A mass gathering devolved into an unlawful assembly after individuals set fire to a building, vandalized property, and blocked vehicular traffic.



On September 24, 2020, a group began by gathering at Arbor Lodge Park located in the 6900 block of North Greeley Avenue. Around 9:10 p.m., a march began in the street to the area of the Portland Police Association office located in the 1800 block of North Lombard Street. As the crowd approached the Portland Police Association, people stood in the street blocking North Lombard Street in both directions. Support vehicles associated with the group were used as barricades to block traffic on North Lombard Street at North Denver Avenue and North Elmore Avenue. Some group members were seen vandalizing property by tagging it with spray paint.



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