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Lawsuit blames DHS for death of 4-year-old abuse victim
A new $23 million lawsuit says the Oregon Department of Human Services failed to respond to reports that a Portland man was abusing his 4-year-old son, just weeks before the boy died. Jhorden Clay died May 3, 2023, after emergency medical personnel responded to his father’s home on reports that the boy was seizing and not breathing. The child died in a hospital operating room. He had bruising and injuries...
‘They’re Hurting Children’: White Boy Punches Black Girl In the Face, Called Her ‘N-Word’ at Portland Middle School and the School District Allowed It, Lawsuit Alleges
A new civil rights lawsuit against the largest school district in Oregon alleged that a 14-year-old Black student was subjected to “physical violence” and a […] ‘They’re Hurting Children’: White Boy Punches Black Girl In the Face, Called Her ‘N-Word’ at Portland Middle School and the School District Allowed It, Lawsuit Alleges
Man sentenced to six years in prison for 'Operation MistleTow'
A Portland man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for stealing vehicles and illegally selling them to a scrap metal company. Joseph Beard, 51, was found guilty of three charges related to stealing vehicles after an April trial. Beard pleaded guilty to a number of charges in other cases as part of a plea agreement with the Multnomah County District Attorney. ...
Protesters set up encampment in South Park Blocks
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A protest in the South Park Blocks had several dozen people and around 20 encampments, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) said. On Thursday afternoon, PPB was told of social media posts calling for an encampment in the South Park Blocks. Thursday evening, a group began forming in the 1800 block of Southwest Park Avenue, south of Southwest Montgomery Street. They started setting up tents and barricades.
Man convicted in cold case murder, second killing sentenced to life in prison
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A southeast Portland man convicted of killing two people will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. Friday, Christopher Lovrien was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 45 years. He was found guilty of killing 42-year-old Mark Dribin and 56-year-old Kenneth...
Police recover 10 stolen vehicles, arrest 7 during collaborative mission
More stolen vehicles were recovered in East Multnomah County during a multi-agency mission Monday, April 22. Helmed by Portland Police and Gresham Police, the mission recovered 10 stolen vehicles, led to several arrests, and removed an illegally-possessed gun from the streets. During the mission one of the stolen vehicles stopped had multiple occupants flee. They were found and taken into custody by Port of Portland Police near the 2000 block...
Three armed robberies in Portland possibly connected, police investigate
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Police are searching for those responsible for a string of armed robberies that happened Thursday afternoon. PPB are investigating if all three may be connected. Three robberies happened within a 30–minute time frame. Starting at 10:56 AM at Joe’s Cellar on NW 21st Ave,...
Portland Police Conduct Major Crime Sweep in St. Johns and Surrounding Areas, Resulting in Multiple Arrests and Vehicle Impounds
Portland's streets got a clean-up on Wednesday as the boys in blue hauled off lawbreakers and deadbeat vehicles in a massive crime reduction blitz. In a tightly coordinated effort, North and Central Precinct officers targeted hotbeds of illegal activity in the St. Johns, Portsmouth, and Delta Park neighborhoods. Using a...
Man shot woman, then himself with pellet gun in domestic violence incident, Yamhill County Sheriff's Office says
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man in McMinnville shot a woman with a pellet gun and then shot himself in a domestic violence dispute Thursday evening, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office said. A caller reported hearing gunshots and people yelling that someone may have been shot in the head near...
Portland transitional housing resident accused of slashing dog with a machete
A 53-year-old man living in a transitional housing property in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood was arrested for multiple animal abuse charges on April 21 after he allegedly slashed another resident’s dog with a machete.
Homeless camp sweeps impact Portland volunteer outreach group's ability to offer services
PORTLAND, Ore. — Dustin cradles six raspberry-flavored bottles of water, a skateboard and a rain-soaked trash bag filled with bedding down the sidewalk of Southwest 14th Avenue on Thursday afternoon. His site was being cleared by Portland camp removal crews, and he decided to leave most everything else behind, including his tent — a sign that his tolerance for street life is running out.
Multnomah County nurses call for removal of top health officials at jails
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — Frontline nurses in Multnomah County's corrections facilities are calling for the removal of multiple members of the Health Department's corrections management team. The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) members sent letters to county commissioners on Thursday. They claim gross mismanagement by leaders left them overworked, underpaid...
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