Protest in Pearl District turns destructive, Portland Police says

Two people were arrested after a march through the Pearl District turned destructive, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

Windows were broken and there was graffiti on some buildings.

"Immediately stop participating in criminal behavior including damaging property," Portland Police tweeted at around 10 p.m. Saturday. They advised those in the crowd that they could be subject to arrest or crowd control munitions.

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According to police, the march started at The Fields Park on NW Overton Street around 9 p.m. and lasted roughly two hours. During the demonstration, some people spray-painted buildings and broke windows. Police say when the destructive acts began, officers warned the crowd over a loudspeaker.

A grocery store, restaurant, bank, shipping business, and several coffee shops were vandalized.

Two arrests were made during the demonstration.

Darell Kimberlin, 31, was arrested for criminal mischief, and a 17-year-old boy was arrested for interfering with a police officer.

Kimberlin was issued a citation and released due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the county jail, according to police. The teenage boy was released back to his parents with a hearing date to attend.

Police say their investigation into the vandalism continues. Anyone who believes they were a victim of the damage from Saturday night but has not yet reported it is encouraged to do so and reference case number 21-680281, according to police.