Portland, OR – A 36-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using a weapon to threaten transit security guards along East Burnside Street, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
During the incident, the Portland Police Bureau and Transit Police temporarily shut down traffic between Northeast 122nd Avenue and Northeast 148th Avenue while TriMet suspended MAX light rail service in the area. Officials said law enforcement safely took the suspect into custody without injury.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the situation caused delays for commuters using both the Blue and Red MAX lines. Service was restored shortly after the scene was secured.
Authorities have not released the man’s name or detailed the type of weapon allegedly involved. The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the Portland Police Bureau’s non-emergency line.
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