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Suspect Arrested on Attempted Assault Charges Following Drive-By Shooting

Portland Police officers located and arrested a suspect this morning following a non-injury, drive-by shooting that occurred in the Ardenwald-Johnson Creek Neighborhood. The suspect is now facing attempted murder and other charges.

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Burglary Task Force Seeks Help ID Suspect Who Broke Into Downtown Restaurant

The Portland Police Bureau Burglary Task Force is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect who stole items and damaged property of a restaurant in Downtown Portland.

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UPDATE: Additional Information About December Homicide of Jamal Rodgers at Johnson Creek

The investigation into the homicide death of Jamal Rodgers is continuing. Detectives are now releasing that he was recovered from Johnson Creek near Southeast 102nd Avenue and Southeast Foster Road in the Lents Neighborhood.

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UPDATE: Suspect Killed in Police Shooting Identified

The suspect killed in a police shooting has been identified.

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Suspect Arrested in Series of Burglaries at Southeast Portland School

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at a school in the 2200 block of Southeast 92nd Avenue in the Montavilla Neighborhood.

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Traffic #Alert: Pedestrian Struck in Hit and Run - Traffic Alert

A pedestrian was struck in a hit and run in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood and traffic officers are investigating.

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UPDATE: Driver Killed in Crash Identified

A driver killed in a crash in Northeast Portland has been identified.

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Traffic #Alert: Major Crash Team Investigating Collision on SW Capitol Highway - Traffic Alert

The Portland Police Major Crash Team is investigating a collision involving a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole in the Ashcreek-Crestwood Neighborhood.

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Motorcyclist Injured in Crash in Centennial Neighborhood

A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash in the Centennial Neighborhood.

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Three Arrested Following Double Shooting in Parkrose Neighborhood

Three people have been arrested following a double shooting in the Parkrose Neighborhood.

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UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Crash Identified

The pedestrian struck and killed on the interstate has been identified.

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UPDATE: Victim in Southeast Portland Shooting Identified

The individual shot and killed in Southeast Portland has been identified.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity, No Arrests Made

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

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Suspect Jailed on Attempted Murder Charges Following Shooting on Train

Portland Police officers located and arrested a suspect this morning in the Hazelwood Neighborhood after a shooting on a light rail train, and the man is now facing attempted murder and other charges.

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PPB and Partner Agencies Encourage Drivers to Buckle Up

The Portland Police Bureau is teaming up with other law enforcement agencies to educate the public about safety belt and child seat laws.

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UPDATE: Suspect in Shooting of PPB Officers Identified

The Portland Police Bureau is identifying the individual arrested in connection to the shooting of two PPB officers.

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UPDATE: Northeast 82nd Avenue Reopening to Vehicular Traffic

Northeast 82nd Avenue is reopening to vehicular traffic.

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity, No Arrests Made

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

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PPB Monitors Protest Activity in South Waterfront; Four Arrests Made

The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront, and made four arrests.

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UPDATE: Driver Arrested, Charged in Hit-and-Run Murder of Anthony Boyd

The driver who hit and killed pedestrian Anthony Boyd on December 12th has been arrested and charged with murder and other charges.

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