PORTLAND, OR – One minute, they’re screaming at police and attacking them. The next… the officers are saving them.
The Portland protestors met at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Ventura Park in what marked the 100th consecutive day of riots. The location is near the Portland Police East Precinct – which seems to be one of their favorite places to visit.
Thread got broken pretty early on in the night, this was supposed to be the start of the thread- https://t.co/Mh75vYW1TN
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) September 6, 2020
Police showed up, asking protestors to abide by basic safety guidelines and laws.
Portland Police are making loudspeaker announcements reminding people marching near Ventura Park to remain on sidewalks and obey all laws. The march is unpermitted. Portland Police encourage lawful demonstrations.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 6, 2020
We’re told that within minutes, the crowd turned violent. People started throwing Molotov cocktails and screaming “fuck the police”.
Police are making repeated announcements. This remains a riot. Members of the group have thrown Molotov cocktails injuring at least one community member. Failure to disperse may result in arrest citation crowd control agents including tear gas and/or impact weapons.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 6, 2020
At that point, it was declared a riot. The crowd continued to escalate the violence, throwing rocks at officers and continuing to toss explosive devices.
Portland Police encourage people to stay off MAX tracks for their own safety and to put back all of the rocks they are picking up from the MAX tracks. People in this crowd have repeatedly thrown rocks at vehicles and police throughout the night.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 6, 2020
In response, the crowd set off fireworks.
Again, the Portland police once again told the crowd that the celebration was no longer a protest, but a riot. They told them to leave immediately, and to go east.
To celebrate more than 100 days of violent protests & riots, #antifa in Portland are rioting in SE Portland. They started large fires in the street. Police have declared a riot. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/RCN4eGqlgE
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
In an attempt to block officers from moving forward, the rioters launched a huge fire in the middle of the street.
Police could be heard ordering that people clear the area. They gave the rioters the list of appropriate reasons to clear the area. The police warned the rioters that they could be subject to arrest, citation or crowd control agents etc.
The rioters responded by firing more commercial mortars at the officers… who responded by firing off tear gas.
Officers shoot gas into the park pic.twitter.com/ysdsEJa1uw
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 6, 2020
Reports indicated the scene looked like a war zone.
It’s like a war zone in the residential area of SE Portland where antifa are rioting tonight. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/UkgoL4pRPB
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
The police begin their march….
Police advance pic.twitter.com/H4p0j9EuLc
— Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) September 6, 2020
Then protestors decided that they would try to throw a Molotov cocktail at the line of police cars and officers, in hopes that they could turn an officer into an effigy. But alas, they lit one of their own on fire.
The glass broke and the crowd let out a gasp as a figure turned to face the blaze.
Then to the horror of the crowd, a person ran with their pants on fire.
The figure moved quickly escape the fire, but it only grew larger and larger as if he walked on the flames. He ran towards the crowd.
A person in the crowd can be heard saying:
“F***ing idot.”
The man caught on fire did not think to, or rather chose to ignore the establishment’s saying of “Stop, drop, and roll.”
He fell, and some of his fellow rioters jumped on him to try to help their burning comrade. He fought them. Today, he learned a powerful lesson. Fire hurts, and rubber makes fire burn more. One of his comrades can be heard saying:
“Take your shoes off!”
But then the police come to the rescue, being the villians that they are, and one says oh so calmly:
“Smother it.”
And the burned rioter learned another lesson that day. Fire goes out when it is smothered, not by running.
Graphic: #Antifa rioters throw a Molotov cocktail in direction of police in SE Portland. It lands next to people, setting one on fire. Video by @TaylerUSA. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/NJfEURKfkC
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
From another angle we can see the fire burning close to the people. A man emerges from the flames like in those really epically bad super hero movies. He dances around trying to escape the flames. One person in the crowd says:
“Holy sh*t.”
Another person commands:
“Get down! Get down!”
The man on fire falls to the ground and rolls as two people try to help him beat out the fire. Others try to help beat the flame out of him. Someone says:
“Stop, drop and roll…shit!”
Well at least someone learned something in school.
The voices repeat the same as above. Smother it. Take your shoes off. But then a voice emerges:
“There he is!”
Graphic: Another angle of the person being set on fire by a Molotov cocktail thrown by antifa militants in SE Portland. Rioters try to help but don’t do much. Cops are the ones who rush in & put out the flames. Video by @BGOnTheScene. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/9gNFo73Lyc
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
The rioters showed their appreciation of the police the only way they knew how.
They threw more firecrackers at them, hurled insults at them, and what can only be viewed as a thank you fire, as these rioters are simple minded human beings.
We can only guess at their emerging language of violence.
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 6, 2020
More firebombs were thrown at the officers.
Fire bombs were thrown at officers, injuring at least one community member. Police are trying to restore peace and order for the safety of this neighborhood. https://t.co/V3UOCR6Bc4
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) September 6, 2020
They decided to fill the air with smoke and to set cars on fire. Car alarms go off, and a white light being held by a protestor can be seen as they walk toward the smoke. The police repeat themselves. The police keep their line and continue to march behind the protestors.
Extremely heavy smoke in SE Portland tonight as #antifa riot using Molotov cocktails. One person was already set on fire. BLM-antifa are celebrating more than 100 days of violence in the city. #PortlandRiots https://t.co/hqA5lF9gao
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 6, 2020
It’s not over yet. Police decide to make their move and sprint in to make arrests. Police run unafraid of some lady screaming:
“F*** you!”
Apparently, these people do not know any other words except vulgarities. This makes it hard for the police to communicate with them, as the vulgarities can mean many different things.
The police start pouncing on the disrupters. They have many protestors on the ground, and being placed under arrest.
From earlier, another ugly arrest. Police repeatedly punch the arrestee. pic.twitter.com/lkBJgv0nhm
— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) September 6, 2020
Police return and charge. Five ish of them tackle one young woman and pull her shirt up over her head. pic.twitter.com/rmxgiIR3jP
— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) September 6, 2020
The protestors seemed to split, and then join together a couple of times. They seem like pack animals.
The crowds were split up and marching through the streets for a while but have now reunited pic.twitter.com/TAXTNxQIns
— Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) September 6, 2020
Below, it can observed that the Anti-Fa and Black Lives Matter cannot comprehend why they are behind arrested. There are many questions being asked like:
“What did I do?”
“Why are you arresting me?”
The police arrive again. Lots of arrests pic.twitter.com/ZXmj0JynY5
— Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) September 6, 2020
A crowd remains in the street.
Still a crowd of a few hundred out moving through the streets. Police depart the scene here with some tear gas and pepper balls. pic.twitter.com/3zdOobUAlu
— Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) September 6, 2020
Police say they’ll spend the better part of Sunday trying to recover from the attacks.
Man arrested 4 times in Portland riots. The city released him three times. Now the feds are stepping in.
PORTLAND, OR – A man from Washington state was arrested four times within a four week period for rioting in Portland, which in three of those instances this man was bailed out or released. Now the federal government has stepped in, and has charged the man following a fourth arrest.
Washington State Man Charged with Civil Disorder After Assaulting Portland Police Officer: Kristopher Michael Donnelly of Kelso has been charged with civil disorder after assaulting a local police officer and being arrested during East Portland riots. https://t.co/1X73yXiNUH
— FBI Portland (@FBIPortland) September 4, 2020
The Department of Justice recently charged 26-year-old Kristopher Michael Donnelly civil disorder, which according to federal law could see Donnelly in prison for five years.
Donnelly’s first documented arrest during the Portland riots occurred on August 5th, where authorities say that Donnelly was caught on film using a hammer to smash the windows of the Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct.
The DOJ also noted that Donnelly was among those throwing objects at police and even assaulted an officer when police were trying to arrest him that evening.
[embedded content]Donnelly was booked into jail for charges of rioting, criminal mischief, second-degree disorderly conduct, interfering with a peace officer and resisting arrest. His bail was set at $5,000 at the time, which was paid, and he was subsequently released.
But it didn’t take long for Donnelly to be out allegedly rioting again, as he was arrested again on August 8th. The Portland Police had declared a riot on the evening of the 8th outside of the Penumbra Kelly Building, which authorities say Donnelly was part and parcel to said riot.
Kristopher Michael Donnelly Aug 8 arrest – MCDC
After getting charged with second-degree disorderly conduct, interfering with a peace officer and rioting – the judge ordered Donnelly released without bail.
Moving on to the evening of August 22nd and the early morning hours of the 23rd, there was yet another riot in Portland.
Police officers and even a medic were under attack from rioters, where baseball sized rocks and bottles were hurled and fires were set. Once again – Donnelly was arrested for rioting, interfering with a peace officer and resisting arrest.
