FBI releases explosive video of Portland ballot box arson, offers $25K for suspect info

The FBI has released new footage of the notorious Oregon ballot box arson that caused widespread uproar across the nation – and is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification of the suspect associated with this crime and the incendiary fire at a Vancouver ballot box that destroyed hundreds of ballots.

On October 8, 2024, between 3:30 and 4:00 a.m., an improvised incendiary device was placed on a ballot drop box in Vancouver, Washington. It damaged the exterior of the box.

Later, on October 28, 2024, between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m., similar devices were placed on ballot drop boxes in both Vancouver and Portland. The Vancouver device exploded and destroyed hundreds of ballots, while the Portland arson only damaged a few.

Election ballot interference can be prosecuted as a federal felony crime.

Surveillance footage captured images of a dark-colored early 2003 to 2004 Volvo S-60 sedan, with dark wheels and a light-colored interior, driven by the suspect. The vehicle lacks a Volvo logo on the front grill and, during the October 28 incidents, displayed a fraudulent temporary Washington license plate on the rear with no front plate.

The plate, not associated with a Volvo, may no longer be on the vehicle.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 to 40 years old, with thinning hair. Authorities believe he may have experience with metal work and welding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the FBI’s toll-free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), their local FBI office, the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

https://katu.com/news/local/fbi-releases-video-of-portland-ballot-box-explosion-offers-25k-reward-for-suspect-info
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News post in at: November 14, 2024, 3:03 am.

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