CRIME & SAFETY
Lake Oswego man arrested after hitting 6 cars, sending 2 people to hospital in Tigard
A Lake Oswego man who hit six cars along Southwest Pacific Highway — sending two people to the hospital — had to be held down by an off-duty officer and other bystanders while Tigard Police responded to the scene. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, Tigard Police responded to reports of a crash on Southwest Pacific Highway (also known as 99W) near Southwest 78th Avenue. According to a press release from the department, witnesses claimed a man in a pickup truck had been driving...
Victim said boyfriend woke her up, told her to 'repent' before stabbing her in Portland apartment
PORTLAND, Ore. — New court documents are shedding light on a stabbing in Southeast Portland early Wednesday morning that quickly turned into a lengthy police standoff at an apartment complex. Police arrested 29-year-old Beka Nebi Dekebo late Wednesday morning after officers rushed in, concluding the hours-long standoff. Dekebo faces...
Portland man faces charges for selling drugs to minors through online messaging platform
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man is facing federal charges for selling drugs to minors online, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Oregon. Officials say the man, Rocky Allan Rainwater, 24, used an encrypted messaging service called Telegram to sell various controlled substances to minors.
Portland drug trafficker sentenced after authorities seize 50 pounds of fentanyl
A Portland-area drug trafficker was sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday after authorities seized more than 50 pounds of fentanyl and other drugs from the trafficker and associates from his trafficking organization, the Oregon Department of Justice announced.
Man found dead after shooting at Gresham home; 1 person detained
GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - The Gresham Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday night. Just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at a house on Southwest Linneman Court, near 7th Street. Police say officers found a man dead inside the home. The victim has not yet been identified.
Portland man faces judge for alleged attempted murder as domestic violence trends region-wide
A man who police say stabbed a woman multiple times and touched off an hours-long standoff faced a judge in court Thursday. Read online: koin.com/news/crime/portland-man-faces-judge-for-alleged-attempted-murder-as-domestic-violence-trends-region-wide/
West Linn police log: unwanted visitors, Webelos request officer visit, more recent calls to WLPD
3/16/24 8:08 a.m. A caller complained about residents on Oneal Court speeding on side streets in a loud car in the middle of the night. 3/16/24 9:51 a.m. A man said his parents ran over a curb and he wanted more information before going to talk to them. 3/16/24 4:34 p.m. A woman said a solicitor entered her garage when she did not answer the front door. ...
Bartender Grazed with Bedroom Bullet as Gresham Confronts Weekend Gunfire Scare, Police Investigate
A typical night at a Gresham bar turned nearly tragic when a bartender was grazed by a stray bullet following a street brawl, according to KPTV. Gresham police reported to the Second Street Bar early Friday morning after a fight across the street escalated to gunfire, resulting in several bullet casings being found at the scene. One bullet, having lost its deadly momentum, managed to smash through the bar's window and hit the bartender's arm without breaking the skin.
Community 'very sad' about devastating fire at Pacific Market
A fire ripped through the home of Northeast Portland's Pacific Market early Tuesday morning, and while officials say no one was injured in the fire, the community is feeling a huge loss. Read online: koin.com/news/portland/community-very-sad-about-devastating-fire-at-pacific-market/
Man Killed in Daylight Shooting in Portland's Montavilla Neighborhood, Gunman at Large
Tragedy struck the Montavilla Neighborhood as one man's life was cut short in a daylight shooting. Officials said the incident unfolded on the afternoon of Monday, March 25, 2024. First responders rushed to the intersection of Northeast 93rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street around 4:25 p.m. following reports of gunfire, according to a statement from the Portland Police Bureau.
Police ID victim in Montavilla fatal shooting
The person who died in a Northeast Portland shooting on Monday has been identified as 18-year-old Jamirion Smith-Belhumeur, police said Monday. Smith-Belhumeur was killed in the Montavilla neighborhood near Northeast 93rd Avenue and Glisan Street around 4:30 p.m. Police have ruled the shooting a homicide. If you purchase a product...
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