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UPDATE: Assault Suspect Arrested
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The suspect in an April 2026 assault has been arrested.
PPB's Air Support Unit Helps Officers Safely Apprehend Two Suspects in Separate Incidents
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The Portland Police Bureau's Air Support Unit (ASU) played a critical role in helping officers safely track and apprehend suspects in two separate incidents.
PPB Disrupts Spontaneous Illegal Street Takeover
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PPB disrupted a large illegal street racing gathering over the weekend.
UPDATE #2: Suspect Indicted for Murder of Shiloh Thanos-Young
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A suspect, who is already in custody on other crimes, has been indicted for the September 2025 murder of Shiloh Thanos-Young in the Northwest Portland.
Missing Teen Located Deceased from Suspected Drug Overdose
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An investigation is underway after a teen was located deceased from a suspected drug overdose.
PPB Human Trafficking Unit Safely Recovers 6 Juveniles Being Sex Trafficked
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The Portland Police Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) and East Precinct Officers safely recovered a shocking six teenage girls being sex trafficked on the 82nd Avenue corridor, helping them with support and care to get away from their traffickers.
Portland Firefighter Arrested Following Child Luring Investigation
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A Portland Fire Lieutenant was arrested today following a child luring investigation.
UPDATE: Victim Killed in Downtown Portland Shooting Identified
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The man who died following a shooting in Downtown Portland Tuesday night has been identified as Malachi Bussey, 25, of Portland.
UPDATE: Man Killed in Goose Hollow Incident Identified
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The man killed in the incident in the Goose Hollow Neighborhood has been identified.
Two Injured Following a Shooting in the Cully Neighborhood
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Two people were injured following a shooting in the Cully Neighborhood. Homicide Detectives are responding to the scene.
Peaceful May Day March Followed by Criminal Activity and Arrests in South Waterfront
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The Portland Police Bureau monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront and made five arrests.
PPB Event Messages - May 2026
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PPB proactively pushes out messaging in a variety of formats to increase public safety and awareness during demonstration events.
New PPB Podcast Episode Highlights Efforts to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Sextortion
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The latest episode of the Talking Beat podcast, produced by the Portland Police Bureau, focuses on the growing threat of online child exploitation, including a rapidly increasing crime known as sextortion.
Stop. Look. Lock. – A Simple Habit That Saves Lives
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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.
Talking Beat - Understanding Sextortion and Online Child Exploitation
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Portland Police Bureau detectives from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit discuss the growing threat of online child exploitation, with a specific focus on a troubling trend: sextortion.
This episode contains information about sensitive topics. Discretion is advised.
This episode contains information about sensitive topics. Discretion is advised.
Jantzen Beach Retail Theft Mission Results in Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Merchandise and a Firearm
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Officers conducted a retail theft mission last week, making 11 arrests and seizing an illegal firearm.
New report highlights Portland’s drop in gun violence, success of prevention, intervention, and enforcement efforts
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The report by the Center for American Progress ranks Portland among the top cities in the nation for reducing gun violence.
Delayed Fatality Hit and Run Crash Involving Pedestrian
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A man died 11 days after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in the King Neighborhood, and the case is under investigation.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed in April 1st Crash Identified
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The motorcyclist who died following a collision on April 1 is being identified.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Wilkes Neighborhood Hit-and-Run Crash Identified
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The pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Wilkes Neighborhood on April 16, 2026 is identified as David W. Meador, 63.
