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Pedestrian Dies from Injuries Sustained in Crash in the Rose City Park Neighborhood
A man has died from injuries sustained in crash on December 12, 2025 in the Rose City Park Neighborhood.
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UPDATE: Homicide Victim Killed at Hazelwood Neighborhood Convenience Store Identified
A man shot and killed in the Hazelwood neighborhood has been identified.
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Update: Missing Man Found Deceased
James Moore, who has been missing since December 8, 2025, was found deceased in Yamhill County. No foul play is suspected.
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PPB Seeks Input on Directive
The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing the following Directive(s) and seeks community input.
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Portland Police Increases Patrols at Jewish Events Following Australia Terror Attack
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is responding to increased concerns about safety following a mass casualty attack that took place in Australia overnight.
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Traffic #ALERT: Investigation Underway in Sumner Neighborhood Involving Fatal Hit-and-Run
The Portland Police Major Crash Team is responding to a fatal traffic crash involving a hit-and-run to a driver who was struck after getting out of his vehicle on Northeast Prescott Street in the Sumner Neighborhood.
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Driver Facing Charges After Crashing into PPB Employee's vehicle
A driver is facing numerous charges after crashing into an on-duty Portland Police Public Safety Support Specialist (PS3).
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Traffic #ALERT UPDATE: NE Airport Way is now a Fatal Crash Investigation
PPB officers have been notified that the motorcyclist involved in the crash on Northeast Airport Way has died at the hospital. The crash investigation is continuing and Northeast Airport Way is closed both directions under the I-205 overpass.
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Stolen Vehicle Operations Continue To Reduce Car Theft, Earn Awards
The Portland Police Stolen Vehicle Operations have continued to show results, including arrests and recovered stolen vehicles. Additionally, the innovative, data-driven initiative is getting more national recognition.
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Investigation into Death of Baby Leads to Arrest
The investigation into the death of a baby has resulted in an arrest.
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UPDATE: Missing Endangered Woman Located
A missing endangered woman has been found safe.
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Portland Police Officer Arrested for Off-Duty Incident
An officer with the Portland Police Bureau has been arrested for an off-duty incident.
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Driver Dies Following a Single-Vehicle Crash on W. Burnside St.
A driver has died following a single-vehicle crash that happened on West Burnside Street last month.
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Traffic #Alert: N. Columbia Blvd Closed for Fatal Crash Investigation
The PPB Major Crash Team (MCT) is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and two vehicles on North Columbia Boulevard.
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Driver Dies From Injuries Sustained in August 22 Crash in the Wilkes Neighborhood
A driver died over 2 weeks following an August 22nd crash on Northeast Airport Way in the Wilkes Neighborhood.
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UPDATE: Cyclist Killed in Crash Identified
A bicyclist killed in a crash in October has been identified.
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PPB’s Focused Intervention Team Seizes Firearm During Traffic Stop
The Portland Police Bureau's Focused Intervention Team seized a firearm with an extended magazine during a traffic stop.
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Drugs, Cash Seized During Drug Mission
Drugs and cash were among the items seized during a drug mission.
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UPDATE: Additional Charges Filed Against Driver After Victim Comes Forward
A reckless driving suspect is facing additional charges.
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Suspect Arrested Twice for Unprovoked Attacks Minutes Apart
A suspect in two unprovoked attacks has been arrested.
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