Portland Police Bureau

INCIDENT DEBRIEF: Mental Health Call

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:06:02 +0000

Sylvia Zingeser and Ofc. Zachary Zelinka talk about an incident involving Sylvia's suicidal son.

Labor Day DUII Enforcement

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:14:38 +0000

This Labor Day weekend, the Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police will be providing extra police patrols looking for DUII drivers. Beginning Friday, August 31, 2012, in the evening and continuing through Monday, August 3, 2012, in the evening, extra officers will patrol the highways and city streets looking for impaired drivers. It is our duty as police and it is your duty as citizens to prevent drunk driving. Sadly, every 13 minutes a person dies on the roadway in the United States. That person could be an innocent person like you or someone you love. It is the goal of the Portland Police, Oregon Department of Transportation, and the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police to keep our community safe this holiday weekend. Our goal is no deaths this holiday weekend from DUII drivers (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants). We can all do our part, we can all work together. Save a Life...drive sober.

Investigators Seeking the Public’s Help on Fire Investigation

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:08:20 +0000

Portland Fire & Rescue and Portland Police Arson Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying three persons-of-interest in a fire investigation at the Hotel Vintage Plaza in Downtown Portland. Two small fires were set in the employee area of the Hotel Vintage Plaza/Pazzo Ristorante, located at 422 Southwest Broadway, on July 9, 2012, at 6:26 p.m.. There were no injuries as a result of the fires and they were extinguished by employees. The persons-of-interest in the video were in the area of the fires just prior to and after the fires were set. All three persons eventually joined up with a female seated outside of Pazzo Ristorante. These persons-of-interest may have information regarding the fire. The three are described as: #1: African American male, approximately 13 to 15 years of age, glasses, tan pants, wearing a plaid shirt. #2: African American male, approximately 9 to 11 years of age, black t-shirt with “Just Do It” logo, multi-colored shorts and a pick or comb in his hair. #3: African American female, approximately 9 to 11 years of age, pink pants and shirt or jumpsuit, hair in a braid.

Portland Police in Bangladesh

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:51:26 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau is teaching community policing to Bangladesh police officers.

It Gets Better - Portland Police Bureau

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:47:10 +0000

Portland, Oregon

Portland Police Memorial - 2012

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:06:22 +0000

Honoring those officers who gave their lives protecting and serving the city of Portland, Oregon. May 15, 2012

WomenStrength now offers classes in Spanish

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:08:38 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau's WomenStrength program has added Spanish-speaking classes to its program.

Police Memorial Week

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:20:07 +0000

Chief Reese talks about Police Memorial Week and 3 new officers being added to the memorial in Portland

Police Bureau Awards - January 2012

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:55:58 +0000

Jan 24, 2012

Portland Police News - Jan 2012

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:30:39 +0000

Portland Police Bureau News

Don't Drink and Drive

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:04:52 +0000

Portland Police ask you not to drink and drive

Officers and Nurse awarded Life Saving Medals

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:48:54 +0000

On Nov. 11, 2011 Officers Brian Sweeney, Darke Hull and Susan Voegtlin, a nurse, came to the rescue of Marine veteran James McCabe.

Community Academy 5

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:34:09 +0000

October 20, 2011

Suicide in Portland

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:45:02 +0000

Spike in Portland Suicide Rate Alarms First Responders.

Heritage Green Event

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:09:06 +0000

At the Heritage Green apartments in SE Portland, many of its residents are immigrants to the U.S. In the summer of 2011, an assault on one of its residents left them worried about the future there. The Portland Police Bureau, along with other Portland agencies, helped reduce their fears... in a grand fashion.

Portland Police News / Sept 16th 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:22:12 +0000

Drug Seizures, Traffic Enforcement and other news.

Remembering September 11th

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:14:13 +0000

Portland Police Chief Michael Reese reflects on September 11th, 2001.

