Portland police declare riot outside federal courthouse on New Year's Eve, 3 arrested
Police say people destroyed property and threw dangerous objects at law enforcement officers, leading to some injuries and arrests.
Credit: Portland Police Bureau
Police shared photos of a melted garbage can (left) and a damaged crosswalk signal outside the federal courthouse in downtown on New Year's Eve.
Author: KGW Staff
Updated: 2:09 PM CST January 3, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore — Police declared a riot outside the federal courthouse in downtown Portland on New Year's Eve.
People started gathering near the courthouse at Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Main Street around 7:45 p.m. The crowd grew to an estimated 80-100 people, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).