She is being investigated for filing a false report, while police and victims’ advocates worry that the fabrication will make it harder for people who are sexually assaulted to come forward.

A woman was dancing in the road and a man threatened officers with what looked like a handgun, then held a knife to his own throat.

The suspects are being held without bail pending court appearances in connection with the death of Freddy Akoa, 49, of Portland.

Authorities release few details in the case, but say they don’t believe Freddie Akoa’s death was the result of a random attack.