Man Arrested for Masturbating in Public Says He Did It Because He 'Hates Portland'

A 59-year-old Portland man was indicted on public indecency charges and claimed he was masturbating in public because he "hates Portland."

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A middle-aged man man was indicted on public indecency charges in Portland, Oregon after he was found masturbating in public outside of a youth center.

Terry Lee Andreassen, 59, was approached by officers after local police received complaints about his presence near the New Avenues for Youth building in downtown Portland. Andreassen was discovered with his penis exposed to the public, which he attempted to hide once the arresting officer was within his field of vision.

Documents for the case reveal that upon being asked why he was exposing himself, Andreassen told the officer he was using meth and wanted to go back to prison. He also said he "fucking hates Portland."

The 59-year-old has a history of run-ins with the law. Court records show Andreassen was convicted in the past for public indecency, theft, assault, and check fraud, and his public indecency charges date back to 2001.

His most recent conviction came in 2014, when Andreassen was reportedly found masturbating while staring at female patrons who were in line at a local bar. He was spotted carrying out this routine over at least two nights consecutively.

Bail for Andreassen has been set at $5,000. 

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