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We’ve received information about another intentional act of violence against users of off-street paths. Justin D. contacted us this week to share a harrowing story about what he refers to as a “booby trap” on the Willamette River Greenway Trail. Justin says he was riding his electric skateboard (a.k.a. “e-board”) on the path under the … Read more
The assailant will also write an apology letter to the victim.
Charges upgraded from misdemeanor.
It happened just south of Division MAX station.
The device was an improvised firearm with a pipe loaded with a shotgun shell.
Live at 11! A plastic wrap booby trap discovered at Ladds Circle!(Screen grab from KATU-TV) What started as a post to the Shift email list at 1:30 am yesterday morning has become the latest headline-grabbing story in Portland’s ongoing fascination with the “bikes versus cars” dichotomy. It started with this email from Lauren Hudgins:
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project