September 12, 2018
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Murder Case Turns Cold
The Portland Police Bureau, in partner-
ship with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is
asking for the public’s help to solve a 2017
homicide.
Police responding to a report of a shoot-
ing found Antonio Garrett, 40, also known
as “Munchie,” dead inside a white Mercu-
ry sedan that crashed on Northwest Fifth
and Everett a few minutes past 10 p.m.
on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The Oregon
State Medical Examiner later determined
that Garrett died from a gunshot wound.
There are no suspects in the shooting and
no known motive.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash
rewards for information, reported to Crime
Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any un-
solved felony crime and tipsters can remain
anonymous. Information about this case or
any unsolved felony crime may be eligible
for a cash reward of up to $2,500.
Information learned from social media
sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube
should be shared as these tips may lead to
Desmond Garrett
the identification of a suspect or suspects.
Links can be shared anonymously through
Crime Stoppers. Visit the App Store and
download P3 Tips. You can also call the
Crime Stoppers tip line at 503-823-4357.
DePaul Hosts Service Fair
The nonprofit DePaul Industries site at
Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boule-
vard and Alberta Street will host a Com-
munity Services Network and Project
Homeless Connect Social Service Fair in
their parking lot on Friday, Sept. 14, from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The one-day, one-stop event is de-
signed to connect individuals in need to
critical services and supports, as well as
mobilize the community to help individu-
als in need. All services offered, including
blood pressure checks, food assistance,
vision appointments, employment ser-
vices, TANF and Oregon Health plan en-
rollment, haircuts and more, are free for
attendees.
Organizations represented will include
North by Northeast Community Health
Center, DePaul Industries, New Avenues
for Youth, LifeWorks NW, the Salvation
Army, 211info, Outside In, El Programa
Hispano Católico, WorkSource Oregon
and Multnomah County.
Sign Up for MLK Dream Run
c ontinued froM p age 2
the corner of MLK and Rosa Parks Way.
The property will be the future home of the
King+Parks affordable housing complex
constructed by way of the nonprofit Port-
land Community Reinvestment Initiatives,
Inc. (PCRI). A MLK run kickoff celebra-
tion will take place on the same spot the
day before on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 3
p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fees from the 5k, 10k and 15k races will
support a youth entrepreneurship program
which is designed to help disadvantaged
business-minded youth ages 18 to 26, by
improving and expanding the skills that
come from operating successful businesses
and organizations, leveraging better em-
ployment and higher education opportuni-
ties.
The races will have staggered morning
starts and culminate with music, food, and
entertainment. More information can be
found at runsignup.com.
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