Protests for October 10

Summary

Tonight’s protest lasted 15 minutes.

The location of the nightly march wasn’t publicly announced beforehand. Regardless, protesters gathered in the evening at Peninsula Park in North Portland. At approximately 10:00 pm, they arrived at the North Precinct to the sounds of the Portland Police loudspeakers already warning against blocking the street. At approximately 10:15 pm, Portland Police officers ran at protesters from behind where they stood in front of the precinct driveway and arrested at least half of the group, in effect ending the protest. There was no declaration of unlawful assembly and no dispersal orders before the mass arrest.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Early in the day the Nightmare Elk, which has been the longest running replacement for the Elk Statue downtown, was taken from its plinth by members of Patriot Prayer, a local far-right group.

As protesters arrive at the North Precinct for the nightly demonstration, Portland Police (PPB) have already begun making announcements to the crowd.

Around 10:15 pm, protesters are suddenly arrested en masse by police. There has been no declaration of an unlawful assembly at this point.

The small protest lasted for about 15 minutes before the mass arrest.

Media

Present

Articles

Buzzfeed News

Deadline

The Intercept

KGW

KOIN

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Tribune

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies Present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

Mace

Arrests

26

Charges

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