Portland Police Bureau News

Portland Police Investigate an Armed Robbery in Montavilla Neighborhood

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:55:00 -0700

This morning, Thursday May 23, 2013, at 8:54 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Division Market, located at 2404 Southeast 79th Avenue.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted the victim at the store. The victim told police that the suspect entered the market, armed with a handgun, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the store. The victim did not know where the suspect went after leaving the store.

Officers searched the neighborhood using a Police K-9 Unit but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s, 5'10", 180 pounds, blonde or brown hair, wearing a bandana covering his face, baseball cap, dark-colored jacket, and blue jeans.

Robbery detectives have not determined if this suspect was involved in any of the armed robberies on Wednesday afternoon.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the Robbery Detail at (503) 823-0405.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

UPDATE - ARREST: Portland Police Investigating an Assault and Stabbing in Northeast Portland's Argay Neighborhood

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:50:00 -0700

23-year-old James Lee Moultrie was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Assault in the Second Degree, Kidnap in the First Degree, Rape in the First Degree and Sodomy in the First Degree.

Investigators learned that during this attack, Moultrie sexually assaulted his wife.

Moultrie will be arraigned later today.

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On Wednesday May 22, 2013, at approximately 4:00 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the Parkway Gardens Apartments, located at 14202 Northeast Sandy Boulevard on the report of a stabbing.

Officers arrived and located the female adult victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a Portland hospital for treatment. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers leaned that the suspect in the stabbing was the estranged husband of the victim's roommate.

Officers learned that the suspect came over to the apartment and assaulted his wife then stabbed the victim while she tried to intervene.

The suspect fled the location but was later located and arrested by East Precinct officers.

Assault detectives are continuing the investigation.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Investigating Multiple Armed Robberies on Wednesday

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:25:00 -0700

Today, Wednesday May 22, 2013, Portland Police officers responded to three separate armed robberies at businesses in Portland. Robbery detectives have not determined if these robberies were committed by the same suspect or if they are related to each other.

The first robbery occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m., at the Baskin Robbins Ice Cream located at 11011 Northeast Halsey Street. The suspect entered the shop armed with a handgun and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled the area.

The suspect is described as an male Hispanic or light-skinned African American in his 20s or 30s, 5'8" tall, 160 pounds, dark clothes, armed with a handgun.

The second robbery occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m., at the Baskin Robbins Ice Cream located at 4102 Southeast Powell Boulevard. The suspect entered the shop armed with a handgun and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled the area. A neighborhood search by officers and a police K-9 unit did not locate the suspect, who had a similar description as the first robbery.

The third robbery occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m., at the Mocha Express located at Southeast 51st Avenue and Holgate Street. In this robbery, the suspect was armed with a handgun and obtained an undisclosed amount of money before he ran into the neighborhood. A neighborhood search did not locate the suspect.

This suspect is described as a white male in his 20s, 5'10" tall, thin to medium build, wearing a dark or blue jean jacket.

Anyone with information about any of these robberies is asked to contact the Robbery Detail at (503) 823-0405.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Service Coordination Team Graduation Scheduled for Thursday Morning at City Hall

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:00 -0700

The Portland Police Bureau's Service Coordination Team (SCT) has scheduled a graduation for Thursday May 23, 2013, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., in City Council Chambers at Portland's City Hall.

City Hall is located at 1220 Southwest 4th Avenue.

Coffee and cake will be served immediately afterwards in the foyer on the first floor.

The Service Coordination Team is a Portland Police Bureau program that provides drug treatment to chronic offenders as an alternative to incarceration, working to address the root cause of their criminal activity.

Thursday, the SCT will be honoring 14 graduates from the Central City Concern Housing Rapid Response Program and the Volunteers of America Day Treatment and Residential Support Programs.

This will bring the total number of SCT graduates to 116 people.

Darryll White, Class of 2009, will be Master of Ceremonies, Commissioners Amanda Fritz and Steve Novick will be making welcoming remarks and Portland Police Chief Mike Reese will be presenting the certificates.

