Crime & Safety
Portland Crime: Bar Patrons Detain Robbery Suspect who Fired Shot
Man allegedly tried to rob the bar. He did not get far.

Portland Police arrived at Mt. Scott Pub and found several men holding down 25-year-old Deshantin Najee Motley.
The officers were told that Motley had walked into in, went behind the bar, pointed a gun at the bartender, and demanded money.
The bartender complied.
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As Motley tried to leave, several men tackled him. During the struggle, Motley fired a shot but did not strike anyone.
He is being held on attempted murder robbery, robbery, and weapons charges.
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Motley is also charged with failure to register as a sex offender and a parole violation.
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