Federal Bureau of Investigation

“ One was convicted at trial, and four remain fugitives.
“When those first agents were sworn in 100 years ago, they vowed to uphold the U.S. Constitution,” said Mr. Miller. “It is no different today. Each one of our 30,000 employees does the same, and we are very proud of the work they do.”
To learn more about the FBI’s Portland Division, its work in the state of Oregon, and its history, check out our new web page at http://portland.fbi.gov. ”

“ With the 1950 launch of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program, Portland gained a new ally in its criminal work—the American people. Three of the first ten of the Most Wanted Fugitives had Portland connections. Thomas James Holden, number one on the list, was a career criminal who was sought for a triple homicide. Agents of the Portland Division caught him on June 23, 1951 near Beaverton, Oregon. In total, 11 Top Ten fugitives were either from Oregon or were caught in Oregon. The most recent Oregon Top Ten fugitive was Christian Longo. ”

“ The Rajneeshees, a cult dedicated to the Bagwan Shree Rajneesh, lived in a commune near the town of Antelope, Oregon. The group spread salmonella bacteria over salad bars at restaurants in The Dalles. ”