Sacramento man sentenced for burglaries in Portland suburbs

Kevin Lee, a man from Sacramento, was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for a series of burglaries and car thefts in the Portland area. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree burglary and second-degree robbery. Lee's crime spree involved five burglaries, two attempted burglaries, and several stolen vehicles. His actions included ramming an occupied car and stealing a vehicle from a closed garage. He was arrested on May 18, 2024, after police tracked him down using a thermal camera while he was hiding in a backyard. Lee faced a total of nine counts in court.