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Portland Police Debuts Video Honoring the Women of PPB

Today, the Portland Police Bureau is pleased to debut a special video honoring the history and legacy of women who have pioneered the diversity of who we are today, and the members who are carrying forward that legacy into the future.

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PPB, PBOT Encourage Motorcycle Safety as Warmer Weather Arrives

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) are reminding all road users to prioritize safety and awareness

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Traffic #ALERT: Pedestrian Struck Hit and Run Crash Investigation Underway in Wilkes Neighborhood

A traffic crash investigation is underway in the Wilkes Neighborhood involving a potential hit-and-run to a pedestrian.

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Online Child Exploitation Investigation Leads to Arrest

PPB detectives arrested a 29-year-old Portland man following an investigation that began with a CyberTip. The suspect was booked on multiple child sexual abuse charges after detectives identified an active threat to a child in the community.

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#UPDATE: Homicide Suspect Arrested in Virginia

The suspect in a December 2025 homicide has been arrested.

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Suspect Arrested Following Road Rage Shooting in North Portland; Firearms Recovered

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has arrested a suspect in connection with a road rage shooting that occurred in North Portland.

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UPDATE: Missing Juvenile Located

A missing juvenile has been located.

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UPDATE #3: Third Person Confirmed Deceased in Crash into Willamette River Identified

The third person who died in last week’s single vehicle crash into the Willamette River has been identified.

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PPB and PF&R Need Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in Arson Case

The Portland Fire Investigations Unit (FIU) is asking for the public's help to identify and locate a person of interest in an arson case.

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PPB Needs Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Case

The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in a 2022 sexual assault case.

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Suspect Arrested Following North Portland Carjacking; Firearm Recovered

An adult male was arrested, and a firearm recovered, following a carjacking in North Portland.

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Scooter Rider Deceased After Crash in March in the Kerns Neighborhood

A scooter rider died a week after colliding with a vehicle on March 24, 2026.

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UPDATE: Tactical Team Incident Resolved Peacefully, Suspect in Attempted Arson Arrested

PPB tactical teams were able to resolve the 8-hour long Richmond Neighborhood incident by safely taking the suspect into custody, and he now faces charges that include attempted arson.

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UPDATE: Arrest of Suspect in December Stabbing of Woman in Pearl District Bar

Following months of diligent detective work, with the help of tips from the public, a suspect has been arrested and charged in the December stabbing of a woman inside a Pearl District bar.

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Update: Missing Endangered Man FOUND SAFE

James Freimark was located by North Precinct officers and he is safe.

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Update: Missing Endangered Boy FOUND SAFE

PPB would like to thank members of the public for helping to locate him.

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PPB Disrupts Illegal Street Takeover; Makes Arrests, Seizes Firearm and Vehicles

Members of the Portland Police Bureau addressed multiple street takeover events in North Portland on April 4, 2026, making arrests, issuing citations and seizing vehicles.

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Traffic #Alert: North Columbia Boulevard Closed in Both Directions - Traffic Alert

The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a collision involving a vehicle which caught fire on North Columbia Boulevard under the I-5 Freeway.

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PPB Monitors March In Alameda Neighborhood, 1 Arrested

One person was arrested during a protest march in the Alameda Neighborhood.

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Detectives Locate and Arrest Suspect in Injury Shooting Case, Booked for Attempted Murder

Detective work following a Kenton Neighborhood shooting that left a victim injured led to the successful arrest of a suspect and serious felony charges that include attempted murder.

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