Crime & Safety
OHSU Protest On Prisoner Work Leads To Three Arrests
The three were attending a marcch and rally against prison slavery.
PORTLAND, OR – A protest and rally against prison slavery leads to three arrests. The protest was called to ask that Oregon Health and Sciences University "end their partnership with Oregon Corrections Enterprise until changes are made in accordance with nationwide prison strike demands.
The three –31-year-old Jacob Bureros, 43-year-old Sherry Motamedia, and 21-year-old Zoe McLain – are all charged in connection with the incident.
Bureros is charged with harassment, Motamedi and McClain are charged with resisting arrest, interfering with a police officer, and disorderly conduct. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts.
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The rally and protest were organized by a coalition of groups including Direct Action Alliance, Femmes Strike Back PDX, and OccupyICEPDX.
The rally was held at Elizabeth Carruthers Park.
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It was only after the protesters started blocking the entrance to OHSU's Center for Health and Healing that the arrests happened.
One officer was reportedly hit by a thrown bottle of water, according to police.
Photos via Portland Police.
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