Man accused of posing as cop, raping woman in Portland

A Portland man is in jail on suspicion of raping a woman and posing as a law enforcement officer.

Tavon Dorsey-Hurtt, 25, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court to charges of first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree sexual abuse, criminal impersonation of a police officer and fourth-degree assault. The alleged crimes occurred last Thursday. He was arrested Tuesday.

Authorities have sealed the arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit in the case, saying releasing details could hurt the investigation.

"This could allow information to be released that could otherwise be used to check the accuracy of the information given by witnesses and suspects," Portland Police Detective Anthony Cavalli wrote in the request to keep the documents secret.

Only one alleged victim has been identified in the case, said Sgt. Pete Simpson, a Portland police spokesman. He also said he couldn't release any further information.

Dorsey-Hurtt is accused of using a badge and identification card to give the impression that he was a police officer. It's not clear what agency he claimed to be with.

Available court documents show Dorsey-Hurtt told court staff that he moved to Portland from Mississippi in February. He said he didn't know the victim.

-- Everton Bailey Jr.
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