DA Mike Schmidt announces recent indictments in riot cases
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced the recent filing of two indictments connected to prior riots that occurred in the City of Portland.
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DA Mike Schmidt announces 216-month prison sentence in 2019 homicide
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that 19-year-old Jacob Cadle received a 216-month prison sentence for causing the death of 23-year-old Joshua Cermack.
Christopher Lovrien charged with two homicides, other murder victims suspected
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that the grand jury indicted 53-year-old Christopher Lovrien with the homicides of Mark Dribin and Kenneth Griffin.
Sherwood High School teacher pleads guilty to invasion of privacy
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that 60-year-old Brian Trostel must register as a sex offender and surrender his teacher’s license after being convicted of sex crimes involving a child.
DA Mike Schmidt announces 35-count indictment linked to human sex trafficking
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that the grand jury returned a 35-count indictment linked to human sex trafficking against 32-year-old Johnel Johnson.
Multnomah County DA files charges in ‘pipe bomb’ investigation
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that 24-year-old Jake Swingle is charged with numerous felonies for allegedly placing a pipe bomb in the rear of an occupied recreational vehicle (RV).
Multnomah County DA’s Office seeks assistance identifying possible victim or witness
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt is asking the public for immediate assistance in identifying a possible victim or witness.
DA Mike Schmidt assigns deputy district attorney to arson investigation
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt assigned a senior deputy district attorney to work directly with the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire Bureau following Saturday’s arson and property destruction at the Portland Public Schools’ administration building.
DA Mike Schmidt statement on potential criminal activity being planned for Saturday
DA Mike Schmidt said: “Acts of violence against people and damage to property is unlawful and unacceptable. I have adamantly and repeatedly said that property damage and violent behavior will not be tolerated. Recent riotous activity and wanton destruction of private property that targets businesses struggling to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic does not appear connected to the calls for social justice and system reform, which I strongly support. Instead, these destructive acts only serve to harm our community. My office will continue to prosecute acts of violence and property destruction.”
DA Mike Schmidt releases gun violence prosecution data for February 2021
Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that during the month of February his office initiated 36 separate gun violence-related criminal prosecutions.