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On this day, March 6, 2018, Oregon's Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill prohibiting domestic abusers and people under restraining orders from owning firearms.

Also on this day, May 6, 2004, the FBI, using fingerprint evidence, arrested Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield as part of the investigation into the Madrid, Spain, train bombings. The bureau later said Mayfield's arrest had been a mistake, and apologized. In 2006 the US government agreed to pay Mayfield $2 million to settle a lawsuit.

Friends of Gap Road Town Hall

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Guest Speakers: Jim Johnson a career in land use and water management, and David Neal a Linn County farm owner exporter and owner of a land water management business.

Harrisburg High School Multi Purpose Room 400 S 9th St

Discover Ho to Regain Trust in Our Election Process

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Learn about results on Oregon elections from national expert on election integrity, Dr. Douglas Frank. Free event, donations to cover Dr Frank's travel exp.

Salem First Baptist, 695 Liberty St NE, Northblock 5 Bay Garage

Discover How To Regain Trust in our Election Process

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Join us to hear results about Oregon Elections from Dr Douglas Frank, nationally recognized election integrity expert and physicist. Dr Frank has worked with head officials in over 40 states to help restore election integrity to America. Join the effort for free and fair elections with likeminded in our community by coming to this event! Bring your friends and help create awareness that our elections need reform!

Salem First Baptist Church 695 Liberty St NE Salem, OR Northblock 5 Bay Garage March 11th 6:30pm

Evening with Dr. Douglas Frank

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Nationally recognized election investigator. Dr Frank has been relentlessly perusing election reform with grass roots teams in 48 States. This is a free event. there will be plenty of time for questions and to engage with Dr Frank. if you can not make the Wednesday event, there is another chance to see him in Corvallis. 1850 SW Whiteside Dr. Corvallis OR. 97333 at 10:00 am. (go to BENTONGOP.ORG for more information and to RSVP.

2562 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon OR. Between Grocery Outlet and Schmizza.

Evening with Dr. Douglas Frank

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Nationally recognized election investigator. Dr Frank has been relentlessly perusing election reform with grass roots teams in 48 States. This is a free event. there will be plenty of time for questions and to engage with Dr Frank. if you can not make the Wednesday event, there is another chance to see him in Corvallis. 1850 SW Whiteside Dr. Corvallis OR. 97333 at 10:00 am. (go to BENTONGOP.ORG for more information and to RSVP.

2562 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon OR. Between Grocery Outlet and Schmizza.

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Hatchet Assault Suspect Arrested Again

Also robbed a donut shop with hatchet year ago

A man who threatened a driver with a hatchet is facing charges. He was charged in a similar crime nearly one year ago in the same city. Crime rates in Portland have been climbing since District Attorney Mike Schmidt's announcement to not prosecute some crimes in Multnomah County.

On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 3:21p.m., Portland Central Precinct officers were called to a threat with weapon call near Northwest 20th Avenue and Northwest Northrop Street. As officers were responding, they learned that several callers were reporting someone swinging around a hatchet and hitting a car with it.

When officers arrived, a witness pointed out the suspect. They arrested Christopher L. James, 41, and seized the involved hatchet.

Investigating officers learned that James fixated on a subject sitting in a vehicle nearby. James, with hatchet in hand, ran towards the driver's side of the vehicle. As James approached, he raised the hatchet as if he was going to hit the caller who was seated in the vehicle. Fearing for his life, the caller started to drive off. As he did so, James struck the vehicle with the hatchet causing damage.

James was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Menacing.

Officers used no force taking this armed suspect into custody.

Christopher L. James had also been arrested about one year prior, on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 3:42a.m in the morning he robbed a donut shop with a hatchet.

--Bruce Armstrong

Post Date: 2021-04-10 16:15:10

Last Update: 2021-04-10 16:54:08

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