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Council approves two settlements tied to Portland Police Bureau incidents totaling $475,000
Summary
Portland City Council approved two separate settlements: a $100,000 settlement of Joseph Johnson's civil-rights claim arising from a 2023 vehicle stop and a $375,000 settlement for Megan Oppbrook, who was injured by a crowd-control explosive device during 2020 protests.
Portland City Council approved two financial settlements related to separate Portland Police Bureau incidents during the meeting.
1) Joseph Johnson settlement ($100,000): Risk management staff said Joseph Johnson was detained in March 2023 after officers observed a firearm in a parked rental vehicle; police later concluded one occupant acknowledged ownership but officers arrested Johnson on suspicion of possession. Risk management told council that officers did not prepare reports documenting probable cause and other details. City risk management negotiated a $100,000 settlement, inclusive of attorney fees, to resolve civil-rights and state-law claims. Assistant Chief Craig…
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