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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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PPB Seizes Significant Amount of Fentanyl, Two Arrested

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of fentanyl over the weekend.

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Rollover Crash Involving Drunk Driver Ends in Secure TriMet Parking Lot

A drunk driver crashed and rolled his car through a light pole and a fence, finally coming to rest against a parked TriMet bus inside a secure parking lot.

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UPDATE #2: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on I-5 Near Marquam Bridge Identified

The motorcyclist who died following a single-vehicle crash on southbound I-5 near the Marquam Bridge on Friday has been identified.

Updated Press release


UPDATE #2: Motorcyclist Killed in June 18 Crash Identified

The motorcyclist who died in a June 18 collision on northbound I-5 at North Columbia Boulevard is being identified.

Updated Press release


UPDATE: Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Death Determined to be Homicide

The June 16th suspicious death investigation inside a house in the 11900 Block of Southeast Pardee Street has been confirmed to be a homicide, and the investigation is continuing.

Updated Press release


Portland Police Hires 16 Officers, Appoints New Command Staff

The Portland Police Bureau is pleased to announce the hiring of 16 community police officers, and the appointing of command staff including an assistant chief and three commanders.

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UPDATED PHOTOS-PPB Makes Arrests, Tows Vehicles During Illegal Street Takeover Activity

The Portland Police Bureau disrupted illegal street takeover activity that resulted in arrests and vehicle tows. See link for updated photos.

Updated Press release


UPDATE #2: Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash In Buckman Neighborhood Dies

The man struck by a hit-and-run driver on May 28, 2026 in the Buckman Neighborhood has died from his injuries.

Updated Press release


Update: Missing Boy Found Safe

Caidyn has been found safe.

Updated Press release


Portland Police Bureau 2025 Annual Report

PPB's annual report takes a look back on major accomplishments. Community members can read the report or watch a presentation about it.

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UPDATE: Missing Endangered Woman Found Safe

The Portland Police Bureau is relieved to share that Geraldine has been located safe.

Updated Press release


UPDATE: Man Killed on Rocky Butte Identified

The man killed on Rocky Butte has been identified.

Updated Press release


Two Arrested Following Shooting in Cathedral Park Neighborhood, Firearm Seized

Two people were arrested and a firearm was seized following a shooting in North Portland.

Updated Press release


UPDATE #2: Suspect Arrested in Murder of Tyron Butler

A suspect has been arrested and booked into jail on a murder charge related to the Thursday homicide of Tyron Butler.

Updated Press release


Reward for Information Remains in Place Nine Years After Homicide

Detectives with PPB are asking for information from the public nine years after a homicide in Northeast Portland.

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One Person Injured in Shooting at Sellwood Riverfront Park

One person was injured in a shooting at Sellwood Riverfront Park.

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Traffic #ALERT: Major Crash Team Investigating Crash Involving Moped on NE 33rd Ave in the Concordia Neighborhood

The Portland Police Major Crash Team is investigating a serious injury crash involving a moped rider on Northeast 33rd Avenue south of Northeast Columbia Boulevard.

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