Expected to attend are the 14 new graduates, including several of whom are referrals from the Drug Impact Area (DIA) Program. Additionally, 13 previous graduates will be honored as they have achieved a year or more of sobriety.

The graduation program is a moving opportunity to see the power of change at work and the success of the Service Coordination Team's partnerships.

The Service Coordination Team is a partnership between the Portland Police Bureau, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice, Portland Patrol Inc., Project Respond, JOIN, Transition Projects Inc., Volunteers of America, Central City Concern and the Portland Business Alliance Clean and Safe program.

For additional information about the Service Coordination Team, contact Program Manager Austin Raglione at Austin.Raglione@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

UPDATE: Fatal Crash Investigation on I-5 NB at Hayden Island Exit - Offramp Closed

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:50:00 -0700

The Oregon State Medical Examiner has determined that the driver in yesterday's crash, 63-year-old Charles McNew, died of natural causes prior to the rollover crash.

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This afternoon, Monday May 20, 2013, at approximately 12:00 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a rollover crash on the exit to Hayden Island from northbound I-5.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue personnel arrived and determined that the lone male occupant was deceased.

Traffic officers are conducting the crash investigation and are looking into the possibility that the driver may have suffered a medical event prior to the crash.

The offramp to Hayden Island from northbound I-5 is expected to be closed for the next 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Northbound drivers needing access to Hayden Island should continue North on I-5 into Washington, then come back southbound to access the island.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Investigate Overnight Shooting in Parkrose Neighborhood

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:50:00 -0700

This morning, Tuesday May 21, 2013, at approximately 1:30 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the parking lot of a residence in the 10500 block of Northeast Fremont Street on the report of shots fired in the area.

Officers arrived but did not locate any victims. Witnesses at the scene described hearing shots and seeing several vehicles leave the area.

Shortly after North Precinct officers arrived, East Precinct officers responded to the report of a gunshot victim arriving at Portland Adventist Medical Center. The victim, 45-year-old William Rasmussen of Southeast Portland, was suffering from two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and was transported from PAMC to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center for treatment.

Rasmussen told police he was in the parking lot of the apartment complex when he was approached by the suspect who fired shots at him for no reason.

Rasmussen could not provide any suspect information.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the Assault Detail at (503) 823-0400.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Valet in Northwest Portland

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:45:00 -0700

This evening, Monday May 20, 2013, at 7:09 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of an armed robbery in the 2100 block of Northwest Irving Street.

Officers arrived in the area and spoke to the victim, a valet for Caf? Mingo, who told police that a man robbed him at gunpoint then ran away westbound on Irving Street. Caf? Mingo is located at 807 Northwest 21st Avenue

Officers searched the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25 years old, wearing a black knit cap, black jacket, black pants, armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call the Robbery Detail at (503) 823-0405.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Gang Enforcement Team Investigators Arrest Man for Saturday Morning Shooting

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:25:00 -0700

On Saturday May 18, 2012, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of people shooting at each other in the area of Diamonds Gentlemen's Club, located at 3390 Northeast Sandy Boulevard.

Officers arrived in the area and located a shooting scene in the parking lot of the club. There were no victims at the scene but a preliminary investigation found that the people involved in the shooting appeared to be gang-related.

The Gang Enforcement Team responded and began to investigate the shooting. Gang investigators worked throughout the day and late Saturday afternoon arrested 25-year-old Emanuel Dante Hall in connection with the shooting.

Hall, a known gang associate, was charged with Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and was booked into the Multnomah County Jail.

Gang Investigators are continuing to investigate the case and would like to hear from anyone with information about the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Todd Teats at (503) 823-2137 or Todd.Teats@PortlandOregon.gov.

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Attachment: VIEW FILES

Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Crime Stoppers Featured Case #13-11 - Shriners Hospital Theft

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:00 -0700

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help in identifying a thief stealing from Portland hospitals.

