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PPB Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Driver Involved in Injury Hit and Run
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PPB is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a Black Hyundai, who struck and injured a person riding a motorized scooter in Southeast Portland.
Human Remains Discovered in Downtown Portland
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An investigation is underway after the discovery of human remains in Downtown Portland.
Man Arrested Following Sexual Assault in Multnomah Neighborhood
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One person has been arrested following a sexual assault in the Multnomah Neighborhood.
Investigation Continues into 2015 Homicide of Dion Matthews Jr.
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The Portland Police Bureau needs the public's help solving a 2015 homicide.
Man Dies Five Days After Airport Way Crash
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A man has died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash on Airport Way on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Traffic #ALERT: Northbound I-205 Closed for Serious Injury Crash Investigation
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A crash investigation involving serious, life-threatening injuries has closed Northbound I-205 at Northeast Airport Way.
UPDATE #3: PPB Officers Involved in Shooting Identified, Video Released
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PPB is releasing the names of the officers involved in the September 24, 2026, officer-involved shooting as well as their body camera footage.
California Agency Seeks Additional Human Trafficking Victims
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The Portland Police Bureau is disseminating the following information on behalf of the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office due to concern over human trafficking victims in the Portland area.
Former Childcare Employee Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges, PPB Seeking Additional Victims
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A former childcare employee has been arrested on sex abuse charges, and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is concerned there could be additional victims.
UPDATE #1: Man Killed in Shooting Identified
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The man killed in a shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood has been identified.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed in Centennial Neighborhood Crash Identified
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The motorcyclist who died in the October 2nd crash in the Centennial Neighborhood crash is being identified.
Downtown Portland Shooting Investigation Underway
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Two men were hurt in a shooting in Downtown Portland overnight, and detectives are asking for witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation.
UPDATE: Teen Criminally Charged with Attempted Murder, Terrorism Following September Incident at Benson HS
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The teenager at the center of an incident at Benson Polytechnic High School in early September has been criminally charged with crimes that include multiple counts of attempted murder and domestic terrorism.
UPDATE: Missing Man Has Been Found
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Petr Kutyrev has been found.
UPDATE: West Burnside St Reopens following Fatal Crash Investigation
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West Burnside Street is reopening to traffic after the on-scene portion of the investigation into the crash concludes.
Central Officers Quickly Locate Stabbing Suspect in Goose Hollow Neighborhood
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A suspect was arrested following a stabbing that occurred on the morning of Friday, September 25, 2026.
PPB Officers Injured During Camp Clean-Up in Old Town
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Two officers were injured while assisting on a camp clean-up in Old Town.
Suspect in Downtown Portland Shooting Arrested
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The suspect in a Downtown Portland shooting has been arrested.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Connection to November 2025 Homicide
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One person has been arrested and booked into jail in connection to a November 2025 homicide.
North Neighborhood Response Team Arrests Prolific Retail Theft Suspect
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North Precinct's Neighborhood Response Team, in collaboration with additional PPB teams, conducted a successful retail theft mission at Jantzen Beach Shopping Center, resulting in 13 arrests and one prolific suspect.
