Month: January 2021

Timeline

Letha Winston, mother of Patrick Kimmons, leads protesters in her weekly demonstration demanding justice for her son, who was shot and killed by Portland Police in 2018.

I’m at the Justice for Patrick Kimmons march and his mom has just told the crowd her nephew was shot by police yesterday

Cashapp: $LethaLoc
Venmo: beastmode3700#PortlandProtests #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

“FUCK – THE – POLICE!”#PortlandProtest #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/ysPiASAcvx

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

“NO GOOD COPS IN A REVOLUTION” #PortlandProtests #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/MRqT3gQnil

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

#PortlandProtest #PatrickKimmons #BreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/GkZPMFZduh

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

The march stops on 18th and Alberta st where Letha’s relatives business was recently gentrified out of the neighborhood. One of the construction workers at the site is antagonizing the group #PortlandProtests #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/sFmT6PzwOX

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

There always dozens of supportive neighbors #PDXProtest #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/LzVodu7zNw

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

Lazy ass pigs wasting tax dollars #PortlandProtest #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/OHYqD22l81

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

“It doesn’t matter what happened before he was shot! No one deserves to be shot nine times in the back!” –@Jahdi_ pic.twitter.com/ZDz3Rr55cC

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

Protesters stop to listen to Letha Winston speak.

#PDXProtests #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/IxJeEARcQy

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

pic.twitter.com/mTRKBPX0h6

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

Letha with tears coming down her face #PortlandProtests #JusticeForPatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/J0YhI8bzXc

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

The demonstration ends by 1:30 pm.

@Jahdi_ closes it out and reminds everyone how difficult it is for Letha to be out here every week reliving her sons death

You can support her at:

Cashapp: $LethaLoc
Venmo: beastmode3700 pic.twitter.com/yQAVKLmqa1

— it_ain't_pretty (@it_aint_pretty_) January 14, 2021

Media Present

@it_aint_pretty_

Police Present

None

Timeline

After a turbulent day at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., Portland’s left-wing protesters hold a demonstration of their own with a message to “stop the coup”.

Still on Twitter? Me too. I'm downtown in Portland where a protest has just begun. This will be a Portland thread for the night if you wanna keep up. Hopefully calmer than Salem and DC.

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

There's some people. Music. It's a bit rainy but good spirits.

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

At Chapman for Stop the Coup. A speaker has brought well, a speaker. Some are shouting, “No megaphones!”

An American flag smolders on the wet pavement. This is kind of a sad way to stop a coup, gotta say.

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 7, 2021

The rain doesn’t stop this crowd pic.twitter.com/xYCXHzNsMa

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

Well. It's early, sure. But this is weird vibes. Crowd is small. They got energy but I think everyone's thinking the same thing; "where is everyone?" Salem folks are probably exhausted. Other people just exhausted from watching DC all day.

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

“Police lives matter” flag that was taken in Salem today at the Capitol building now in flames ? @rmartin425 pic.twitter.com/NexzvJPHg2

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

The crowd was confused and debating what to do when they heard yells from backside of jc. They're mobilizing and chanting acab now

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

“They took the Capitol, why are you on the sidewalk?!”

Some movement to the back of the MCDC

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 7, 2021

Group is gathered behind the injustice center now chanting with some drums to go along with the tune. No sign of police

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

Annnnnd the crowd has stalled behind the MCDC.

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 7, 2021

A car sped by in anger. They didn't see the elk median and went over it going 50. They got air and hit hard and fucked up their car. It was objectively funny.

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

New art at the injustice center pic.twitter.com/PRfw8kVJhF

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

Another individual drives aggressively near the protest and tries to hit protesters.

Suv tried to hit some people. Missed. Turned around. Tried again and then someone started shooting paintballs and they sped away.

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

Portland Police order the crowd to disperse over their loudspeakers (LRAD).

