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Portland Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Officers

1/28/2026

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Eric Floyd Oelkers, a 41-year-old Portland man, faces charges of attempted murder and assault for the January 19 shooting of two officers.
Officers Dragomir and Stowe responded to a 911 call about a knife-wielding man and were shot.
Oelkers was arrested January 26 after a standoff; authorities recovered a 9mm gun and related clothing.
In court, Oelkers displayed erratic behavior and claimed the proceedings were unconstitutional.

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Story summary

Eric Floyd Oelkers, a 41-year-old Portland man, faces charges of attempted murder and assault for the January 19 shooting of two officers.
Officers Dragomir and Stowe responded to a 911 call about a knife-wielding man and were shot.
Oelkers was arrested January 26 after a standoff; authorities recovered a 9mm gun and related clothing.
In court, Oelkers displayed erratic behavior and claimed the proceedings were unconstitutional.