The man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a sex worker in Oregon is believed to have targeted sex workers in prior crimes, the FBI said Tuesday. Negasi Zuberi, 29, was arrested last month after a woman escaped a makeshift cinderblock cell where he allegedly kept her hostage, according to the FBI. The woman also… Continue reading Suspect in Oregon cinderblock cell kidnapping targeted sex workers in prior crimes, FBI believes
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Oregon man accused of holding woman captive in makeshift cell appeared on ‘Judge Judy’ with children’s mother
A man who officials say kidnapped and held a woman captive in a makeshift cell in his Oregon garage appeared in a 2018 episode of “Judge Judy” with the mother of his two children. Negasi Zuberi — a 29-year-old who goes by the aliases “Sakima,” “Justin Hyche” and “Justin Kouassi” — was arrested July 16 after… Continue reading Oregon man accused of holding woman captive in makeshift cell appeared on ‘Judge Judy’ with children’s mother
Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it
For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill on Friday that lets drivers choose between dispensing fuel themselves or having an attendant pump the gas for them. The new law, which takes effect immediately, leaves New Jersey… Continue reading Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it
Former neighbor said Oregon kidnapping suspect made his previous neighborhood feel unsafe
A former neighbor of a man accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her captive in a makeshift cell said the man also threatened him by text, which lead to seek a restraining order. The neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, lived in the same Vancouver, Washington, cul-de-sac as 29-year-old Negasi Zuberi around August 2022. Zuberi… Continue reading Former neighbor said Oregon kidnapping suspect made his previous neighborhood feel unsafe
3 dead after freight train hits car in Oregon
Three people are dead after a freight train crashed into a car attempting to cross railway tracks north of Salem, Oregon, authorities said on Thursday. The vehicle, a 2002 Honda, was carrying four people when it was hit by the freight train on Wednesday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Authorities… Continue reading 3 dead after freight train hits car in Oregon
Man charged after woman held captive in Oregon cell allegedly threatened to kill the mother of his 2 children
A man who officials say kidnapped and held a woman captive in a makeshift cell in his Oregon garage allegedly attacked, abused and threatened to kill another woman and their two children before she sought a protective order against him three years ago. “He physically attacks me, he hits me, he brakes (sic) and throws… Continue reading Man charged after woman held captive in Oregon cell allegedly threatened to kill the mother of his 2 children
Donald Trump arraignment and Oregon kidnapping suspect’s violent history: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump will be arraigned in Washington, D.C., on charges he defrauded the United States. A woman’s kidnapping escape leads the FBI to a man with a violent history. And an untrained athlete’s sluggish performance in an elite sprint sparks a nepotism scandal. Here’s what to know today. Trump heads to court for his third… Continue reading Donald Trump arraignment and Oregon kidnapping suspect’s violent history: Morning Rundown
Nothing seemed unusual at Oregon home where man is accused of holding woman captive, neighbor says
The neighbor of a man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and holding a woman captive in his Oregon garage said Wednesday that nothing seemed out of the ordinary at the home and that the suspect once saved her pet during a near-lethal dog fight. Negasi Zuberi, who authorities said is linked to at least four… Continue reading Nothing seemed unusual at Oregon home where man is accused of holding woman captive, neighbor says
Woman escaped Oregon cell, flagged down help after being held by man who officials fear may have other victims
A “violent sex assault offender” accused of holding a kidnapped woman captive in a makeshift cinderblock cell in his Oregon garage may have other victims, the FBI said Wednesday. Negasi Zuberi — a 29-year-old who goes by the aliases “Sakima,” “Justin Hyche” and “Justin Kouassi” — was arrested July 16 after the woman escaped and… Continue reading Woman escaped Oregon cell, flagged down help after being held by man who officials fear may have other victims