The suspect is identified as 43-year-old Joshua J. Hick. Following his arrest, Hick was admitted to a hospital for observation after claiming to have swallowed drugs. However, it appears he did not. Upon his release from observation at the hospital Tuesday, Hick was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on the following charges: Burglary in the First Degree (two counts) and Possession of Burglary Tools. Additional charges could be filed in relation to fabricating the story about ingesting drugs.
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***Original Messages Below***
The tactical incident in the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood has concluded and a suspect has been arrested.
On Monday, January 27, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., PPB officers responded to reports of a burglary at a business in the 2400 block of Southeast 10th Avenue. When officers arrived, they determined an individual, who was possibly armed, was inside the business. Officers worked for an hour to get the individual to exit the building, but he refused. After multiple attempts to contact the suspect went unanswered, PPB's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), teams specially trained to handle incidents like this one, responded to the scene to assist. At approximately 7:30 a.m., a small team of SERT officers entered the business and made contact with the suspect. At 7:42 a.m., the individual was taken into custody without incident.
The suspect's name and charges will be released when he is booked into jail.
Roads in the area have re-opened. PPB appreciates the patience of people who live and work in the neighborhood.
###PPB###
***Original Message Below***
The Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) are responding to reports of a burglary in the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood.
On Monday, January 27, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., PPB officers responded to reports of a burglary at a business in the 2400 block of Southeast 10th Avenue. When officers arrived, they determined an individual, who is possibly armed, was inside the business. SERT and CNT are responding to the scene.
People in the area are asked to remain indoors during this incident. Streets will be closed as police work to bring the suspect into custody safely.
A PIO is responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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