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19-Year-Old Man Arrested for Firing Gun into his Yard in Southeast Portland (Photo)
On Sunday January 22, 2017, at 12:10 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of gunfire at a residence in the 15700 block of Northeast Glisan Street after a Gresham Police Department officer in the area heard the gunshots. Neighbors called 9-1-1 to report the gunfire also and provide a more exact address of the incident.
Officers arrived in the area and worked to contain the neighborhood and insure neighbors' safety. Gresham officers assisted with this effort.
Officers spoke with witnesses who told police the suspect fired a handgun numerous times, pointing it into the ground.
Officers obtained a phone number for the residence and contacted the occupants. The suspect came outside, was compliant with officers' commands and was taken into custody. A handgun was seized as evidence from the residence.
The suspect, 19-year-old David Julian Sanchez, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Discharge of a Firearm, a misdemeanor under Portland City Code (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/15438).
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Officers arrived in the area and worked to contain the neighborhood and insure neighbors' safety. Gresham officers assisted with this effort.
Officers spoke with witnesses who told police the suspect fired a handgun numerous times, pointing it into the ground.
Officers obtained a phone number for the residence and contacted the occupants. The suspect came outside, was compliant with officers' commands and was taken into custody. A handgun was seized as evidence from the residence.
The suspect, 19-year-old David Julian Sanchez, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Discharge of a Firearm, a misdemeanor under Portland City Code (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/15438).
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Gang Enforcement Team Investigating Saturday Night Shooting Near Convention Center
On Saturday January 21, 2017, at 11:25 p.m., North Precinct and Traffic Division officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 600 block of Northeast Grand Avenue. As police were responding to the area, additional callers reported gunfire and that several ran to vehicles and sped out of the area.
Officers arrived in the area and located evidence of gunfire in the street on Northeast Irving Street, between Grand Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. No gunshot victims were located at the scene or arrived at any area hospitals.
Officers learned that there was a hip hop music concert at the TAO Event Center, located at 631 Northeast Grand Avenue, and that a shooter or shooters may have fired at a group of people standing outside the building. Officers located bullet damage to a Convention Center window.
Anyone with information about the shooting, including who the intended victim(s) may have been, please contact Detective Jeff Pontius at 503-823-2081, jeffery.pontius@portlandoregon.gov.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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Officers arrived in the area and located evidence of gunfire in the street on Northeast Irving Street, between Grand Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. No gunshot victims were located at the scene or arrived at any area hospitals.
Officers learned that there was a hip hop music concert at the TAO Event Center, located at 631 Northeast Grand Avenue, and that a shooter or shooters may have fired at a group of people standing outside the building. Officers located bullet damage to a Convention Center window.
Anyone with information about the shooting, including who the intended victim(s) may have been, please contact Detective Jeff Pontius at 503-823-2081, jeffery.pontius@portlandoregon.gov.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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No Reported Injuries After Early Morning Shooting on Southeast Stark Street - Gang Enforcement Team Investigating
On Sunday January 22, 2017, at 3:44 a.m., police officers inside the East Precinct police facility heard multiple gunshots outside the building. Officers developed a plan to quickly get to the parking structure top floor to safely get a view of the front of the precinct and the surrounding neighborhood.
A 9-1-1 caller reported that there was a shooting outside a residence in the 10800 block of Southeast Stark Street (around the corner from East Precinct) and that an apartment was struck by gunfire.
Officers responded to that location and found evidence of gunfire in the gunfire in the apartment complex parking lot and damage to an apartment. The victim's apartment was struck multiple times with some bullets traveling through walls into neighboring apartments. Nobody was injured in the shooting.
Based on information learned at the scene, the Gang Enforcement Team responded to conduct an investigation.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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A 9-1-1 caller reported that there was a shooting outside a residence in the 10800 block of Southeast Stark Street (around the corner from East Precinct) and that an apartment was struck by gunfire.
