Protests for August 24

Posted on by audrey

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 

Protests for August 23

Posted on by sal

Summary

During the day, an event called Latinos for Black Lives was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland. According to a journalist on the ground there were bout 150 people in attendance. The demonstration aimed to use art as a form of protest, which is a change in tactics from the usual marching or building confrontations that are seen every night in Portland. Instead, musicians and poets performed their pieces, and Latinx community members stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, conveying that solidarity in their art.

The nightly demonstration began at Woodlawn Park in North Portland. Estimates from reporters on the ground put the crowd at about 200 people when they departed from the park heading for the North Precinct of The Portland Police Bureau (PPB). Among other things, protesters chanted the name “Jacob Blake“, a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin who had been shot 7 times in the back by a police officer, prompting a mass protest in Kenosha on August 23rd.

After arriving at the North Precinct, protesters formed a shield line facing three police cars that had their headlights on and pointed at protesters, which did not appear to be occupied. Protesters used multiple dumpsters, some on fire, and what appeared to be the bed of a Uhaul truck as a wall between themselves and the precinct. At 10:30 pm police had declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and by 11:10 pm, without a documented marked change in behavior from the crowd, a riot had been declared. Items such as ceramic tiles and plastic water bottles had been thrown in the vicinity of the empty police vehicles with their headlights shone on protesters and at least one awning on the building was set on fire, which did not appear to cause damage to the building itself.

Multiple times throughout the night, PPB officers suddenly rushed out of the precinct and made multiple arrests, only to reenter the building shortly after. Tear gas was used, sometimes fired down by officers who were on the roof of the precinct, but the dynamic rushes that are so often a tactic of the PPB in dispersing protesters was not seen being used as much on the night of August 23rd. By about 2 am the crowd had dwindled in front of the precinct and the night ended.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

An event called Latinos for Black Lives was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland during the day. Please consider seeing Cata’s thread on the event in its entirety, where they chronicle the events of the day in much greater detail than there is room for in this timeline. (Click on the first tweet below to get directed to Twitter to see the thread)

In the evening, protesters gathered at Woodlawn Park.

Just after 9:40 pm, protesters departed from Woodlawn Park.

Just before 10:10 pm, protesters arrived at the North Precinct of The Portland Police Bureau (PPB)

At about 10:30 pm, PPB declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Just before 11:10 pm, PPB declared the gathering a riot.

At about 11:50 pm, officers withdrew and went back into the North Precinct building.

Just after 12:45 am, PPB officers reemerged from the precinct and made several arrests.

Media

Present

Articles

It’s Going Down

Hundreds Of Portlanders Push Out Violent Far-Right, Qanon & Proud Boy Rally

KATU

23 arrested Sunday as police declare protest near Portland’s North Precinct a riot

KGW

Reaction comes after Portland police have little presence at dueling protests

KOIN

1 arrested after assault at ‘Recall Kate Brown’ rally

OPB

Portland’s protests: 3 months in, no end in sight

The Oregonian

Awning set on fire during Portland protest; police declare riot, use tear gas: key takeaways

Editorial: Leaders must speak against protest violence

Letter from the Editor: I look forward to many more civil conversations

Portland’s first Black woman cop now ‘ the inspiration’ for a new PCC criminal justice scholarship

Shots fired: Deadly Portland police encounters reveal troubling patterns

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Proud Boys and Antifacists Brawl, Portland Police Look Other Way, and Cop Shooting Spurs Wisconsin Protests

Portland Police Stand By As Armed Alt-Right Protesters and Antifascists Brawl

The New York Times

Black Artists Find Ways to Make Their Voices Heard in Portland

In Portland, a Prosecutor Must Decide: Which Protesters Should Go to Jail?

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • flash bangs
  • mace
  • tear gas

Arrests

23

Charges

Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Escape in the Third Degree, Riot, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 

Protests for August 22

Posted on by audrey

Saturday was a long day of protests, starting with a counter-event to a rally that encompassed a large collection of far-right groups. Trump supporters, Proud Boys, Three Percenters, and QAnon appeared to be represented. In the two hours that the right-wing groups faced off with BLM protesters, there was significant fighting, use of mace, and a loaded pistol drawn by a well-known far-right participant. Reporters on the scene described it as the most violent event they’ve witnessed to date. Portland Police remained behind the scenes, making LRAD announcements that encouraged groups to self-monitor, despite a situation that many people present described as a full riot. As the far-right protesters were leaving and BLM protesters remained in Terry Schrunk Plaza, which is a federal property, DHS officers declared it an unlawful gathering and cleared the park.

