PPB Monitors Protest Activity in South Waterfront, 3 Arrests Made

On the evening of Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) activated an Incident Command Team (IMT), which is overseen by a Crowd Management Incident Commander (CMIC). The CMIC managed numerous resources that included the Rapid Response Team (RRT), PPB Sound Truck (a loudspeaker-equipped police vehicle), and Dialogue Liaison Officers (DLOs). DLOs, wearing white uniform shirts, act as liaisons to demonstrators. They are sworn officers with arrest powers, but their goal is to foster communication. PPB is also grateful for the assistance of Portland Fire & Rescue.

Two people repeatedly walked into the lanes of travel on South Bancroft Street and were warned multiple times to return to the sidewalk. Kevin J. Beyer, 19, of New Jersey, and Benjamin J. Beyer, 22, of New Jersey, were arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on charges of Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.

Officers observed that a sidewalk was completely blocked by a canopy and various items. People, including at least one person who uses a wheelchair, were unable to proceed along the sidewalk. Additionally, criminal activity has been observed around the camp. At the direction of the CMIC officers requested the group ensure access to the sidewalk and advised them of the legal consequences if they did not. This is not a significant shift in posture. The City of Portland has abated this encampment several times over the past few months. This was simply an effort to maintain compliance. Several people who were in that area agreed to move the items to allow for the sidewalk to be opened. PPB officers did not seize, move, or shift any of the items themselves. Also, PPB has been issuing warnings about open containers of alcoholic beverages, which are unlawful. This has been happening for over a week due to police observations of people drinking alcoholic beverages during the gatherings around ICE. PPB will continue to issue those warnings when appropriate.

Later, officers observed a person pushing another person and arrested the suspect. Graciella G. Sobieralski, 46, of Portland, was booked into the MCDC for Harassment.

To date, the total number of arrests related to nightly protests in the South Waterfront is 58.

PPB does not engage in immigration enforcement as outlined in PPB Directive 810.10, but is 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.

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PPB will continue to monitor protest activity. While PPB's role is public safety and supporting constitutionally protected activity, part of our role is to address criminal acts. Officers may be seen in a larger group to make targeted arrests for specific crimes committed. PPB members may also investigate crimes and conduct follow-up investigations into criminal activity later and will forward cases to the Multnomah County District Attorney for prosecution when feasible. As a reminder, 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.

Information on PPB's Public Order teams can be found here.

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