Jan 9, 2021
Portland Police have arrested a suspect who escaped from a holding cell at the Justice Center.
Early Friday morning, the United States Marshal s Fugitive Task Force located attempted murder suspect and escapee David Dahlen inside a vehicle at Lents Park.
They notified the Portland Police Bureau and members of the Homicide Unit, Tactical Operations Division, K9 Unit, and East Precinct patrol responded to assist.
At about 8:50 a.m., the U.S. Marshals attempted to block the vehicle Dahlen was in, however, the driver of the vehicle was able to escape the Marshals efforts.
The vehicle fled from the area, heading eastbound on Southeast Holgate Boulevard. Officers assigned to East Precinct set up spike strips near the 11000 block of Southeast Holgate Boulevard, which the vehicle occupied by Dahlen ran over. The vehicle s tires deflated, the driver attempted to swerve around another vehicle, lost control, and crashed into a retaining wall and a power pole near the 11400
Man accused of attempting to murder officer arrested January 08 2021
The suspect had previously been arrested but escaped custody after being accused of the attack on a Portland officer.
The attempted murder suspect who escaped from Portland Police Bureau s Central Precinct on Saturday night has been captured and taken into custody.
Early Friday morning, David Dahlen, 24, was spotted by the United States Marshal s Fugitive Task Force inside a car at Lents Park on Southeast 92nd Avenue. The U.S. Marshals notified Portland police.
Shortly before 9 a.m. on Jan. 8, authorities attempted to block the vehicle Dahlen was in. Despite their efforts, the driver of the vehicle who was not Dahlen was able to maneuver out of their reach.