FBI - Portland

Gene Arnold McLenithan, of Salem, Oregon, has been charged by criminal complaint with kidnapping and attempted abusive sexual contact in Tillamook County. The victims were assaulted in their tent overnight near a public hiking trail. McLenithan allegedly bound his victims and covered their eyes, claiming he was armed with a knife. It is believed that
McLenithan may have assaulted additional victims on Western Oregon public lands. Anyone who believes they have information should contact the FBI at: tips.FBI.gov. https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/salem-man-charged-kidnapping-and-attempted-abusive-sexual-contact-additional-victims

A Romanian national was sentenced to 56 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release in connection with an online intrusion into an Oregon state government office in 2021 and other cyber attacks on U.S. victims.

According to court documents, Catalin Dragomir, 46, formerly of Constanta, Romania, sold access on the dark web to a computer on the network of an Oregon state government office after obtaining unauthorized access to it in June 2021. During the sale, Dragomir provided the prospective buyer with samples of personal identifying information from the computer. He also sold access to the computer networks of numerous other victims in the United States and across the world, causing losses of at least $250,000. Dragomir operated on the dark web, using aliases to obscure his identity.

In November 2024, Dragomir was arrested in Romania and extradited to the United States in January 2025.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/romanian-national-sentenced-selling-access-networks-oregon-state-government-office-and

Today, FBI Portland, along with our federal and local partners, held a press conference to discuss criminal activity targeting Asian-owned businesses in and around the Eugene area. 4 subjects are in custody and 3 remain at large. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/wanted

Today, FBI Portland, along with our federal and local partners, held a press conference to discuss criminal activity targeting Asian-owned businesses in and around the Eugene area. 4 subjects are in custody and 3 remain at large.

FBI Portland hosted our annual career expo today at the Veterans Memorial Collesium. We had hundreds of potential applicants stop by and learn about positions within the FBI. For more information check our fbijobs.gov

A Eugene, Oregon, man made his first appearance in federal court today after allegedly destroying federal property while attempting to breach the Eugene federal building. Soren Emery Polzin, 19, has been charged by criminal complaint with depredation of federal property

“This arrest marks a huge step forward in our investigation of the damage to the Eugene federal
building on January 30, 2026,” said FBI Portland Special Agent in Charge Doug Olson.
“Violence and destruction of property jeopardize the rights and safety of all citizens. The FBI
will continue to pursue individuals who exploit a situation to pursue violent, extremist agendas—
anarchists and other agitators who set out to sow discord and upheaval.”

https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr

Today, SAC Olson spoke at a press conference alongside local partners to discuss our role in the ongoing investigation into a man who drove a vehicle packed with explosives into the Multnomah Athletic Club. FBI Portland assisted in the investigation and deployed Special Agent Bomb Technicians and our Evidence Response Team.

The PPB press release can be accessed here: https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2026/5/2/update-ppb-provides-additional-information-about-incident-goose-hollow

Every day, FBI victim service providers listen, act, and advocate, providing critical support to federal crime victims and their families during some of their toughest moments. Learn how the helps victims of crime at fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/victim-services.

Last week, FBI Portland SA Atherley and USAO Oregon AUSA Rykken sat down with local media to discuss sim swapping and other cyber crimes. Read and watch the interview here:

How Gen Z is being recruited into Cybercrime An ABC News investigation reveals a rise in Gen Z hackers recruited through gaming platforms, as federal officials warn of growing cybercrime risks and impacts.

An Umatilla County man pleaded guilty yesterday on the 2nd day of trial to attempted murder, robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm (Armed Career Criminal Act) related to an armed robbery of the Wildhorse Resort and Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in 2022.

Umatilla County Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder, Robbery, and Prohibited Possession of a Firearm A Umatilla County man pleaded guilty yesterday on the second day of trial to attempted murder, robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm (Armed Career Criminal Act) related to an armed robbery of the Wildhorse Resort and Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in 2022.