Portland Burglar Gets 4 Years | Portland News

A 50-year-old Portland man, John Benjamin Newsom, just got sentenced to over four years for a string of wild break-ins between late 2025 and early 2026—he scaled buildings, smashed storage units with crowbars, and stole bikes and packages. Surveillance footage helped the Burglary Task Force build an ironclad case. Deputy DA Alex Garcia made it clear: thieves will face serious consequences. Newsom’s 50-month sentence sends a strong message that property crimes won’t be tolerated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f51685d6b481d8e