# Safety: Portland

Updated Fri Nov 6, 3:16 PM Pacific. Most important first.

- [Multnomah County officials warn of jury duty scam](/portland/stories/c13706aecc.md): Multnomah County officials warned of a jury duty scam after a 79-year-old Gresham man lost over $40,000 to a caller posing as a sheriff's office lieutenant. (KOIN 6 (CBS), 2026-11-05 19:03 PST)
- [Portland council discusses restricting police chemical munitions use](/portland/stories/e0b9e97122.md): Portland City Council continued discussing a possible restriction on Portland Police Bureau use of chemical munitions, a topic prominent during 2020 racial equity demonstrations. (KATU 2 (ABC), 2026-11-05 13:50 PST)
- [Sykes, Savage Win Multnomah County Circuit Judge Seats](/portland/stories/a28a198947.md): Two of the three judicial races on the ballot were contested this election cycle. (Willamette Week, 2026-11-03 20:49 PST)
- [Man charged in TriMet attacks faces new charges](/portland/stories/63b94aab55.md): Prosecutors alleged in new court filings that a man charged in several attacks on TriMet passengers earlier this summer faces additional charges. (KATU 2 (ABC), 2026-11-05 05:25 PST)
- [Oregon man charged after alleged material found on phone at PDX](/portland/stories/4a1ff29c9a.md): Federal prosecutors said Alec Joseph Adams, of Oregon, was charged after agents allegedly found child sexual abuse material on his phone at Portland airport. (KOIN 6 (CBS), 2026-11-05 16:33 PST)
- [A Lawsuit Alleges Paul Brenneke and Sortis Companies Defrauded Investors and Engaged in Self-Dealing Loans](/portland/stories/1a2df13682.md) [developing]: In the past, companies affiliated with Sortis investment vehicles have faced multiple lawsuits from landlords, contractors and other parties alleging unpaid bills. (Willamette Week, 2026-11-04 06:00 PST)
- [Medical examiner seeks help identifying man found in Fairview](/portland/stories/c679ddf6ce.md): The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office is asking the public for help identifying a man found dead in Fairview on March 19, 2024. (KATU 2 (ABC), 2026-11-06 12:00 PST)