FAIRVIEW, Ore. – Law enforcement officers successfully apprehended a man who broke into a residence in Fairview, Oregon, and barricaded himself inside for several hours, as reported by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies received a 911 call from a homeowner residing in the 200 block of Bridge Street in Fairview, alerting them to an unknown individual attempting to forcibly enter their residence. Promptly, the homeowner and others present inside the property evacuated and met deputies at a safe distance down the street.

Intensive Response Efforts

By 6:30 p.m., over 40 units had converged on the scene, including Portland tactical teams and officers from the Gresham Police Department, intensifying efforts to resolve the situation. A segment of Bridge Street was cordoned off, restricting access for nearby residents, who were unable to return home due to the ongoing police activity.

Expressing their concerns, one resident remarked, “I’d like to see it end – whatever it is going on down there – I mean we kind of know but we’d like to see it end and it was weird coming down the street to see it all.”

Additional Incidents in the Vicinity

Earlier that day, at approximately 2 a.m., a Vietnamese restaurant and lounge in the area suffered damage when a vehicle collided with the establishment, as confirmed by Portland Fire & Rescue. Keith Ham, another resident in the vicinity, shared his experience of being unable to access his home due to the security measures in place.

Police Response and Community Safety

Throughout the ordeal, law enforcement officers facilitated the safe passage of residents when possible, instructing them to remain indoors and secure their residences. Despite these precautionary measures, authorities assured the public that there was no imminent threat to the community.

Resolution and Suspect Identification

Following the issuance of an arrest warrant, the SWAT team executed entry into the residence, apprehending the suspect without further incident around 11 p.m. The individual, identified as 49-year-old Bradley Paul Wyatt, was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the Multnomah County Jail. He faces charges of first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, and is being held on a state parole violation. The sheriff’s office indicated that additional charges might be forthcoming as the investigation progresses.

No further information has been disclosed regarding the incident at this time.

Source: 2024 KPTV-KPDX

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