Large Portland Police Bureau Criminal Interdiction Mission Results in Arrests, Seizures of Drugs, Guns, and Stolen Vehicles (Photo)

December 21, 2024 17:36

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On Sunday, December 15th, 2024, Portland Police Officers assigned to East Precinct conducted a major criminal interdiction operation in East Portland in collaboration with the Bureau's Neighborhood Response Teams (NRT) and the Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit (NOC). The operation led to significant drug seizures and the recovery of multiple firearms and stolen vehicles. PPB was assisted by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI were also directly involved in the operation, and at least one case is being considered for federal charges.

The focus of the criminal interdiction mission was to apprehend individuals involved in the sale and use of narcotics within the East Portland community. The operation targeted known open drug use locations at Southeast 122nd Avenue and East Burnside Street, Southeast 148th Avenue and East Burnside Street, and the 82nd Avenue corridor. This mission specifically addressed issues of drug possession and distribution. Several individuals were taken into custody during the operation.

In one stop, the driver of a powerful Dodge sedan eluded a traffic stop. Due to his high speed and reckless driving, officers did not pursue. However, while driving behind a shopping mall off Northeast Cascades Parkway, he lost control and ran into a steel-and-concrete bollard (photo). No one was injured. The suspect tried to run away on foot across multiple lanes on Northeast Airport Way but was caught and arrested by officers. Officers seized the pictured firearm, money, and cocaine.

The mission resulted in:
TOTAL
13 Custodies
17 Felony charges
15 Misdemeanor charges
2 Criminal citations
8 Felony arrest warrants
6 Misdemeanor arrest warrants
1 Violation citations
27 Subject contacts
18 Vehicle stops
3 Vehicles eluded
2 Vehicle pursuits
3 Stolen vehicles
5 Vehicles towed
2 Illegally possessed firearms seized
3.4 Methamphetamine (g)
147 Cocaine (g)


The Portland Police Bureau is grateful to our partners in this effort. Additional missions are expected to address these ongoing public safety challenges.

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