PORTLAND, Ore.—In a shocking display of violence, Eva Warner, aka Joshua Warner, 25, of Beaverton, Oregon, has been charged by criminal complaint with civil disorder, a felony, after targeting the eyes of multiple law enforcement officers with a high-powered laser during an August 8, 2020 riot in North Portland.
According to court documents, the riot was declared at the Portland Police Association office on North Lombard Street in Portland after individuals broke windows and set fire to the office. The crowd also used vehicles and dumpsters to illegally block nearby vehicle traffic, creating a chaotic and dangerous situation for law enforcement officers.
Oregon State Police officers notified the Portland Police Bureau’s Rapid Response Team that Warner had directed a high-powered, green laser into the eyes of numerous law enforcement officers attempting to disperse the riot. Warner resisted arrest, prompting officers to use force. Officers found a black, pen-style laser pointer on Warner’s person, further solidifying the evidence against them.
Warner was taken into custody and later released, but the investigation did not end there. On September 2, 2020, Warner was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in a southeast Portland apartment without incident, bringing a sense of relief to the community.
Warner appeared in federal court before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and was released pending further court proceedings. If convicted, Warner faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison, a stark reminder of the severity of the charges.
This case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, ensuring that justice is served and that those responsible for violent crimes are held accountable.
A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. As the case against Eva Warner moves forward, the community will be watching closely, eager to see that justice is served and that the streets of Portland are kept safe from violent individuals.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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