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Suspect in Teen's Fatal Overdose Arrested
December 01, 2023 15:00

Portland Police Bureau personnel, alongside partner agencies, arrested the suspect in the fatal overdose of a local teenager.

On September

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UPDATE: Vehicle Sought by PPB Located in Gresham (Photo)
November 30, 2023 19:11

On the evening of November 30, 2023, an alert officer with the Gresham Police Department located the vehicle involved in a child abduction earlier in

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Multi-Agency Holiday Retail Theft Mission Yields Positive Results (Photo)
November 30, 2023 16:30

The Portland Police Bureau teamed up with several law enforcement agencies across Multnomah County for a holiday retail theft mission that resulted in

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East Precinct Stolen Vehicle Operation Leads to 300th Stolen Car Located, Arrests for Serious Felonies (Photo)
November 30, 2023 16:16

Another Stolen Vehicle Operation (SVO), led by Portland Police East Precinct in collaboration with multiple law enforcement partner agencies, has led

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Special Victims Unit Seizes Gun from Domestic Violence Abuser (Photo)
November 30, 2023 11:08

On November 25, 2023, just after 1:00 a.m., Central Precinct officers were dispatched to a domestic violence disturbance in the 200 Block of Northwest

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North Precinct Officer Catches Robber in the Act (Photo)
November 29, 2023 14:30

A North Precinct Officer’s proactive policing led to the capture of a robber in the act, and follow-up investigation has led to charges in multi

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CORRECTION: Victim in Centennial Neighborhood Shooting Identified (Photo)
November 29, 2023 13:00

James David Mack is 50-years-old, not 51 as previously indicated. We regret the error.

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UPDATE: Cully Neighborhood Shooting Victim Identified (Photo)
November 29, 2023 12:45

The victim in the fatal shooting in the Cully Neighborhood is identified as Eric Bankhead, 33, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death.

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UPDATE: Victim in Fatal Crash on Marquam Bridge Identified (Photo)
November 28, 2023 18:44

The motorcyclist who died in the crash on the Marquam Bridge is identified as Brady Roy Wehage, 22, of Gresham, Oregon. His family has been notified o

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PPB Seeks Public's Help Locating Missing Endangered Woman (Photo)
November 28, 2023 15:44

The Portland Police Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit is looking for a missing endangered woman and anyone who sees her is asked to contact PPB. Continue Reading...


UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Deceased
November 28, 2023 12:45

We regret to inform you that missing teenager Magdalene “Moon” Bryce has been found deceased. Her body was discovered in the Willamette Ri

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Human Trafficking Missions Showing Positive Results (Photo)
November 28, 2023 12:26

The Portland Police Bureau continues to conduct missions aimed at combatting human trafficking and the sex buying that leads to exploitation. Over the

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CORRECTION: Joanna Speaks Homicide Case Transferred to PPB Homicide Unit
November 27, 2023 14:30

With the Joanna Speaks homicide being transferred to PPB, this brings the total number of homicides in Portland this year to 68, not 67 as previously

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UPDATE: Man Dies of Injuries Sustained in October 6 Crash with PPB Vehicle (Photo)
November 25, 2023 10:59

A man has died of injuries sustained in an October crash that also left two Portland Police Officers injured.

On Friday, November 24, 2023

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UPDATE: Victim of Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Homicide Identified (Photo)
November 24, 2023 14:46

The victim in the fatal shooting in the Parkrose Heights Neighborhood is identified as Nicole Lashawn Davis, 40, of Portland. Her family has been noti

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Plunging Car Theft Rates as East Precinct Continues Stolen Vehicle Operations With Partner Agencies (Photo)
November 22, 2023 16:46

Car theft rates in Portland continue a significant downward trend amidst continuing multiagency stolen vehicle operations spearheaded out of East Prec

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PPB Notified of Death Connected to July Crash
November 22, 2023 14:01

The Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division has been notified of a death connected to a crash in late July.

On July 24, 2023, at 9:

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PPB Officers Arrest Suspect in Carjacking, Shooting
November 20, 2023 16:46

Portland Police officers, alongside partner agencies, apprehended a suspect in a crime spree that stretched from Downtown Portland to Columbia County.

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PPB Joins Other Agencies in Metro-Wide DUII Mission (Photo)
November 20, 2023 16:30

The Portland Police Bureau recently participated in a successful metro-wide Driving Under the Intoxicants enforcement mission. PPB joined with Oregon

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Victim in Glenfair Neighborhood Homicide Identified (Photo)
November 20, 2023 12:10

The victim in this homicide is identified as Shamesha Danaee Allen, 45. Her family has been notified of her death and provided the attached photograp

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Driver in Fatal Crash Identified
November 20, 2023 11:10

The driver who died in a crash in the is identified as Jose Ulysses Ortiz-Mendez, 18. His family has been notified of his death.

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Traffic #ALERT UPDATE: SB I-205 Reopening at Airport Way after Fatal Crash Investigation
November 20, 2023 06:08

Traffic crash investigators have wrapped up their initial on-scene investigation. I-205 is reopening to traffic now.. The crash remains under investig

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Single Vehicle Fatal Crash Investigation on Southeast Powell Boulevard
November 18, 2023 04:13

A rollover crash involving a single vehicle has closed Southeast Powell Boulevard.

On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:38a.m., Central Prec

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PPB Child Abuse Team, FBI Make Arrest (Photo)
November 17, 2023 16:59

*WARNING* This release contains details that may be disturbing to some individuals.

A man has been taken into custody by Portland’s S

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UPDATE: Three Suspects Booked into Jail After Tactical Team Callout
November 17, 2023 14:59

Three suspects were booked into jail related to this case.

Reece A. Miller, 23, unknown residence, was the suspect who ran from the car an

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