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PPB and PF&R Need Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in Arson Case

The Portland Fire Investigations Unit (FIU) is asking for the public's help to identify and locate a person of interest in an arson case.

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PPB Needs Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Case

The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a 2022 sexual assault case.

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Suspect Arrested Following North Portland Carjacking; Firearm Recovered

An adult male was arrested, and a firearm recovered, following a carjacking in North Portland.

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Scooter Rider Deceased After Crash in March in the Kerns Neighborhood

A scooter rider died a week after colliding with a vehicle on March 24, 2026.

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UPDATE: Tactical Team Incident Resolved Peacefully, Suspect in Attempted Arson Arrested

PPB tactical teams were able to resolve the 8-hour long Richmond Neighborhood incident by safely taking the suspect into custody, and he now faces charges that include attempted arson.

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UPDATE #2: Two People Confirmed Deceased in Crash into Willamette River Identified

The two people who died in Monday's single vehicle crash into the Willamette River are being identified.

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UPDATE: Arrest of Suspect in December Stabbing of Woman in Pearl District Bar

Following months of diligent detective work, with the help of tips from the public, a suspect has been arrested and charged in the December stabbing of a woman inside a Pearl District bar.

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Update: Missing Endangered Man FOUND SAFE

James Freimark was located by North Precinct officers and he is safe.

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Update: Missing Endangered Boy FOUND SAFE

PPB would like to thank members of the public for helping to locate him.

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PPB Disrupts Illegal Street Takeover; Makes Arrests, Seizes Firearm and Vehicles

Members of the Portland Police Bureau addressed multiple street takeover events in North Portland on April 4, 2026, making arrests, issuing citations and seizing vehicles.

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Traffic #Alert: North Columbia Boulevard Closed in Both Directions - Traffic Alert

The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a collision involving a vehicle which caught fire on North Columbia Boulevard under the I-5 Freeway.

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PPB Monitors March In Alameda Neighborhood, 1 Arrested

One person was arrested during a protest march in the Alameda Neighborhood.

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Detectives Locate and Arrest Suspect in Injury Shooting Case, Booked for Attempted Murder

Detective work following a Kenton Neighborhood shooting that left a victim injured led to the successful arrest of a suspect and serious felony charges that include attempted murder.

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Motorcyclist Dies from Injuries Sustained in March Crash

A motorcyclist has died following a crash that occurred in the Lents Neighborhood in March.

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Motorcyclist Deceased After Crash With Vehicle

A motorcyclist has died in a crash with another vehicle in Northeast Portland. The Major Crash Team is responding to investigate.

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UPDATE: Suspect in Cully Neighborhood Homicide Identified

The Portland Police Bureau is identifying the suspect in the Cully Neighborhood homicide.

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Suspect Arrested Following Vandalism Spree in Pleasant Valley Neighborhood

An adult male was arrested following a vandalism spree in the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood.

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PPB Needs Public's Help Locating Missing Juvenile

The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's help to locate a missing juvenile.

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PPB Helps Facilitate Safe Free Speech Gathering and March; Arrests Made at South Waterfront

The Portland Police Bureau facilitated a large-scale free speech event during the day and then monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront in the evening. Three arrests were made.

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Suspect Arrested after Violent Incidents in Hazelwood Neighborhood; Firearm Recovered

A suspect has been arrested, and a firearm recovered, following assaults and a shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.

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