North Precinct Conducts Retail Theft/Drug Mission Around Dawson Park

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) officers, along with officers from Central and East NRT and members of the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit combined efforts to improve the safety and usability of the area surrounding Dawson Park.  Partnering with local area businesses and the Organized Retail Crime Association of Oregon, the officers focused on apprehending those involved in retail theft and illegal drug use.

During the mission, 26 individuals were arrested, 100 criminal charges were filed, and an additional 16 outstanding warrants were serviced.  Stolen items estimated to be worth hundreds of dollars were returned to nearby establishments and several illegal drug transactions were interdicted. 

North Precinct personnel remain committed to improving the safety of Dawson Park and the surrounding area. Additional efforts to develop creative solutions with city partners will continue.

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