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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Dispatch recording reveals details about Medford police pursuit that ended in fire and one death ... Medford police officer crashes while providing backup ... Gymnastics coach Bettman faces 25 years for recording girls undressing ... Dispatch recording reveals details about Medford police pursuit that ended in fire and one death ... Medford police officer crashes while providing backup ... Gymnastics coach Bettman faces 25 years for recording girls undressing ... PORTLAND Police arrest armed man who watched them for months Comment By STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press MailTribune.com By STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press Posted Aug. 9, 2016 at 6:54 PM By STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press Posted Aug. 9, 2016 at 6:54 PM » Social News PORTLAND —€” A man who has spent months monitoring a Portland police precinct was arrested after worried officers found weapons and ammunition in his parked vehicle, the authorities said. Eric E. Crowl, 39, was charged Monday with attempted assault of a police officer, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, Portland police Sgt. Pete Simpson said. Court records do not list an attorney to speak on his behalf. He was to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon. According to Simpson, Crowl had been watching and filming officers at the precinct since April. On Sunday afternoon, an East Precinct sergeant noticed Crowl was back and asked an officer to speak with him. Crowl, his Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with a police scanner, quickly drove away. Officers stopped him for a traffic violation, but didn't notice any weapons in the SUV. Crowl returned at the evening shift change to continue his surveillance, Simpson said. "Due to heightened concerns about police ambush attacks after the recent incidents in Dallas, Texas, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, officers contacted Crowl, concerned about his actions," Simpson said. "As officers approached Crowl, ordering him to keep his hands up, he would raise and lower his hands and appeared to be reaching around inside his vehicle." When Crowl eventually got out, officers looking through the window of the SUV found what Simpson described as an arsenal. They seized: a rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun, two 9 mm handguns, a loaded 100-round 5.56 mm magazine drum, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, handheld radios, camouflage clothing and camping gear including a sleeping bag, food, camping stove, and lantern. Investigators searched Crowl's home after obtaining a warrant and found eight rifles, a shotgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, Simpson said. Oregon court records show Crowl has had no trouble with the law beyond traffic and parking violations. In arrest paperwork, Crowl told authorities he does odd jobs and is the primary care provider for his child. Though he has been primarily living in the Portland area, public records show Crowl has ties to Manhattan, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. By STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press MailTribune.com By STEVEN DUBOIS Associated Press Posted Aug. 9, 2016 at 6:54 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501