Saturday night, BLM protesters gathered at Normandale Park in NE Portland for a march to the Penumbra Kelly Building, which houses a Multnomah County Sheriffs Office and Portland Police precinct. The march was impeded by a line of riot police blocking the I-84 overpass at NE 47th Ave. The march turned back to find another route, only to see police blocking the road in the direction protesters had been told to go. The marchers then changed tactics and organized a carpool from the park to their destination.

At the Penumbra Kelly Building, protesters chanted and played music, waiting for riot police to catch up to them. A large art piece of a guillotine with a teddy bear under the blade was set up in the driveway of the building, in front of the protest line. The piece was later set on fire. Protesters threw occasional water bottles in the direction of the police, mostly staying off the property as the LRAD continued to warn against trespassing. After a protester was observed firing paintball rounds at the building, police declared it an unlawful assembly and pushed the group west into the neighborhood, where a chaotic scene ensued with several arrests and conflicting instructions on where to go. During this push, police announced that the protest was now a riot.

After police retreated, a smaller group of protesters returned to the building, setting fire to a mattress and other items in the street. The protest dispersed without further police interactions after 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Downtown

Today a BLM counter-protest is happening against a far-right “rally against Marxism” event. (“Cultural Marxism” is a racist dog-whistle.)

The LRAD is telling people to police themselves:

Several of the far-right protesters have QAnon statements, including “save our children” and this cryptic code:

Demetria Hester on the megaphone:

Someone was hit, maybe with a smoke grenade:

CW for injury/blood. They’ve been clearly going after press today:

CW for assault:

Some demonstrators remain at Schrunk Plaza:

The feds declare an unlawful assembly a little before 3 PM:

The protest appears to have wrapped up at this point.

Normandale Park march

People are starting to gather now at Normandale Park in NE Portland. Shout-out to the reporters who covered the earlier event and are out again tonight (scroll down to find out how you can support them).

The march paused briefly to decide which way to go after a report that riot cops were staged along the route.

“Take off your riot gear!”

The protesters seem to have decided to redirect to go around the continuing police efforts to block the march, so while we’re waiting on an update on that, here’s what’s happening at the presumed destination.

Some protesters have headed directly to the Penumbra Kelly building (East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office / SE Precinct):

Sounds like the march turned into a carpool, which is a clever way to go around:

This is being displayed while a popular protest song by The Coup plays:

11:40 PM – unlawful assembly declared:

The dispersal push (possibly smoke being used):

Protesters regroup:

Brent here is also known as officer #12, frequently identified at the lead of the violence coming from the riot cops:

“We’re going to keep antagonizing them until they can’t take it any more”

Media

Present

Articles

It’s Going Down

Hundreds of Portlanders Push Out Violent Far-Right, Qanon & Proud Boy Rally

OPB

Protesters fight using pepper spray, baseball bats in Portland on Saturday

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

Portland Police Stand By As Armed Alt-Right Protesters and Antifascists Brawl

Portland Tribune

Street brawls break out at dueling Portland protests

The Washington Post

Portland police stand by as Proud Boys and far-right militias flash guns and brawl with antifa counterprotesters

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Feds: DHS

Munitions used

  • Pepper balls (feds)
  • Smoke (PPB)
  • Flash bangs (PPB)
  • Pepper spray (PPB)
  • Pepper balls or other impact munitions (PPB)
  • Tear gas (possibly OC) (PPB)

Number of arrests

PPB: 14

Charges

  • Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
  • Interfering with a Peace Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Riot
  • Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree 

Protests for August 21

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Friday, protesters marched from Irving Park to the North Police Precinct. The rainy night still brought out about 200 participants. Some protesters threw eggs and paint at police cars that were parked blocking a side street on one side of the precinct. Police used smoke and impact munitions to clear protesters away from the cars multiple times, returning back behind the vehicles each time. Just after 1 AM, an unlawful assembly was declared, which was immediately upgraded to a riot. Police pushed protesters back from the precinct and into the neighborhood, making several arrests. A small number of protesters attempted to regroup, before ending the night.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

A peek at tonight’s car caravan, during a break in the rain (Portland has very dry summers, so this mid-70s and raining situation is a little weird):

Tonight at Irving Park, the shield umbrellas may be needed for a more traditional use:

Ready to march!