On May 14, 2013, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a man walked into the volunteer break room at the Portland Shriners Hospital and stole a woman's purse. The purse contained an undisclosed amount of cash, ID, credit cards, and an Apple iPad.

When the victim realized her purse was missing, she alerted hospital security staff who located the suspect on surveillance video.

Shriners Hospital security learned from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Public Safety that a similar incident occurred in the afternoon of May 14, where the suspect stole a backpack from an OHSU employee's office.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 50s with tan or olive-colored skin, shaved or bald head, 5'8" tall, 190 pounds, wearing a dark-colored t-shirt and jeans.

Surveillance video from Shriners Hospital is available for viewing and download at: http://youtu.be/I4rHUEyb8jY

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com , text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:

Det. Eric McDaniel

Portland Police Bureau

(503) 823-0577

Eric.McDaniel@PortlandOregon.gov

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Attachment: VIEW FILES

Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Old Town - No Injuries

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:45:00 -0700

This morning, Sunday May 19, 2013, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Central Precinct officers patrolling the Entertainment District heard multiple gunshots coming from the area of Northwest 4th Avenue and Everett Street.

Officers arrived in the area but did not find any victims or suspects at the scene. Officers did locate evidence of gunfire and based on preliminary information, called for the Gang Enforcement Team to respond.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Gang Enforcement Team at (503) 823-4106.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Still Seeking Volunteers for Grand Floral Parade

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:00 -0700

The Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade is scheduled for Saturday June 8, 2013, and the Portland Police Bureau is continuing to seek volunteers to help along the parade route.

Volunteers are needed from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and would work fixed barricade positions and walk or ride bicycles along the parade route.

Interested volunteers need to fill out the application form and return it to Emily Morris, Volunteer Coordinator for the Portland Rose Festival.

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Attachment: VIEW FILES

Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police to Honor GREAT Students on Monday at Holy Cross School

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:00 -0700

On Monday May 20, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau G.R.E.A.T. Program will be honoring students at Holy Cross School, located at 5202 North Bowdoin Street.

Retired Officer Ron Cash will be celebrating the graduation and honoring the students hard work and achievement in the G.R.E.A.T. Program.

G.R.E.A.T. stands for Gang Resistance Education And Training. The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. With prevention as its primary objective, the program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership.

Media is invited to attend this special event and is asked to check in with the office before attending the graduation.

To learn more about the G.R.E.A.T. Program, contact Officer Mike Paresa at (503) 823-2186 or Mike.Paresa@PortlandOregon.gov.

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Attachment: VIEW FILES

Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Marijuana Dispensary

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 -0700

On Thursday May 16, 2013, at approximately 11:30 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to ReLeaf MM, located at 1034 Southeast 122nd Avenue, on the report of an armed robbery.

Officers arrived and spoke to the victim, who told police that the robbery occurred approximately 45 minutes earlier but the victim informed his boss before calling 9-1-1.

The victim and another employee told police that the suspect entered the business and approached the counter, armed with a handgun, and ordered them onto the floor. The suspect stole wallets, phones and keys, as well as an undisclosed amount of cash from the business. The suspect held one employee at gunpoint while demanding another fill a large duffel bag with marijuana.

The suspect is described as an African American male, 25-30 years old, 6'2" tall, 190 pounds, with a deep voice, wearing a black hoodie, black ski mask, gray sweatpants, and gloves. A possible suspect vehicle is described as a 2005-2010 dark blue Ford Explorer.

Surveillance video of the robbery is available for viewing and download at: http://youtu.be/yfDBz591HMA

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact Det. Bill Winters at (503) 823-0466.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Crime Stoppers Featured Case #13-10 - Robbery

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:05 -0700

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help in solving a robbery in Northeast Portland.

On May 1, 2013, at approximately 1:30 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to Maddys, located at 11252 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, on the report of a strong-arm robbery.

Officers spoke with the victim who told police that he was playing video poker and had won a sum of money that he placed inside his wallet.

The suspect approached the victim from behind, reached over him and grabbed the wallet out of the victim's hand. The two struggled over the wallet but the suspect was able to force the wallet out of the victim's grip and run out the door.

