Police: Man attacks, injures officer after jaywalking warning
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Police said it took five police officers to subdue a man who attacked an officer Monday night after the suspect was advised to use a crosswalk instead of jaywalking in Northeast Portland.
Police said the incident began at about 10:15 p.m. near NE Killingsworth Street and 72nd Avenue when Officer Jakhary Jackson told 41-year-old Thomas Jack Carlson to use a crosswalk when he jaywalked in front of Jackson's police car.
Police said the officer told Carlson to use the crosswalk so he would not get hit by a car.
Carlson began yelling profanities and advanced on Officer Jackson, who police said was still seated in his marked patrol car. Jackson then pulled his car forward to put some space between himself and Carlson while calling for assistance.
Officer Jackson got out of his car to talk to Carlson and calm him down, but police said Carlson charged at Jackson. Jackson fired his Taser at Carlson but police said the stun weapon had no effect on him.
Police said Carlson hit Jackson with his shoulder and while Jackson tried to regain his balance, Carlson hit him in the back of the head with a large glass beer mug, knocking him to the ground.
Jackson continued to call for backup as the struggle continued and was able to get back on his feet. Police said Jackson then used pepper spray on Carlson which again had no affect.
The two men continued to fight across a 50-yard long section of sidewalk and police said Officer Jackson also used his baton on Jackson, hitting him several times but again, to no effect.
Other officers arrived on the scene and police said Carlson was hit again with a Taser. The stun weapon knocked Carlson down but police said it ultimately took a total of five officers to subdue and get handcuffs on him.
Officer Jackson was taken to a Portland hospital for a head injury police said required three staples. He was later released.
Carlson was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries and was later released and taken to the the Multnomah County Jail where he was charged with assault, assaulting a public safety officer and resisting arrest.
Carlson is due to be arraigned in court Tuesday and his bail is set at $257,500, police said.
Thanks Officer Jackson this story makes me like cops a little more, I hope the perp has a slow recovery.
Thank you Officer Jackson. This fellow was just looking for trouble and you interceded before he found someone else to pound on or a car to get into . Public drunk jaywalking in front of a police car? Just shows his arrogance. Sorry you got hurt in the process and here is to a speedy recovery.Â
Jakhary thank you for your service to the city of Portland, and I pray for your speedy recovery!
Love the bail amount for assaulting a police officer, all just because some dude high on something didn't want to stop jay walking.Â
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I'm kinda frustrated with all the jaywalkers. They need to be on the sidewalk, where they are safer walking than in the streets.Â
I can't believe a taser, pepper spray, and a baton all had no effect on the perp. He must have been on something pretty hard!
 @kindercaregoat Probably drunk and smoking rock cocaine.....Â
Some people don't like L.E. and it looks like officer do right got smacked when he could've just drove away after issuing a warning for jay walking. I realize the man verbally said something to the officer, but I fully believe it p.o. the officer and he wanted to engage the jay walker some more. Oh well, poo happens. The jay walker will now find out L.E. will provide him a comfortable cell for some time.Â
@Funky-Munky The officer wanted to engage the jaywalker more? I hope so, when the man took and aggressive approach for a verbal warning. That is why officers patrol. They look for signs of trouble, troll.
 @Brownknight Troll? Because I have a different thought process than you? I wasn't looking to hurt others with my comments. It's you that's radiating "hate" and "discontent" not me. Hopefully you can enjoy your day? I am of no concern to you or have any effect in your life. So I would recommend getting some thicker skin and accepting others are entitled to their thoughts. Good day.
 @Funky-Munky I disagree.  What if it wasn't an officer that engaged this individual, but rather another citizen walking down the street.  The police took a potentially violent person off the street, for now, and an innocent person didn't get hurt.
 @pdxtvguy Where did I mention this was a wonderful, warm and fuzzy incident that occurred? Where did I mention it wasn't good officers removed this individual from the street?
