Arrested Portland Man Planned ‘Violent Attack’ at Oregon Rock Climbing Festival: Police

Police in Oregon have arrested a Portland man for allegedly planning a “violent attack” at a rock climbing festival in Deschutes County over the weekend. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested Samson Zebturiah Garner last Thursday after receiving a tip from the Portland Police Bureau. Garner, 39, was reportedly targeting rock climbers at … Read more

Arrest Made in Alleged Violent Attack Plot at Smith Rock Climbing Event

BEND, Ore. – A man from Portland, Oregon, was arrested in Deschutes County on suspicion of planning a violent attack during an event, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. The 39-year-old suspect, Samson Zebturiah Garner, was taken into custody without incident, and court documents from Deschutes County indicate that he is facing charges of … Read more

Portland Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Plot at Oregon Rock Climbing Event

BEND, Ore. — A Portland man is facing attempted murder charges after authorities uncovered his plans to carry out a violent attack at an event in Deschutes County. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported that 39-year-old Samson Z Garner was apprehended on Thursday after it was discovered that he had left Portland and was in … Read more

Arrested Man’s Plotting of ‘Violent Attack’ at Smith Rock Climbing Event Uncovered by Law Enforcement

BEND, Oregon – A man was taken into custody by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly planning a violent attack in the county, with suspicions that the target could have been a major rock climbing event at Smith Rock State Park. The suspect, Samson Garner, 39, now faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, attempted … Read more