A slight shift in the usual route?

Well this is different (the person depicted uses she/her pronouns, fyi):

Did we mention the LRAD is loud tonight?

Some protesters threw eggs and paint at the police cars earlier, and this:

More warnings:

And now smoke and impact rounds:

Given that the main objects that it seems like protesters are throwing are water bottles and paint balloons, without further evidence it’s possible the window was broken by impact munitions instead:

An unlawful assembly was declared at 1:07 AM then immediately upgraded to a riot.

Many protesters seem to have departed by this point.

Media

Present

Articles

Courthouse News

Black People Nearly Twice as Likely as Whites to Be Arrested at Portland Protests

Portland Mercury

Prison Inmates Are Fighting Oregon Wildfires for Under $10 a Day

OPB

The Oregonian

Willamette Week

Major Downtown Property Owner Urges City Council to Address “Lawlessness You Are Endorsing Downtown”

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

  • Impact munitions (pepper balls?)
  • Smoke
  • Flash bang grenades

Number of arrests

Nine

Charges

  • Interfering with a Peace Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
  • Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree 
  • Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree 
  • Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
  • Riot
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Harassment 
  • Escape
  • Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer

Protests for August 20

Posted on by sal

Summary

The night’s demonstrations began at Kenton Park, where an event organized by PDX Black Youth Movement was held. Organizers gave speeches at the park, then eventually departed to march through the streets of North Portland. The crowd of about 200 people were led by a pick up truck hauling a speaker system which organizers used to lead chants and to continue making speeches while on the move. While it seemed the protesters were headed specifically for The Portland Police Association (PPA), they only paused to chant in front of the building briefly before continuing onwards. After marching for a while longer the crowd eventually turned around, passing the PPA once again where they stopped to sit and listen to speeches, before marching all the way back to Kenton Park where they started.

As the demonstration at Kenton Park winded down, an impromptu event at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, where protesters had begun the night before as well, was just beginning. This gathering had a clear final destination – the ICE building less than a mile away. By 11 pm, when protesters left the park, there were about 100 people in the crowd. What followed for the night was repeated pushes away from the ICE building, including Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers executing dynamic charges (a.k.a. “bullrushes”) against the crowd on multiple occasions. Multiple members of the press were also injured by impact munitions that were fired at close range, and at least one street medic was arrested. By 1:30 am the crowd that had been already relatively small from the start had been going through hours of dispersals by federal officers and PPB, scattering them around the area, and the night ended by that time.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Kenton Park

Protesters gathered in Kenton Park, which is near The Portland Police Association (PPA) building.

After pausing briefly to chant at the PPA, protesters continued marching past the building.

Just before 9 pm protesters arrived once again at the PPA, where they sat down and listened to speeches by black youth organizers standing on the bed of the truck that had been leading the march.

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Before protesters began gathering in the area, a check in with the ICE building:

As the demonstration ended at Kenton Park in north Portland, on the southwest side of town an impromptu event was beginning at Elizabeth Caruthers Park.

Just before 11 pm, protesters departed from the park and made their way to the ICE building.

At about 11:20 pm, law enforcement officers appeared on the scene.

Just before 12:20 am, federal officers emerged from the ICE building to push protesters out of the area for the second time of the night.

Just before 12:25 am, PPB declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Multiple members of the press were injured during the demonstration at the ICE building:

For clarity, Claudio is @PhrenologyPhun.

