Police Make Arrest in Connection with ‘Improvised Explosive’ that Shut Down I-5 in NE Portland

Police make arrest in connection with ‘improvised explosive’ that shut down I-5 in NE Portland

Alexander Wick, 38, was arrested Thursday.

Police investigate 'improvised explosive' which led to I-5 closure, suspect arrested

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Several blocks in Northeast Portland closed on Thursday afternoon as police searched the area following the arrest of a man accused of making a makeshift bomb. Portland resident Alexander R. Wick, 38, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center for allegedly manufacturing a destructive device, among other charges. Portland police began searching the area near NE 15th Avenue and Alberta Street just before 1:30 p.…

Police arrest suspect after ‘improvised explosive’ shuts down I-5 in Portland last week

A man was arrested Thursday after police briefly closed Interstate 5 on Saturday night in Portland due to a “suspicious device,” according to the Portland Police Bureau.

Search of Northeast Portland home connected to 'improvised explosive' that closed I-5, police say

Portland Police Bureau arrested a man connected to an incident that shut down Interstate 5 over the weekend due to reports of a "suspicious device."

Portland police arrest suspect after bomb threat forced I-5 closure

As part of their investigation, police served a search warrant Thursday afternoon on Northeast 15th Avenue between Wygant and Going streets.

Police investigate ‘improvised explosive’ which led to I-5 closure, suspect arrested