DA Mike Schmidt announces murder suspect charged in second alleged homicide
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that a grand jury indicted Quentin Blackmon for the alleged murder of Thomas Hammond.
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DA Mike Schmidt releases video statement, community update on recent riot charges
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released a video statement and community update on the riot charges filed that are associated with recent property damage.
Multnomah County proclaims this week as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week”
Today, the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the week of April 18 through April 24, 2021 as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week” in Multnomah County.
DA Mike Schmidt files charges following April 20, 2021 downtown unlawful assembly
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt filed criminal charges against Kenneth Harold and Randy Gray for alleged criminal conduct that occurred during an unlawful assembly on Tuesday April 20, 2021 in downtown.
DA Mike Schmidt charges two people after windows smashed during direct action event
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt filed criminal mischief and felony riot charges against Emily Keppler and Emma Lightstone for allegedly breaking out windows during a planned direct action event that targeted a North Portland neighborhood.
District Attorney Mike Schmidt releases statement on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement following the verdict in State of Minnesota v. Derek Chauvin.
DA Mike Schmidt provides update on April 16, 2021 riot in downtown Portland
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt filed criminal charges against two individuals arrested in connection to the downtown riot on April 16, 2021 that resulted in more than $20,000 in damages.
Statement from District Attorney Mike Schmidt on deadly police shooting, riot in downtown Portland
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement regarding the April 16, 2021 police involved shooting that resulted in a fatality and the criminal riot that occurred Friday night in downtown Portland.
Multnomah County declares April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Today, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office and CARES Northwest appeared before the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners to celebrate the proclamation of April 2021 as “Child Abuse Prevention Month.”
DA Mike Schmidt announces attempted murder suspect charged
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that Abukar Sharif Sheikh is charged with attempted murder, attempted assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon following a shooting that occurred in April 2020.