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Update: Driver Killed in Single Vehicle Crash Identified
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11.03 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to reports of a single vehicle crash at the intersection of North Willamette Boulevard and North Burr Avenue.
Updated Press release
Update #3 Suspect from Old Town Machete Threats Incident Identified
Suspect who threatened community with machete was arrested after a hours-long crisis negotiation
Updated Press release
Serving Portland: A Commitment That Never Stops
Portland Police officers respond to over 200,000 calls for service each year, showing up every day—regardless of weather, holidays, or challenges—to serve and protect the community.
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Pedestrian Struck In Hit and Run, Major Crash Team Investigating
A pedestrian was badly hurt after being struck by a vehicle near Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 84th Avenue. The driver fled the scene.
Press release
Human Trafficking Missions Result in Numerous Arrests
Human trafficking missions resulted in numerous arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise.
Press release
PPB Seeks Input on Directives
The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives.
Press release
Reckless Driver Eludes Police, Crashes into an Occupied Portland Streetcar Stop in the Pearl District Neighborhood
A reckless drunk driver in a stolen vehicle eluded police and crashed into a Portland Streetcar stop in the Pearl District.
Press release
Two Juveniles, One Adult Arrested Following Armed Carjacking
Two juveniles and one adult were arrested following a carjacking.
Press release
UPDATE #2: Suspect in St. Johns Neighborhood Tactical Incident Identified
The suspect in the Wednesday St. Johns Neighborhood tactical incident is identified.
Updated Press release
UPDATE: Suspect In Old Town Incident Identified
The suspect involved in the incident in the Old Town Neighborhood has been identified.
Updated Press release
Chief Bob Day Releases Statement On 2022 Normandale Park Shooting
As we near the third anniversary of the tragic shooting in Normandale Park, Chief Bob Day is releasing a video statement addressing any mischaracterizations made by PPB of what occurred.
Press release
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested During Tactical Incident Identified
The suspect arrested during a tactical incident on Monday, January 27, 2025, has been booked into jail on numerous charges.
Updated Press release
UPDATE: Tactical Incident Concludes with Numerous Arrests
The tactical incident in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood has concluded with numerous arrests.
Updated Press release
PPB Conducts Crime Interdiction Mission on 82nd Avenue
On January 27, 2025, from midnight until 4 a.m., officers from East and North Precincts worked together to address crime along the 82nd Avenue corridor.
Press release
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Is Deceased, Major Crash Team Investigating
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 6:43 p.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 4200 block of Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard.
Press release
Human Trafficking Mission Results In Numerous Arrests
On December 19, 2024, Portland Police’s Human Trafficking Unit arrested nine individuals, towed two cars, and provided resources to seven people with help from Safety Compass and the Victim Services Unit.
Press release
Area Police Agencies Introduce Advanced 4-Legged Robot
On behalf of the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit, the Port of Portland Police Department and the Portland Police Bureau are introducing a new advanced robot that will be deployed this month.
Press release
UPDATE: Juveniles Arrested In Connection To Murder, Robberies
Two juveniles have been arrested for the murder of Jonathan Trent and numerous robberies.
Updated Press release
Shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood, Man Deceased
A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood left a man deceased.
Press release
UPDATE: Chief Day and DA Vasquez Speak About Arrests Related To Vandalism During Downtown Rally
Following some criminal activity that resulted in arrests made on the evening of January 21, 2025, Portland Police Chief Bob Day and Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez spoke to the local news media. Watch the video below.
Updated Press release
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