PPB called dispersal over lrad. Threatening arrest and tear gas

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

A small amount of graffiti on the new courthouse and riot cops came in, angry LRAD blazing. The crowd keeps moving.

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 7, 2021

Officers in riot gear appear on the scene around 9:55 pm.

A small tease from the riot cops. I saw “ACAB” tagged, that’s about all that’s been done so far pic.twitter.com/gI9Z3YYV98

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

Officers then retreat shortly after.

Police retreated, we’re marching ?

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

We've been just walking around blocks. Some cops. Some chuds. Nothing yet just the group walking around

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

The banner below reads: “DC cops opened the gate for a lynch mob. Do you think PDX pigs are more loyal? Disarm, Defund, Abolish, before it’s too late.”

We walked by city hall and this banner was already placed there. pic.twitter.com/aBR5bSawjp

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

Found some strong windows but antifa has strong hands I guess pic.twitter.com/CxLSgWPBMk

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

Table for two now seating pic.twitter.com/kq3GvrCICi

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

Some press take photos of yet another broken window pic.twitter.com/IpWfuEzcA8

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

Police vehicles are driving around us flashing their lights and sirens in an *attempt* at intimidation lol

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

A very cool guy approaches pic.twitter.com/3UTpu37Ylq

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 7, 2021

Around 10:48 pm police declare the gathering an unlawful assembly.

They broke more windows and cops following declared unlawful. They start breaking more windows

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

Dj big mad pic.twitter.com/6oCX0Wst12

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 7, 2021

Protesters decide to disperse and the night ends by 10:55 pm.

Group talked and decided to be water and disperse.

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

Cops following like seven of us walking back. Circling blocks. Everyone seems fine tho

— Griffin – Live Protest News (@GriffinMalone6) January 7, 2021

Media Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Griffin Malone – CashApp $griffinmalone
• Melissa “Claudio” Lewis – Cashapp: $ClaudioReport / Venmo: Claudio_Report

Police

Agencies Present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

None

Summary

The District Attorney in Kenosha, Wisconsin announced today that no charges would be brought against the police officer who shot and permanently paralyzed Jacob Blake in front of his children. In response, Portland held a protest in solidarity with Kenosha. This demonstration began at Peninsula Park, the location from which protesters marched to the Portland Police North Precinct. The 100 or so protesters stood outside the precinct chanting, and a small shield line endeavored to slowly move their way up the North Precinct driveway.

The initial appearance of police in front of the precinct was prompted by protesters moving a fence that was around the building, which officers came out to readjust. Officers then came out two more times during the demonstration and conducted targeted arrests, including at least two members of press, and assaulted protesters and press alike. After a night of being chased, arrested, and assaulted by riot officers, but few to no munitions deployed, the demonstration ended by around midnight.

Timeline

Protesters gather at Peninsula Park for a demonstration in solidarity with Kenosha after the announcement today that the officer who shot and paralyzed Jacob Blake would not face charges.

Currently marching in solidarity with Kenosha at the Justice for Jacob Blake demonstration. Jacob Blake was shot in the back 7 times in front of his own children, the officers who shot him got away with no chargers and Blake is now paralyzed from the waist down.

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Protesters arrive in front of the Portland Police North Precinct just before 9:30 pm.

Crowds have just arrived in front of the North Precinct in NE Portland. There are about 75-100 people gathered to protest racist police brutality. #PortlandProtest #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/e2hwT5IWWS

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) January 6, 2021

Crowd just arrived at the north precinct. An officer in one of the police vehicles made an announcement over their speaker that no one could hear, someone shouted “bring dj lrad back!” pic.twitter.com/nHyAr47fPP

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

There are about a 100 protesters in front of the North Portland Police precinct chanting “Say his name! Jacob Blake!”