The suspect was last seen running southbound on 112th Avenue from Sandy Boulevard.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, 5'10" tall, 275 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a black hoodie and dark-colored jeans.

A surveillance photo of the suspect is being released to assist in his identification.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:

Det. Chris Brace

Portland Police Bureau

Chris.Brace@PortlandOregon.gov

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Attachment: VIEW FILES

Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police to Honor GREAT Students at Atkinson School on Friday

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:01 -0700

On Friday May 17, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., the Portland Police Bureau G.R.E.A.T. Program will be honoring students at Atkinson School, located at 5800 Southeast Division Street.

Officer Christina Hansen-Tuma will be celebrating the graduation and honoring the students hard work and achievement in the G.R.E.A.T. Program.

Media is invited to attend this special event and is asked to check in with the office before attending the graduation.

To learn more about the G.R.E.A.T. Program, contact Officer Mike Paresa at (503) 823-2186 or Mike.Paresa@PortlandOregon.gov.

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Attachment: VIEW FILES

Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Seek Public's Help Identifying the 'Bad Tan Bandit' Bank Robbery Suspect

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:01 -0700

Today, Wednesday May 15, 2013, at approximately 3:00 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a bank robbery at the Bank of the West branch located at 8135 Southeast Division Street.

Officers arrived and contacted the bank and learned that the suspect demanded money and was given a dye pack as part of an undisclosed amount of money. The dye pack exploded and the suspect is believed to have red ink on his body and clothing.

The suspect is described as a white male, 40-50 years old, 5'6" tall, thin build, short blonde or light brown hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The suspect also had an orange band aid on his nose and appears to have an artificial tan color to his skin.

Anyone seeing this suspect is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with non-emergency information about the suspect or the robbery is asked to contact Detective Brett Hawkinson at (503) 823-1080 or Brett.Hawkinson@PortlandOregon.gov

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Attachment: VIEW FILES

Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

UPDATE: Portland Police Investigating a Fatal Crash on Southwest Barbur Boulevard

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:00 -0700

The man who died in last night's traffic crash on Southwest Barbur Boulevard has been identified as 45-year-old Lance Marcus.

Preliminary information indicates that Marcus was driving an Audi A-6 at a high rate of speed northbound on Barbur Boulevard just before striking a power pole.

Toxicology tests are pending by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office.

This was the 15th traffic fatality of 2013.

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On Tuesday May 14, 2013, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to Southwest Barbur Boulevard and Miles Street on the report of a car down the embankment after it struck a telephone pole.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue responded and determined that the male driver was deceased.

The Traffic Division's Major Crash Team is responding to investigate and traffic on Barbur Boulevard will be affected for several hours.

No updates on this investigation are anticipated until Wednesday after 9:00 a.m.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Investigate Multiple Suicides Last Weekend

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:40:00 -0700

The Portland Police Bureau investigated four incidents of suicide from May 11 to May 13, 2013, and wants to remind the community that suicide is preventable and help is available.

On Saturday May 11, 2013, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to Northwest Broadway, between Hoyt and Irving Streets, on the report of a male that jumped from the eighth floor of the Bud Clark Commons, located at 655 Northwest Hoyt Street.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue personnel arrived and determined that the 42-year-old man was deceased. Witnesses confirmed that he man jumped from the eighth floor of the Bud Clark Commons.

Officers learned that the man was from Aberdeen, Washington and had recently left a long-term drug treatment program.

On Sunday May 12, 2013, at approximately 9:00 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to a residence in the 4700 block of Southeast 71st Avenue on the report of a suicide by hanging.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue personnel arrived and determined that the 39-year-old man was deceased.

Officers learned that the man and his partner both lived at the home with their six-year-old son. The deceased's partner told police that they had an argument the night before so she went to bed and he went to the basement. She told police that she discovered him deceased this morning in the basement. Officers also learned that the man struggled with mental health issues throughout his life.