 @Funky-Munky 1) Nothing divided our group we've just moved to other venues. 2) Your involuntary departure was due to you getting your IP address banned by the admin. 3) I don't recall you ever asking for forgiveness for your incredibly rude and inappropriate behavior. 4) The "fur" and "milk" references are as lame as they were three years ago.
 @badcat Interesting change or forgiveness apparently eludes you both. It's apparent I ruffled your fur. Well good luck to you both. I hope hanging on to a grudge helps you both. I don't have any animosity for either of you. Â
 @badcat Didn't mean I didn't care about her or wasn't angry at the BS caused by the I am right you're wrong crowd. I am sure lips had some negative things to say about me. I have since learned arguing on passionate subjects can lead the best of people to argue or call names etc.!
 @Funky-Munky Didn't you have "Lips is a b*tch" as your profile description for several months? Pretty sure that was you....
 @Lips I always liked you guys.... It was the I am right you're wrong that eventually divided your crowd and led to my departure.  :D)
 @Nope Interesting perception. Life is quite because I no longer run with a pack. I changed my life and received an education in addition. Those kinds of neighborhoods used to be my playground. I am too old to hang on the block or sit on the stoop and drink with my friends. Do you feel better?
 @Lips It saddens me that so many fail to understand.... I am from the other side of the tracks.... I don't like P.P.O's, but I don't advocate for them to get hurt. Rather I would suggest being more careful in those kinds of areas. It's no different than a traffic stop. Dangerous! I am confused by my observation causing the "hate" and "discontent" in the forum. Don't people understand police are damned if they do and damned if they don't. These folks going on are the same ones who cry police brutality on other stories. crazy. Nowhere in my posts did I support the subjects actions.
 @Funky-Munky  @wondering Curious George, is that you? Should have known by the ongoing monkey theme.
 @Funky-Munky  @wondering No more ridiculous than types like you Funky, willing to abandon an area due to "tough neighborhood gangs".Â
 @wondering Get a gun and get after it. Myself I lived in the hardest neighborhoods, and I am always aware of my surroundings. (good luck) Tough guy... Always quick to shoot first your mouth that's... ridiculous.
@Funky-Munky @badcat  Cop should have shot this j-ass. As for you Funky Munky - you must be one of those spineless folks that will do anything to avoid confrontation. This punk, gang member or not, needed to be dealt with. The punk gang members must learn that you do not get to bully people or ignore the laws.
 @badcat Have a great day! Don't sweat the small stuff. Good to see you running the forum. (meow)
 @badcat I try.... What can I say? Sometimes the truth can be painful for some.... works both ways!
 @Funky-Munky Better than yesterday? I saw you crying in your coffee that you were trying to be nice but no one liked you .... some things never change, huh? Haha!!
 @badcat Feeling feisty... Ha! :D)
 @Funky-Munky How's it going, whit?
 @badcat Back to the kitty box and no warm milk for you today. I am fully aware my comments would get attacked from those who lick the jack boots.(meow)
 @badcat Nope, I pointed out the obvious outcome pertaining to that neighborhood. No backpedaling!
 @Funky-Munky You pretty much said that the officer was looking for trouble and got what he deserved. Don't backpaddle.
 @pdxtvguy Tough neighborhood several gangs in that area..... What did the officer think was going to happen? Common sense would be to call for back up even for a warning at 10:15 p.m. at night in that neighborhood. The officer is lucky to be alive... (just a thought)
 @RUSerious You never even bothered to comprehend why I don't like PPO's. That's alright with me, and you refuse to accept some PPO's weren't fit for the job in addition. Police brutality is realistic and no it doesn't apply here in this article either. Consider this some of us have been up close and personal with the PPO's and experienced another side of officers not privy to the general public. Ever hear of the Continuum of Force sir? I have and that's what this officer attempted to do and finally succeeded in doing thanks to nearby officers. I also wouldn't do the job of a police officer either. Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Finally I don't rely on police officers, and I never will. I don't bother them and they don't bother me. Working relationship.