CrimeStoppers #11-29: Starbucks Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:47:04 +0000

On Sunday August 7, 2011, at 11:05 a.m., a man walked up to the serving window at Starbucks, located at 1503 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and demanded money from the employee. The suspect had his left hand behind his back as he made the demand for money, causing the employee to fear that the suspect was armed. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money the suspect fled on foot westbound out of the area. Police officers and a K-9 unit searched the neighborhood but did not locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a white male in his 20s, 5’07”, 150 pounds, blue eyes, unknown hair color, and wearing a light blue dirty hoody, a green knitted scarf, and oversize cargo shorts.

CrimeStoppers Case 11-28: UC Market Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:44:03 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for the public’s help in solving an armed robbery in Southeast Portland. On Saturday July 30th at 8:25 a.m., Portland Police officers from East Precinct responded to the UC Market, located at 12540 Southeast Division Street, on the report of an armed robbery. Officers spoke with the victim and learned that the suspect approached the employee at the counter and pulled out a large kitchen knife. The suspect lunged over the counter towards the victim then reached into the open cash register and removed an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the store on foot. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male, approximately 19 years old, 5’09”, medium build, wearing a red zip-up hoody, a white t-shirt, black/red/white plaid shorts, and black tennis shoes. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Ofc. Paul Georgioff

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:56:45 +0000

On July 17, 2011, at 5:45pm in Lewiston, Idaho, Ofc. Paul Georgioff’s motorcycle spun out from underneath him and threw his body into a guardrail. In a split second the life he knew changed.

Portland Police Arrest Two in Marijuana Drug Trafficking Operation

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:32:09 +0000

Thanks to a tip from community residents concerned about drug activity in their neighborhood and following an extensive investigation, members of the Portland Police Bureau were able to seize thousands of pounds of marijuana and make significant arrests at 5 locations in the Portland Metropolitan area. On August 3, 2011, the Police Bureau's Drugs and Vice Division served five search warrants as part of an investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) operated by Chinese Nationals. The Portland Police Bureau was assisted in this investigation by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. The investigation revealed that marijuana was being cultivated in several grow houses in the Portland Metro area then being distributed throughout the region. Three of these grow houses were specifically renovated to accommodate large-scale marijuana grows and were not occupied by any residents. This operation has no connection to medical marijuana and the D-T-O was strictly a FOR PROFIT operation. During this investigation, officers learned that in some of the grow houses, power was being diverted directly from the power poles into the houses to run the network of transformers, lights and filtration systems. This power diversion presents a clear and present danger to the neighborhood as a substantial fire hazard. Investigators believe that nearly 8 thousand dollars per month of electrical usage was being stolen by this power diversion. Evidence of sophisticated marijuana growing operations was found at residences located at 11847 Southeast Powell Boulevard, 7330 Southeast 118th Drive, and 30221 Southeast Eagle Creek Road in Clackamas. At the three grow houses, investigators seized an estimated 2 thousand marijuana plants along with growing equipment, power transformers, and packaging materials designed to ship processed marijuana. The estimated street value of the seized marijuana exceeds 2 million dollars The two other locations searched were at 1155 Southeast 148th Avenue and 7424 Southeast Clay Street in Portland. These locations were not used as grow houses but were the residences of the two suspects involved in this investigation. 45-year-old De Bin Zhen and 51-year-old Fujiu Chen were arrested and charged with multiple felony drug charges in connection with this investigation. Both will be booked into the Multnomah County Jail. These arrests conclude the investigation and the case now moves to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office for prosecution. This investigation was prompted by community concerns, and each year the Police Bureau receives numerous complaints about marijuana grow houses and associated odor, foot and vehicle traffic and violence. These things affect neighborhood livability and the Police Bureau is committed to addressing these concerns. The violence associated with grow houses is of particular concern as thieves are committing home-invasion robberies to steal marijuana and cash from growers. Community members with concerns about drug houses in their neighborhoods are encouraged to call the Drugs and Vice Division at 503-823-3784 or visit www.portlandpolice.com to file on online Drug and Vice complaint.

