Portland Police Bureau
PPB Arrests Sexual Assault Suspect in Mt. Tabor Park (Photo)
May 04, 2020 13:10
On May 3, 2020 at 6:26 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to Mt. Tabor Park on reports of a sexual assault.It was reported an adult female was walking on the southeast side of Mt. Tabor Park when she was attacked by the suspect who was walking in the same area.
The woman was physically moved by the suspect to nearby vegetation off the road and was sexually assaulted. The woman yelled for help and nearby community members intervened to prevent the suspect from further assaulting her.
The community members who helped the victim ensured the suspect stayed at the location. When officers arrived, they were able to quickly assist the victim and take the suspect into custody.
19 year-old Malik Jabarr Hughes (Photo) was arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Attempt Rape, Kidnapping, and two counts of Sex Abuse.
This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding this assault please contact Detective Nathan Wollstein at Nathan.wollstein@portlandoregon.gov or at (503) 545-3482.
"Stranger on stranger sexual assaults are not common in Portland. The selfless actions of these individuals to respond immediately to help a person in need is commendable," said Chief Jami Resch. "I extend my sincere gratitude to those who assisted in the intervention and capture of this violent suspect."
The Portland Police Bureau Sex Crimes Unit consists of sworn personal and victim advocates who apply a victim-centered approach to reporting and investigating sexual assaults. For more information about the unit, go to this link: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/69979
There are additional resources available:
*Multnomah County Victims' Assistance Program: Provides support during the reporting of sexual assaults and referrals to victim services and resources: 503-988-3222. http://mcda.us/index.php/protecting-victims-families/victim-assistance-program/
*Call to Safety provides access to advocacy services, including confidential peer support, information and referrals to community resources: 24 hour crisis line: 503-235-5333, or 1-888-235-5333.
*Project UNICA - (Proyecto UNICA): Provides access to advocacy services for Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 24 hour crisis line: 503-232-4448, or 1-888-232-4448.
Additionally, the Portland Police Bureau WomenStrength, GirlStrength and BoyStrength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area.
To learn more information about these programs, call 503-823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength
If you are a victim of a sex crime and had sexual assault kit collected, you have an option to know the status of your sexual assault kit. Please call 503-823-0125 or email roseproject@portlandoregon.gov
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