They’re protesting tonight because no charges were brought against the police officer who, in August, shot and gravely wounded Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) January 6, 2021

A few more announcements were made even though nothing has happened except for chanting so far, police seem to have called for backup that arrived but they are all still behind the police vehicles

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Our first dumpster fire of 2021 pic.twitter.com/M1EGEQEoiq

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Portland ? Kenosha pic.twitter.com/AwoSAwbPg0

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Protesters behind the umbrella shield wall moved forwards briefly. Portland Police warned crowds to stay off the North Precinct property. Protesters have since moved back. #PortlandProtest #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/M66Net7PY4

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) January 6, 2021

So far protesters are just standing in the middle of MLK and chanting “Black Lives Matter!”

Someone threw a small rock onto the roof of the Boys and Girls Club and another protester stopped them.

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) January 6, 2021

*FLASH WARNING: The footage below contains a rapidly flashing light.*
Video Description: A group of approximately 13 officers wearing riot gear move a metal fence back into place after it was moved by protesters. Off-screen, protesters can be heard shouting profanities at the officers

Portland police put the fence back in place after activists used it as a blockade. This is the second time they’ve moved it and the cops put it back lol pic.twitter.com/G4pomPaJXf

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Sorry, “an attempt to dismantle fencing” ?? dj lrad smol mad.

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Ok dj lrad big mad. “Do not touch the fence” ?

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Activists are blocking NE Killingsworth now. They found some officers and messed with a fence.

PPB’s loudspeaker truck warned protesters to stay off PPB property and to leave the fence alone.

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) January 6, 2021

PPB moved in on foot and in a riot van. No arrests were made and they have since retreated back behind the fence. pic.twitter.com/XzYtxt6gAP

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Upon emerging from the precinct a second time, Portland Police conduct several arrests including one individual marked clearly as press.

Portland police rushed out. Two arrests were made one was a member of the press pic.twitter.com/fmwM59M57v

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Portland Police has just exited the building and conducted targeted arrests. At least one person with cameras and Press markings have been arrested. Officers say the charge is trespassing. #PortlandProtest #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2cZNn1yxpu

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) January 6, 2021

One person arrested tonight at the North Precinct by Portland Police is Portland based photographer @baaascom. He was carrying camera equipment & wore clear Press indica at the time of his arrest. #PortlandProtest #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/wCRPV9DQFg

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) January 6, 2021

Portland Police has arrested a streamer shortly after. When told that the arrested is Press, the arresting officer responds: "You are not Press." #PortlandProtest #PDXProtest #BlackLivesMatter

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) January 6, 2021

An officer grabs and smashes the camera of Dr. Juniper Simonis, researcher and member of the press, continuing their trend of assaulting/arresting press tonight.

cops smashed @JuniperLSimonis camera tonight. pic.twitter.com/1TddO9leqs

— hiicourts (@hiicourts) January 6, 2021

Also here is what I captured of the two officers who assaulted @JuniperLSimonis while they were working. #PdxProtest #Pdx
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ID: camera shows riot cops clearing objects from the road when one officers storms over and knocks Juniper’s phone from their hands. Another threatens mace. pic.twitter.com/or4nm9658E

— not too shabby gabby ✨ (@PDXGabs) January 6, 2021

Firefighters came in to help PPB put out the dumpster fires pic.twitter.com/FbmBLMRzTO

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

The demonstration comes to an end by midnight.

Out of there safely. No one else was arrested afaik. What a messed up night. Hope everyone made it safely

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 6, 2021

Sean Bascom, the journalist arrested in Justin Yau’s footage above, marks that he is out of police custody less than an hour after being detained.

I am out and okay. https://t.co/XvzcaPq3gD

— Sean Bascom (@baaascom) January 6, 2021

Media Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Gabby @PDXGabs
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend
• Sean Bascom – CashApp: $Baaascom / Venmo: @Sean-Bascom 
• Suzette Smith

Police

Agencies Present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

None

Arrests

• Resulting in Citation: 2
• Resulting in Booking into Jail: 2

Charges

• Trespassing
• Interfering with a Peace Officer 
• Disorderly Conduct II
• Attempt Criminal Mischief II