Victim in fatal March stabbing identified; suspect arrested after robbery with homemade whip, Portland police say
Updated 5:14 PM;
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Portland police have identified the man fatally stabbed downtown in late March and arrested another man on suspicion of killing him.
William Aho, 37, was arrested Friday after Portland police said he robbed someone near the west ramp to the Morrison Bridge using a homemade whip the evening before. He was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center, records show.
Robbery detectives later connected Aho to the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Jay Hahn, who died shortly after midnight March 31. The robbery and fatal stabbing took place within five blocks of each other, according to police.
Police: Man pushes woman into traffic, burns power pole, resists arrest
PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) Police say a suspect is facing numerous charges after pushing a woman into traffic, burning a power pole and fighting with officers.
On Thursday at 2:52 p.m., a call came in regarding a suspect seen pushing a woman into the street near Southeast 36th Avenue and Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. As officers were responding they were updated that the suspect was throwing trash cans into the street, trying to grab passing vehicles and setting a power pole on fire.
Officers found the suspect at Southeast 36th Avenue and Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard and attempted to take him into custody. Police say he fought the officers, biting two of them and trying to break an officer’s finger. They called for additional officers and were able to arrest him.
Portland man shoves woman into traffic, sets pole on fire and brawls with officers on Hawthorne Boulevard, authorities say
Updated 8:54 AM;
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A 39-year-old Portland man is facing 12 criminal charges after he reportedly pushed a woman into traffic near Southeast Hawthorne and Cesar E. Chavez boulevards, set a power pole on fire and brawled with officers responding to the scene, police say.
Kenneth Church was arrested Thursday afternoon. He’s accused of and assault, reckless endangering, criminal mischief and three counts of attempted assault on a police officer, among other charges.
Police responded to the intersection at about 3:15 p.m., more than 20 minutes after a call came in about the incident.
May Day demonstrations held throughout Portland
May 1 is International Workers Day, a traditional day for marches, demonstrations and rallies in the Portland area Author: KGW Staff Updated: 9:10 PM PDT May 1, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. May Day demonstrations took place throughout Portland on Saturday, and more are expected later in the day.
May 1 is International Workers Day, a traditional day for marches, demonstrations and rallies in the Portland area.
In the morning, dozens gathered at Holladay Park in Northeast Portland to support the PRO Act, a bill that expands various labor protections related to employees rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace.
May Day demonstrations played out across the city of Portland Saturday. Events were scheduled atHolladay Park, Downtown, Peninsula Park, Salmon Springs Fountain, and Shemanski Park at various times during the afternoon and evening. There was also a car caravan that made its way through downtown. Some demonstrations disrupted TriMet bus routes. For the most updated announcements on service disruptions, check online. PAST COVERAGE | Portland.