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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thirteen people were initially arrested during a riot in downtown Portland that escalated quickly following a vigil over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and authorities said more arrests have been made and more are expected.
The riot lasted about 5 hours and police said included arson, riot and looting. Two police officers were slightly injured, one by a thrown incendiary device and the other was hit in the head with a rock.
Police said the rioters started multiple fires in the city and looters targeted banks, marijuna dispensaries, liquor stores, electronic stores and department stores in the downtown area.
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The 13 people arrested range in age from 19-40 and face a variety of charges. They are listed here in alphabetical order with their charges:
- Jason Arbaza, Riot, Theft, Interfering with Police Officer
- Willie Anderson Brown, 29, Riot, Burglary, Theft, Possession of Methamphetamine, Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, and a Warrrant
- Joshua Feala, Riot, Burglary, Theft, Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with Police Officer
- Jamal Hampton, 23, Burglary, Theft, Riot
- Travis Hessel, 27, Burglary, Theft, Riot
- Dayla Hester, 19, Burglary, Theft, Riot
- William L. Isham, 32, Interfering with a Peace Officer and Disorderly Conduct
- David McDougald, 30, Warrants for DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment
- Jason Mitchell, 40, Burglary, Theft, Riot
- Alexis Parra-Castillo 25, Riot
- Michelle Strong, 30, Burglary, Theft, Trespass
- Latrae Robinson, 28, Riot, Theft, Burglary
- Noah Wendrow, 20, Riot
PPB said others have been arrested but since 5 a.m. Their names are not yet available.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.