Crime & Safety
Accused Carjacker Due in Court Monday
Israel Joseph Perez is charged with robbery and attempted assault. More charges are expected.
A man that Portland Police say is responsible for a violent crime spree is due to make his first appearance in court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Israel Joseph Perez, who faces charges of robbery and attempted assault, was arrested early Saturday morning.
Police say that Perez is responsible for three carjackings on Friday - at 6:48 p.m. at the Taco Bell at 2079 West Burnside, a little later at the Stadium Fred Meyer on West Burnside, and then a taxi in downtown Portland.
At 10:00 p.m. police responded to the Jantzen Beach Target after reports that a man - later identified as Perez - was swinging a mini sledgehammer at people.
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Perez allegedly used a handgun in some of the crimes. A replica handgun was seized by officers when they arrested him.
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