We don’t need to tell you that graffiti is a problem in the district – it seems to be just about everywhere. If your property is vandalized, here are some important things you can do to help the police in getting these ‘taggers’ caught. Continue reading ‘Graffiti – what to do, who to contact’
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Submitted by Karon Keup
Central Eastside Industrial District Community Policing Action Committee Minutes Of Meeting November 15, 2007
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A few weeks ago, headlines across the land screamed “100 Millionth Identity Exposed Since 2005 Choicepoint Breach Revelation.”
For a nation of 300 million people, that represents quite a significant and disturbing number. One third of us have been exposed to the potential of identity theft. It is a crime harder to detect than any other crime against persons or property—and more lucrative. Losses emanating from identity theft totaled $56.6 billion in 2005, 3.5 times greater than the losses of all property crimes (burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft) combined. It has become the crime of choice of organized crime – around the world. Moreover, it undermines our faith in our entire system and, for victims, often destroys self-confidence and a sense of efficacy as they lose control of their identities and lives.
Continue reading ‘Identity Theft – Will Your Business Name Be In the Next Headline?’
Jason Ehlers, age 27, was sentenced in MultnomahCounty Court by Judge Jean K. Maurer to 26 months in prison. Ehlers, on probation for previous graffiti vandalism when he was arrested last year, had been responsible for more than 80 documented incidents of graffiti this time around. This time his tag was “CAVEMAN” and he had written it on property all over Portland, including city street signs, utility poles and property, and numerous residential and business properties. He pled guilty to 6 felony counts. Judge Maurer also handled his previous cases and had given hi ma sentence in 2002 that included substance abuse treatment and counseling, probation and restitution payments to his victims.
Continue reading ‘Graffiti Vandal ‘Caveman’ Sentenced to 26 Months’
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