Portland Police Cold Case Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in 1996 Murder

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:01:08 +0000

On July 11, 1996, the body of 22-year-old Michael Anthony Yeggins was found shot to death near the playground in Northeast Portland's Woodlawn Park. Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detail began an investigation but by April of 2000 the case had gone cold and remained unsolved. In January 2007, the Portland Police Bureau's Cold Case Homicide Unit began examining the case again, with the assistance of two Gang Enforcement Team detectives. Through the investigation, detectives interviewed and re-interviewed a number of witnesses in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Colorado. Through the continuing investigative efforts of the Cold Case Homicide Unit, a Multnomah County Grand Jury heard evidence linking 38-year-old David Deangelo McDonald to Yeggins' death and issued an indictment in July 2011 for Murder. McDonald was transferred to the Multnomah County Jail yesterday, July 27, 2011, from the Oregon Department of Corrections. McDonald is a convicted felon and has been serving a 41 month sentence for Felon in Possession of a Firearm since August 2009. The Cold Case Unit is comprised of a Sergeant, and four Detectives who are assisted by several retired investigators who volunteer their time and are now working under a Federal grant sponsored by the US Department of Justice and the National Institute for Justice. This grant pays retired investigators to review cold homicide cases. This case also used a new investigative and training method of the Multnomah County District Attorney's office who partnered with Cold Case Homicide Detectives. This case was worked on by a number of misdemeanor lawyers under the supervision of Chief Deputy Rod Underhill and Senior Deputy District Attorney Jeff Howes, to review and critique all of the evidence and offer investigation suggestions to the Cold Case Homicide Unit. The Portland Police Bureau has nearly 300 unsolved murders dating back to 1969.

Traffic Division: Crosswalk Enforcement Mission

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:28:46 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau and Portland Bureau of Transportation conducted a crosswalk enforcement action on Wednesday, July 27, to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and traffic law. The enforcement took place from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at a crossing of NE 82nd Avenue at NE Pacific Street. A crosswalk enforcement action includes a pedestrian decoy positioned at marked or unmarked crosswalks. Drivers that fail to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk and pedestrians that jaywalk may be issued a warning or citation by the Portland Police Bureau. Crosswalk enforcement actions are an effective way to communicate pedestrian right of way laws to both drivers and pedestrians. The transportation and police bureaus do enforcement actions in response to community requests and to educate the general public on the rules at marked and unmarked crossings. They are conducted approximately once a month.

CrimeStoppers 11-26: Up in Smoke Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:08:43 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. On March 19, 2011, an armed suspect walked into a business named “Up In Smoke” located at 8213 North Denver Avenue in the Kenton neighborhood. The suspect used a handgun as he demanded money from the employee. The suspect left the business on foot and may be associated with an adult black female with a small child. The suspect is described as a light-complected black male or Pacific Islander, 25-30 years old, 5’06” to 5’08” tall, stocky build, 180 – 200 pounds, large freckles on his face, scruffy beard, and jagged front teeth. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip. Visit http://www.tipsoft.com/ to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

New Portland Police Cars Headed onto Patrol

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:15:51 +0000

The new fleet of Portland Police cars are starting to show up on the street.

Portland Police Gun Task Force Seizes 17 Firearms - Arrests 1 Convicted Felon

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:59:58 +0000

On Saturday July 9, 2011, the Portland Police Bureau's Gun Task Force, with the assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, conducted a search warrant in Milwaukie after receiving information that a convicted felon was in the possession of numerous firearms. The search warrant was conducted at a single family residence at 8074 Southeast Rofini Court in Milwaukie. Officers arrested 48-year-old Dohnald Lee Roy Hartman of Milwaukie, and recovered 17 firearms and one stun gun. Officers also recovered a safe, gun cleaning kits, gun boxes, 13 firearm magazines (clips) and more than 1,200 rounds in assorted ammunition. Hartman was charged with 18 counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and is being held in the Clackamas County Jail on $500,000 bail. Hartman has previous felony convictions for Burglary in the Second Degree, Attempted Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Theft in the First Degree, Failure to Appear in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Forgery in the First Degree, and Attempted Murder with a Firearm. The Gun Task Force seized 7 handguns, 5 rifles, 5 shotguns. The list of guns follows: Cobray Machine pistol 9mm (2) Springfield .45 caliber pistols (1) Smith and Wesson .45 caliber pistol (1) Smith and Wesson .22 caliber pistol Rossi .357 revolver Ruger 9mm pistol Chinese SKS w/bayonet Smith & Wesson M&P-15 .223 cal rifle Winchester 30-30 rifle Ruger 30-06 rifle Sako .375 cal rifle (1) Mossberg 20 gauge shotgun (1) Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun (1) Savage 20 gauge shotgun (1) Savage 12 gauge shotgun (1) Remington 12 gauge shotgun Since its inception in October 2010, the Portland Police Bureau Gun Task Force has seized 129 firearms in the Portland Metro Area.

