A brutal crime has shaken the streets of Portland, Oregon. Ernest Franklin Evans, a 39-year-old resident of the city, has been found guilty of shooting and robbing two marijuana sellers in a shocking incident that took place on August 3, 2017.
According to court documents and trial testimony, Evans and an associate set up a ruse to purchase 10 pounds of marijuana from the two sellers. After arriving at the agreed-upon location, the sellers wheeled out a large black tote full of marijuana. Shortly thereafter, two masked men – Evans and his associate – came out from behind the corner of a building with guns drawn. Evans had a sawed-off shotgun and his associate had a pistol. Evans shot both marijuana sellers with a sawed-off shotgun and took their marijuana.
The incident marked a severe escalation in violence in the city, and authorities were quick to launch an investigation. Evans was arrested on November 19, 2018, following the execution of a federal search warrant on his Portland residence.
On May 11, 2021, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a two-count superseding indictment charging Evans with robbery and using, carrying, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime.
Evans faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, a $250,000 fine, and five years’ supervised release. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the Portland Police Bureau, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the FBI. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Peter D. Sax and Jeffrey S. Sweet.
The conviction serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of violent crime in the city. As the city continues to grapple with the aftermath of the incident, residents are left to wonder what could have been done to prevent such a heinous act.
Evans’ conviction is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies working together to bring justice to the victims and their families. The case serves as a warning to those who would seek to exploit the city’s marijuana trade through violence and intimidation.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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