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Update: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Identified

The motorcyclist killed in a crash on Sunday, February 9, 2025, has been identified by police.

Updated Press release


Retail Theft Mission Results in Numerous Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Merchandise

A retail theft mission resulted in numerous arrests and recovery of stolen merchandise.

Press release


Update: Driver Killed in Single Vehicle Crash Identified

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11.03 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to reports of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of North Willamette Boulevard and North Burr Avenue.

Updated Press release


Update #3 Suspect from Old Town Machete Threats Incident Identified

Suspect who threatened community with machete was arrested after a hours-long crisis negotiation

Updated Press release


Serving Portland: A Commitment That Never Stops

Portland Police officers respond to over 200,000 calls for service each year, showing up every day—regardless of weather, holidays, or challenges—to serve and protect the community.

Blog post


Pedestrian Struck In Hit and Run, Major Crash Team Investigating

A pedestrian was badly hurt after being struck by a vehicle near Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 84th Avenue. The driver fled the scene.

Press release


Human Trafficking Missions Result in Numerous Arrests

Human trafficking missions resulted in numerous arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise.

Press release


PPB Seeks Input on Directives

The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives.

Press release


Reckless Driver Eludes Police, Crashes into an Occupied Portland Streetcar Stop in the Pearl District Neighborhood

A reckless drunk driver in a stolen vehicle eluded police and crashed into a Portland Streetcar stop in the Pearl District.

Press release


Two Juveniles, One Adult Arrested Following Armed Carjacking

Two juveniles and one adult were arrested following a carjacking.

Press release


UPDATE #2: Suspect in St. Johns Neighborhood Tactical Incident Identified

The suspect in the Wednesday St. Johns Neighborhood tactical incident is identified.

Updated Press release


UPDATE: Suspect In Old Town Incident Identified

The suspect involved in the incident in the Old Town Neighborhood has been identified.

Updated Press release


Chief Bob Day Releases Statement On 2022 Normandale Park Shooting

As we near the third anniversary of the tragic shooting in Normandale Park, Chief Bob Day is releasing a video statement addressing any mischaracterizations made by PPB of what occurred.

Press release


UPDATE: Suspect Arrested During Tactical Incident Identified

The suspect arrested during a tactical incident on Monday, January 27, 2025, has been booked into jail on numerous charges.

Updated Press release


UPDATE: Tactical Incident Concludes with Numerous Arrests

The tactical incident in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood has concluded with numerous arrests.

Updated Press release


PPB Chief Addresses Immigration Enforcement In Community Letter

Portland Police Chief Bob Day is addressing immigration enforcement in the following letter to the community.

Press release


PPB Conducts Crime Interdiction Mission on 82nd Avenue

On January 27, 2025, from midnight until 4 a.m., officers from East and North Precincts worked together to address crime along the 82nd Avenue corridor.

Press release


Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Is Deceased, Major Crash Team Investigating

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 6:43 p.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 4200 block of Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard.

Press release


Human Trafficking Mission Results In Numerous Arrests

On December 19, 2024, Portland Police’s Human Trafficking Unit arrested nine individuals, towed two cars, and provided resources to seven people with help from Safety Compass and the Victim Services Unit.

Press release


Area Police Agencies Introduce Advanced 4-Legged Robot

On behalf of the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit, the Port of Portland Police Department and the Portland Police Bureau are introducing a new advanced robot that will be deployed this month.

Press release


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