06/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/15/2025 03:00
During the afternoon of Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) facilitated a large-scale peaceful demonstration and march with tens of thousands of participants. Numerous resources were used for this event. As PPB members were pivoting toward its planned response to ongoing protests in the area of the ICE Building, located in the South Portland Neighborhood, they learned criminal activity was starting to occur.
PPB's resources were being put into place at this time. These resources included Dialogue Liaison Officers, Rapid Response Team, Mobile Field Forces, Sound Truck, Air Support Unit were managed by an Incident Command Team. At 5:49 p.m., PPB was informed that a federal officer had sustained an injury from the crowd. Portland Police announced to the crowd that a medical event had been reported from within the facility and to not interfere with police and medics in their response to render medical aid. Shortly after, PPB declared a riot due to ongoing criminal activity. At 8:11 p.m., officers made one arrest for Attempted Assault of a Public Safety Officer. As the situation stabilized, PPB learned the federal officer did not require medical treatment.
Throughout the night, PPB observed criminal behavior which resulted in targeted arrests. Officers on bikes conducted visibility patrols in an attempt to deter crime but also recognized that at times their presence escalated the crowd. During those times, the decision was made to disengage but officers remained in the area to respond to any additional criminal activity.
A second arrest was made around 10:50 p.m. after officers observed a person throwing a rock at the building. PPB officers reported being pepper sprayed while affecting this arrest. No suspect was located and no additional injuries were reported.
At 1 a.m., officers arrested a third suspect on Southwest Macadam Boulevard who was picking up traffic control devices around the area and placing them in his truck.
Arrested were:
Sabian Crisantos, 25, Attempted Assault of a Public Safety Officer
Tyson Kahnert, 20, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Attempted Assault of a Public Safety Officer (Two Counts), Harassment (Two Counts), Interfering with a Peace Officer, Escape in the Third Degree
Cory Oien, 38, Theft in the First Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)
They were booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.
The arrests were strictly focused on criminal actions, and not constitutionally protected free speech. Individuals who engaged in violent activity or property destruction will be investigated and are subject to arrest and prosecution. Sometimes this does not always happen in the moment. PPB members will continue to conduct follow-up investigations, make arrests, and forward cases to the Multnomah County District Attorney for prosecution when feasible. Just because arrests are not made at the scene, when tensions are high, that does not mean that people are not being charged with crimes later.
A reminder that the Portland Police Bureau does not engage in immigration enforcement as outlined in PPB Directive 810.10, but are still responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing state laws.
Chief Day's letter to the community and FAQ regarding immigration can be found here.
Information on PPB's Public Order teams can be found here.
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