Republican lawmaker caught on security camera holding door open to let MAGA rioters storm Oregon Capitol is charged with two misdemeanors
Oregon Rep. Mike Nearman was seen on video allowing protesters into Oregon State Capitol building on December 21
As he leaves, far-right demonstrators brush past him and enter the building
The protestors are then seen fighting with police who are trying to eject them
Four people were arrested and police were pepper sprayed during the incident
Nearman was charged on Friday with official misconduct and criminal trespass
The Republican lawmaker is due to appear in court on May 11 or face arrest
Oregon Rep. Mike Nearman has been charged with official misconduct in the first degree and criminal trespass in the second degrees.
The charges were filed Friday by the Marion County District Attorneyâs Office. Both alleged offenses stem from an incident that occurred last Dec. 21, when protesters entered the Oregon State Capitol. Nearman, a Republican who represents House District 23, was seen on video opening a side door at the Capitol to admit the protesters.
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Grand jury finds officer was justified in using deadly force
MARION COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) On Friday a Marion County grand jury found that the police shooting of a suspect in April was a lawful and justified use of deadly force.
Police and fire crews say they responded to the 400 block of Ewald Avenue Southeast on April 2 after getting a report about a suicidal man who was identified as Natzeryt Viertel, 22, of Salem. When firefighters arrived before police, Viertel threatened them with a gun.
As police arrived to the scene, Viertel confronted them with a gun and Corporal Clinton Sealey shot and hit Viertel.
Authorities are asking for the public s help in a suspicious death investigation after a body was found in a burning car Wednesday night in Marion County.
Around 10:40 p.m., an off-duty firefighter reported a Kia SUV on fire on Sunnyview Road NE near Hibbard Road NE, according to officials from the Marion County Sheriff s Office.
Firefighters found a deceased person inside the car as they worked to extinguish the fire.
Sheriff s detectives have not identified the body yet.
Keizer Police Department, Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon State Police, Silverton Fire District, and Stayton Police Department are assisting the sheriff s office in the investigation.