A 19-year-old Oregon man, Rayden Tanner Coleman of Columbia City, has been sentenced to three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to felony charges related to the unlawful manufacture of destructive devices. The sentencing, which occurred on Tuesday in Columbia County Circuit Court, saw Judge Michael T. Clarke credit Coleman for 75 days of jail time already served, meaning no additional incarceration was ordered.
"I unlawfully and knowingly assembled, produced, or manufactured two destructive devices." Rayden Tanner Coleman, in written plea petition
Coleman pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful manufacture of a destructive device, both Class C felonies. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors dismissed 13 other charges against him, which included attempted domestic terrorism, second-degree domestic terrorism, attempted assault, and multiple other charges involving the possession and manufacture of destructive devices.
Authorities originally arrested Coleman on February 4 following reports from acquaintances who stated he had discussed attacking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Portland. Investigators alleged that Coleman harbored intentions to establish a separatist entity he referred to as Cascadia and create an organization called the “Cascadia Rangers.” Court documents cited by KATU indicated Coleman allegedly planned to target ICE agents as they departed the agency's Portland facility, kill them, and take their severed heads to the Warm Springs Reservation as proof of his commitment while attempting to recruit others.
The allegations extended beyond online statements, as investigators reported Coleman had been collecting materials to construct incendiary devices and acquiring equipment to assist in tracking federal officers. Associates informed investigators they had helped Coleman gather empty glass bottles. Coleman later allegedly stated he filled some bottles with sand to practice throwing them accurately before converting them into incendiary devices. During his arrest in a traffic stop at his workplace, police reportedly discovered bottles filled with sand and surveillance equipment inside his vehicle. Other court records cited by local media indicated investigators also recovered tactical axes, military-style knives, and materials associated with Molotov cocktails. Furthermore, Coleman was reportedly in the process of purchasing an AR-style rifle through installment payments from a firearms dealer.
Police interviews revealed Coleman acknowledged contemplating attacks on federal officers and discussed obtaining the rifle as part of his preparations. He reportedly maintained that some of his most extreme comments were made while angry. In his written plea petition, Coleman admitted to unlawfully assembling or manufacturing two destructive devices, stating, "I unlawfully and knowingly assembled, produced, or manufactured two destructive devices." The guilty plea did not constitute a conviction on the dismissed domestic terrorism allegations.
This case emerged amid heightened tensions surrounding ICE operations nationwide. Federal immigration officers have experienced a series of confrontations and attacks during President Donald Trump’s second term, including vehicle-ramming incidents and violent protests surrounding enforcement operations. In July, federal authorities investigated a confrontation in Maine where ICE agents were reportedly targeted with a vehicle before an agent opened fire. Portland has also frequently been a focal point for anti-ICE demonstrations, with federal officers repeatedly confronting protesters outside immigration facilities. In March, demonstrators gathered outside a Portland ICE facility during nationwide protests, leading to arrests following reports of assaults and property damage. Coleman’s case, however, centered on allegations that prosecutors stated involved preparations for targeted attacks rather than spontaneous protest confrontations.
KPTV reported that Coleman shared online messages discussing plans to obtain weapons and attack federal agents. Investigators also indicated he circulated access to a digital document he described as a manifesto outlining his beliefs and intentions, according to Trending Politics. As part of his supervised probation, Coleman is required to continue receiving mental health treatment, participate in evaluations, and surrender weapons seized during the investigation. He was also ordered to pay $550 in fines and fees and is prohibited from possessing firearms and other prohibited weapons while under supervision. Court records cited by local media indicate Coleman had no previous criminal convictions in Oregon prior to this case. The plea agreement concludes the state prosecution, despite the broader array of allegations Coleman initially faced.
