On October 6, a 55-year-old man in a clown mask was arrested for menacing at Floyd Light Middle School in Portland. An assistant principal confronted the man, who then allegedly threatened to hurt him. The suspect is facing charges of menacing and disorderly conduct.[232] There has been at least eight "scary clown" sightings, and police responding in some cases, in Douglas County since October 1, 2016.[233]