Authorities in Oregon and Washington are intensifying their investigation into a series of ballot box fires suspected to have been deliberately set in recent weeks. The Portland Police Bureau announced new details yesterday about the suspected arsonist, believed to be a man between 30 and 40 years old with short or balding hair. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the individual arriving at one of the targeted ballot boxes in a Volvo, further helping authorities narrow down their search. The incidents have so far damaged hundreds of ballots, creating concern among voters and election officials as midterm elections approach.
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Why Are Shoplifters Stealing Boxes of Legos? A Nationwide Crime Wave Explained
A surprising and lucrative crime wave is sweeping the country, and the target isn't cash or jewelry—it's Lego sets. In recent months, law enforcement across the U.S. has uncovered massive theft rings involving stolen Lego sets, with thieves capitalizing on the growing value of the popular building toys. Authorities in California recently discovered over 2,800 stolen Lego boxes in a single home, while a sting operation in Oregon revealed a stockpile worth $200,000. The Lego sets being targeted are some of the most elaborate and rare, often reselling on secondary markets for thousands of. . .
Four people are hospitalized after a bull escaped during the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon on Saturday. The incident occurred at the sold-out event, located approximately 22 miles north of Bend. Video footage captures the bull leaping over a barrier in the rodeo arena and charging onto the grounds, causing chaos among the attendees.
One video shows the bull charging and flipping a rodeo-goer, illustrating the severity of the situation. Fortunately, all four individuals who were taken to the hospital have since been discharged and are now back. . .
Oregon Deputies Seize 15-Pound Marijuana Bag During Littering Call in Washington County
In a surprising turn of events during a routine call, Oregon police made a significant drug bust in Washington County. Responding to a littering complaint in the city of Cornelius, deputies stumbled upon a massive bag containing 15 pounds of marijuana.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a call regarding excessive littering in Cornelius, prompting deputies to investigate the scene. Upon arrival, they found trash scattered along a ditch by the roadside. While cleaning up the litter, deputies made a startling discovery – a vacuum-sealed plastic bag containing a staggering amount of marijuana.
The seized marijuana has an estimated. . .
As the 2024 presidential election heats up, Donald Trump faces a growing legal hurdle: challenges to his eligibility to appear on the ballot in several states.