Media

Present

Articles

Courthouse News Service

Judge: Federal Agents Lack Authority to Clear Portland Streets

KATU

Portland protests: 13 events declared riots in more than 80 days, police say

KGW

Protesters, officers clash outside ICE building in Portland for 2nd consecutive night

KOIN

Ongoing Portland protests fanning out across the city

OPB

COVID-19 gives cover to press crackdowns around the world

Oregon ArtsWatch

The lens is cracked: Art and protest in the summer of 2020

The Oregonian

Portland protests continue for 85th night: Here’s what you should know

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Protesters Target ICE, West Coast Wildfires Rage, and Steve Bannon’s a Fraud

U.S. News

Police: More Than 500 Arrests Since May at Portland Protests

Willamette Week

Civil Rights Leader and Director of Western States Center Calls for the Resignation of Portland Police Union President Daryl Turner

Here’s What Happens When a Republican Carries an American Flag Into Downtown Portland

Regional Jail in The Dalles Will End Controversial Contract With ICE

Police

Agencies Present

  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • pepper balls
  • tear gas
  • flash bangs

Arrests

3

Charges

Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct II, Harassment

Protests for August 19

Posted on by sal

Summary

The nightly demonstration in Portland, Oregon began at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in the southwest area of the city. While a destination for the march wasn’t announced in advance, the flier for the event that went around on social media contained an image of protesters holding up signs that read, “Fuck ICE”. Paired with the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility’s location less than a mile away, many figured that would be the destination of the march. So by 9:15 pm, hundreds of protesters departed from Elizabeth Caruthers Park and made their way to the ICE building.

While [Department of Homeland Security] Federal Protective Services (FPS) officers were seen in and around the ICE building, all 3 pushes of protesters out of the area for the night were perpetrated by Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers. For at least two of the pushes, FPS officers were seen on video advancing on protesters a short distance to an intersection directly next to the ICE building before PPB officers came in and continued pushing protesters further north. During these pushes, officers were seen on video macing and shoving protesters from behind with their batons as they walked away, shoving press, and liberally deploying tear gas at protesters (particularly at the start of the third push).

After the second push away from the ICE facility, protesters managed to procure a mattress which they set on fire and subsequently carried with them part of the way back to the building. The mattress was eventually put in the middle of an intersection and other items were placed on top, including trash cans and a full size picnic table, feeding the flames.

After the third, and final, push by FPS and PPB officers working in conjunction, PPB officers withdrew from the area for the last time. A very small group of protesters elected to make their way back to the ICE building. With dwindling numbers and lower energy in the early hours of August 20th, the night ended without any further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered in Elizabeth Caruthers park for the nightly demonstration.

The ICE building is less than one mile away from the park.

Around 9:15 pm, protesters began leaving the park to march elsewhere.

Just before 9:30 pm, protesters arrived at the ICE building.

At about 9:55 pm, federal officers declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Shortly after, federal officers left the ICE building and came out to confront protesters.

Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers arrived on the scene and began pushing protesters out of the area.

Around 10:30 pm, PPB officers retreated from the area to which protesters had been pushed. Federal officers were no longer present at this time.

Just before 10:40 pm, protesters arrived back at the ICE building.

Just before 10:50 pm, federal officers once again exited the ICE facility and began pushing protesters away from the building.

Around 11:55 pm, Portland Police declared the gathering a riot.

A few protesters managed to remain in front of the ICE building while most others were pushed out of the area.

Just before 11:45 pm, protesters arrived back at the ICE building for the third time of the night.

At about 12:05 am, federal officers reemerged from the ICE building for the third time and quickly deployed tear gas at protesters.

Multiple times in the night, federal officers were seen halting their push at an intersection next to the ICE facility, allowing PPB officers to come up from behind and continue pushing protesters north, as seen below:

Media

Present

Articles

Committee to Protect Journalists

‘We’re scared shitless out here’: Four reporters on covering the federal response to Portland protests

KGW

Portland man sent to prison for Molotov cocktail attack in 2012, arrested again during protests

Riot declared at ICE building in South Waterfront

‘We must work to build and not destroy.’: County officials decry riot, fire at Multnomah Building

What will it take to stop violent protests in Portland?

