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Miami Herald
22-07-2025
- Miami Herald
Man said he was cleaning gun when he fatally shot friend, Oregon officials say
A man accused of shooting and killing his friend in a Portland apartment is prison-bound, Oregon officials said. Michael Jay Cody English, 33, was sentenced to more than eight years behind bars in the November 2024 death of Angel Geib, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said in a July 21 news release. McClatchy News reached out to English's attorney July 22 and was awaiting a response. English told police the shooting was accidental and happened as he cleaned his gun at a bathroom sink, prosecutors said. Geib — described in an online fundraiser as a mother of four — was in the bathroom with him, according to prosecutors. link to GoFundMe English's sentencing came after he pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide with a firearm, prosecutors said. In court, he offered an apology and said, 'Angel meant the world to me,' The Oregonian reported. Maureen Jones, Geib's mother, also spoke, telling English to 'reflect on this tragedy, correct your behavior and make something of your life,' per the outlet.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Cars, guns, drugs seized as PPB mission stops street takeover in tracks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As temperatures rise, historically the Rose City has seen a spike in street racing. However, local law enforcement is cracking down on dangerous driving, conducting targeted missions to stop racers in their tracks. Portland police partnered with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office to conduct more than 20 traffic stops during a proactive mission overnight on Sunday. Video obtained by KOIN 6 News shows several vehicles seized in North Portland. Stretches of North Wall Street and North Columbia Boulevard transformed into an unofficial finish line after vehicles were brought from top speeds to the back of a tow truck. Resident Jonathan Olson told KOIN 6 News his wife alerted him to the scene just outside their window around 1 a.m. 'She said, 'Oh my gosh, there's like, tons of cops outside. And I just saw one of them pull out a really large rifle,'' he said. 'It basically happened right here. There was maybe one car down the road, maybe a couple on Wall Street.' Olson said his family didn't see the racing, but they have seen remnants left behind on the pavement afterward. 'Obviously, it happens late at night. We've heard about it. We've seen the articles. We see the marks on the ground quite a bit,' he said. 'We honestly don't hear it much, but we know it's a real source of frustration.' Despite several attempts to conduct takeover events overnight, Sergeant Kevin Allen with Portland Police said, 'There wasn't a single intersection in the entire city that was taken over and blocked by this activity… Nobody died on the street last night, and that's huge.' In the past, Allen said street takeover events have become ground zero for participants to launch illicit fireworks into crowds of people, drug dealing, shootings, and deadly crashes. 'This kind of activity is not okay. It's not safe,' Allen added. 'It's not okay for the City of Portland, and the Portland Police Bureau is going to address it.' According to police, officers conducted more than 20 traffic stops and made four arrests during the overnight mission. Those stops led to the seizure of two firearms and more than 3.6 grams of illegal drugs, in addition to four vehicles — two of which are slated to be submitted for criminal forfeiture under Senate Bill 615. 'I think that's probably one of the most powerful tools that we have to really make a difference in this activity,' Sgt. Allen said. 'These street racers, they love their cars. And getting a ticket is not a deterrence to some of them, getting arrested sometimes is not a deterrence. But if they lose their car and they don't get it back, you know that's a powerful tool.' In 2023, SB 615 strengthened punishments for street racing to up to one year in prison and/or a fine of more than $6,000. According to Patrick Dooris, communications director for the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, between when the law went into effect in June 2023 and January 31 of this year, 'Multnomah County data shows that there have been 14 vehicle forfeiture cases. Five were dismissed due to process issues, four are pending forfeiture hearings, three were returned to a financial institution, and two were seized by law enforcement.' Between the new legislation and proactive street takeover missions, Allen said the bureau is hoping to send a strong message. 'If you're engaging in this activity, you might get away with it sometimes, but you're not going to get away with it all the time. Because we're out there, and we do put together these special missions,' Allen said. 'We're not going to tell you ahead of time. We just might show up with a whole bunch of cops and start putting people in handcuffs and towing cars, and we're going to continue to do that as these things pop up.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman sentenced for role in burglary ring targeting Portland businesses
