Rooftop Chase in Northeast Portland | Portland News

A wild rooftop chase unfolded in Northeast Portland as armed suspect Leefantinie Cole broke into a home wielding a pitchfork, hammer, and kitchen knife—then climbed onto a neighbor’s roof, evading police for nearly an hour. With firefighters deploying a ladder truck and officers coordinating a tense standoff, Cole eventually surrendered by climbing down. No one was hurt, but he now faces burglary, criminal mischief, and trespassing charges—a dramatic reminder of how quickly chaos can erupt—even in quiet neighborhoods. 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/62f44f9b7e3f9677