On Patrol: Chief Reese

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:51:31 +0000

Each month, Chief Michael Reese takes a patrol district for an officer and gives them the day off. In June he also got to be the first Bureau member to take the new police car design out on the street. What started out as a photo-op quickly turned into lights, sirens, K9 and setting up a perimeter near Rocky Butte.

The Usual Suspects - Tell Me Why (LIVE)

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:29:15 +0000

Waterfront Blues Festival - July 4th 2011 Current and Former PPB members donated their time and talents to the Oregon Food Bank.

Press Conference: Officer Involved Shooting / July 1, 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:55:17 +0000

Friday July 1, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. A press conference regarding yesterday's officer-involved shooting. Mayor Sam Adams, Police Chief Michael Reese and Training Division Commander Robert Day gave statements.

Boys and Girls Club Phone-a-thon

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:57:17 +0000

On Wednesday June 29, 2011 Chief Michael Reese joined the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors in the, It Just Takes One Campaign phone-a-thon. Chief Reese made calls asking supporters to make a financial contribution to help the work of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Chief Reese has been very supportive of the Boys & Girls Clubs since 1983 when he began volunteering there. Chief Reese was hired by the Boys and Girls Clubs after volunteering while in college. He was hired as a full time counselor and was later promoted to program supervisor and then rose to Director of the Lents Boys and Girls Club. He knows personally and first hand how important the Boys & Girls Clubs are in the lives of the kids in our community. At Boys & Girls Clubs, any gift-no matter how big or small-is immensely appreciated. This is the idea behind our It Just Takes One Campaign: It just takes One caring adult, One Boys & Girls Club, and One gift to forever impact the life of a child. This campaign ensures that the doors to the Club remain open and accessible to all children and that the Clubs are able to continue to provide: * A Safe Place for those who may be left alone after school or on the streets with no guidance. The Clubs are a safe place to play and a place safe enough where kids can be themselves. * Life-Enhancing Programs that can open young minds. The Boys & Girls Clubs expose youth to new ideas and skills that prepare them for life. We teach the importance of character in all of our programs. * A Relationship with Caring, Trained Adults. The availability of dependable, caring adults who are responsive to a child's daily realities are critical to developing meaningful, often lifelong relationships, that enable children to reach their full potential. Donations to the It Just Takes One campaign may be given online or through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland. For more information, please call (503) 232-0077.

Crime Stoppers CS11-23 Jeanine Toth

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:18:36 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for the public's help in solving at 2009 homicide. On September 8, 2009, at 4:02 p.m., Portland Police officers from North Precinct were dispatched to 6956 North Fessenden Street, Apartment #5, on a welfare check of 50-year-old Jeanine Michelle Toth. Jeanine was supposed to attend a Labor Day family barbecue but when she didn't make it, her family and friends became concerned and called police. Officers arrived at the apartment and found Jeanine's body inside. Homicide detectives responded and immediately began an investigation into Jeanine's death. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that Jeanine died of multiple stab wounds. At this point in the investigation, Homicide detectives do not have any information on who may have been involved in Jeanine's death but do not believe her death is related to any other cases. Family, friends and Homicide detectives are asking for the public's help in solving the murder of 50-year-old Jeanine Michelle Toth. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip.

