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Suspect Arrested After Menacing Officer with Vehicle in Northwest District Neighborhood (Photo)

July 02, 2023 03:57

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A man who menaced a Portland Police Officer with a vehicle in the Northwest District Neighborhood is facing charges including felony attempted assault on a police officer.

On Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 6:09p.m., a Central Precinct officer was in uniform, displaying a badge, and driving a fully marked Portland Police Ford Interceptor Utility vehicle, enroute to a call checking on the welfare of a disoriented elderly female in a parked vehicle. The officer noticed a black 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix being driven directly at him. The suspect slammed on his brakes at the last minute, nearly striking the police vehicle. The suspect then circled around, and then accelerated directly at the officer again. The officer attempted to gain distance while requesting cover officers to assist, but the driver continued driving at the officer, causing his tires to skid as he made erratic starts, stops, and turns. As additional units were enroute, the officer then tried to stop the menacing driver. The driv

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