The driver killed in a single vehicle crash on January 4, , has been identified as Russell R. Piltz, 60, of Portland.
His family has been notified of his death. On Saturday, January 4, , at Officers arrived to find the vehicle had crashed into a pole and the driver was seriously injured. Paramedics arrived and transported the driver to an area hospital, where they later died. If anyone has information about the incident, please contact crimetips police. The suspect from Wednesday's threats incident is identified as Sony Moan, Photo description: a machete with dirty and stained silver colored blade, handle wrapped in a blue and white cloth, displayed on a table next to a stapler.
On Wednesday, February 5, at p. Officers learned that a suspect was threatening community members with a large, bladed weapon that was described as a machete. When officers arrived, they found the suspect in an apartment complex just north of the Steel Bridge. The officers challenged the suspect from a distance and behind cover, but the suspect stepped toward them, swinging the knife, then tried to walk away.
The officers got to a safe location and called in additional units from Central and North Precincts to assist. They were able to contain the suspect in a courtyard area. However, they were concerned about the residents of the apartment building. The Incident Commander requested residents be notified of the public safety threat through the Public Alerts system.
Residents were asked to stay inside with their doors and windows locked. Northwest Naito Parkway was closed to all traffic. At p. PPB drones were utilized. Officers evacuated one of the apartment buildings of residents. PPB personnel are clearing vehicle and equipment and the roads and walkways will be cleared shortly. PPB appreciates the patience of the community as we worked to resolve this situation peacefully. Portland's community notification system is called PublicAlerts.
