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Fourteen People Arrested at East Portland Homeless Camp

(Portland, OR) -- At least 14 people are facing charges after their arrest Tuesday, when police cleared a homeless camp on private property in Northeast Portland. Neighbors have been complaining about open drug use and multiple shootings at the adjoining lots on Northeast 148th and 151st Avenues, near Burnside. 20 people ran when Portland officers served a search warrant. A dozen others were arrested at the scene on active warrants. Two other campers were arrested later. Thirty people were offered outreach services. The property owners hope to develop housing on the site.

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