HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssault Suspect Identified ChargedGood evening,
We have an update to share in this investigation, and are sharing this information with our media partners tonight:
UPDATE (8/5/25): Thanks to the news coverage in this case, the suspect in this investigation has been identified as Marcellus Ford, age 18, of Tigard.
He has been taken to the Washington County Jail on one count of second-degree assault.
We’d like to thank our partners in the community for their help in quickly identifying him.
Thank you,
Kelsey
Kelsey Anderson | Interim Communications Manager
City of Tigard | Communications
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Subject: News Release: Investigators Looking for Help Identifying Assault Suspect
Good afternoon,
We’re sharing the attached news release today. Unfortunately, a woman was attacked along the Fanno Creek Trail on Sunday and was left hospitalized with serious injuries. Our detectives
are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect, and we’re sharing a photo of him to help further the investigation.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Kelsey
Kelsey Anderson | Interim Communications Manager
City of Tigard | Communications
Direct: <tel:5037182561> 503.718.2561 | Cell: <tel:9717082921> 971.708.2921
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