Also on Sunday May 12, 2013, at approximately 9:00 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Southeast 150th Avenue on the report of a suicide by hanging.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue personnel responded and determined that the 24-year-old male was deceased.

Officers learned that the man was out with his mother the night before but both returned home and nothing seemed to be bothering the deceased. Officers located a suicide note in the man's bedroom, which was turned over to the Oregon State Medical Examiner.

On Monday May 13, 2013, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a deceased male on Southwest Jefferson Street below the Vista Bridge.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue personnel arrived and determined that the 40-year-old man was deceased and that his injuries were consistent with a jump from the Vista Bridge.

Officers located personal effects belonging to the man on a bench near the Vista Bridge on Southwest Vista Avenue.

Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts.

Suicide is preventable.

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare has an urgent walk-in clinic, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Payment is not necessary.

If you or someone you know needs help with suicidal thoughts or is otherwise in an immediate mental health crisis, please visit Cascadia or call (503) 963-2575.

Lines for Life is available 24 hours a day at (503) 972-3456.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Portland Police Arrest Man for Assault and Kidnapping in the King Neighborhood

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40:00 -0700

On Tuesday May 14, 2013, at approximately 2:30 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the area of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Going Street on the report of a male and female screaming on the street. As officers were en route to the call, additional information was broadcast that the male had been stabbed in the shoulder.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue personnel arrived and located the victim, 24-year-old Julian Freas, who was suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound. Freas provided some basic information to police about what occurred and then was transported to a Portland hospital for treatment.

Officers spoke with the female, 24-year-old Kristen Cihak, who told police that she and her friend Freas parked her car at her apartment building on Northeast Going Street and got out of the car. The suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Dushon Harris, approached them and grabbed Cihak and held a knife to her throat then ordered Freas near them and held a second knife to his throat.

Cihak told police that Harris held them at knife point for approximately 20-30 minutes and made several references to sexually assaulting Cihak.

At some point, Harris was holding a knife to Freas' chest and punctures him. Freas began to fight back and told Cihak to run. During the fight, Freas is stabbed in the shoulder. Harris then ran from the scene.

At approximately 4:00 a.m., Harris approached officers at the crime scene and began talking to police. Cihak, who was still at the crime scene, told police that Harris was the person who stabbed her friend and held her at knifepoint.

Officers placed Harris into custody and transported him to be interviewed by Assault detectives.

Detectives booked Harris into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Assault in the First Degree, Kidnap in the First Degree and Attempted Rape in the First Degree. Additional charges may be added at a later time.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Paul Dolbey at (503) 823-0451 or Paul.Dolbey@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

Transit Police Arrest Man for Lewd Acts on a TriMet Bus

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:35:00 -0700

The Portland Police Bureau wants to make people aware that the following news release contains some graphic descriptions of a criminal act connected to the investigation and arrest of 26-year-old Jared Weston Walter:

On Monday May 13, 2013, Officers assigned to the Transit Police Division responded to the Downtown transit mall on a report of a male that had ejaculated on the back of a female victim's head. The suspect fled the bus prior to police arrival.

Officers took witness and victim statements and recovered DNA evidence at the scene. Further investigation revealed similar incidents involving the same suspect that occurred in the previous three weeks, one in Portland and one in Clackamas County.

At the time of those first two reports, the victims were unsure as to what had transpired, and the seriousness of the offense was not understood.

Eyewitness accounts as well as TriMet surveillance video allowed police to identify the suspect as 26-year-old Jared Weston Walter. The suspect was familiar to the Transit Police, because they had arrested him in 2009 for repeatedly applying superglue into women's hair and cutting women's hair while riding on TriMet buses. It was determined that Walter had recently been paroled from prison, and is on Post Prison Supervision out of Clackamas County.

Walter's preferred offending pattern is to sit or stand behind a female victim on a TriMet bus and fondle their hair while he masturbates. Walter was known to frequent the bus lines between Downtown Portland and Milwaukie / Oregon City, including lines 31, 33 and 99.