PORTLAND, Ore. () — A woman was sentenced to prison on Monday for her role in a burglary ring targeting Portland restaurants, bars, lounges and dispensaries, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office announced. Officials said 27-year-old Courtney Carlile was sentenced to nine years in prison for 13 counts of first-degree burglary and two counts of auto theft – all felony charges. Carlile was also ordered to pay restitution and will be on post-prison supervision for three years after her release from prison, the District Attorney's Office said. Deputy District Attorney Alexander Garcia, who prosecuted the case, said Carlile targeted at least 13 businesses. Portland ICE facility saw increased police presence during weekend protests 'Ms. Carlile's actions have had a significant impact on our community. As this court is well aware, property crime has greatly impacted Portland,' Garcia said. 'It has caused a great number of businesses and people to leave Portland. Our streets are lined with vacant commercial spaces because business owners are not willing to risk opening.' According to Garcia, Carlile is one of roughly 10 people in the burglary ring who has burglarized and stolen from as many as 100 Portland businesses, a majority of which are small businesses. Officials noted Carlile also has open criminal cases in Clackamas and Washington counties on similar charges. ODOT cracks down on 'fatigued, unqualified' commercial truck drivers on I-84 The case dates back to July of 2024, when surveillance video for Baby Dolla Pizza on Southeast Stark Street, showed 33-year-old Josh Lucero — another member of the crime ring — arrive to the restaurant in a white Acura TL, according to court documents. Authorities reported that Lucero used a crowbar and a Sawzall to break into an office inside the shop, noting the damage exceeded $1,000. Later, on September 18, 2024, video showed Lucero and Carlile using bolt cutters to break into Portland restaurant Grassa on Northwest 23rd Avenue, and used a Sawzall to break into a safe, the District Attorney's Office said. That same night, video from Old Town Brewing Co., on 52nd and MLK, showed Lucero and Carlile smash a window to get inside the building and break into the business safe, officials said. This pattern continued through November and December of 2024 until the pair were arrested by Portland police on December 28. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
09-06-2025
- Miami Herald
‘Senseless ambush' kills mom of 5 at drum circle, OR reports say. Man convicted
A man has been convicted in a 'senseless ambush' that killed a woman at a drum circle event in Oregon, officials said. Wyatt Storm Belcher, 28, was found guilty of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in Ash Smith's death following a jury trial, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said in a June 6 news release. McClatchy News reached out to Belcher's attorney June 9 and was awaiting a response. The shooting happened May 8, 2022, near the Willamette River in Portland, prosecutors said. The drum circle gathering began to break up, and 'multiple witnesses heard a loud bang and saw Ash Smith fall to the ground,' according to prosecutors. Multiple witnesses gave statements to police, prosecutors said, 'including descriptions of the person who shot Ms. Smith.' Belcher matched the descriptions and was found nearby, according to prosecutors, who said he had 'a .40 caliber Glock 23 holstered in his waistband.' Belcher and Smith were strangers to one another, KOIN reported, citing police. Smith, 31, was described in an online obituary as 'loving, energetic, and a true warrior.' The mom of five 'continuously fought for her place in this world, despite being given a bad hand time and time again' and she 'had an infectious laugh and was always a source of positivity, seeing the good in anybody,' the obituary said. In the news release, Deputy District Attorney Devin Franklin said, 'Ash Smith was truly an innocent victim. While she didn't deserve Wyatt Belcher's senseless ambush, she did deserve the compassion that the witnesses on scene showed her during her final moment. Three of those individuals had the strength to testify during this trial despite being deeply and personally affected by what they witnessed.' A sentencing hearing is scheduled June 9, according to online court records.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Senseless ambush' kills mom of 5 at drum circle, OR reports say. Man convicted
A man has been convicted in a 'senseless ambush' that killed a woman at a drum circle event in Oregon, officials said. Wyatt Storm Belcher, 28, was found guilty of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in Ash Smith's death following a jury trial, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said in a June 6 news release. McClatchy News reached out to Belcher's attorney June 9 and was awaiting a response. The shooting happened May 8, 2022, near the Willamette River in Portland, prosecutors said. The drum circle gathering began to break up, and 'multiple witnesses heard a loud bang and saw Ash Smith fall to the ground,' according to prosecutors. Multiple witnesses gave statements to police, prosecutors said, 'including descriptions of the person who shot Ms. Smith.' Belcher matched the descriptions and was found nearby, according to prosecutors, who said he had 'a .40 caliber Glock 23 holstered in his waistband.' Belcher and Smith were strangers to one another, KOIN reported, citing police. Smith, 31, was described in an online obituary as 'loving, energetic, and a true warrior.' The mom of five 'continuously fought for her place in this world, despite being given a bad hand time and time again' and she 'had an infectious laugh and was always a source of positivity, seeing the good in anybody,' the obituary said. In the news release, Deputy District Attorney Devin Franklin said, 'Ash Smith was truly an innocent victim. While she didn't deserve Wyatt Belcher's senseless ambush, she did deserve the compassion that the witnesses on scene showed her during her final moment. Three of those individuals had the strength to testify during this trial despite being deeply and personally affected by what they witnessed.' A sentencing hearing is scheduled June 9, according to online court records. Man ambushed 24-year-old he wrongly thought was gang rival in New York, feds say Man fatally stabs person, then runs at dog walker and is shot dead, WA cops say Woman lures online date to secluded area, then he's robbed of $20,000, CA cops say
