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$20,000 Reward for Information Remains in Place Eight Years After Homicide

Eight years after the homicide of Brian Spaulding, the Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's help to solve the case.

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Protesters Place Flammable Material, Lit Flare Against ICE Building, Officers Arrest 3

Three people were arrested at a protest outside the ICE Facility in the South Portland Neighborhood after a lit flare was placed against the building.

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Missing Man Found Safe

A missing endangered man last seen in the Piedmont Neighborhood. William "Bill" Fregosi was located by Hillsboro Police Department. He has been safely reunited with family.

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Fatal Vehicle Crash On Hwy 30, Major Crash Team Responding

A fatal vehicle crash has occurred on Northwest St. Helens Road (Hwy 30) involving a Sport Utility Vehicle and a semi-trailer truck. The driver of the SUV was transported to an area hospital where she later died. Her passenger was also transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

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Street Takeover Mission Results in Towed Vehicles, Seizure of Drugs and Guns

Portland Police made arrests, towed vehicles, and seized guns and drugs during a street takeover suppression mission on Sunday.

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Portland Police Respond to Protest Activity and Safety Concerns near ICE Building

Over the weekend Portland Police responded to safety concerns and protest activity around the ICE facility in Portland. Some arrests were made for vandalism.

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Narcotics Unit Serves Warrant on Downtown Drug Dealers

The Portland Police Bureau’s Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOC) served a search warrant at drug dealers' apartment in downtown Portland resulting in 2 arrests and the seizure of drugs, a gun, and body armor.

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UPDATE: Suspect Fired Shots and Pointed Gun at Police

The suspect who was injured in a deputy-involved shooting fired shots in the neighborhood and pointed a handgun at police.

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Gresham-Barlow Teacher Arrested by Portland Police Following Internet Sting by Bothell Police

A Portland resident who was employed as a high school teacher at the Gresham-Barlow School District has been arrested for sexual chats with a Bothell, Washington police detective posing as a 13-year-old girl.

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Pedestrian Killed in April Crash Identified

A pedestrian who died in April has been identified as Anthony Nez Jr., 25.

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Pedestrian Dies from Injuries Sustained in December Crash

A pedestrian, identified as Melinda L. Reinke, has died from complications stemming from a crash in December 2024.

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PPB Seeks Input on Directives

PPB is encouraging community members to comment on the second review of a directive regarding Reporting of Potential Exculpatory or Impeachment Information

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UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Identified

The motorcyclist killed in a crash in the Rose City Park Neighborhood has been identified as Aaron S. Marin of Portland.

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UPDATE: Missing Endangered Woman Found Deceased

PPB regrets to inform the community that a missing endangered woman has been found deceased.

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Retail Theft Mission Results in Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Merchandise

A retail theft mission resulted in 36 arrests and the recovery of more than $3,000 in stolen merchandise.

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Portland Police and Fire Team Up for Elevated Rescue, Suspect Arrested for Burglary

A man who climbed up on an elevated building alongside a helicopter platform in the Old Town Neighborhood required a team rescue by Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue.

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Proactive Policing Leads to Arrests, Illegally Possessed Guns, and Drugs

A police stop made during a proactive patrol mission earlier this month led to a search warrant, two arrests, and the seizure of drugs, guns, and suspected drug money.

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Armed Man Causing a Disturbance at Pizza Shop Deescalated by Police and Safely Arrested

A man armed with multiple knives who was causing a disturbance and caused an evacuation of a Woodstock Neighborhood pizza shop was deescalated and safely arrested by highly trained officers trained in crisis communications Wednesday.

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PPB Needs Public’s Help Identifying Assault Suspect

The Portland Police Bureau needs the public's help identifying the man who assaulted a woman near West Burnside and Northwest Broadway back in April.

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Shooting and Pursuit Ends with Arrest and Seizure of Guns

A non-injury broad daylight shooting has ended with an arrest and the seizure of two guns, including a tactical shotgun.

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