Officers responded to that location and found evidence of gunfire in the gunfire in the apartment complex parking lot and damage to an apartment. The victim's apartment was struck multiple times with some bullets traveling through walls into neighboring apartments. Nobody was injured in the shooting.
Based on information learned at the scene, the Gang Enforcement Team responded to conduct an investigation.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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Northeast Portland Liquor Store Robbed on Saturday Night - No Injuries
On Saturday January 21, 2017, at 9:01 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at the MLK Liquor Store, located at 3532 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Officers arrived in the area and contacted the employee and customers who told police that the suspect walked into the store, armed with a handgun, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect left the store without incident.
Officers, including a Canine Unit, searched the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.
The suspect was described as a black male, 5'9" to 6'00" tall, medium build to heavy build, wearing all black clothing, and a mask.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Robbery detectives at 503-823-0405.
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Officers arrived in the area and contacted the employee and customers who told police that the suspect walked into the store, armed with a handgun, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect left the store without incident.
Officers, including a Canine Unit, searched the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.
The suspect was described as a black male, 5'9" to 6'00" tall, medium build to heavy build, wearing all black clothing, and a mask.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Robbery detectives at 503-823-0405.
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Major Crash Team Investigating a Fatal Crash in Southwest Portland
On Monday January 23, 2017, at 3:56 p.m., Central Precinct and Traffic Division officers responded to the report of a single vehicle crash at Southwest Barbur Boulevard and Parkhill Drive.
Officers, firefighters and medical personnel arrived and located the vehicle off the roadway with the driver inside. Medical personnel determined that the driver, a male in his 30s, was deceased.
Preliminary investigation indicates a that the driver may have suffered a medical event prior to the crash.
Traffic in the area will be affected a short time longer as efforts are underway to remove the vehicle from the hillside.
No additional updates are expected this evening.
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Officers, firefighters and medical personnel arrived and located the vehicle off the roadway with the driver inside. Medical personnel determined that the driver, a male in his 30s, was deceased.
Preliminary investigation indicates a that the driver may have suffered a medical event prior to the crash.
Traffic in the area will be affected a short time longer as efforts are underway to remove the vehicle from the hillside.
No additional updates are expected this evening.
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Detectives Arrest Suspect in November Riots - Multiple Felony Charges (Photo)
On Monday January 23, 2017, Portland Police Bureau detectives arrested a suspect involved in the November 2016 protest and riot in Downtown Portland. 20-year-old Samuel Kusaj was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Assault in the Third Degree, Riot and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree (three counts). Kusaj will be arraigned on Tuesday in Multnomah County Court.
Kusaj' charges are the result of vandalisms at Broadway Toyota in Northeast Portland, Bank of America in the Pearl District, Chase Bank in the Pearl District; and, an assault in Downtown Portland.
Kusaj was identified after extensive investigation and tips from the community, including photographs shared anonymously (including attached photo).
Detectives served a search warrant on Monday evening at Kusaj' residence in Southeast Portland in connection with this investigation.
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Kusaj' charges are the result of vandalisms at Broadway Toyota in Northeast Portland, Bank of America in the Pearl District, Chase Bank in the Pearl District; and, an assault in Downtown Portland.
Kusaj was identified after extensive investigation and tips from the community, including photographs shared anonymously (including attached photo).
Detectives served a search warrant on Monday evening at Kusaj' residence in Southeast Portland in connection with this investigation.
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UPDATE - FOUND SAFE: Public's Help Sought to Locate a Missing 37-Year-Old Woman (Photo)
Early Wednesday morning, Taylor was found safe in Downtown Portland.
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The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help to locate 37-year-old Rebecca "Becca" Taylor, reported missing late-Tuesday evening.
Taylor is described as a white female, 5'10" tall, 190 pounds, wears glasses, wearing an orange jacket and blue jeans.
Taylor was with her parents at the Portland Winterhawks game on Tuesday evening at the Moda Center and got separated from her family.Taylor has money and is familiar with TriMet but may not know her way back home to Newberg, Oregon.
