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UPDATE: Man Killed in Portsmouth Neighborhood Identified

The person shot and killed in the Portsmouth Neighborhood has been identified.

Updated June 12, 2026 12:58 pm Press release

Reward for Information Remains in Place Nine Years After Homicide

Detectives with PPB are asking for information from the public nine years after a homicide in Northeast Portland.

June 12, 2026 8:04 am Press release

One Person Injured in Shooting at Sellwood Riverfront Park

One person was injured in a shooting at Sellwood Riverfront Park.

June 12, 2026 7:36 am Press release

Traffic #ALERT: Major Crash Team Investigating Crash Involving Moped on NE 33rd Ave in the Concordia Neighborhood

The Portland Police Major Crash Team is investigating a serious injury crash involving a moped rider on Northeast 33rd Avenue south of Northeast Columbia Boulevard.

June 11, 2026 3:52 pm Press release

PPB Urges Caution When Buying and Selling Items Online

The Portland Police Bureau is reminding community members to prioritize safety when buying or selling items through online marketplaces after a recent armed robbery linked to a Facebook Marketplace transaction

June 11, 2026 12:53 pm Press release

Over 30 speed & intersection cameras operating across Portland’s High Crash Network, issuing 69,000 citations since Nov., with more cameras coming soon

Placed at locations with a history of serious and deadly crashes, the cameras support Portland's Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries on Portland streets.

June 9, 2026 12:43 pm Press release

Homicide Investigation Underway in Glenfair Neighborhood

One person is deceased following a shooting in the Glenfair Neighborhood.

June 8, 2026 3:37 pm Press release

Pedestrian Dies Following Crash in Lents Neighborhood

A pedestrian has died following a crash in the Lents Neighborhood.

June 8, 2026 1:20 pm Press release

UPDATE: Driver Killed in Crash Identified

The driver killed in a crash has been identified.

Updated June 8, 2026 11:15 am Press release

UPDATE: Victim from May 22 Assault Dies, Suspect Now Facing Murder Charge

The victim who was critically injured in an assault on May 22 has died from her injuries, and the suspect is now indicted for murder and other charges.

Updated June 6, 2026 10:07 am Press release

UPDATE #3: Suspect Involved in Hazelwood Neighborhood Tactical Incident Booked into Jail

The suspect involved in Friday's Hazelwood Neighborhood tactical incident has been booked into jail and he is being identified.

Updated June 6, 2026 9:09 am Press release

PPB Participates in Effort to Advance Dialogue-Based Public Order Policing

The Portland Police Bureau has participated in an effort to advance dialogue-based public order policing.

Updated June 4, 2026 8:43 am Press release

Portland Police Bureau Seeks Input on Directives

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.

June 3, 2026 2:27 pm Press release

UPDATE: Man Killed in Hazelwood Neighborhood Identified

The man killed in the Hazelwood Neighborhood has been identified.

Updated June 3, 2026 8:54 am Press release

UPDATE: Missing Endangered Man Located Safe

A missing endangered man has been located safe.

Updated June 2, 2026 8:40 am Press release

Multi-Agency Retail Theft Mission Yields Positive Results

A multi-agency retail theft mission resulted in numerous arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise.

June 1, 2026 12:46 pm Press release

Suspect Arrested After Stealing Truck, Damaging Vehicles

A suspect is in custody after stealing a truck and ramming multiple vehicles while eluding police.

June 1, 2026 11:00 am Press release

Three Months of Human Trafficking Missions Result in Numerous Arrests

Throughout the months of March, April and May, the Portland Police Bureau continued directed patrol efforts along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard in response to ongoing community complaints and observed sex trafficking activity.

May 30, 2026 3:39 pm Press release