Portland Police Deal With Another Riot, Mayor Ted Wheeler Extends State Of Emergency In Response To Unrest. Police in Portland declared a riot late Friday night after rioters smashed windows, broke into a restaurant and tagged buildings. The turmoil began after Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler extended the city’s state of emergency order through the weekend in response to the possibility of continued unrest. “We must stand together as a community against this ongoing criminal intimidation and violence,” Wheeler said. “I’ve met with the district attorney, the U.S. attorney, the sheriff and others who all agree they too will take actions to hold…
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