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Second Man Arrested in December Lents Neighborhood Shooting, Charged with Attempted Murder (Photo)
March 18, 2023 22:33

A second arrest has been made in a December Lents Neighborhood shooting, and the suspect is facing attempted murder charges.

Detectives wi

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CORRECTION: Suspect Arrested for 2021 Goose Hollow Neighborhood Homicide
March 18, 2023 15:28

CORRECTION: This version corrects Jack Dekker’s age. He was 58 at the time of his death. The Bureau regrets the error.

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Man in Crisis Collides with Armored PPB Vehicle
March 18, 2023 13:27

A man in mental health crisis was minorly injured after moving in front of an armored Portland Police Bureau vehicle on the Banfield freeway, causing

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Hazelwood Neighborhood Death Investigation Now Homicide Investigation; Victim Identified (Photo)
March 17, 2023 10:32

The victim in this homicide is identified as 38-year-old Brian Vinge. The Medical Examiner confirmed the manner and cause of death to be homicide by g

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Fifteen Police Officers, 9 Professional Staff Join the Portland Police Bureau (Photo)
March 16, 2023 15:31

Mayor Ted Wheeler and Chief Chuck Lovell, along with other members of the City Council, welcomed 15 new police officers and 9 professional staff membe

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PPB Seeks Public Input on Directives (Photo)
March 16, 2023 08:54

The Portland Police Bureau directs member action by establishing policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the pro

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Fatal Crash on Northeast Marine Drive
March 14, 2023 12:26

On March 14, 2023, at 10:24 a.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 17900 Block of Northeast Marine Drive on the report of a crash. Offic

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Home Invaders Arrested in Forest Park Neighborhood
March 13, 2023 21:21

On March 13, 2023, at 11:23 a.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7000 Block of Northwest Skyline Boulevard on the reports of a disturb

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UPDATE: Foster-Powell Homicide Victim Identified (Photo)
March 13, 2023 11:57

The victim in this homicide is identified as 39-year-old Rene Ramirez Martinez. The Medical Examiner confirmed the manner and cause of death to be hom

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UPDATE #2: Eliot Neighborhood Homicide Suspects Indicted
March 10, 2023 16:24

The Multnomah County District Attorney today announced that a grand jury indicted co-defendants Brandon N. Gilpin, 29, and Felisha M. Cunningham, 34,

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Boy, 13, Critically Wounded in Shooting
March 09, 2023 14:09

A 13-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 3:56p.m., East Precinct of

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Suspect Rams Occupied Police Car (Photo)
March 08, 2023 11:47

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 1:42 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the area of Southeast 119th Avenue and Southeast Clinton Street t

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UPDATE: Pedestrian in Deadly Crash Identified
March 07, 2023 10:27

The pedestrian who died as a result of this crash is identified as 46-year-old Jason Todd Clark. Clark's family has been notified of his death.

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UPDATE: Burglar Shot During Break-In
March 07, 2023 10:12

After a preliminary investigation, detectives with the Enhanced Community Safety Team have determined that the subject who was shot in this incident h

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Portland Police Conduct Third Retail Theft Mission (Photo)
March 06, 2023 16:18

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, conducted its third retail theft miss

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UPDATE: Suspects Victimizing People With False Car Emergency Ruse
March 06, 2023 14:04

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 12:09 p.m., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7800 Block of Southeast Oaks Park Way on the report of a the

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UPDATE #2: Suspect Indicted for Trying to Hit Officer with Stolen Pickup (Photo)
March 03, 2023 15:27

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s office brought this case before a Grand Jury. On Wednesday, the Multnomah County Grand Jury indicted Jo

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Suspect Arrested for Rape, Additional Victims Possible (Photo)
March 03, 2023 14:22

The Portland Police Bureau Sex Crimes Unit today is announcing the arrest of a man on a sex crime warrant and are seeking other potential victims who

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Portland Police Debuts New Vehicle Design (Photo)
March 02, 2023 12:31

For the first time since 2011, the Portland Police Bureau is debuting a new vehicle design for marked patrol units, including a different color scheme

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Recovering Stolen Vehicles: Fewer Stops, Better Outcomes (Photo)
March 02, 2023 11:19

The Portland Police Bureau is using evidence-based practice methodology to greatly increase the chances of stopping occupied stolen vehicles.
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UPDATE: Man Arrested for July 2022 Homicide (Photo)
March 01, 2023 15:35

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 22-year-old Isai (Issac) Ramos Damian was arrested in Gresham by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force on an arrest warra

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PPB Seeks Public Input on Directives (Photo)
March 01, 2023 13:41

The Portland Police Bureau directs member action by establishing policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the pro

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UPDATE: Hazelwood Homicide Victim Identified (Photo)
February 28, 2023 11:07

The victim in this homicide is identified as 46-year-old Jack Elliott Craven. The Medical Examiner confirmed the manner and cause of death to be homic

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UPDATE: Driver in Deadly Crash Identified
February 28, 2023 08:31

The driver who died as a result of this crash is identified as 54-year-old Robert McIlwain. McIlwain's family has been notified of his death.
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UPDATE: Officer Involved in Use of Force Identified (Photo)
February 26, 2023 13:20

The involved PPB member in this incident was Officer Matthew Masunari, a 3-year veteran of the Portland Police Bureau assigned to Central Precinct. He

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