PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland resident pleaded guilty to damaging federal property after intentionally targeting cameras at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building.
Alistair Macfarlane Sidener, 20, was charged with one count of depredation of government property. On June 12, 2025, Sidener shot paint at several cameras mounted on the facility using a water gun and struck them with a long metal pole. Shortly after damaging the cameras, Sidener lit debris on fire that had been placed against a metal gate.
Sidener was charged by superseding information with depredation of government property on January 28, 2026.
As a result of the plea agreement, Sidener will face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. Sidener will be sentenced on May 27, 2026, before a U.S. District Court Judge.
In addition to the prison sentence, fine, and supervised release, Sidener has agreed to pay restitution in full as part of the plea agreement.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
Alistair Macfarlane Sidener’s full name is a must-know detail in this case. The defendant’s age, 20, is also relevant to understanding the severity of the crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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