There is no indication of any foul play and her family and police are asking for the public's help to locate her to check her welfare.
Anyone seeing Taylor is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with non-emergency information is asked to contact Detective Lori Fonken at 503-823-1081, lori.fonken@portlandoregon.gov.
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The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help to locate 37-year-old Rebecca "Becca" Taylor, reported missing late-Tuesday evening.
Taylor is described as a white female, 5'10" tall, 190 pounds, wears glasses, wearing an orange jacket and blue jeans.
Taylor was with her parents at the Portland Winterhawks game on Tuesday evening at the Moda Center and got separated from her family.Taylor has money and is familiar with TriMet but may not know her way back home to Newberg, Oregon.
There is no indication of any foul play and her family and police are asking for the public's help to locate her to check her welfare.
Anyone seeing Taylor is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with non-emergency information is asked to contact Detective Lori Fonken at 503-823-1081, lori.fonken@portlandoregon.gov.
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14 People Taken Into Custody on Wednesday Afternoon in Various Protests
On Wednesday January 25, 2017, Portland Police Bureau officers responded to reports that several people were blocking road traffic and transit lines in Downtown Portland, along the Steel Bridge, in the Rose Quarter, and on the Lower East Side. The Bureau was aware of numerous threats issued publicly in the previous 24 hours to block traffic and interrupt transit.
In total, 14 people were taken into custody as a result of their behavior throughout the afternoon and evening -- 12 adults and two juveniles. All those taken into custody were issued a traffic citation for Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 814.070 -- Improper Position on a Highway in addition to any criminal charges.
Arrested at Southwest 6th Avenue and Yamhill Street (or surrounding area):
22-year-old Shayne Reanne Sellers
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
34-year-old Lucy Elizabeth Smith
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Interfering with Public Transportation
23-year-old Micah Isaiah Rhodes
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Parole Violation (Oregon Youth Authority)
51-year-old Robert Lee West
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
18-year-old Elijah Jorgensen
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Interfering with Public Transportation
30-year-old Anya Danielle Noftsier
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Interfering with Public Transportation
Arrested in the area of Northeast 2nd Avenue and Davis Street (or surrounding area):
A 17-year-old was taken into custody and later released with a traffic citation for violation of ORS 814.070 -- Improper Position on a Highway.
18-year-old Rachael Balnius
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
20-year-old James Christopher Linn
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
18-year-old Billy Marvin Ellison
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
19-year-old Christopher Klehr Brooks
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Arrested in the area of Southwest 2nd Avenue and Madison Street:
25-year-old Samuel Jerome Resnick
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
30-year-old Evan Timothy Burchfield
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
A 17-year-old was taken into custody and later released with a traffic citation for violation of ORS 814.070 -- Improper Position on a Highway.
All of the adults were lodged at the Multnomah County Jail and will be arraigned at a later time, except Rhodes who may be arraigned on his parole violation on Thursday January 26, 2017.
Booking photos for all adults are available (or will be) by visiting http://www.mcso.us
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In total, 14 people were taken into custody as a result of their behavior throughout the afternoon and evening -- 12 adults and two juveniles. All those taken into custody were issued a traffic citation for Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 814.070 -- Improper Position on a Highway in addition to any criminal charges.
Arrested at Southwest 6th Avenue and Yamhill Street (or surrounding area):
22-year-old Shayne Reanne Sellers
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
34-year-old Lucy Elizabeth Smith
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Interfering with Public Transportation
23-year-old Micah Isaiah Rhodes
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Parole Violation (Oregon Youth Authority)
51-year-old Robert Lee West
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
18-year-old Elijah Jorgensen
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Interfering with Public Transportation
30-year-old Anya Danielle Noftsier
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Interfering with Public Transportation
Arrested in the area of Northeast 2nd Avenue and Davis Street (or surrounding area):
A 17-year-old was taken into custody and later released with a traffic citation for violation of ORS 814.070 -- Improper Position on a Highway.
