United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon
01/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2026 14:09
Portland Resident Pleads Guilty to Damaging Federal Property
PORTLAND, Ore.-A Portland resident pleaded guilty yesterday to depredation of government property after damaging cameras affixed to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building and setting debris on fire.
Alistair Macfarlane Sidener, 20, pleaded guilty to one count of depredation of government property.
According to court documents, on June 12, 2025, Sidener intentionally damaged several cameras mounted on the facility by shooting paint at them from a water gun and striking cameras with a long metal pole. Shortly after damaging the cameras, Sidener lit debris on fire that had been placed against a metal gate.
On January 28, 2026, Sidener was charged by superseding information with depredation of government property.
Sidener faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000, and three years of supervised release. Sidener will be sentenced on May 27, 2026, before a U.S. District Court Judge.
As part of the plea agreement, Sidener has agreed to pay restitution in full.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon.
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