A Troubling Incident at a Local McDonald’s

A 35‑year‑old man from Portland has been charged with multiple bias‑crime offenses after an angry confrontation at a McDonald’s on March 18.

• Incident Overview
• The suspect approached a Hispanic patron outside the restaurant and demanded he perform 100 burpees.
• He shouted racial slurs, called the victim a “rapist,” and accused him of stealing jobs.

• Inside footage shows the same man yelling slurs and pushing people around.

• Victim Accounts
• A Black employee reported the suspect struck an Asian customer on the head and shoved a Hispanic man into a wall.
• When staff tried to intervene, he shouted another slur and continued hateful language even after officers arrived.

• Arrest & Statements
• While in custody, the suspect told an officer he “should have guns at home” for a one‑on‑one fight and that the officer should understand his actions because “he’s white‑white.”

• He claimed he was not doing anything wrong and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

• Additional Charges
• A separate bias‑crime case from last summer: the suspect yelled slurs at a homeowner’s neighbor, broke a window with rocks, stole a purse and a mop, and entered the car.

• Charges include bias crime, criminal mischief, theft, and unlawful entry into a motor vehicle.

• Criminal History
• The suspect’s record includes 11 misdemeanor convictions and 5 felony convictions.

This case underscores ongoing concerns about hate‑based violence in public spaces and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.