18-year-old Rachael Balnius
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
20-year-old James Christopher Linn
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
18-year-old Billy Marvin Ellison
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
19-year-old Christopher Klehr Brooks
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
Arrested in the area of Southwest 2nd Avenue and Madison Street:
25-year-old Samuel Jerome Resnick
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
30-year-old Evan Timothy Burchfield
Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
A 17-year-old was taken into custody and later released with a traffic citation for violation of ORS 814.070 -- Improper Position on a Highway.
All of the adults were lodged at the Multnomah County Jail and will be arraigned at a later time, except Rhodes who may be arraigned on his parole violation on Thursday January 26, 2017.
Booking photos for all adults are available (or will be) by visiting http://www.mcso.us
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Gang Enforcement Team Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Northeast Portland (Photo)
On Thursday January 26, 2017, at 2:44 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a fight and shooting at Club Sin Rock, located at 12035 Northeast Glisan Street.
Officers and medical personnel arrived and located a male adult victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment to the non-life-threatening injuries.
At 3:09 a.m., a second gunshot victim arrived by private car at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. The 33-year-old male was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds that did not appear to be life-threatening.
Witnesses told police that there was an altercation in the parking lot of Club Sin Rock that led to the shooting. The shooter was described to police as a black male that left in a white SUV.
Based on information learned at the scene and the hospital, the Gang Enforcement Team responded to conduct the investigation.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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Officers and medical personnel arrived and located a male adult victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment to the non-life-threatening injuries.
At 3:09 a.m., a second gunshot victim arrived by private car at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. The 33-year-old male was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds that did not appear to be life-threatening.
Witnesses told police that there was an altercation in the parking lot of Club Sin Rock that led to the shooting. The shooter was described to police as a black male that left in a white SUV.
Based on information learned at the scene and the hospital, the Gang Enforcement Team responded to conduct the investigation.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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Portland Police Bureau Swearing In 14 New Police Officers (Photo)
Today, Thursday January 26, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau will be swearing in 14 new police officers and two professional staff members.
The swearing in ceremony will be held on the 14th floor of the Justice Center in the Wayne Sullivan Room. Media is invited to attend but must check in at Central Precinct and should arrive early.
The Portland Police Bureau is actively recruiting for new officers. To learn more about how to apply, please visit http://www.joinportlandpolice.com/
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The swearing in ceremony will be held on the 14th floor of the Justice Center in the Wayne Sullivan Room. Media is invited to attend but must check in at Central Precinct and should arrive early.
The Portland Police Bureau is actively recruiting for new officers. To learn more about how to apply, please visit http://www.joinportlandpolice.com/
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43 Citations, 23 Warnings in Thursday Night #VisionZero Traffic Safety Mission (Photo)
On Thursday January 26, 2017, from approximately 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division, assisted by North, Central and East Precinct, conducted a Vision Zero traffic safety mission on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, from 12th Avenue to Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard. This area was selected due to numerous community complaints and it is a high traffic area for all road users.
In total, 43 citations for 61 separate violations were issued as well as 23 written warnings.
The Traffic Division and Precinct operations will be conducting future enforcement missions as staffing allows.
The Portland Police Bureau is committed to working with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work towards reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero.
To learn more about the City of Portland's Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40390
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In total, 43 citations for 61 separate violations were issued as well as 23 written warnings.
The Traffic Division and Precinct operations will be conducting future enforcement missions as staffing allows.
The Portland Police Bureau is committed to working with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work towards reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero.
To learn more about the City of Portland's Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40390
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Unknown Suspects Burglarize Businesses on Lower Division Street in Southeast Portland (Photo)
On Friday January 27, 2017, at 4:37 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a burglary alarm at Bar Avignon, located at 2138 Southeast Division Street.
