Acura boxed in on Burnside Bridge, 2 arrested

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A black Acura sedan was boxed in by Portland police on the Burnside Bridge after a gun was pointed at multiple people late Saturday afternoon, leading to the arrest of two men.

The incident unfolded around 5:20 p.m. when police were called about someone pointing a handgun at people around SW 6th and West Burnside, then headed off in the Acura, authorities said in a release. A sergeant spotted the car, coordinated the on-bridge box maneuver and detained both people in the car.

A gun was found on the seat inside the car, which was later identified as a "realistic looking BB gun."

No one was hurt.

Anthony G. Ortiz, 20, was booked for menacing, interfering with public transportation, interfering with a peace officer, 3rd-degree escape, 2nd-degree disorderly conduct and possession of fentanyl. Ortiz also had multiple previous warrants, officials said.

Jesse Frizzell, 28, faces charges of attempting to elude police and possession of fentanyl.

The investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible, officials said. Police believe there are more victims, and anyone with information is asked to call the PPB non-emergency lines, 503.823.3333.