The Transit Police Division, Milwaukie Police Department, Oregon City Police Department, Clackamas County Community Corrections and TriMet worked quickly and cooperatively in an effort to apprehend Walter. Transit Police Officers arrested Walter as he attempted to board a TriMet bus downtown yesterday.

Walter was lodged at the Multnomah County Jail on multiple counts of Sex Abuse in the Third Degree, Interfering with Public Transportation, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and Public Indecency.

Walter is a white male, 5'8", 145 lbs with short brown hair. He is known to wear a black leather waist-length jacket and blue jeans.

Investigators are releasing Walter's booking photo as well as surveillance photos that might assist in more victims stepping forward to police.

Investigators believe there are additional victims that have yet to be identified. Anyone who believes they may have witnessed a similar incident, or has been a victim, is urged to contact Transit Police Officer West Helfrich at (503) 545-3860 or west.helfrich@portlandoregon.gov .

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

UPDATE - FOUND SAFE: Cognitively Challenged 21-Year-Old Missing from Southeast Portland Foster Home

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:30:00 -0700

21-year-old Ryan Hanna was located safely this evening and is no longer considered a missing person.

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Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public's help in locating 21-year-old Ryan Hanna, who is considered a vulnerable adult, as he is mildly autistic and cognitively challenged.

Hanna lives in a foster care facility in the 3100 block of Southeast 115th Avenue, and was last seen at about 7:45 a.m. this morning, May 13, 2013. Hanna was waiting for a TriMet bus nearby his residence, that he regularly takes on his own, to go to school in the Gresham area. He did not arrive to school today, which was described as being highly unusual.

Detectives have learned that Hanna does have a prior history of going missing, and that he has previously tried to leave the Portland area on his own, but has needed assistance to return to his residence.

Hanna is described as a 21-year-old, mixed-race male, with a medium complexion, curly brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, and often wears the hood up over his head.

Anyone who knows of Hanna's whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact Detective Mike Weinstein, at (503) 823-0446.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

UPDATE: Portland Police Investigate Multiple Hit and Run Crashes on I-5 Southbound

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:30:00 -0700

This afternoon, Portland Police officers identified the suspect in this morning's hit and run incidents on I-5 southbound.

A community member called 9-1-1 this afternoon around 1:25 p.m., and reported seeing the suspect vehicle in the area of Northeast 42nd Avenue and Sumner Street. Officers responded the area and stopped the vehicle, driven by 60-year-old Allen Jay Collins.

After speaking with members of Collins' family, officers took him to a Portland hospital for some medical and mental health issues.

Collins was given citations in connection with four different hit and run crashes; Three were reported initially and officers learned of a fourth, on I-5 southbound near Fremont.

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This morning, Monday May 13, 2013, at approximately 9:00 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of multiple hit and run crashes on I-5 southbound, near the Killingsworth Street overpass.

Officers contacted three victims who told police that a vehicle was swerving in and out of traffic and drove in-between the left and middle lanes, hitting cars along the way. The suspect vehicle is believed to have continued onto I-405 southbound.

Traffic was moving very slowly and there were no reported injuries to the drivers of the three victims vehicles.

The suspect vehicle was described as a white and black 1980s Chevy El Camino, with an Oregon license plate similar to 559EYN. The driver was described as an older African American male.

Anyone seeing this vehicle should call the police non-emergency line at (503) 823-3333.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

UPDATE: Portland Police Investigating a Fatal Crash in Northeast Portland's Kerns Neighborhood

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:35:00 -0700

The woman who died in Sunday morning's crash has been identified as 62-year-old Constance Manrow of Sherwood, Oregon. Her husband, 58-year-old John Arthur Manrow, remains in a Portland hospital recovering from his injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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This morning, Sunday May 12, 2013, at 4:42 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a vehicle into a pole at Northeast 12th Avenue and Davis Street.

Portland Police and Portland Fire & Rescue personnel arrived and located the vehicle, a Dodge van, and two occupants needing medical attention.

