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PPB Seeks Input on Directives

New Directives for Public Input

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Retail Theft Mission Results in Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Merchandise

A retail theft mission resulted in numerous arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise.

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Update: Suspicious Death Rule Homicide, Victim Identified

The suspicious death in the Lents Neighborhood on February 20, 2025, has been ruled a homicide.

Updated Press release


Man Faces Charges for Spending the Night High in Hawthorne Bridge Tower Structure

A man who climbed into the bridge structure and caused an extended closure of the Hawthorne Bridge is facing charges.

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Endangered Missing Man Found

A missing endangered man from the Woodstock Neighborhood has been found safe.

Updated Press release


Three Firearms, Ammunition Seized from Juveniles

Three firearms and ammunition were seized from two juveniles during dedicated patrols in the Parkrose Neighborhood.

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Update: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Identified

The motorcyclist killed in a crash on Sunday, February 9, 2025, has been identified by police.

Updated Press release


Retail Theft Mission Results in Numerous Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Merchandise

A retail theft mission resulted in numerous arrests and recovery of stolen merchandise.

Press release


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.

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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.

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Two Juveniles, One Adult Arrested Following Armed Carjacking

Two juveniles and one adult were arrested following a carjacking.

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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.

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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


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