Portland Hit-and-Run Suspect Richard A. Epton Turns Himself In After Grand Jury Indictment

In a concrete development in a case that has gripped Portland residents, Richard A. Epton, the suspect implicated in a fatal hit-and-run incident, is now in custody. According to an update from the

Portland Police Bureau

, Epton turned himself in yesterday evening following charges laid down by a Multnomah County Grand Jury.

The indictment came after an ethical investigation into the September incident, and Epton faces charges including Manslaughter in the First Degree, Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver, DUII, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. He was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center, a move that brought some closure to the family of the victim and the community at large.

The charges come from a tragic incident where Epton allegedly hit someone with a vehicle and then fled the scene, leading to a loss of life. Details about Epton’s arraignment and legal proceedings are not yet available, but his booking is an important step in the case.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the September hit-and-run to come forward.

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