Suspect Arrested For Setting Fire, Vandalism At Houses Of Worship
by KXL.com | MAY 9, 2022 @ 10:17AM
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police have arrested a man who they say set fire, broke windows and sprayed graffiti at two synagogues and a mosque four times within five days.
34-year-old Michael Bivins of Portland was arrested on Saturday after showing up at a television station in Beaverton and demanding to speak to a news reporter. He’s facing a Measure 11 charge of arson in the first degree and three counts of criminal mischief.
Police released surveillance images of the suspect last week and there was a $2,500 reward in the case.
Police say Bivens broke a window at Congregation Shir Tikvah at Northeast 24th and Sandy Blvd. on April 30th.
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