danger
Changes to credit and debit card processing fees

Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.

information
Portland is a Sanctuary City

Press Releases

Police News Menu
Displaying 1 - 20 of 156

PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity, No Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored South Portland for criminal behavior and did not observe any behavior that warranted interdiction.

Press release


UPDATE: Suspect in Woodlawn Neighborhood Incident Arrested

A suspect in an incident in the Woodlawn Neighborhood has been arrested and booked into jail on a murder charge.

Updated Press release


PPB Continues to Monitor South Portland for Criminal Activity, No Arrests Saturday

No arrests were made as the Portland Police Bureau monitored the South Portland area for criminal activity Saturday evening.

Updated Press release


One Deceased after a Stabbing in a Foster-Powell Neighborhood Parking Lot

A man died following a stabbing in the Foster-Powell Neighborhood, and homicide detectives are now investigating.

Press release


Human Trafficking Missions Continue to Address Crime Concerns in Northeast Portland

Since the beginning of May, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has continued to direct patrol efforts along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard in response to ongoing community complaints and observed nuisance and livability concerns related to sex trafficking.

Press release


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity, No Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored the South Portland area for criminal activity and did not make any arrests.

Press release


UPDATE: Tactical Teams Complete Search, Suspect Not Located

The search for the suspect in the area of Eastmoreland Golf Course is complete and he was not located.

Updated Press release


PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests

The Portland Police Bureau made no arrests while monitoring the demonstration at the ICE facility in the South Portland neighborhood.

Press release


UPDATE: Suspect Facing Manufacturing Destructive Device and Other Charges

The suspect arrested during this afternoon’s search warrant in the Sabin Neighborhood has been booked on numerous charges, including serious felonies related to explosives.

Updated Press release


Two Arrested in South Portland Neighborhood for Crimes Committed Within Larger Demonstration

The Portland Police Bureau arrested two people while monitoring illegal activity within a largely lawful gathering in the South Portland Neighborhood.

Press release


Two Arrested in Major Organized Retail Theft Case, Stolen Merchandise Recovered

Two people were arrested, and stolen merchandise recovered, in connection with an organized retail theft ring behind the theft of more $100,000 in merchandise from businesses in Portland and other jurisdictions.

Press release


PPB Arrests Two in South Waterfront Neighborhood

The Portland Police Bureau arrested two people while monitoring protest activity in the South Waterfront Neighborhood.

Press release


PPB Monitors South Waterfront for Criminal Activity

One person was arrested for DUII while PPB monitored the South Waterfront for criminal activity.

Press release


PPB’s Visible Presence in South Waterfront Results in Numerous Arrests

The Portland Police Bureau provided a visible presence in the South Waterfront during demonstrations outside a federal building and four people were arrested.

Press release


Portland Police Make Three Arrests for Criminal Activity Near ICE Building

Portland Police responded to protests near the ICE building in Portland with significant resources and made three arrests.

Press release


Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation on Southeast Division Street – Major Crash Team Responding

The Major Crash Team is responding to the area of Southeast 119th Avenue and Southeast Division Street on a report head-on collision. One fatality is known at this time.

Press release


Large-Scale March is Concluded, PPB Collaborates to Help Ensure Safety for All

A large-scale free speech gathering and march in downtown Portland proceeded safely thanks in part to collaboration between organizers, participants, and the Portland Police Bureau. No arrests were made.

Press release


Portland Police Make Arrests for Criminal Activity Near ICE Building

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) began monitoring a protest at the ICE Building, located in the South Portland Neighborhood. Police made 10 arrests for criminal acts.

Press release


Traffic #ALERT: I-5 SB Closed for Fatal Crash Investigation

A fatal crash investigation involving a motorcyclist has I-5 southbound closed at North Columbia Boulevard.

Press release


Man Arrested for Sexually Abusing Developmentally Delayed Girl, Additional Victims Sought

Following an intensive, 2-year-long investigation, a man has been arrested for raping, sodomizing, and sexually abusing a developmentally delayed girl, and detectives are concerned that there could be additional victims.

Press release


Page menu

Back to top