Officers arrived in the area and found evidence of forced entry into the building. Officers searched the building but did not locate any suspects. Officers checking the neighborhood located and responded to several alarms and broken windows at several businesses along Division Street, between 21st and 32nd Avenues.
No suspects were located and there is no description at this time.
Anyone needing to report a burglary should call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333. Anyone with information about these incidents should send it to CrimeTips@portlandoregon.gov.
Business owners are encouraged to review crime prevention information shared by the City of Portland's Office of Neighborhood Involvement by visiting http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/53528
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Officers arrived in the area and found evidence of forced entry into the building. Officers searched the building but did not locate any suspects. Officers checking the neighborhood located and responded to several alarms and broken windows at several businesses along Division Street, between 21st and 32nd Avenues.
No suspects were located and there is no description at this time.
Anyone needing to report a burglary should call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333. Anyone with information about these incidents should send it to CrimeTips@portlandoregon.gov.
Business owners are encouraged to review crime prevention information shared by the City of Portland's Office of Neighborhood Involvement by visiting http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/53528
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One Person Injured in Suspected Gang Shooting in Lower Southeast Portland (Photo)
On Saturday January 28, 2017, at 1:14 a.m., Central Precinct and Gang Enforcement Team officers responded to the report of a shooting at Southeast 9th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.
Officers and medical personnel arrived in the area and located a male adult suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers located evidence of gunfire at the scene and have detained several people suspected of involvement in the shooting.
Based on information learned at the scene, the shooting is believed to be gang-related so the Gang Enforcement Team will be investigating.
Anyone with information about the shooting that has not spoken to police is asked to call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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Officers and medical personnel arrived in the area and located a male adult suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers located evidence of gunfire at the scene and have detained several people suspected of involvement in the shooting.
Based on information learned at the scene, the shooting is believed to be gang-related so the Gang Enforcement Team will be investigating.
Anyone with information about the shooting that has not spoken to police is asked to call the Police Non-Emergency Line at 503-823-3333.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to gangs@portlandoregon.gov.
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
The Portland Police Bureau works closely with Enough is Enough PDX, a community-led campaign aimed at encouraging people to take a stand against gang violence in the area.
For more information about Enough is Enough PDX and how you can get involved, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EnoughIsEnoughPDX
Additional information about Enough is Enough PDX and other City efforts addressing youth violence can be found at the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, http://www.portlandonline.com/safeyouth/
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous. Rewards of up to $1,000 are available for other unsolved felony crimes - $2,500 for unsolved homicides.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip.
Online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
Visit http://tipsoft.com to download the TipSubmit app for the iPhone or Droid.
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Today - Dragon Boat Team to Give Special Olympics Oregon Athletes Unique Experience Ahead of Annual Polar Plunge Event (Photo)
Today, Saturday January 28, 2017, beginning at 9:30 a.m., the Bridge City Paddling Club will practice with seven Special Olympics Oregon athletes during an exclusive dragon boat ride. Nearly 150 members and supporters of the Bridge City Paddling Club are preparing for the annual Oregon Law Enforcement Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR). Participating in the Plunge for its 8th year, Bridge City Paddling Club routinely brings the largest team to the event, raising over $11,000 dollars in 2016 alone.
This year the paddle team is doing even more, by sharing with the athletes the experience of being on the water during practice. The athletes will also help recruit more members to join the "BRRRidge City Polar Paddlers" plunge team. The partnership will not only give Special Olympics Oregon athletes the experience of what it's like to be a member of a dragon boat team but also for Bridge City Paddlers to directly meet many of the athletes they are supporting.
"Our club loves supporting the community on and off of the water," said paddler Sophiea Tyler. "Our motto is 'Kick Ass, Save the Planet' and as a club we believe in sharing our passion for dragon boating with everyone, especially the Special Olympic Oregon athletes for whom we support and plunge for each year!"
