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PPB Monitors Protest Activity in South Waterfront; No Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront, and no arrests were made.

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LOCATED - PPB Seeks Public's Help to Find Missing Woman

The missing woman has been found safe.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity; Two Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity including multiple events in multiple places Saturday. At one gathering in the South Waterfront, two arrests were made, both for previous incidents.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity in South Waterfront; One Arrest Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront and made one arrest.

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Missing Endangered Man Thomas Fallis Sought

Thomas Fallis, who is missing and endangered due to medical issues, is being sought by the Portland Police Bureau Missing Persons Unit.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity Near ICE Facility; Six Arrests Made

Officers made targeted arrests during a gathering in the South Portland Neighborhood, near the ICE Facility.

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Two Shot and Injured by Federal Agents in Hazelwood Neighborhood

Two people are in the hospital following a shooting involving federal agents.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity, One Arrest Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity and made one arrest.

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UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Tactical Incident Identified

The suspect arrested in the tactical incident in Southwest Portland has been identified.

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UPDATE: Man who Died in Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Crash Identified

A man who died in a crash on Southeast 122nd Avenue on January 2, 2026, has been identified.

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UPDATE: Man Killed in Downtown Portland Shooting Identified

A man killed in a Downtown Portland shooting has been identified.

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Driver Dies Following Crash After Eluding Police

A driver crashed and was ejected from their vehicle shortly after eluding police officers. The eluding vehicle caught fire, prompting officers to pull the driver to safety and attempt life-saving measures. Despite those life-saving efforts, the driver died at the scene.

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Vehicle That Eluded Police Found Crashed and the Driver Deceased in Washington Co.

A driver that eluded Portland Police officers was found deceased after a single car crash in Washington, County, Oregon.

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Deceased Man Found in Johnson Creek; Homicide Investigation Underway

A deceased man was located submerged in Johnson Creek this week, and the death investigation has revealed this is a homicide.  An investigation is underway.

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Suspect Faces Felony Assault and Robbery Charges After Stabbing in Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood

Portland Police patrol officers tracked down a stabbing suspect over 90 minutes after a serious injury attack in a Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood grocery store, and the suspect is now facing serious felony charges.

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Portland Police Releases Year-End Review Video

As we prepare to close out 2025, the Portland Police Bureau is pleased to present to our community a year-end review video. The video is available on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MTorbXv0p50

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UPDATE: Stabbing Suspect Richard Stuart Arrested, Booked for Attempted Murder

Richard S. Stuart, the man sought related to two knife attacks on strangers in the Irvington and Sullivan's Gulch Neighborhoods, has been arrested and booked on an arrest warrant including attempted murder.

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Suspects in Injury Shooting Arrested; Firearm Recovered

Two suspects were arrested following an injury shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.

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Update: Missing Person Located

A previously reported missing person has been located and reunited with family.

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UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in North Portland Crash Identified

The pedestrian killed in a crash in North Portland has been identified.

Updated Press release


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