 @Funky-Munky  @pdxtvguy What did the officer think was going to happen? Are you serious? The DOJ has come down on Portland officer about use of force, or what they think is excessive use of force, and look what happens. Officers are being assaulted and not using the appropriate amount of force because some pencil pushing geek from DC is telling them how to do their job. Feel free to step from behind the safety of your desk at a cushy federal job and start taking calls! It won't be long before the criminals totally run the streets because officers are too scared to use force and be criticized by command staff using 20/20 hindsight. "Common sense" says to call for back up, "what did the officer think was going to happen" at 10:15. You really do come from a rough part of town, a part that I will never knowingly visit and spend my hard earned money at local businesses. So apparently that part of town can continue to be run by criminals, because if officers have to fear being assaulted because they stopped a person for a minor traffic violation, who would want to work that area? You "don't like the P.P.O.'s", wow thats a surprise! Jakhary, God bless and I pray for your speedy recovery. Thank you for protecting the citizens of Portland!
What a waste I wish officers shot him and just ended it right there. It clear he was on a mission and also probably on something. Now we waste our tax dollars on these degenerates. Maybe he will get hit by a car next time.......
@toobadsoosad - But!! .... If they shot him, the city would be in an uproar too. They can never do anything to make every person happy. All I know is that they put their lives on the line every day for us. I'm glad they are around!
@pdxmom 3 year probation
 J-Walk = Verbal warning. Assaulting several LEOs, not very cost effective McFly!
If that psycho would attempt to beat a cop to death for warning him about jaywalking, imagine what he would have done to you or I for even looking at him sideways. Â He's exactly where he needs to be, in lockup. Â Hopefully for a lot longer than it takes for his PCP or Meth to wear off.
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The guy obviously has mental health issues. I hope the officer and his family are doing OK. If he wasn't the one to be attacked, it could have been the next civilian who pulls over after almost hitting him since he was walking in the middle of the road. Being hateful towards the police officer is just plain immature. Thank goodness the nut job is in jail so he won't attack anyone else.
@Erin Why is it "obviously mental health issues?" I say it's more likely drug related. Drug abuse is NOT the same as mental issues. Fire away L.E.!
This is why officers do not let it get to point of physical contact. Where's all the police brutality freaks, today? I'd have shot that idiot right off the bat.
 @Lips I feel bad that this officer had to take such a beating, just to prove that PPB isn't a bunch of violent thugs like some people claim. You know that had to be the #1 thing on his mind the entire time. Glad he only needed 3 stitches, and his colleagues weren't too far away.
 @badcat Meow...  :D) Poo happens....
 @JGalt Does that train of thought have a caboose?
@Funky-Munky Stupid happens, too, I see.
campergeneral spewed: "The only good cop is a dead cop.".
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Well then, by all means, c'mon go for that insurrection! I'd love to watch the re-runs of you being squashed. It would make great youtube material.
Usually this type is going to find trouble one way or another.  If it was not the jaywalking it would have been some other crime.  Too bad a cop had to get hurt putting this loser in jail.  I hope he is feeling some of the effects of the force it took to subdue him.  He deserves a long sentence, and to serve all of it. Â
If he had just said, thank you officer for bringing this to my attention and continued to jaywalk none of this would have happened. Portland cops don't issue citations for jaywalking.
 @RalphCramden I sorta wish they did.  I admit it, I have done it.  But I HATE it when people jaywalk A. at night B. when they have on dark clothes and C. when you hope to hell you can stop in time.  OK this guy had issues and the cops exercised some good restraint in not shooting the fool.  But I wouldn't mind it one bit if cops DID issue some damned citations for it.  I keep dreaming that one day I will accidentally kill someone and how the heck would I handle that?  I have come VERY close to hitting jaywalkers (and runners).Â
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I agree. Jaywalking laws are not designed to keep the drivers safe, they are designed to keep pedestrians safe since cars usually win the encounter.
 @RalphCramden It's that neighborhood.... Gang infested.....
 @RalphCramden Or if the cop had not warned him, maybe he'd be road kill in the near future. But that's messy.
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Messy for sure, and expensive.
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I just hit the siren once I get real close. Then I move on.
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Usually they have to change underwear after getting a siren that close.