Portland Resident Sentenced for 2021 Homicide; Beaverton Overdose Leads to Charges; Oregon DHS Faces Renewed Trial by Judge’s Order

Portland, Oregon – A Portland man has been sentenced for his involvement in the 2021 killing of a local resident. Meanwhile, in a separate case, authorities have brought charges in relation to a fatal overdose that occurred in Beaverton last year. Additionally, a significant ruling has emerged from the courts, granting a new trial in a controversial case against the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS). The sentencing in Portland follows the conviction of a local man who was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2021 death. The case, which captured the attention of the … Read more

$1.8 Million Verdict Against Security Firm After Nightclub Shooting in Portland Highlights City’s Public Safety Crisis

Portland, Oregon – In a city known for its progressive policies, a violent incident at a local bar has highlighted the ongoing safety concerns in some of Portland’s nightlife spots. On May 14, 2023, the calm of Northeast Portland was shattered by gunshots at the Capitol Bar, resulting in multiple injuries and raising questions about security measures in place. Jose Manuel Carabes Perez, a 33-year-old patron, was shot in the thigh by an assailant identified only as “Streets,” a figure already known to Skynet Security, the company tasked with securing the venue that evening. Injuries … Read more

Jury Convicts Woman Who Fired Shots at Portland Airport in Desperate Bid for Intervention

PORTLAND, Ore. — In a disturbing incident at Portland International Airport last year, a woman discharged a firearm into the terminal’s ceiling before surrendering to authorities. Local officials recently disclosed that the shooter, Laura Patterson, 48, of Kennewick, Washington, expressed her actions were a desperate bid for intervention to prevent her from harming her family members residing in another state. A Multnomah County jury has since convicted Patterson on multiple indictments, including unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm in public places, and reckless endangerment. This verdict followed a … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in Portland Park Murder Trial

Portland, Maine — The trial of Amin Awies Mohamed from Roxbury, Massachusetts is set to begin as jury selection kicked off in Cumberland County for the case involving the fatal shooting in Portland’s Deering Oaks Park. Mohamed faces murder charges following the death of Walter Omal, who succumbed to injuries a day after the incident in September 2022. The legal proceedings are drawing attention due to the nature of the crime and its setting in a popular community park, raising concerns about safety and gun control in public spaces. Authorities allege that Mohamed, without any … Read more