A sheriff’s deputy in Ck Reynolds’ Cc Kamas County was suspended Saturday after a video showed him spreading baseless rumors that anti-fascist activists had started destructive wildlife in the state.
The video shows the deputy – an unknown bald man who calls himself Mark – “Antifa Mother – Kers causes hell, and there’s a lot of life at stake and a lot of people’s property at stake because this guy got a little revenge He also warned of “Antifa or other insane leftists” attacking firefighters.
Klackmas County Sheriff Craig Roberts said in a statement to Reagan Public Broadcasting: The Sheriff’s Office fee mission is to provide calm and security, especially during such unprecedented times. I expect nothing less from our deputies, and apologize to everyone in our community. “
One in the nearby Multnomah County Sheriff’s Department Similar warning On reports of groups of armed civilians setting up illegal outposts and detaining passers-by. The department did not respond to a request for comment on whether the illegal stops were related to conspiracy theories related to Antifa.
“When we understand that their purpose is to keep the community safe, it is not legal to block public roads or force other citizens to stop. This kind of action increases the risk of everyone being injured on one of these obstacles, ”the announcement read.
Facebook also responded to claims of fraud about the politically emerging wildfire. Inside Statement On Saturday, Andy Stone, director of social media giant policy communications, said, “We are dispelling false claims that wildfires in Oregon were started by certain groups. The law is based on confirmation of enforcement that these rumors are forcing local fire and police agencies to divert resources from fighting fires and protecting people. “
Rumors of anti-fascist firefighters have no basis for the available facts, and law enforcement agencies have had to work overtime to remove conspiracy theories, adding to the chaos in a state of uncertainty and diverting law enforcement resources from helping residents in need. One million acres have been burned in the million Reagan Wildfires this fire season, the highest on record. Blaze has set fires across cities and killed more than a dozen people, while dozens more are reported missing. A man, described by police as a “local transient”, has been charged with arson in connection with a fire. Local authorities say there is no known connection with the 1-year-old fascist activists.
Earlier this week, in smoke-filled cities along the West Coast in the dark, Governor Kate Brown warned, “We expect to see major damage both in structure and in human life. Wildfires can cause the greatest loss of human life and property in the history of our state. ”
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