Portland Police stopped 12 vehicles, made three arrests and towed two vehicles in last weekend's street racing emphasis patrol.
Suspects arrested:
- 20-year-old Isaiah L. Brown: 4 counts of reckless driving, 4 counts of reckless endangering and driving with a suspended license
- 21-year-old Josiah J. Pittman: 4 counts of reckless driving and 4 counts of reckless endangering
- 21-year-old Noah Y. Terry: 1 count of reckless driving and 1 count of reckless endangering
The officers working these missions have arrested repeat offenders who continue to put community members' lives in danger. Brown was arrested on August 11, 2019 for reckless driving and reckless endangering along with forgery pertaining to his fake trip permit. Terry was arrested on May 5, 2019 for the "Interstate 84 Takeover" resulting in reckless driving, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct charges.
These irresponsible driving practices can have a deadly outcome. There have been 49 Major Crash Team activations and 42 vehicular related fatalities this year.