Portland rioters repeatedly tossed rocks, fireworks and other objects at officers on Saturday as unrest continued to fester in the city, police said.
Hundreds of demonstrators blocked traffic near a law enforcement precinct and hurled firecrackers, stones and soda cans at officers attempting to break up the disturbance, according to a Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office press release. Officers were also struck with metal ball bearings from slingshots, the release detailed.
The exact number of arrests made was not disclosed by MCSO, but one arrestee by the name of Michael Colten allegedly eluded law enforcement for two blocks while in zip-tie cuffs, according to the release.
“Officers attempted to disengage and leave the area multiple times in an effort to de-escalate, but each time as they retreated, individuals in the crowd threw projectiles at officers and re-entered the street,” the department wrote. “Officers made additional arrests.”
Cops reportedly recovered a drone in a traffic stop, as officers warned rioters to discontinue their gathering, MCSO wrote. Law enforcement also seized a baton and a can of bear spray after arresting a demonstrator, according to the release.
After largely peaceful protests throughout the day Saturday, several hundred protesters gathered in Downtown Portland around 8:30 p.m. in Lownsdale and Chapman Square Parks.
Press release: https://t.co/RqeN0yIzD0
— Multnomah Co Sheriff (@MultCoSO) September 27, 2020
Portland was also the site of a rally by the Proud Boys, a right-wing group, and a state of emergency was declared ahead of their Saturday visit, according to The New York Times.
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Not rocks, bullets and head shots.
To whom? Cops???? NEVER!!!!
And between the eyes.
These thugs are shining lights of intelligence, simply non-american employees of Soros, Chinese communist and, Obama. Must be a nice break from their normal minimum-wage jobs.
Yeah it takes some real bad asses set garbage cans on fire and throw rocks then run like cowards. Model Citizens if you live in Mogadishu…
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You have to wonder about the residents of Portland. The only reason the rioting is taking place is because of local leadership; people who were VOTED into office.
When the people of Portland get sick and tired of the destruction and loss of property and income, they will do something other than sit by and watch their local leaders take a salary for nothing.