The passenger in the vehicle, a 62-year-old female, died at the scene. The driver, a 58-year-old male, was transported to a Portland hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Preliminary information suggests that the vehicle was traveling southbound on 12th Avenue when it struck a power pole. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and it is not yet known what factors led to the crash.

The Traffic Division's Major Crash Team is responding to continue the investigation.

Northeast 12th Avenue is closed to all traffic from Davis to Flanders Streets as investigators process the crash scene.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

PPB Honors Fallen Officers and Adds 3 Names to Wall

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:35:00 -0700

The annual Portland Police Memorial ceremony will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at noon. The memorial honors 29 Portland Police Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the community. The ceremony will be held at the Police Memorial, which is located at Waterfront Park just south of the Hawthorne Bridge. The media and public are encouraged to attend.

This week is National Police Week, which occurs each year during the week in which May 15 falls, recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

This year, the Portland Police Bureau will be adding three new officers to the wall. Through painstaking research, the Portland Police Historical Society, which operates the Portland Police Museum, has learned there were actually three additional officers who died in the line of duty, but for whatever reasons were not recognized on the Police Memorial. This year their names will also be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial as well as the Oregon Police Memorial.

Below are the stories of the fallen officers to be added to the wall this year:

Officer Gilbert H. Horton

29-year-old Officer Horton was appointed in 1910 to the Portland Police Bureau and was assigned to foot patrol in Albina and North Portland.

By the 1930s, Officer Horton was in the Traffic Division, driving a patrol car. He worked for many years and in 1946, he was assigned to Union Station. Now 65, he was in ill health, but because of the almost non-existent pension, he couldn't afford to retire.

On December 23rd, 1946, he had arrested and was removing a drunk and disorderly woman from a train car when he collapsed in the Union Square Lobby.

He died within a few minutes of a heart attack. He was 65 and his wife preceded him in death. He left behind an adult daughter.

Officer Glenn Logan Litzenberg

Officer Litzenberg joined the Portland Police Bureau in March 1915. Officer Litzenberg started out on foot patrol, working traffic and enforcing prohibition laws in and out of uniform.

In early 1917, he played center on the Police Benefit and Athletic Association ice hockey team. He joined the brand-new motorcycle squad in the fall of 1917.

On April 20th, 1918, Officer Litzenberg was on motorcycle patrol, following about 50 yards behind his partner. He was approaching the intersection of East 7th and Beech when a passenger car pulled into the blind intersection. He collided with the left front of the vehicle and was thrown into the air, falling headfirst onto the pavement and dying within minutes.

Officer Litzenberg was considered conscientious, thorough, popular, quiet and every inch an officer. His funeral was said to have been one of the largest in recent memory. He was 31 and survived by his wife, mother and siblings.

Officer James David Wright

Officer Wright was appointed to the Police Bureau in 1918. Officer Wright started out on a walking beat and then in 1920, he became a motorcycle patrolman.

A few years later, Officer Wright was assigned back to headquarters. On January 18th, 1923, he responded to a welfare check. He broke down the room door of a Washington street lodging house, which was standard procedure then. Inside was the body of a man who had died of pneumonia.

Regulations of the day meant that Officer Wright had to stay with the body until it was removed by the coroner--which took several hours. Officer Wright went home that night and told his wife he was probably going to die. Three days later, on January 21st, 1923, Wright died at the age of 36. He was survived by his wife, two daughters and four-year-old son.

His son contracted pneumonia as well, but he survived and went on to serve 30 years with Portland Police.

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

City of Portland Posts Two Psychologist Job Opportunities

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:55:00 -0700

The City of Portland has posted two employment opportunities for psychologists that would work with police officer candidates and certified police officers.

Information about both jobs is posted online, including an introduction, background, an ideal professional profile, how to apply, and deadlines.

The job posting for Psychologist for Police Officer Candidates can be found at:

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/446971

The job posting for Psychologist for Certified Police Officers can be found at:

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/446963

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Public Information Officer:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Lt. Mike Marshman
Michael.Marshman@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204