Prolific Car Theft Suspect Arrested in Portland, Facing Felony Charges
A well-known car theft suspect in Portland is now facing a series of felony charges after being arrested over the weekend. Jesse Dane Brower appeared in court on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to charges including unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of a stolen vehicle, and felony elude. This arrest comes after authorities executed a search warrant at Brower’s home and discovered evidence linking him to numerous stolen vehicles, as well as stolen car parts.
The arrest of Brower was the result of an investigation led by the recently established Auto Theft Task Force, spearheaded by Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt. This task force aims to combat the rising car theft problem in the area. Brower’s arrest marks their first significant breakthrough.
During the court proceedings, Brower’s public defender sought a low bail, while the state argued for a $30,000 security limit. Judge Michael Greenlick ultimately approved the state’s recommendation, expressing his frustration with Brower’s repeated involvement in car theft despite being on probation for multiple previous cases.
This news comes as a shock to past victims of Brower’s crimes, who have been affected both financially and practically. They hope that Brower receives the necessary assistance to address his apparent penchant for stealing cars.
Jesse Dane Brower is scheduled to appear in court again on August 8 to face the new charges against him.
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