In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Multnomah County Court Nor 16-CR-SO1S4_DA _2345776-1 R018 23457762 18/1220 pro ood cine Rein eS 2 Plaintiff, é . rtpavrt OF PoBABLZ CAUSE : TO SUPPORT CONTINUED DETENTION E RUSSELL ORLANDO COURTIER P DEFENDANT. & ‘Dos: 05/02/1978 PROBABLE CAUSE FILED 7 AND i OUND [NOT FOUND - 5 GES arene) wee, AUG 1 2.2016 Defendant(s). 4 = Circuit Court JUDGE Multnomah County, Oregon I, David M. Hannon, swear that I am a Deputy District Attomey for Multnomah County and that I have reviewed the police reports which have been filed in this case by police officers; that the crimes charged against defendant(s) occurred in Multomah County and that the probable cause for detention following the arrest of defendant(s) is as follows: Detective Turnage reported that on August 10, 2016 he responded to the location of SE 181* and SE Burnside in response to a vehicular crash where the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. Detective Tumage leamed the driver of the vehicle, later identified as Mr. Coustier and his passenger, Colleen Hunt, were stopped and detained. Detective Turnage identified the person struck by the vehicle as Larnell Bruce, Detective Turnage reported that he observed video surveillance surrounding the area, Detective Tumage observed video showing Mr. Courtier and Mr. Bruce getting into a physical altercation in the 7-11 parking lot. Detective Tumage observed that after the altercation he observed Mr. Bruce leaving the 7-11 parking lot and walk away from the location where Mr. Courtier was, Detective Turnage then observed video surveillance capturing Mr. Courtier’s Jeep exit the 7-11 and drive towards Mr. Bruce. The video surveillance showed Mr. Bruce take evasive maneuvers on foot in an attempt fo escape Mr. Courtier and his red Jeep. Detective Turnage reported that the video surveillance then shows the red Jeep quickly turn around and accelerate towards Mr. Bruce. On video, Mr. Bruce then runs into the oncoming traffic lane and onto a sidewalk, where the red Jeep follows. Detective Tumage reports the video surveillance did not capture the Mr. Courter striking Mr. Bruce. Instead, that happens moments after Mr. Bruce and the red Jeep leave the surveillance video's view. Detective Turnage reported that Mr. Bruce was taken to OHSU. Detective Turnage reports that he learned from hospital officals that Mr. Bruce suffered a traumatic brain injury and that there is no brain activity. Officer Walden reported that he arrived at the scene, responding to a 911 call regarding two male subjects in front of 7-11, physically fighting and one armed with a machete. Officer Walden reports on the way to the scene, he observed a red. Jeep driving away ata high rate of speed, When he arrived, Officer Walden observed Mr. Bruce lying in the street with blood, coming from his head and ears, Officer Walden spoke with three persons who were present during the incident: Alec Belgarde, Colton Shively and Ashton Gotcher: Officer Walden reports that Ms. Gotcher stated she is friends with Mr. Bruce. She stated that they were charging their cellular phones outside of the 7-11. Ms. Gotcher observed Mr. Bruce get into an altercation with another person that tuned physical. They crashed into the window at 7-11 causing it to crack. Ms, Gotcher did not know what precipitated the fight. Ms, Gotcher stated that a7-11 employee told them to leave. Ms. Gotcher saw a male get into ared. Jeep. Ms, Gotcher heard a female passenger tell the male to run Mr. Bruce over. Ms. Gotcher stated that she told Mr. Bruce to watch out and observed Mr. Bruce try to get away. Ms. Gotcher stated the red Jeep narrowly missed Mr. Bruce on the first attempt, but circled around and chased after Mr. Bruce. Ms. Gotcher stated the red Jeep then struck Mr. Bruce and it appeared intentional Officer Walden spoke with Colton Shively. Mr. Shively observed the physical altercation and later observed