On this day, August 18, 2020, protesters lit fires, threw rocks and smashed windows at county government offices in Portland, prompting police to declare a riot, after weeks of "mostly peaceful" leftist demonstrations.
Leftist groups may continue destruction no matter the election results
Multiple rallies starting at noon around the Capitol mall area and could potentially draw a large number of participants that might affect traffic in the area. No street closures have been issued for this event.
The City of Salem has been alerted to credible information of unusual activity planned for Saturday, November 7, 2020, in or near Salem's downtown.
According to these sources, there is a high likelihood of vandalism and property damage. Police and the City are urging residents and businesses in our downtown to take precautions. The City manager has assigned additional police and activated special teams starting tomorrow.
The City does not believe the groups who are planning to come to Salem are affiliated with any of known community organizers.
The City will continue to post meaningful updates to its
website and through the
Salem Police Department Twitter account.
--Ben Fisher| Post Date: 2020-11-06 18:07:02 | Last Update: 2020-11-06 18:22:43 |
