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Stop. Look. Lock. – A Simple Habit That Saves Lives
A change in your routine can lead to a tragic mistake. This May 1st, join us in committing to the habit that protects lives: STOP. LOOK. LOCK.
Blog post
Home Seized by Trespassers While Owner Away, PPB Serves Warrant and Recover Drugs, Gun, Stolen Property
A home in the Parkrose Heights neighborhood has been cleared of squatters and suspects engaged in other criminal activity, leading to several arrests and seizure of drugs, guns, and stolen property.
Press release
Shooting Suspect Arrested by Tactical Team After Detectives’ Investigation
A shooting suspect is in custody following a multi-day, intensive investigation by Detectives with the Enhanced Community Safety Team (ECST), and an arrest by the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT).
Press release
PPB Needs Public’s Help Locating Suspect In Possible Attempted Abduction
The Portland Police Bureau needs the public’s help in locating the suspect in a possible attempted abduction of a child in the Mt. Tabor Neighborhood.
Press release
Update: Suspects Connected To Non-Fatal Overdose Turn Themselves In
The suspects connected to a non-fatal overdose in 2023 have turned themselves in
Updated Press release
Man Dies from Assault that Occurred in March
Man Dies from Assault that Occurred in March
Press release
Multi-Agency Fentanyl Enforcement Operation Results in Arrests, Drug and Cash Seizures (Photo)
A multi-agency fentanyl enforcement operation resulted in dozens of arrests, as well as the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash.
Press release
Driver Killed in East Columbia Neighborhood Crash Identified
A man killed in a crash in East Columbia Neighborhood near Delta Park is identified
Updated Press release
Reckless Driver Facing Charges After Posting to Social Media
A man who was posting videos of himself recklessly driving on metro area roadways has been arrested.
Updated Press release
UPDATE: PPB Helps Facilitate Peaceful Downtown Gathering and March
As expected, several thousand people gathered in Pioneer Courthouse Square Saturday for a peaceful gathering and march.
Updated Press release
PPB Event Messages - April 19, 2025
PPB proactively pushes out messaging in a variety of formats to increase public safety and awareness during demonstration events.
Updated Blog post
UPDATE: PPB Officers Successfully Prevent Large-Scale Street Takeovers, Make Arrests, Tow Cars, Seize Guns
Saturday night’s street racing prevention mission successfully disrupted efforts of participants to conduct any large-scale street takeovers.
Press release
UPDATE: Wanted Suspect from Northwest District Identified
The man wanted following an armed standoff on Monday is in police custody facing numerous criminal charges.
Updated Press release
PPB Seeks Input on Directive
PPB 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.
Press release
Update: Officers Disengage with Armed Suspect
Officers have disengaged from an armed suspect in Northwest Portland
Updated Press release
UPDATE #2: Second Man Facing Charges Related to Deadly Stabbing Investigation
A second suspect has been arrested related to a stabbing homicide investigation of Drew Courtright.
Updated Press release
Update: Suspect in March Homicide Arrested
The suspect in the Sunday, March 9, 2025, shooting death of Kevin Rhinehart has been arrested in Texas.
Updated Press release
Update: Prowler Who Assaulted Victim in Her Apartment Booked into Jail
A prowler who broke into an occupied apartment and assaulted a woman is being booked into jail on multiple sexual assault related charges.
Updated Press release
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