Portland Protest Shuts Down Traffic and Six are Arrested

Traffic was disrupted for several hours downtown as protesters took to the streets calling attention to various forms of injustice. Sic people were arrested.

The protest was part of something called the Million Mask March.

Protesters earlier in the evening blocked Southwest 3rd Avenue between Madison and Main Streets then began to march in the streets.

The group of protesters temporarily blocked northbound traffic on the freeway causing long delays. Police initially focused on on stopping traffic to avoid any collisions between drivers and protesters on the freeway.

Protesters left the freeway and continued marching on city streets and officers located and arrested six people. Additional arrests may be possible on a later date.

The six arrested were given criminal citations to appear in court at a later time. Those arrested were identified as:

51-year-old Robert West, arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.

26-year-old Kristopher Moore, arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.

30-year-old James Krane, arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and Interfering with a Peace Officer.

25-year-old Paul Schmitke, arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and Interfering with a Peace Officer.

46-year-old David Kif Davis, arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.

42-year-old Linda Senn, arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.

Portland Police say that while "free speech events" do not require a permit, marches or demonstrations occurring in public streets that restrict movement of other community members do require a permit issued by the City of Portland to allow for the safety of all. No permits were issued for today's events.

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