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crime2 years ago

Escaped Oregon State Hospital Patient Poses Extreme Danger While Trapped in Mud

Christopher Lee Pray, who had escaped from Oregon State Hospital while being transported in a state van, was found stuck in mud near the Portland Expo Center after being stuck for over 12 hours. Fire crews rescued him and took him to the hospital, where an employee recognized him. Pray, who had given a fake name, was taken back into custody. He had originally been in custody for attempted aggravated murder and had escaped while fully restrained with leg shackles, a belly chain, handcuffs, and a restraint connecting them all.

crime2 years ago

Escaped Patient from Oregon State Hospital Sparks Manhunt

A patient described as "extremely dangerous" escaped from the Oregon State Hospital after assaulting staff and driving away in a state-owned van. The patient, Christopher Lee Pray, was admitted to the hospital on charges including attempted aggravated murder. He was fully restrained at the time of the escape. Law enforcement has urged the public to report any sightings of Pray or the vehicle he was operating. The incident has prompted an internal investigation into the hospital's protocols for assaults on staff.

crime2 years ago

Escaped 'extremely dangerous' man prompts search at Oregon State Hospital

Oregon State Police are searching for Christopher Lee Pray, an inmate who escaped from the Oregon State Hospital. Pray, considered extremely dangerous, stole a white 2016 Dodge Caravan and led police on a pursuit before evading capture. He has ties to the Portland metro area and was in custody for multiple charges, including attempted aggravated murder. Pray is described as 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, with distinctive tattoos. Anyone with information should call 911.