DA Mike Schmidt files charges after May Day civil unrest in Portland, Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt charged three people connected to the civil unrest that occurred on May Day.
The Portland Police Bureau announced the arrest of six people on May 1, 2021:
Three of the arrestees were charged today, May 3, 2021 (see individual case details below.)
Two of the arrestees had outstanding warrants. There is no allegation that either committed a new crime on May 1, 2021.
One case is referred back to law enforcement for additional investigative follow-up.
Loomis is charged with one count of felony Riot and three counts of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree.
Portland-Area Prosecutor Charges Three After Rioting on May Day
The prosecutor overseeing Portland on Monday filed charges against three people arrested during rioting on May Day.
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt opted to charge three of the six people initially taken into custody.
Phoebe Loomis faces charges of felony riot and criminal mischief after allegedly smashing windows at two different Starbucks locations and at Sasse Wellness & Med Spa on May 1. Damages at each location are estimated to cost more than $1,000 to repair.
When Loomis was arrested, police officers found a bent metal bar in her possession.
Quang Nguyen was charged with felony riot, criminal mischief, and attempted criminal mischief. According to Schmidt’s office, Nguyen destroyed a window at a Starbucks before trying, but failing, to destroy a window at two other Starbucks in downtown Portland.