Multi-Agency Stolen Vehicle Operation Results in Recovery of Stolen Vehicles and the Apprehension of Wanted Subjects (Photo)

March 23, 2024 18:18

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The latest Stolen Vehicle Operation (SVO) resulted in multiple stolen vehicle recoveries, arrests, and illegal firearms recovered.

On Friday, March 22, 2024, officers assigned to Portland Police Bureau’s East and North Precincts participated in a multi-agency stolen vehicle operation with the Gresham Police Department, Port of Portland Police Department, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Auto Theft Task Force, PPB’s K9 Unit, and PPB’s Air Support Unit. Vancouver Police Department (Washington) also coordinated with Portland Police in cases where drivers eluded police across the river. PPB’s updated pursuit policy was utilized again allowing for the successful apprehension and capture of drivers eluding lawful police stops.

The collaborative effort resulted in the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles. Additionally, 18 people were arrested, 11 drivers eluded police, and six vehicle pursuits were initiated resulting in successful captures.

This operation was initially focused in Northeast Portland, including in Port of Portland jurisdiction near the Portland International Airport, and then moved to the area of North Portland including Jantzen Beach and Delta Park.

Members of the crowdsource Facebook group “PDX Stolen Cars” helped police locate and recover two unoccupied and two occupied stolen vehicles. This is the 15th SVO PDX Stolen Cars have assisted on and have helped recover 35 stolen vehicles.


Statistics:

The Stolen Vehicle Operation utilizes data-driven evidence-based practices. This operation yielded a low ratio of one stolen vehicle located out of every four traffic stops/encounters.

Below are the initial results from the March 22nd multi-agency Stolen Vehicle Operation:
41 traffic stops/encounters
10 stolen vehicles recovered
18 arrests
11 drivers eluded (8 captured)
6 vehicle pursuits
8 vehicles towed
3 illegally possessed firearm seized

SVO Mission Ratios:
1:4 (stolen vehicles : stops/encounters)
1:4 (warrants serviced : stops/encounters)
1:4 (vehicles elude : stops/encounters)
1:7 (pursuits initiated : stops/encounters)
1:5 (vehicles towed : stops/encounters)
1:3 (custody : stops/encounters)
1:20 (illegally possessed firearms : stops/encounters)



PPB Stolen located by VPD – Driver eludes into Portland and taken into custody by SVO

Towards the end of the SVO mission period, Vancouver Police Department located a vehicle stolen in Portland and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver eluded officers throughout Vancouver at a high rate of speed after having the tires intentionally deflated by police. The suspect drove into Portland and SVO officers were able locate the vehicle and attempted to stop the vehicle. Officers conducted a PIT maneuver to get the vehicle to stop. After the vehicle stopped the driver ran away from the stolen vehicle and officers were able to apprehend the driver after a brief foot pursuit.

The driver, Dylan J. Hardy, 24, was arrested for several outstanding warrants, Attempting to Elude Police in a Vehicle, Attempting to Elude Police on Foot, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Reckless Driving. He has other pending charges in Washington State. (PPB Case Number: 24-70839 & 24-64378 MCSO Case Number: 24-13069)




Impressive Decreasing Trend in Stolen Vehicles

Over the last 10 months, stolen vehicle operations have consistently delivered results in reducing vehicle theft rates. In January 2023, there were 984 vehicles reported stolen. In January 2024, it was 473 for a 56% decrease.
April: 24.4% decrease compared to the previous year (892 to 674)
May: 23.7% decrease compared to the previous year (849 to 648)
June: 26.7% decrease compared to the previous year (829 to 607)
July: 29.7% decrease compared to the previous year (862 to 606)
August: 35.3% decrease compared to the previous year (939 to 608)
September: 25.5% decrease compared to the previous year (861 to 644)
October: 36.6% decrease compared to the previous year (931 to 590)
November: 44% decrease compared to the previous year (966 to 538)
December: 42% decrease compared to the previous year (895 to 523)
January: 56% decrease compared to the previous year (984 to 437)

There are a lot of factors that go into crime trends, but enforcement efforts driven by data analysis, efficient use of limited resources, and interagency partnerships have been key factors in the reduction in car thefts in Portland. Car thefts are extremely impactful for victims, especially those who rely on their vehicles for their livelihoods. Stolen vehicles are often used by suspects in other crimes including robberies and shootings. Interdicting those occupied stolen cars can prevent other crimes.

For more on East Precinct’s innovative use of data, to make fewer stops, resulting in better outcomes, visit: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=462764


Photo descriptions:
1- Roll call in a large room, law enforcement officers from multiple police agencies being briefed using a projector screen
2- A silver and black semiautomatic Ruger handgun with slide locked back on a plastic evidence bag
3- Police officers from multiple agencies investigating a stolen vehicle surrounded by police vehicles
4- A recovered stolen vehicle on a grassy median at night, several law enforcement vehicles surrounding it.
5- A stolen vehicle at night, surrounded by police vehicles with lights flashing, police officers standing by a door
6- A recovered stolen vehicle in a parking lot in the daylight, a parole officer and 2 PPB officers standing nearby
7- Two officers doing a search incident to arrest of a suspect in handcuffs in a convenience store parking lot
8- A deputy interviews a suspect in the back of a police car

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