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crime1 year ago

"TriMet Station Sexual Assaults: Recent Incidents and Community Response"

A 63-year-old woman, on her way to her grandson's graduation, was sexually assaulted at a TriMet station in Hillsboro. The assault, captured on surveillance video, occurred after the woman appeared visibly impaired and disoriented. The suspect, Eduardo Guillermo Madrid-Roque, has an extensive criminal history and has pleaded not guilty to 11 charges, including first-degree sexual abuse. TriMet has increased its safety and security measures and encourages the public to report suspicious or criminal behavior.

via Fox 12 Oregon|
#arrest#crime#public-safety
crime1 year ago

"Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing on Portland MAX Train"

The suspect in the deadly stabbing on a MAX train in East Portland has been identified as Shondel L. Larkin, who is being held on charges of murder and unlawful use of a weapon. The incident occurred at the 82nd Avenue Transit Station platform, resulting in one man dead and another in custody. TriMet expressed deep sadness over the attack and is collaborating with law enforcement for the investigation. Despite the incident, some riders still feel safe on the MAX, while TriMet continues to increase security efforts on its transit system.

via Fox 12 Oregon|
#crime#max-train#portland
transportation2 years ago

Train Passenger Hospitalized in Beaverton After Being Dragged by MAX Train

One person was hospitalized after their coat got caught in the doors of a MAX train at Beaverton Transit Center, according to TriMet. The individual had exited the train and put their coat into the closing doors, causing them to be pulled along the platform. The extent of their injuries is unknown, and MAX service was temporarily disrupted but later restored.

via KOIN.com|
#accident#beaverton-transit-center#hospitalization
tragic-accident2 years ago

Fatal Train Accidents Claim Lives of Portland Teens and Residents

Two teenagers, identified as Kaleb Banzer and Brayden Fear, were hit and killed by a TriMet Green Line MAX train in Portland after entering a restricted area to retrieve a car part. The incident occurred after the teenagers were involved in a car crash on the Banfield Freeway. The Portland Police Bureau is investigating the incident and believes speeding may have been a factor. The rise in fatal crashes this year has prompted the bureau to evaluate the effectiveness of its traffic division and explore partnerships to address traffic concerns and safety around MAX lines.

via KATU|
#max-train#restricted-area#teenagers
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Tragedy: Two Killed by MAX Train in Restricted TriMet Area

Two individuals were struck and killed by a MAX train in Portland after jumping over a barrier into a restricted TriMet area to retrieve a car part following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84. The incident prompted the closure of westbound lanes on I-84 and the use of shuttle buses for MAX passengers. The Portland Police Traffic Division's Major Crash Team is investigating the incident and has requested anyone with information to contact them.

via KATU|
#accidents#fatalities#max-train
public-health2 years ago

"High Meth Contamination Found on TriMet Surfaces Sparks Portland City Council's Ban on Open Drug Use"

A study conducted by the University of Washington found that 98% of TriMet surfaces tested positive for low levels of meth, while 25% of air samples and 46% of surface samples tested positive for low levels of fentanyl. TriMet, the public transportation agency in Portland, Oregon, is taking action to combat drug use by increasing security personnel, updating their code to address illicit drugs, and implementing updated procedures for dealing with drug use on board. The concentration of drugs detected was deemed to be extremely low and not harmful to riders and operators, according to a medical toxicologist. The Portland City Council has also recently passed a ban on the open use of drugs, with violators facing fines or jail time.

via Fox 12 Oregon|
#drug-use#fentanyl#meth
transportation2 years ago

TriMet Board Approves Controversial Fare Increase Amid Protests.

TriMet's board of directors has approved a fare increase of 30 cents for adult riders and 15 cents for students, elderly, and low-income riders, effective from January 2022. The decision was made to help the agency overcome its financial struggles due to the pandemic's impact on ridership. The meeting was disrupted by protesters who opposed the fare hike, and the board members moved to a smaller meeting room to continue the meeting. The fare increase has been the first in a decade and is expected to generate $56.2 million in revenue for the agency.

via OregonLive|
#fare-increase#financial-struggles#protests