Joining the athletes and paddlers will be Portland Police Officer Lt. Andy Shearer. A "Super Plunger" this year, Shearer alongside his SOOR athlete teammate, will be plunging into the Columbia River 24 times in 24 hours. Together they will be raising $5,000 in support of Special Olympics Oregon.
Media:
What: Special Olympics Oregon athletes join Bridge City Paddling Club
When: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 28, 2017
Where: River Place Hotel -- 1510 SW Harbor Way Portland
Media availability: Interested media should meet at the boat ramp near the River Place Hotel for interview and b-roll opportunities.
About the Polar Plunge
Donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, thousands of brave supporters will take the plunge into the frigid Willamette River, Saturday Feb. 25 at Broughton Beach for the 2017 Oregon Law Enforcement Polar Plunge presented by Fred Meyer. Benefiting Special Olympics Oregon, participants will raise more than a half million dollars statewide in support of those with intellectual disabilities -- the largest disability population in the state. Registration is open at http://www.plungeoregon.com
About Special Olympics Oregon
Special Olympics Oregon serves more than 13,000 participants with intellectual disabilities year-round and statewide through the organization's life changing sports programs. Athletes gain self-confidence, social competency, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Learn more at www.soor.org.
Media Contact
Chad Carter -- Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications
C: 503.550.5852 (Media Only) | ccarter@soor.org
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This year the paddle team is doing even more, by sharing with the athletes the experience of being on the water during practice. The athletes will also help recruit more members to join the "BRRRidge City Polar Paddlers" plunge team. The partnership will not only give Special Olympics Oregon athletes the experience of what it's like to be a member of a dragon boat team but also for Bridge City Paddlers to directly meet many of the athletes they are supporting.
"Our club loves supporting the community on and off of the water," said paddler Sophiea Tyler. "Our motto is 'Kick Ass, Save the Planet' and as a club we believe in sharing our passion for dragon boating with everyone, especially the Special Olympic Oregon athletes for whom we support and plunge for each year!"
Joining the athletes and paddlers will be Portland Police Officer Lt. Andy Shearer. A "Super Plunger" this year, Shearer alongside his SOOR athlete teammate, will be plunging into the Columbia River 24 times in 24 hours. Together they will be raising $5,000 in support of Special Olympics Oregon.
Media:
What: Special Olympics Oregon athletes join Bridge City Paddling Club
When: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 28, 2017
Where: River Place Hotel -- 1510 SW Harbor Way Portland
Media availability: Interested media should meet at the boat ramp near the River Place Hotel for interview and b-roll opportunities.
About the Polar Plunge
Donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, thousands of brave supporters will take the plunge into the frigid Willamette River, Saturday Feb. 25 at Broughton Beach for the 2017 Oregon Law Enforcement Polar Plunge presented by Fred Meyer. Benefiting Special Olympics Oregon, participants will raise more than a half million dollars statewide in support of those with intellectual disabilities -- the largest disability population in the state. Registration is open at http://www.plungeoregon.com
About Special Olympics Oregon
Special Olympics Oregon serves more than 13,000 participants with intellectual disabilities year-round and statewide through the organization's life changing sports programs. Athletes gain self-confidence, social competency, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Learn more at www.soor.org.
Media Contact
Chad Carter -- Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications
C: 503.550.5852 (Media Only) | ccarter@soor.org
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UPDATE - SERT/CNT Responding to Assist North Precinct on Tactical Incident on Mallory Avenue (Photo)
After several hours of negotiations, officers are disengaging from the location. Through negotiations, officers believe that everyone in the house is ok and not willing to be the victim of any crime.
Area traffic will be back to normal shortly.
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The Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) are responding to assist North Precinct on a disturbance at a residence in the 4800 block of Northeast Mallory Avenue involving a firearm.
Preliminary information indicates a person inside the home has fired a gun, there are no reported injuries.
Northeast Alberta Street is closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Williams Avenue. Several side streets will also be affected during this tactical incident.
Interested media should stage at North Williams Avenue and Alberta Street, access from the West. The Public Information Officer (PIO) will be responding to the scene.
