Multi-agency effort leads to the recovery of 8 stolen vehicles, 6 arrests

Another law enforcement team-up netted the recovery of multiple stolen vehicles and guns.

On Saturday, April 13, the Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Gresham Police headlined a multi-agency operation across East Multnomah County.

During the mission there were:

15 traffic stops8 stolen vehicles recovered6 people were arrested3 vehicles that eluded (all were captured)3 vehicle pursuits2 vehicles towed

Two of the vehicles that fled had stolen guns inside. One of those guns was connected to a recent residential burglary, leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Emirra R. Barker.

She was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, first-degree theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, elude by vehicle, elude on foot, two counts of recklessly endangering another person, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, second-degree criminal mischief and reckless driving.

Others supporting the mission were the Portland police dog and air support units, Port of Portland Police Department, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Auto Theft Task Force, and Parole & Probation. The Vancouver Police Department conducted its own mission and collaborated when a suspect eluded across the river, and PDX Stolen Cars, a crowdsourced Facebook group, helped located and recover four unoccupied stolen vehicles.

Law enforcement continues to tout the success of this new collaborative approach. In February 2023 there were 802 vehicles reported stolen. In February 2024 it was 420 for a 48% decrease.