May 3, 2021
Six people were arrested during a riot that followed a peaceful day of May Day demonstrations on Saturday in Portland.
One group demonstrated at Portland City Hall breaking windows and spray painting graffiti. A second group demonstrated outside of the ICE building in South Portland.
Police say one man pulled a knife on officers. 26-year-old Michael Issacs, of Portland, was charged with Menacing and Disorderly Conduct.
PPB made focused arrests of individuals engaged in criminal acts including:
Phoebe Loomis, 36 years-old, of Portland, was charged with Criminal Mischief II. A helmet, gloves, metal tool, bear spray, and gas mask were seized.