Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon have reportedly tried to break down the door of the Portland Police Association.
Rioters attempted to break down the door of the Portland Police Association, authorities tweeted Wednesday evening.
“A protest has developed near North Lombard Street and North Campbell Avenue, where participants have tried to break down the door the Portland Police Association,” the Portland police tweeted. “We are monitoring the situation.”
A protest has developed near North Lombard Street and North Campbell Avenue, where participants have tried to break down the door the Portland Police Association. We are monitoring the situation.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) February 10, 2021
Police asked protesters to remain on the sidewalk and warned those trying to break in were subject to arrest.
“To those participating in the protest, this direction is being given over loudspeaker: stay on the sidewalk, do not try to break into the building or violate any other laws. If you do you’re subject to arrest and/or use of force including less lethal weapons.”
To those participating in the protest, this direction is being given over loudspeaker: stay on the sidewalk, do not try to break into the building or violate any other laws. If you do you're subject to arrest and/or use of force including less lethal weapons.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) February 10, 2021
All protesters have left the neighborhood. There was some vandalism to the building, but no arrests were made, no force was used, and no one was injured. About 15 officers, 3 sergeants, and 1 lieutenant were pulled from patrol duties to respond to the event.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) February 11, 2021
At about 7:20 p.m., the demonstrators dispersed. While some vandalism occurred, no arrests were made and no force was used.
Journalist Andy Ngo posted footage of the most recent Portland demonstration online.
Overnight in Portland, #antifa shut down the roads of downtown as they marched around for an anti-ICE event. Police did not respond. Approved “press” had to wear markings on their arm. pic.twitter.com/zyEGk9Kvlb
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) February 10, 2021
The repair bill for federal buildings in Portland damaged during left-wing protests in the city last summer exceeded $2 million, according to local media.