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UPDATE: Pedestrian who Died in Portsmouth Neighborhood Crash Identified

A pedestrian who was killed in a crash on North Columbia Boulevard has been identified.

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Suspect Arrested Following Injury Shooting in Russell Neighborhood

Officers have arrested the suspect in an injury shooting in the Russell Neighborhood.

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St. Patrick's Day DUII Enforcement Missions Planned Across Metro Area

The Portland Police Bureau is teaming up with state, county, and local law enforcement partners to conduct high-visibility enforcement missions through the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

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Homicide Detectives Respond to Shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood

On Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:40 a.m., Portland Police officers assigned to East Precinct responded to Northeast 148th Avenue and East Burnside Street in the Hazelwood neighborhood on a report of a shooting.

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Suspect Facing Attempted Murder Charges Following Stabbing in Lloyd District Neighborhood Restaurant

A suspect is in jail facing attempted murder charges following a stabbing inside a restaurant in the Lloyd District Neighborhood.

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Human Trafficking Missions Result in Arrests

As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing the public safety concerns generated by sex trafficking, the Portland Police Bureau conducted directed patrols in areas where that activity is concentrated.

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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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