Portland Mother Protecting Baby Attacked in Bedroom by Home Invader

A Portland woman clutching her infant baby endured a harrowing ordeal when she was confronted and attacked inside her own bedroom by an intruder suspected of being under the influence of methamphetamine.

The incident occurred in a residential Portland neighborhood when the suspect managed to gain entry into the home. Hearing noises, the mother retreated to her bedroom, holding her baby close for protection. The intruder breached the bedroom and assaulted the woman before police could arrive.

Responding officers quickly arrived at the scene and took the suspect into custody. The mother and baby were assessed by emergency medical personnel; while shaken, they survived the traumatic encounter without life-threatening physical injuries. The suspect faces charges of burglary, physical assault, and endangering the welfare of a minor, with officials pointing to suspected substance abuse as a contributing factor in the incident.