The trail of stolen cash began at a bitcoin kiosk in Bend, where on Sept. 6, 2022, a 69-year-old woman deposited $10,000 to pay a debt to an unidentified “U.S. Treasury Official”.
Author: Lucas Manfield
Eight Moms, One House, and a Road Map Out of Drug Addiction
One year ago, Marie, 32, was homeless, addicted to fentanyl, and living off whatever money her family and friends would send.
Does the Treatment Promised by Measure 110 Need More Teeth?
Oregon is experiencing a soaring number of fatal overdoses—nearly 1,400 last year—and many blame Measure 110, the drug decriminalization law voters passed in 2020.
County Committee Responsible For Replacing Portland’s Sobering Center Disbands After Delivering a Controversial Product
Since the closure in 2019 of Portland’s sobering and detox center, the city and Multnomah County have been brainstorming ways to replace it.
Police Chief Chuck Lovell Steps Down
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell is stepping down after three years atop the bureau.
Jury Convicts Insurrectionist Who Ran for Oregon Governor
On Sept. 18, a federal jury convicted Reed Christensen, a 65-year-old Hillsboro man who attacked police on the steps of the nation’s Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Jail Officials Expand Training on Use of Body Scanners
Top officials at the Multnomah County Jail told county commissioners at a Sept. 12 briefing that they’re expanding staff training in the use of body scanners at the county’s jails.
The First Uses of Oregon’s New Fentanyl Possession Statute Suggest Who Will Pay
In June, Oregon lawmakers passed House Bill 2645, criminalizing possession of small amounts of fentanyl.
Oregon Zoo Plans Renovations to Address Accreditor’s Concerns
An inspection report by the Oregon Zoo’s national accreditor outlines concerns raised during a site visit last summer.
Marion County Sues State Over Lack of Psychiatric Treatment for Criminal Defendants
Tensions have erupted, once again, between county, state and federal officials at odds over who is to blame for the state’s failure to offer sufficient treatment to criminal defendants suffering from mental illness.