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PPB Seeks Input on Directives

The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing the following Directive(s) and seeks community input.

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UPDATE: Two Juveniles Arrested in Connection to December Homicide

Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to a homicide in Southeast Portland.

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PPB Tactical Teams Apprehend Suspects in Two Unrelated November Incidents

The Portland Police Bureau’s tactical teams safely apprehended two suspects connected to separate violent incidents that occurred in November 2025.

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Pedestrian Dies Following December Crash in the Woodlawn Neighborhood

A pedestrian has died weeks after a crash in Northeast Portland.

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Two PPB Officers Injured in Crash; Suspect Vehicle Flees Scene

Two Portland Police officers suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash.

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FOUND SAFE - Missing Endangered Man Thomas Fallis

Thomas Fallis was found safe by the Portland Police Bureau today.

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Two Adult Males Located Deceased in North Portland

Death investigations are underway after the bodies of two adult males were located in North Portland.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity in South Waterfront; No Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront, and no arrests were made.

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LOCATED - PPB Seeks Public's Help to Find Missing Woman

The missing woman has been found safe.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity; Two Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity including multiple events in multiple places Saturday. At one gathering in the South Waterfront, two arrests were made, both for previous incidents.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity in South Waterfront; One Arrest Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront and made one arrest.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity Near ICE Facility; Six Arrests Made

Officers made targeted arrests during a gathering in the South Portland Neighborhood, near the ICE Facility.

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Two Shot and Injured by Federal Agents in Hazelwood Neighborhood

Two people are in the hospital following a shooting involving federal agents.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity, One Arrest Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity and made one arrest.

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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Tactical Incident Identified

The suspect arrested in the tactical incident in Southwest Portland has been identified.

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UPDATE: Man who Died in Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Crash Identified

A man who died in a crash on Southeast 122nd Avenue on January 2, 2026, has been identified.

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UPDATE: Man Killed in Downtown Portland Shooting Identified

A man killed in a Downtown Portland shooting has been identified.

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Driver Dies Following Crash After Eluding Police

A driver crashed and was ejected from their vehicle shortly after eluding police officers. The eluding vehicle caught fire, prompting officers to pull the driver to safety and attempt life-saving measures. Despite those life-saving efforts, the driver died at the scene.

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Vehicle That Eluded Police Found Crashed and the Driver Deceased in Washington Co.

A driver that eluded Portland Police officers was found deceased after a single car crash in Washington, County, Oregon.

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Deceased Man Found in Johnson Creek; Homicide Investigation Underway

A deceased man was located submerged in Johnson Creek this week, and the death investigation has revealed this is a homicide.  An investigation is underway.

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