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Area traffic will be back to normal shortly.
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The Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) are responding to assist North Precinct on a disturbance at a residence in the 4800 block of Northeast Mallory Avenue involving a firearm.
Preliminary information indicates a person inside the home has fired a gun, there are no reported injuries.
Northeast Alberta Street is closed between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Williams Avenue. Several side streets will also be affected during this tactical incident.
Interested media should stage at North Williams Avenue and Alberta Street, access from the West. The Public Information Officer (PIO) will be responding to the scene.
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Stabbing Investigation in Downtown Portland - Suspects Fled Area
On Saturday January 28, 2017, at 4:16 p.m., Central Precinct responded to Southwest 5th Avenue and Washington Street on the report of a stabbing.
Officers and medical personnel arrived and located a male in his 30s suffering from a serious injury. He was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Officers learned that the suspect was described as a dark-skinned male in his 40s, with long brown hair, a mustache, a gray coat, armed with a "lock back" knife. The suspect was likely with some other men and fled the area. The suspect and associates may be homeless.
Assault detectives will continue the investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 503-823-0400.
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Officers and medical personnel arrived and located a male in his 30s suffering from a serious injury. He was transported by ambulance to a Portland hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Officers learned that the suspect was described as a dark-skinned male in his 40s, with long brown hair, a mustache, a gray coat, armed with a "lock back" knife. The suspect was likely with some other men and fled the area. The suspect and associates may be homeless.
Assault detectives will continue the investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact them at 503-823-0400.
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Portland Police Increasing Outreach to Address Safety Concerns in Immigrant and Refugee Community (Photo)
Today, Monday January 30, 2017, Portland Police Bureau Chief Mike Marshman stood with community members, including those from our immigrant and refugee community, to provide reassurances to people struggling with uncertainty and fear.
At today's news conference, Chief Marshman shared a statement he sent to all members of the Portland Police Bureau:
"On Friday January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting travel to the United States from seven countries in what is being described by many as a "Muslim ban." This action has spread fear and uncertainty to our refugee and immigrant communities served by the Portland Police Bureau.
"I want you, the members of the Portland Police Bureau, to be a source of reassurance to the community. We must be diligent in our efforts to the community who now more than ever might see us as a source of fear. We must be the ones who reach out first to all whom we serve and be able to answer their questions and provide clarity on what our role is in regard to immigration. That means giving assurance that we are not an extension of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We follow and enforce Oregon law. We do not enforce federal immigration laws, under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 181A.820 https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/181A.820
"I further ask that you continue to provide extra patrol around mosques, Islamic schools and community centers as another layer of protection for those in our community who may be experiencing fear and anxiety, especially after an attack in Quebec, Canada on Sunday. While we have no known threats locally, our presence may provide reassurances to those in fear.
"Over the past few months, I have received many heartfelt thanks from the immigrant and refugee communities describing their positive encounters with Portland Police officers. Although these communities have a heightened sense of fear and uncertainty, I am confident we will continue to be an agency they can turn to for safety and security."
The Bureau investigates all reported incidents of bias crimes and encourages any member of our community who is the victim of such a crime to contact law enforcement. Under Oregon law, bias crimes are defined as any criminal act that targets a victim based on the suspect's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Detectives work to determine whether or not bias elements are present during the reported crime that align with Oregon law as defined in ORS:
* ORS 166.165 - Intimidation in the First Degree - https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.165
* ORS 166.155 -- Intimidation in the Second Degree - https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.155
If you have been the victim of a bias crime assault, immediately call 9-1-1. If you have been the victim of a bias crime, such as vandalism or graffiti, please call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.
