwise?):

Protesters at the courthouse are going to march again:

And continuing on:

While the march is happening, some protesters are outside the federal office building (two blocks from the courthouse) having a look at the feds inside:

Still marching!

Media

Present

Articles

Associated Press

The New York Times

Homeland Security Reassigns Official Whose Office Compiled Intelligence on Journalists

OPB

With federal law enforcement gone, Oregon electeds must focus on protest demands

The Oregonian

Street Roots

Portland police are no better than the feds, activists say

Washington Post

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Multnomah County Sheriffs (unconfirmed)

Munitions used

  • Flash bangs
  • Mace and/or pepper spray

Number of arrests

PPB: two

Charges

  • Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
  • Interfering with a Police Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
  • Resist Arrest
  • Harassment