Man in stolen car arrested in Reed neighborhood
This incident began on Thursday, November 15, at 12:29 p.m. when a Portland Police Bureau "Public Safety Support Specialist" – a non-sworn and non-certified police support person with the Bureau – was patrolling the northern edge of the Reed neighborhood, and noticed a vehicle on S.E. 23rd Avenue near Pardee Street.
"The Public Safety Support Specialist had just found a car on which she'd just taken a stolen vehicle report!" said PPB Public Information Officer Sergeant Kevin Allen. "The suspected thief started to drive away in the car, which had a flat tire -- and then [he got out and fled] on foot. Nine officers were dispatched to the area."
On foot, the suspect climbed the embankment to S.E. Holgate Boulevard, dashed between cars crossing the street – but then was greeted by officers awaiting his arrival near the corner of S.E. 25th Avenue and Reynolds Street.
Officers took 41-year-old Zachary Wayne France into custody without a struggle; he was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center at 1:21 p.m. that afternoon on two Class C Felonies, Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle, and Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.
Although France's combined bail added up to $10,000, a kindly judge released him without bail shortly after his arraignment. Release Reason: Pre-trial Supervision.
You count on us to stay informed and we depend on you to fund our efforts. Quality local journalism takes time and money. Please support us to protect the future of community journalism.
RELATED STORIES- Chief Lovell shifts traffic, drug officers to combat 911 delays - Portland police required to report munitions to City Council - Tualatin Police Log: Nov. 24-30, 2020 |
|---|
