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Press Releases
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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PPB Needs Public’s Help Locating Suspects Connected to Non-Fatal Overdose
The Portland Police Bureau needs the public’s help in locating two individuals who are wanted in connection with a non-fatal fentanyl overdose involving their child.
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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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UPDATE: PPB Helps Facilitate Peaceful Downtown Gathering and March
As expected, several thousand people gathered in Pioneer Courthouse Square Saturday for a peaceful gathering and march.
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UPDATE: PPB Officers Successfully Prevent Large-Scale Street Takeovers, Make Arrests, Tow Cars, Seize Guns
Saturday night’s street racing prevention mission successfully disrupted efforts of participants to conduct any large-scale street takeovers.
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UPDATE: Wanted Suspect from Northwest District Identified
The man wanted following an armed standoff on Monday is in police custody facing numerous criminal charges.
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PPB Seeks Input on Directive
PPB 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: Officers Disengage with Armed Suspect
Officers have disengaged from an armed suspect in Northwest Portland
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UPDATE #2: Second Man Facing Charges Related to Deadly Stabbing Investigation
A second suspect has been arrested related to a stabbing homicide investigation of Drew Courtright.
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Update: Suspect in March Homicide Arrested
The suspect in the Sunday, March 9, 2025, shooting death of Kevin Rhinehart has been arrested in Texas.
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Update: Prowler Who Assaulted Victim in Her Apartment Booked into Jail
A prowler who broke into an occupied apartment and assaulted a woman is being booked into jail on multiple sexual assault related charges.
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New PPB Podcast Episode Highlights Efforts to Address Bias Crimes in Portland
The latest episode of the Talking Beat Podcast, produced by the Portland Police Bureau, focuses on the important work being done to address bias crimes in our community.
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PPB Helps Facilitate a Safe Gathering and March
The Portland Police Bureau helped facilitate a safe public demonstration and march today, April 5, 2025.
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Update #2 Suspect in Homicide of Walter Mulberry Indicted for Murder
A suspect has been indicted for murder and numerous other charges related to the shooting death of Walter Mulberry and the injury of another victim in July of last year.
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Retail Theft and Criminal Interdiction Mission Yields Positive Results
A retail theft and criminal interdiction mission in and around Downtown Portland resulted in numerous arrests and the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.
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Massage Therapist Facing Sex Abuse Charges, Additional Victims Sought
A massage therapist is facing several sex abuse charges and detectives fear there could be additional victims.
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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.
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