KOIN

Attorney to MultCo DA: Change protest prosecution stance

Milwaukie man arrested after gunfire at Portland protest

Night 83: Marchers walk across Burnside Bridge in Portland

Newsweek

Trump’s Chief of Staff Says Federal Agents Will Have to Be Sent Back to Portland

OPB

FBI investigating former Navy SEAL, improvised explosive tossed at Portland protesters

Portland police arrest counterdemonstrator for allegedly firing gun

The Oregonian

Police declare riot on 84th night of protests, after vandalism at ICE building in Southwest Portland

Portland man beaten during downtown protest: What a new 32-minute video reveals

Portland Mercury

County Leaders Condemn Damage to County Office, Commend Officers’ Response

Good Afternoon, News: Local Officials Go Off on Protesters, Lots of Cops Under Investigation, and More USPS Shenanigans

TriMet Wants Your Thoughts on Police and Security on Transit

The Washington Post

Portland protesters broke ICE building windows. Police responded with tear gas.

Videos of Portland protesters show a complicated relationship with police and policing

Willamette Week

Portland Man Says Riot Police Assaulted Him While He Was Walking Home From a Bar

Portland Police Arrest Conservative Protester Skylor Jernigan for Firing Shots Into Crowd

Reaction to Protesters Setting Multnomah County Headquarters on Fire May Signal a Shift

U.S. Marshals Service Says It Flew a Small Plane Over Portland Protests to Photograph Crowds Below

Police

Agencies Present

  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • pepper balls
  • smoke grenades
  • mace
  • tear gas

Arrests

2

Charges

Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct II

Protests for August 18

Posted on by audrey

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

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.

New stickers!

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 march is heading out!

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

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

A riot was declared at about 10:29 PM:

The protest is on the move again:

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

Earlier attack on press:

Sounds like the marchers are ready to wind it up:

Good night!

Media

Present

Articles

Courthouse News

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

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

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. 

Protests for August 17

Posted on by sal

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

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”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Media

Present

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

Protests for August 16

Posted on by sal

Summary

On the evening of August 16th, the nightly demonstration began in Downtown Portland, where local activist leaders Demetria Hester (survivor of an attack by max stabber Jeremy Christian) and Letha Winston (mother of Patrick Kimmons) made speeches on the steps of the Justice Center. At its peak, the crowd in the area numbered around 200 people. Towards the end of Letha Winston’s speech, she was interrupted by an individual who took the mic and urged protesters to “love the police” and “agree to disagree”, which the crowd vocally disagreed with. Demetria Hester, standing across the street at the federal courthouse with her own megaphone, chastised the individual, made her own speech, and led the protesters in chants.

Around the backside of the Justice Center, a smaller group gathered with cameras ready as various cars went into the parking garage in the Justice Center and officers in riot gear stood guarding the garage entrance. Many of the protesters that were at the front of the building eventually made their way to the back with the others standing by the garage as well.

The biggest conflict of the night occurred when an individual in a white pickup truck, who had reportedly been yelling slurs at protesters and swerving erratically, crashed onto the street. This individual was incapacitated by some members of the group. Details of this event are spotty and are still continuing to come out the next morning.

The only time of the night that a big group of officers in riot gear came out and faced the crowd of protesters was just before midnight, when they came to push protesters out of the area around the Justice Center garage entrance. This was reportedly done so that officers and staff members could enter/exit the building for a shift change. Officers were out on the street for less than 5 minutes before re-entering the building. By 1:30 – 2 am, the night ended without any further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered downtown in front of the Justice Center to hear Letha Winston speak. Letha is the mother of Patrick Kimmons, who was murdered by Portland Police.

Journalist Laura Jedeed’s thread on Demetria Hester and Letha Winston’s speeches is more detailed than there is room for in this timeline. Click on the tweet below to see the thread in its entirety.

An individual in the crowd swooped in and spoke over Letha Winston, drawing ire from the other protesters.

Demetria Hester (below) was speaking in front of the federal courthouse. The individual that took the platform from Letha Winston was in front of the Justice Center.

On the other side of the building from the main group of protesters, a smaller group filmed cars entering the garage in the Justice Center and shouted at the officers that came out to stand at the entrance.

An incident occurred with individuals in a white pickup truck and protesters.

Officers in riot gear appeared around 11:35 pm and lined the street, pushing protesters away from the back entrance of the Justice Center, then quickly retreated a few minutes later. No munitions were deployed.

A small group of protesters also gathered at The Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct.

