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Traffic #Alert: A serious vehicle accident involving a pedestrian has occurred on Southeast 148th Avenue . - Traffic Alert

A serious vehicle accident has occurred in the Centennial neighborhood after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.

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Traffic #Alert: A fatal vehicle accident investigation is underway on East Burnside Street involving a motorcycle and car. - Traffic Alert

A fatal vehicle accident occurred in the Kern neighborhood after an accident involving a motorcycle and a car.

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Officers Arrest Man involved in Domestic Violence Assaults

This weekend North Precinct officers arrested a man involved in assaulting two family members.

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PPB Central Bike Squad Arrests Two and Seizes Significant Amount of Fentanyl

The Central Precinct Bike Squad has made a significant arrest / seizure of narcotics in SE Portland.

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PPB Responds to Numerous Illegal Street Takeover Events; Makes Arrests, Tows Vehicles

The Portland Police Bureau disrupted illegal street takeover activity that resulted in arrests and vehicle tows.

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UPDATE #2: Suspect in Old Town Disturbance Booked into Jail

The suspect that was involved in Saturday night's Old Town Neighborhood disturbance call has been booked into jail.

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Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 7-year-old Girl in Waterfront Park

A man is facing numerous charges including attempted kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl in Tom McCall Waterfront Park near the Salmon Street Springs.

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Traffic #ALERT: Fatal Crash Investigation Underway in Hazelwood Neighborhood

A fatal crash investigation involving a pedestrian has Southeast Stark Street closed in the Hazelwood Neighborhood, and the Portland Police Major Crash Team (MCT) is responding.

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Suspects Arrested For Multiple Felonies Related to Shootings and a Robbery over July 4 Weekend

A suspect is facing numerous felony charges, including attempted murder, related to shootings in the Buckman Neighborhood and a robbery in the Downtown Neighborhood over the Independence Day weekend. A second suspect is also facing robbery charges for the downtown case.

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Reckless Driver Arrested Following Police Pursuit Spanning Multiple Neighborhoods

A reckless driver whose dangerous driving behavior prompted a police pursuit spanning nine separate Portland neighborhoods ended with a safe arrest and no injuries.

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Burglary and Stalking Suspect Armed with Realistic Looking Rifle Arrested

A burglary and stalking suspect who said he wanted to force police to shoot and kill him surrendered following extended negotiations with an expert police crisis communicator.

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UPDATE: Sex Abuse Suspect Faces Additional Charges; PPB Still Seeking Victims

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is releasing new details about a sex abuse investigation.

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Two PPB Officers Injured Following Incident in King Neighborhood

Two Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers were injured following an incident in the King Neighborhood.

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PPB Responds to Numerous Significant Events on Busy Fourth of July Weekend

The Fourth of July holiday weekend was busy, with Portland Police officers handling a public order event downtown, shootings, attempted street takeovers, and other calls.

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UPDATE: Missing Man Last Seen Near VA Hospital Located Safe

The man who was missing from the area of the Portland Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center has been found safe and is back home.

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UPDATE#2: Woman Killed in Tuesday Cully Neighborhood Crash Identified

The woman who died in a Cully Neighborhood single-vehicle crash is being identified.

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Shooting Investigation Leads to Arrest of Suspect on Attempted Murder Charge

A shooting investigation has resulted in the arrest of a suspect on an attempted murder charge.

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Multi-Agency Stolen Vehicle Operation Results in Arrests and Vehicle Recoveries

A multi-agency stolen vehicle operation resulted in arrests and the recovery of vehicles.

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PPB Officers Quickly Locate Stabbing Suspect in Old Town

Portland Police Officers from Central Precinct responded quickly to investigate a stabbing, locate the weapon used, and arrested the suspect. Detectives assisted and that suspect is now in jail facing a felony assault charge.

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Woman Arrested Following Injury Stabbing in Old Town

A woman was arrested following a stabbing that left another woman injured in Old Town.

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