City of Portland, OR

06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 05:06

Portland Police Make Arrests for Criminal Activity Near ICE Building

Press Release
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) began monitoring a protest at the ICE Building, located in the South Portland Neighborhood. Police made 10 arrests for criminal acts.
Published
June 13, 2025 3:31 am

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) began monitoring a protest in the area of the ICE Building, located in the South Portland Neighborhood. 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.

During the evening, PPB focused on threats to safety. Officers developed probable cause for various criminal acts, including setting fires near the building. At approximately 11:40 p.m., officers moved in to make arrests.

Arrested were:

Michael Burns, 24, Disorderly Conduct II/ Interfere with a Peace Officer

Matthew L. Fussel, 29, Assault of a Public Safety Officer, Interfere with a Peace Officer, Resist Arrest

Julian Grace, 24, Disorderly Conduct II/Interfere with a Peace Officer

Austin Laughlin, 24, Arson II

Mason Russelbonner, 19, Harassment

Morgan Rykken, 25, Arson II

Caitlyn B. Sakelik, 33, Arson I and II

Jonathan Sawyer, Age Unknown, Resist Arrest/Interfere with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct

Alistar M.Sidener, 19, Resist Arrest/Arson II

Jase Yoder, 19, Harassment

They were booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.

The arrests were strictly focused on criminal actions, and not constitutionally protected free speech. As soon as the criminal suspects were transported away, the officers left the scene.

Two officers received minor injuries and one protestor who was arrested reported to a Portland Fire & Rescue medic that he was injured but declined medical treatment.

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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