Patient release at Oregon State Hospital raises concern for public safety among officials

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Marion County law enforcement agencies are raising concerns over the recent release of a patient from the Oregon State Hospital, claiming the man still poses serious risks to the community.

On Tuesday, 41-year-old Grant Brannaman was transferred from the Oregon State Hospital to Jory Behavioral Health, a secure residential treatment facility in Salem after his supervision period under the Psychiatric Security Review Board expired on Sunday.

Brannaman, who is from Portland, was arrested in Grants Pass in 2021, accused of lighting cars on fire and slashing tires…

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