Kristopher Michael Donnelly Aug 23 arrest – MCDC
And he bailed out again according to records.
Then on August 30th, there was an unlawful assembly declared when officers were met with the likes of rocks and even eggs thrown at them.
Like clockwork, Donnelly was said to have been there and was arrested. This instance saw him charged with second-degree disorderly conduct and interfering with a peace officer.
Kristopher Michael Donnelly Aug 30 arrest – MCDC
Although, this time there was no bail for Donnelly.
On September 2nd, Donnelly was handed over to federal authorities in order for him to make an appearance for the charges levied federally in relation to his alleged criminal acts from August 5th and August 8th mentioned in the federal complaint.
The federal case against Donnelly was said to have been investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
In other federal cases linked to the Portland riots, the DOJ also announced that a Seattle man has been charged by criminal complaint with civil disorder, after shooting a firefighter with a ball bearing during a protest in downtown Portland on July 13th.
At the antifa riot on 13 July, Portland Police arrested Jesse Herman Bates. He’s accused of using a slingshot to fire a ballbearing at a @PDXFire medic. He took off running & was armed w/a crowbar. Police arrested him & found many other weapons on him. https://t.co/ZiSjDfEiq0 pic.twitter.com/YebYQFGTgR
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) July 14, 2020
According to court documents, a firefighting crew was working to put out a fire burning in the middle of an intersection that was blocking traffic in downtown Portland. A crowd of close to 300 people were in the immediate area, with some who were assaulting law enforcement officers, committing acts of vandalism, and destroying property.
One of the firefighters was walking across the street to go brief his team when he was stuck in the chest with a round metal ball bearing. The suspect, since identified as Jesse Herman Bates, 38, of Seattle was armed with a “write rocket” style slingshot.
Jesse Herman Bates is charged with felony assault, felony assault of an officer, carrying a concealed weapon & more. He’s been released on pretrial. #antifa #PortlandRiots #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/rVbfvX2xiX
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) July 14, 2020
A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw Bates on camera, and identified him as the slingshot shooter. Bates was also identified by his clothing. According to police, when they spotted him near a white tent in Lownsdale Square, he was holding a crowbar.
When officers proceeded to confront him about the slingshot, and to inform him that he was under arrest, he ran with the crowbar in hand. Officers then shot less-than lethal munitions to stop Bates from running towards them with the crowbar.
“Jesse Herman Bates, 38, of Seattle, Washington, has been charged by criminal complaint with civil disorder after shooting a firefighter with a ball bearing during a protest in Portland on July 13, 2020…” https://t.co/yujlNwsfgf
— Rob (@2Aupdates) September 2, 2020
Bates was hit with the less-than lethal munitions on his backside, causing him to drop the crowbar. He was then taken into custody and then later released. Bates was found carrying a stash of other weapons at the time of his arrest.
Items found included a switchblade knife, flares, umbrellas, spray paint, pyrotechnics, half-inch glass slingshot ammunition, and two slingshots. He was booked at the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of felony assault, felony assault of a public safety officer, interfering with a police officer, carrying a concealed weapon, and disorderly conduct.
According to reports, he was quickly released without bail by the county. On August 25th, Seattle Police Department’s Robbery Unit received his outstanding warrant, and immediately issued a state-wide notice.
Seattle officers checked Bates’ last known address and learned that he was known to frequent Cal Anderson Park in the city’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. On September 1st, officers on bicycle patrol spotted Bates near the park and arrested him without incident. He was then transferred to the District of Oregon by the FBI.
Bates made his initial appearance in federal court before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The judge ordered his release pending further court proceedings. If convicted, Bates faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.
In another, unrelated incident, Michelle Peterson O’Connor, 31, of Portland is facing a federal charge of civil disorder after authorities said she threw a helmet at an officer. According to reports, O’Connor threw a helmet at an officer that was making an arrest during an unlawful assembly in the early morning hours of August 24th.
A #Portland woman and #Seattle man allegedly involved in the #PortlandRiots were charged by federal prosecutors with civil disorder.
The charges are the first of their kind brought by US Attorney Billy Williams. https://t.co/axogMEXxYN
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) September 3, 2020
The helmet struck the officer in the head. O’Connor was initially arrested for attempted assault in the second degree, interfering with a peace officer, and disorderly conduct in the second degree. Police said that they made 23 arrests over the course of the night of August 24th.
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