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Drunk Driver Crashes into Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy Vehicle on Freeway
A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy was not seriously hurt after a drunk driver crashed into his marked patrol SUV while on a traffic stop.
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Update: Man Killed in Shooting in Piedmont Neighborhood Identified
A man killed in the Piedmont Neighborhood is Identified
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4th Annual Women in Public Safety Event Scheduled for March 8
This Saturday is the 4th Annual Women in Public Safety Event
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Update: Missing Endangered Woman Located Safe
A missing endangered woman was found safe
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Street Racing Event Leads to Arrests, Vehicles Towed
Street racing and street takeover activity in North Portland resulted in arrests and vehicles towed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Retail Theft Mission Results in Numerous Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Merchandise
A retail theft mission resulted in numerous arrests and recovery of stolen merchandise.
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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.
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Update #3 Suspect from Old Town Machete Threats Incident Identified
Suspect who threatened community with machete was arrested after a hours-long crisis negotiation
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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.
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Human Trafficking Missions Result in Numerous Arrests
Human trafficking missions resulted in numerous arrests and the recovery of stolen merchandise.
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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.
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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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