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Mission Focuses on Illegal Drug Activity in North Portland
A collaborative mission on Saturday, July 12, 2025, focused on four neighborhoods that have been identified as having a high-level of drug-related activity and associated criminal behavior. Officers made several arrests and seized drugs, cash and illegal guns.
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UPDATE: Suspect in Fatal Stabbing Identified
A suspect in a fatal stabbing incident in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood has been arrested.
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PPB Central Bike Squad Makes Huge Drug Bust
The Portland Police Bureau’s Central Bike Squad made a significant drug seizure of boxloads of marijuana.
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Multiagency Effort Ends with Arrests and Gun Seizures
A multiagency law enforcement effort let to arrests for serious felony crimes, the seizures of two guns, and the recovery of stolen vehicle.
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UPDATE: Officers Involved in Kenton Neighborhood Death Identified, Video Released
The Portland Police Bureau is identifying the officers involved in the in-custody death of Damon Lamarr Johnson, that occurred in the Kenton Neighborhood on June 27, 2025.
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UPDATE #2: Suspect in Stabbing Death of Kenny Housman Arrested, Charged with Manslaughter
The suspect in the July 2024 stabbing death of Kenny Housman has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
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UPDATE: Victim in Downtown Portland Shooting Identified
The victim in the Downtown Portland shooting has been identified.
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PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests Made by PPB
On the evening of Friday, July 4, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) monitored the South Portland neighborhood near the ICE facility for criminal behavior. No arrests were made by PPB.
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UPDATE: Timothy Clink Found Safe Thanks to News Coverage and Alert Community Member
An alert community member who saw a news story about missing person Timothy Clink found him and called police.
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UPDATE #2: Hayden Island Homicide Victim Identified
The medical examiner has determined that the manner of death for the June 26, Hayden Island case was homicide.
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Officers Seize Illegal Fireworks and Issue Citation
While community members should NOT call 911 or the police non-emergency line to report fireworks, PPB officers are looking out for fireworks violations.
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Four Pedestrians Struck and Injured by Drunk Driver in Old Town
A drunk driver is facing numerous charges after he struck and injured four people running a stop sign in the Old Town Neighborhood Friday morning.
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UPDATE: Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of Miguel Alvarez-Flores Arrested
The suspect in a fatal stabbing of Miguel A. Alvarez-Flores on June 22, 2025, has been arrested.
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Shooting Investigation Leads to Attempted Murder Charges for 17-year-old Girl, 2 guns seized
A Glenfair Neighborhood shooting investigation spanning two months has led to arrests, including attempted murder charges for a 17-year-old girl, and the seizure of 2 firearms.
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PPB Tactical Team Arrests Shooting Suspect, Firearm Seized
The Portland Police Bureau’s Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) served a warrant at a residence in North Portland and arrested the suspect in a March shooting.
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PPB Joins Community for a Safe Concert Event
The Portland Police Bureau was honored to join the community for a large concert event at Providence Park last night.
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PPB Patrol Officers Arrest Suspect Who Shot Four People, Teenage Suspect Facing Attempted Murder Charges
A suspect is facing attempted murder and numerous other charges after being tracked down and arrested by PPB patrol officers following a shooting that injured 4 people in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.
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Officers Arrest 3 Following Attempted Burglary of Occupied Home
An attempted burglary of an occupied home led to a swift and coordinated police response and 3 juveniles facing serious charges.
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Man Stabbed in Montavilla Neighborhood, Suspect Located and Arrested by PPB Patrol
A man was stabbed with a knife in the Montavilla Neighborhood, and the suspect was located by PPB officers from East Precinct, arrested, and booked for a first-degree assault charge.
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PPB Monitors South Portland for Criminal Activity; No Arrests Made by PPB
On the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) monitored the South Portland neighborhood near the ICE facility for criminal behavior. No arrests were made by PPB.
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