the red Jeep accelerate after Mr. Bruce, as Mr. Bruce tried to run away. Officer Walden also spoke with Alec Belgarde who stated he saw the physical altercation between the driver of the red Jeep and Mr. Bruce. Mr. Belgarde also reported that the red Jeep 1 AFFPC:appeared to chase Mr. Bruce and Mr. Bruce tried to run away. Mr. Belgarde stated that he tried to tell Mr. Bruce to jump over the fence, but the red Jeep struck Mr. Bruce and that collision appeared intentional. DeSTVE TUF TOT TE MS: HAUTE Was Te FRSTENGET TEE OT TE TET Jeep. She described Mr. Courier as her boyfiiend. She observed Mr. Courter get info a physical fight with an unknown black tale while they were atthe 7-11 store moments prior to geting stopped, She encouraged Mr. Courter to ight the male by yelling “get him baby, gt him baby.” The back male produced a machete and Mr. Courter stopped fighting and got nto the ‘ehiele. Ms. Hunt stated the black male walked vay easthound through the parking lot. Ms. Hunt stated that Mr. Courier ‘was angry and drove his vehicle chasing the male out of the parking lot, eastbound across 188" Avenue. Ms, Hunt said the back male changed direction and made a U-Tura and began running west in an effort fo get away from Mr. Coster, Mr Courier then made a U-Tum and chased the male west and across oncoming lanes of talc, rossed up ont the sidewall and struck the back male with the front of his vehicle. Ms. Huntstated the black male rolled across the top ofthe Hood and fellto the ground, and Mr. Courter drove away and they discussed calling the police, however sid they were too seared, Detective Tumage reports that he interviewed Mr. Coustier. Mr. Courter stated he arrived at the 7-11 to make a purchase, and was contacted by and exchanged words with an unknown black male adult. Mr. Courtier admitted he and the black male adult got into a physical altercation, and the black male adult produced a machete. Mr. Courter said he then stopped fighting and got into his vehicle. Mr. Courter stated the black male walked away eastbound through the parking lot. ‘Mr. Courtier said he was angry the male produced a knife and thought about driving away from the scene, however made a ‘conscious decision to drive his vehicle towards aid chase the black male. Mr. Courter said the black male began to run away from his vehicle as he chased him, Mr. Courtir stated the black male ran to the east into a neighboring parking lot and Mr. Courtier said he chased hii into the parking lot. Mr. Courtier admitted the black male tumed directions and ran back towards the west and that he believed ihe black male was trying to get away from him. Mr. Courtier said he chased the black male across oncoming lanes of traffic and then intentionally struck him with the front of his vehicle. Mr. Courtier said that when hhe contacted the black male with his vehicle he knew he had hit him because he heard the impact and saw the male fall to the ground, believe there is probable cause to believe the defendant, RUSSELL ORLANDO COURTIER, has committed the crime(s) of: COUNT 1 - ATT MURDER (INTENTIONAL), COUNT 2 - ASSAULT I, COUNT 3 - UNLAWFUL USE OF ‘A WEAPON (ATTEMPTED USE OR CARRYING) and COUNT 4 - HIT & RUN -SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH (FAIL TO REMAIN) B FELONY. [believe there is probable cause to believe the defendant, COLLEEN CATHERINE HUNT, has committed the crime(s) of COUNT 1 - ATT MURDER (INTENTIONAL), COUNT 2 - ASSAULT I, COUNT 3 - UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON (ATTEMPTED USE OR CARRYING) and COUNT - HIT & RUN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH (FAIL, ‘TO REMAIN) B FELONY. 