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Jury selection and opening statements have commenced in the trial of Negasi Zuberi, accused of kidnapping and imprisoning a woman in a cinder block cell in southern Oregon. The case has garnered significant attention due to the severity of the allegations and the unusual circumstances surrounding the crime.
Fed up with increasing vandalism, crime, and associated fees in Portland, business owner Tim Brunner has decided to relocate his operations to Tigard. His frustrations highlight the challenges faced by local businesses amid rising urban issues.
A man shot by two Milwaukie police officers during a traffic stop at a Taco Bell parking lot was reportedly unarmed, as stated by the Clackamas County District Attorney’s office. The incident raises questions about police use of force and accountability in the community.
A 22-year-old Portland State University student tragically died on campus after falling from the school’s eight-story parking structure. Officials are encouraging witnesses to seek grief counseling as the university community grapples with this loss.
Gresham High students organized a walkout protest at their school following a gun incident where a 17-year-old brought a firearm into a classroom. The students expressed their fears for safety and called for action from school officials and the district. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in schools.
DNA evidence has led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man, Curtis Lee Larmore, in connection to a rape case in Lane County. The arrest follows an investigation initiated by deputies responding to reports of suspicious conditions in late January 2024.
A 12-person jury found Garrett Repp, 32, guilty of arson for burning down the May Apartments in Portland's Goose Hollow neighborhood following an eviction. The incident highlights ongoing issues of housing instability and public safety in the area. Repp's actions have raised concerns about the implications of eviction-related tensions in the community.
A man was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly attacking a 61-year-old woman at a grocery store in Tigard. The police believe the assault was random, prompting a swift response that led to the suspect's apprehension. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety in local public spaces.
A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 1980 kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of a 19-year-old woman near Mt. Hood Community College. The case, which remained cold for decades, was solved through advancements in DNA technology, highlighting the importance of forensic science in bringing justice to long-unsolved crimes.
Gresham firefighter Spencer Tejedas has made a remarkable recovery after suffering severe injuries and undergoing 18 weeks of rehabilitation. He has returned home to be with his family, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by first responders in the line of duty.