An unfortunate update from a journalist on the ground as the night wrapped up:

An update from one journalist on the white pickup truck situation (there is still information coming out about the incident, this is the account of one individual):

Media

Present

Articles

ABC News

Black Portland reflects on role of white allies in movement

Crash, conflict blocks away from peaceful Portland protest

KGW

Protesters gather at Chapman Square to hear from mother of man killed by Portland police

KOIN

Night 80: Driver attacked after crashing truck downtown

The Oregonian

Don’t Shoot Portland seeks sanctions against city, challenging police ‘bull rushing,’ shoving and striking of protesters with batons

Driver of crashed truck beaten blocks from downtown Portland protests

Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection chief calls federal officers’ actions in Portland: ‘undisciplined, unnecessary and excessive force’

Portland marks 81st consecutive night of protests Sunday with demonstration outside Justice Center

Portland police sergeant says protest violence directed at him is lowest point in 18-year-career (Video)

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Police Violence, Fire Tornados, and Trump Boaters

The Washington Post

Man seriously injured in attack after crashing his truck during Black Lives Matter protest in Portland

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Protests for August 15

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Sunday, Black Lives Matter counter-protesters showed up for a far-right rally outside the Justice Center in Downtown Portland. There was chanting and yelling from both groups. The far-right demonstrators pepper-sprayed people multiple times and shot paintball pellets. As they were leaving, one of these demonstrators fired live shots from their car. Not long after, an unidentified person tossed a gunpowder pipe bomb at the counter-protesters.

That afternoon in 100 degree heat, PDX Black Youth Movement held a lively “Black Girl Magic” event with music and dancing in north Portland. In SE Portland, a neighborhood rally met at Mt. Scott Park then held a march.

At dusk, protesters gathered at Laurelhurst Park which has been a frequent start point for marches to the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office / SE Precinct (EMSCO). After arriving at the police building, protesters chanted and formed a shield line. A militia group called American Wolf briefly came and stood outside the protest with a video crew, then drove off in a limo. After protesters crossed into the EMSCO property area and tagged the building, a riot was declared and police cleared the protesters, hitting them and bashing into the shields. Smoke canisters were deployed as well.

Police held a line at Cesar Chavez Blvd. (formerly 39th), using more smoke before leaving. Protesters regrouped to march back to the precinct, but riot police came and punctured the tires of the vehicle that was leading them. A protester cracked the window of one of the police vehicles, which led to a search and chase through the neighborhood and onto a residential property. Police pushed the crowd again, making more arrests, then retreated. Protesters returned to EMCSO where they danced and chanted until about 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

This afternoon, a group of far-right organizers are holding an event downtown outside the Justice Center, which is met by BLM counter-protesters.

The far-right group begins to leave and the BLM counter-protesters follow them:

The far-right protesters entered the parking garage where they had parked, using pepper spray and paintball rounds on the BLM group. On exiting the garage, one of the far-right people fired live rounds from his car:

Then a pipe bomb was thrown from another vehicle:

The protests appear to have ended at this point.

In SE Portland at Mt. Scott Park, around 60 people have gathered for a Black Lives Matter rally and march.

Meanwhile in north Portland, the Black Girl Magic event is kicking off with a dance party:

Protesters are gathering in another part of SE Portland tonight with a march that will leave from Laurelhurst Park:

Moms United for Black Lives is out here tonight:

What appears to be a right-wing militia called “American Wolf” has shown up a couple blocks away from the police building:

…and they have a limo?

Back at the Penumbra Kelly Building:

The graffiti says “fuck you I won’t do what you tell me”:

A riot was declared at 11:57 PM: (some of the videos after this point may be out of order, reporters seem to be having slow uploads)

Protesters seem to be continuing to do what they were doing:

Then police rush the crowd and push them down the street:

I’m unsure whether this is smoke (which PPB has used frequently in the last few weeks) or tear gas:

Protesters chant “this is what community looks like!”

Then the police push forward:

And that’s the night!

Media

Present

Articles

Defend PDX

August 15th: Haley Adams in Portland with Violent Intent

The Oregonian

Street Roots

Two months in, Chief Lovell stresses community policing as he grapples with protests, police accountability

Willamette Week

Are Homeland Security Planes Compiling a List of “Terrorists” at Portland Protests?

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

  • Smoke
  • Impact munitions

Number of arrests

Waiting for details 7/16 @ 11:45 AM

Charges