Drug Bust Leads to Recovery of Stolen Bicycles, Parts

A drug bust at a homeless camp this week led to the recovery of more than $5,000 in stolen bicycles and parts.

Portland Police say that they had gone to the homeless camp at Southeast 5th Avenue and Ivon Street to arrest 39-year-old Wesley Christopher Ferron on charges including selling methamphetamine and heroin as well as identity theft and failing to register as a sex offender.

They say that they also found between $5,000 and $6,000 in stolen bicycles and frames as well more than $1,200 cash and several marijuana plants.

Officers will work try to figure out if they can determine the owners of the bicycles.

To learn more about how to prevent bicycle theft, the Portland Police have set up a website.