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Suspect Arrested in Portland Area in Connection to Federal Narcotics Investigation

A suspect has been arrested in the Portland area in connection to a federal narcotics investigation.

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Suspect Arrested Following Shooting in Parkrose Neighborhood, Firearm Recovered

A suspect has been arrested, and a firearm recovered, following a shooting in the Parkrose Neighborhood.

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Armed "Crumb Dealer" Captured with 2 Guns During Camping Ordinance Enforcement at NE 119th Ave & NE Halsey St

An armed drug dealer, known as a "crumb dealer," was arrested Wednesday during a mission involving an ongoing effort to address unlawful camping in the Hazelwood neighborhood.

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Man Arrested Following Injury Shooting in Hazelwood Neighborhood

Officers assigned to the Portland Police Bureau's East Precinct arrested a suspect following a shooting that left a man injured in in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.

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Juvenile Arrested in Connection to School Threats

A high school student is in police custody following a weeks-long investigation into repeated threats directed at students and staff of David Douglas High School.

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PPB 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.

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Suspect Wanted for Murder Arrested Following Hours Long Search by PPB Officers

A suspect wanted for the murder of a 14-year-old boy is in jail facing first-degree murder and other charges following an hours long block search in the Richmond Neighborhood.

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Coordinated Enforcement Operation Disrupts Narcotics Activity in East Portland Hazel Heights Community

A coordinated enforcement operation led investigators to the location of a significant street level drug dealer operating out of an apartment, resulting in felony charges and the seizure of narcotics, a gun, cash, and equipment used for fraud crimes.

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Three Arrested in Attempted Murder Case Following Pursuit

A coordinated police response and investigation led to three people being arrested, and they are facing attempted murder and other charges following a shooting on Rocky Butte.

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Early Morning Drug Bust Nets Cocaine and Cash; One Arrested

The Portland Police Bureau's North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team (NRT), with assistance from PPB's Narcotics and Organized Crime (NOC) Unit, conducted a drug investigation that resulted in one arrest, as well as the seizure of cocaine and cash.

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Multiple Firearms and Drugs Seized Following Crash

Multiple firearms and drugs were seized from a convicted felon following a one-vehicle crash.

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UPDATE: Five Suspects Arrested in Connection to 2025 Homicide

Five teenage suspects are facing multiple felony charges related to a 2025 homicide.

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Prolific Graffiti Suspect Arrested Following Search Warrant

A suspected prolific graffiti vandal known by the tag name "Rango" has been arrested in connection with widespread vandalism across the Portland area.

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Patrol Investigation Following Non-Injury Shooting Leads to Seizure of Guns

Guns and ammunition were recovered thanks to follow-up investigation done by patrol officers assigned to East Precinct.

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Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting and Injuring Man in Lloyd District Neighborhood

A woman is facing attempted murder and other charges after shooting and injuring a man in the Lloyd District Neighborhood.

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Four Arrested at City Hall Following Council Meeting

Four people were booked into jail after a group refused to leave Portland City Hall following a council meeting.

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Suspect Facing First Degree Assault Charge Following Shooting in the Lents Neighborhood

A man is facing first-degree assault and another charge after a shooting in the Lents Neighborhood.

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UPDATE #3: Third Arrest Made for December Homicide of Santi Ram Rai

A third person has been arrested and charged with crimes related to the December 9, 2025 homicide of Santi Ram Rai.

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UPDATE #3: Officers Involved in Shooting Identified, Video Released

The Portland Police Bureau is releasing video footage of an officer involved shooting and identifying the members involved.

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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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