To learn more about bias crime investigations, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/423009
The Bureau has several community advisory groups and outreach opportunities for community members and police officers to come together. Advisory groups include the Portland Muslim Community Police Council, the Alliance for Safer Communities, the African American Advisory Council, and the Slavic Advisory Council. To learn more about these advisory groups and the Bureau's commitment to the Portland community, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/30379
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At today's news conference, Chief Marshman shared a statement he sent to all members of the Portland Police Bureau:
"On Friday January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting travel to the United States from seven countries in what is being described by many as a "Muslim ban." This action has spread fear and uncertainty to our refugee and immigrant communities served by the Portland Police Bureau.
"I want you, the members of the Portland Police Bureau, to be a source of reassurance to the community. We must be diligent in our efforts to the community who now more than ever might see us as a source of fear. We must be the ones who reach out first to all whom we serve and be able to answer their questions and provide clarity on what our role is in regard to immigration. That means giving assurance that we are not an extension of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We follow and enforce Oregon law. We do not enforce federal immigration laws, under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 181A.820 https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/181A.820
"I further ask that you continue to provide extra patrol around mosques, Islamic schools and community centers as another layer of protection for those in our community who may be experiencing fear and anxiety, especially after an attack in Quebec, Canada on Sunday. While we have no known threats locally, our presence may provide reassurances to those in fear.
"Over the past few months, I have received many heartfelt thanks from the immigrant and refugee communities describing their positive encounters with Portland Police officers. Although these communities have a heightened sense of fear and uncertainty, I am confident we will continue to be an agency they can turn to for safety and security."
The Bureau investigates all reported incidents of bias crimes and encourages any member of our community who is the victim of such a crime to contact law enforcement. Under Oregon law, bias crimes are defined as any criminal act that targets a victim based on the suspect's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Detectives work to determine whether or not bias elements are present during the reported crime that align with Oregon law as defined in ORS:
* ORS 166.165 - Intimidation in the First Degree - https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.165
* ORS 166.155 -- Intimidation in the Second Degree - https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.155
If you have been the victim of a bias crime assault, immediately call 9-1-1. If you have been the victim of a bias crime, such as vandalism or graffiti, please call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.
To learn more about bias crime investigations, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/423009
The Bureau has several community advisory groups and outreach opportunities for community members and police officers to come together. Advisory groups include the Portland Muslim Community Police Council, the Alliance for Safer Communities, the African American Advisory Council, and the Slavic Advisory Council. To learn more about these advisory groups and the Bureau's commitment to the Portland community, please visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/30379
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Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct after Displaying Replica Firearm at Demonstrators in Terry Schrunk Plaza (Photo)
On Monday January 30, 2017, at 12:28 p.m., a community member flagged down police at Terry Schrunk Plaza in Downtown Portland to report that the passenger in a pick-up truck displayed a handgun as the driver passed a peaceful demonstration in the park.
Officers in the area located the vehicle circling the area and conducted a high-risk traffic stop of the driver and passenger in the vehicle at Southwest 4th Avenue and Salmon Street.
Both the driver and passenger were taken into custody without incident. Inside the truck, officers located the handgun, which turned out to be a replica firearm (BB gun). Additionally, officers located an unloaded AR-15 style rifle that belonged to the driver. There were no reports that the driver displayed the rifle during this incident.
After further investigation, the driver was released without charges; however, the rifle was taken for safekeeping. The driver will be able to retrieve the gun at a later time. The passenger, 20-year-old Sergey E. Antonov of Battle Ground, Washington, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.
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Officers in the area located the vehicle circling the area and conducted a high-risk traffic stop of the driver and passenger in the vehicle at Southwest 4th Avenue and Salmon Street.
Both the driver and passenger were taken into custody without incident. Inside the truck, officers located the handgun, which turned out to be a replica firearm (BB gun). Additionally, officers located an unloaded AR-15 style rifle that belonged to the driver. There were no reports that the driver displayed the rifle during this incident.
After further investigation, the driver was released without charges; however, the rifle was taken for safekeeping. The driver will be able to retrieve the gun at a later time. The passenger, 20-year-old Sergey E. Antonov of Battle Ground, Washington, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree.
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