"Investigators learned Marcelus and his family were on vacation and arrived in the area on Saturday evening. Marcelus was last seen kayaking in the area and may not have known the falls were there."
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the community for assistance with a late-night crash that resulted in a fatality near the Springwater Corridor on March 22. Per the press release, when deputies were dispatched to the scene around 11:19 p.m. Saturday, they encountered initial difficulties locating the vehicle but ultimately found a compact SUV completely consumed by fire.
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has initiated a rapid process to fill the vacancy left by resigned Commissioner Melissa Fireside, starting public application outreach promptly.
"I recognize that for many, this decision is not soon enough, and I know how difficult and upsetting this situation has been for our community, and I want to thank you for making your voices heard."
Chad Westover, initially arrested for assault, faces upgraded charges including second-degree murder after his victim, Tristan Thomas, died from injuries sustained in the attack.
In the days leading up to their forced removal, residents of the homeless encampment organized their belongings and attempted to repair their recreational vehicles for potential relocation, but uncertainty looms.