3a (2 2olle ‘Signature David M, Hannon, DDA, OSB# 045666 ‘SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THE ABOVE DATE: 22 % OFFICIAL SEAL 7 2 ~~ BG) SALLY PAULETTE PAPADIAS Notary Public For Oregon: 334) NOTARY PUBLIC » OREGON —_ i i COMMISSION NO. 828055 Se wzfie/i7 MOORE ex Great Court Judge of the Circuit Court AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE 2- AFFPCVerified Correct Copy of Original 81912016, Indictment Nbr2 DA Unit UD Gi Room 618 In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon For Multnomah County Court Nbr 16-CR-SO1S4 DA 2345776-1 16-CR-SO148 2345776-2 STATE OF OREGON Crime Report GP 16-45452 BALLOT REM Plaintiff, Indictment for Violation of, ORS 163.115 (1) RUSSELL ORLANDO COURTIER (ORS 811.705 2) DOB: 05/02/1978, a AND 3 COLLEEN HUNT = DOB: 07/21/1981 ee = & + = Defendant(s). 4: Sa ‘The above-named defendant(s) are accused by the Grand Jury of Multnomah County, State of Oregon, by this indictment of crime(s) of COUNT 1 - MURDER, COUNT 2 - FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER TO INJURED PERSONS (CLASS B FELONY), committed as follows: COUNT 1 MURDER ‘The said Defendant(s), RUSSELL ORLANDO COURTIER and COLLEEN HUNT, on or about August 10, 2016, in the County of Multnomah, State of Oregon, did unlawfully and intentionally cause the death of LARNELL BRUCE another hhuman being, contrary to the statutes in such cases made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the State of Oregon, ‘This count is connected together by two or more acts or transactions with the other count of this charging instrument. This count is of the same and similar character as the conduct alleged in the other count of this charging instrument. This count constitutes part of a common scheme or plan based on two of more aets or transactions with the other count of this charging instrument. COUNT? FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER TO INJURED PERSONS (CLASS B FELONY) secnsarse at INDICTMENT Dist: Original: Court-Coples: Defendant, Det. Attorney, A, Data EntryPage 2 Defendant: Russell Orlando Courtier , Court Nbr 16-CR-50154 Colleen Hunt , Court Nbr 16-CR-50148, ‘The said Defendant(s), RUSSELL ORLANDO COURTIER and COLLEEN HUNT, on or about August 10, 2016, in the County of Multnomah, State of Oregon, being the driver ofa vehicle being operated on a highway and premises open to the public, which vehicle was involved in an accident that resulted in serious physical injury to and the death of LARNELL BRUCE, did unlawfully and knowingly fil to immediately stop the vehicle atthe scene of the accident or as close thereto as & possible and remain atthe seene contrary to the statutes in such cases made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the State of Oregon, g é 3 This count is connected together by two or more acts or transactions with the other count of this charging instrument. This count is of the same and similar character as the conduct alleged in the other count ofthis charging instrument, This count constitutes part of a common scheme or plan based on two or more acts or transactions with the other ‘count of charging instrument. | Dated at Portland, Oregon, in the county aforesaid, on AUGUST 19, 2016. Witnesses A TRUE BILL Examined nd Jury inpperson (unless noted) Jonathan Beal 7 RGnelle Sho. Ashton Gotcher Foreperson of the Grand Jury Joel Walden ‘Alec Belgarde ROD UNDERHILL (883246) Kari Schluntz (By Affidavit) District Attorney Mary K Deas (By Affidavit) Multnomah County, Oregon Charles “Bud” Garrison (By Affidavit) py Deputy Security Amount (Def- COURTIER) NO BAIL + $20,000 (Def- HUNT) NO BAIL + $20,000 AFFIRMATIVE DECLARATION “The Dit Ato bert lfimaively dss forth cad 4 rq by ORS Tl pon he eed fr theft appearance of th een, nd efor the uae ir ORS 135100 how he dfendat led othe charges th S's neon th nh msdemeanor caged tela oer a a sdememee DAVID M Pro 205 Or Laws ch 63 scons | 0 7,20) and 211023. he Serb pevies wen mic oh S's intention rely at sentencing on enhancement fa fo ‘Sy sey ground fer th imposon of cnwstv sets cdi der ORS 137153 on hae cous eo any ter sence chs ben revo pose of ‘tae psed pon is en INDICTMENT Dist: Origin Court Copies: Defendant, Det. Attorney, DA, Ds