OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) – A 36-year-old man was sentenced Monday to nearly three years in prison after throwing rocks at geese and river bathers before threatening a swimmer with a knife at a local park.

Antonio Joseph Marion White was sentenced to 35 months behind bars following his conviction last week in Clackamas County Circuit Court for unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and second-degree disorderly conduct, according to prosecutors.

The charges stem from a May 16 incident at Riverside Park along the Clackamas River. Authorities said White was at the park with his father and brother when the two brothers began throwing rocks at a flock of geese.

A member of a cold-plunge swimming group called the Happy Hippie Dippies asked the men to stop. An argument broke out, and White and his brother began hurling stones toward the swimmers in the river.

Prosecutors said White then walked to his car, grabbed a knife, and threatened the swimmers. White’s father and brother held him back as the swimmer drew a handgun and warned White he held a concealed carry permit. Another swimmer called 911.

White drove away from the area but sheriff’s deputies arrested him later that day at another river park. He told deputies he threw rocks at the birds because he had post-traumatic stress disorder from a past goose attack.

White has 11 prior assault convictions in Clark County, Washington, along with previous convictions for theft and child molestation.

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says Abbott Laboratories will pay the state nearly $1 million as part of a settlement over powdered baby formula.

The settlement stems from allegations that Abbott sold formula and nutrition products made in unsafe conditions to programs including Medicaid and WIC.

Investigators say Abbott failed to maintain equipment and control water at two facilities in Michigan and Arizona from 2018 to 2022, creating a risk of contamination.

Oregon is expected to receive $977,558 as part of the settlement.

Abbott will also pay more than $384 million to the federal government and 39 states.

OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issued a warning alerting consumers that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to craft convincing investment pitches, websites, videos and messages.

While AI technology can assist in learning about financial products, state regulators warned that fraudsters are using these tools to make investment schemes appear legitimate and reach potential victims more easily.

State officials identified several common AI-driven schemes, including deepfakes that impersonate celebrities, financial professionals or family members to promote unrealistic returns. Scammers also use voice-cloning technology for fraudulent phone calls and messages, alongside AI-generated images and chatbots used in romance scams to build relationships before soliciting funds.

Additionally, fraudsters advertise fake AI cryptocurrency trading systems that direct victims to fraudulent online platforms. These platforms display fabricated account balances and artificial profits to pressure investors into sending additional funds in cryptocurrency.

Regulators advised consumers to watch for red flags such as unsolicited investment offers, unusual facial or body movements in promotional videos, awkward voice messages, requests for cryptocurrency payments, reluctance to verify credentials and websites designed to mimic legitimate financial institutions.

To guard against fraud, the division recommends that investors pause before making financial decisions, confirm that individuals or companies offering investments are properly registered and conduct independent research rather than relying on AI tools or unsolicited pitches.

TK Keen serves as the Oregon Insurance Commissioner and administrator for the Division of Financial Regulation. “Artificial intelligence may make a scam look more sophisticated, but the warning signs of investment fraud remain familiar,” Keen said. “Consumers should slow down, independently verify who they are dealing with and never let pressure or fear of missing out drive an investment decision. Always remember that if the investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

The division also cautioned consumers against secondary recovery scams, where fraudulent operators target individuals who have already lost money by offering fake assistance to retrieve funds. Suspected investment fraud can be reported to the Division of Financial Regulation by phone at 1-888-877-4894 or by email at dfr.financialserviceshelp@dcbs.oregon.gov, as well as through the Oregon Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission.