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Motorcyclist Deceased Following Crash in Southeast Portland

A motorcyclist died following a crash in the area of Southeast 80th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard.

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Female Involved in Morning Incident Identified

The Portland Police Bureau was asking assistance in locating a female that was possibly a victim in an abduction. However, she has been located and the initial investigation suggests that no crime was committed.

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Portland Police Releases “Under Fire: A Portland Police Officer’s Story of Survival”

Three years after surviving a life-threatening shooting, Officer Adi Ramic opens up about that night and its lasting impact. “It’s a reminder to all of us,” said Chief Day, "that we continue to proactively address crime and the fear of crime so that Portlanders can thrive.”

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One Man Deceased After Shooting in Old Town Neighborhood

A man died following a shooting on Northwest Naito Parkway in the Old Town Neighborhood, and the case is under investigation by the PPB Homicide Unit.

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Shooting Involving Security Officer at Preschool in Southwest Portland; Children Safe

Portland Police Bureau is investigating a shooting involving a security officer at a preschool in Southwest Portland, and all children are safe. Initial investigation suggests the shooting did not take place on the school grounds. Parents/guardians are being notified and a plan is in place for them

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UPDATE: Individuals Arrested on PSU Campus Identified

PPB Makes Multiple Arrests During Event on PSU Campus

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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested for the Murder of Joshua Manahan

A suspect has been arrested related to the April murder of Joshua Manahan.

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Driver Arrested Following Fatal Crash

A driver has been arrested following a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist who died in October.

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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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Home Seized by Trespassers While Owner Away, PPB Serves Warrant and Recover Drugs, Gun, Stolen Property 

A home in the Parkrose Heights neighborhood has been cleared of squatters and suspects engaged in other criminal activity, leading to several arrests and seizure of drugs, guns, and stolen property.

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Shooting Suspect Arrested by Tactical Team After Detectives’ Investigation

A shooting suspect is in custody following a multi-day, intensive investigation by Detectives with the Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST), and an arrest by the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT).

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PPB Needs Public’s Help Locating Suspect In Possible Attempted Abduction

The Portland Police Bureau needs the public’s help in locating the suspect in a possible attempted abduction of a child in the Mt. Tabor Neighborhood.

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Update: Suspects Connected To Non-Fatal Overdose Turn Themselves In

The suspects connected to a non-fatal overdose in 2023 have turned themselves in

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UPDATE: Missing Man Located

A missing man has been found safe

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Death Investigation In Eliot Neighborhood

Death Investigation In Eliot Neighborhood

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Man Dies from Assault that Occurred in March

Man Dies from Assault that Occurred in March

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Multi-Agency Fentanyl Enforcement Operation Results in Arrests, Drug and Cash Seizures (Photo)

A multi-agency fentanyl enforcement operation resulted in dozens of arrests, as well as the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash.

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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle, Major Crash Team Investigating

A Pedestrian has died in North Portland

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Driver Killed in East Columbia Neighborhood Crash Identified

A man killed in a crash in East Columbia Neighborhood near Delta Park is identified

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Reckless Driver Facing Charges After Posting to Social Media

A man who was posting videos of himself recklessly driving on metro area roadways has been arrested.

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