Life Saving Medals Awarded - June 20, 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:59:43 +0000

On April 30, 2011 North Precinct officers were dispatched to a suspicious circumstance call in which the caller reported a severely beaten woman was being held against her will in a residence in North Portland. Officers were told that the victim was being held captive and that she was in dire need of medical attention. Through keen investigatory steps, officers were able to locate the residence in which the victim was being held. Understanding the severity of the situation, additional officers, including a police K-9 and supervisors responded to the area, to plan and execute a tactical mission to rescue the victim. In addition to police units, emergency medical personnel were staged nearby in order to provide the victim with immediate medical attention. The officers, aware that the victim was in this residence, repeatedly demanded entry into the residence. Officers recognized that there was an immediate and exigent need to enter this residence to protect and preserve life. Officers entered the residence and located the victim hidden in a back bedroom of the residence. Officers also located and arrested 29-year-old Kip Michael Kawamoto and charged him with Assault in the First Degree, Sodomy in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, and two counts of Kidnapping in the First Degree. Officers were shocked to see the condition of the victim who was severely beaten and was severely injured. The victim had been brutally beaten and sexually assaulted and locked and secluded in a bedroom for two days, not being given any medical attention that she so desperately needed. It was noted by medical staff and detectives that if the victim did not receive immediate medical attention she may have died if these officers did not act to provide her the emergency medical attention she needed. Based upon the collaborative teamwork of Officers Michael Roberts, Josh Kraner, Anthony Zoeller, Joel Ockunzzi, Jessica Brainard, James Townley, Jorge Mendoza, Jeff Elias, James Quackenbush, and Sergeant Phil Blanchard, they were able to perform a dangerous and necessary rescue of the victim and provide her immediate medical attention. Due to the actions of these officers, it is clear that they performed in an exemplary manner exhibiting the Portland Police Bureau's mission of protecting and preserving life. The actions of these officers likely saved the victim's life and therefore they will be awarded the Portland Police Bureau's Life Saving Medal.

Asia Greene - a poem

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:40:13 +0000

A poem/prayer about gang violence.

Q&A with @PortlandPolice: Who Scoops the Poop?

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:10:30 +0000

When an MPU horse poops on the sidewalk, who cleans it up?

Senator Wyden visits GREAT graduation

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:55:39 +0000

On June 1, 2011 Senator Wyden, Chief Reese and Parkrose School Superintendent Dr. Karen Fischer Gray helped Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Gang Resistance Education and Training program. This critical program helps keep kids out of gangs. G.R.E.A.T, Gangs Resistance Education and Training is a program that gives students the tools they need to avoid becoming involved in gangs. GREAT celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Senator Ron Wyden and Portland Police Chief Michael Reese noted the anniversary by meeting with 270 students of Parkrose Middle School who have graduated from the program. Last month, Wyden joined with city and county officials to say that that with gang violence on the increase now is not the time to reduce federal spending on anti-gang programs. G.R.E.A.T is one of those programs.

Community Academy: Class 4

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:51:52 +0000

May 20, 2011

Z-Man Auction 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:41:35 +0000

May 7, 2011

Behind the Badge: Ron Hoesly

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:35:46 +0000

Ofc. Ron Hoesly

Portland Police Memorial - 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 11 May 2011 01:29:12 +0000

May 10, 2011

Behind the Badge: Jose Gonzalez

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:38:33 +0000

Sgt. Jose Gonzalez

Z-Man Scholarship 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:28:59 +0000

April 20, 2011 / Z-Man Scholarship Recipients.

Crime Stoppers Case 11-16: Plaid Pantry Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:22:27 +0000

Plaid Pantry Robbery - March 3, 2011Cross Tattoos on Right Hand

Crime Stoppers CS 11-13 / Serial Robbers

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:13:34 +0000

Portland Police Robbery Detectives have been investigating several armed robberies in the past few months involving two men that have been armed. Investigators believe that the robberies may be connected and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.

Crime Stoppers Case 11-09: Plaid Pantry Robberies

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:35:20 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving a series of robberies that have occurred in the Portland metro area. ;Robbery detectives believe the same suspect is responsible for five Portland area robberies at Plaid Pantry stores. In each robbery, the suspect entered and left on foot and in some has implied a weapon.

Portland Police Bureau Outreach

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:17:45 +0000

2011

Samrock Run

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:49:10 +0000

On March 2, 2011 Terra Linda Elementary School held a fundraiser in honor of one of their own. ; Sam Day, 9, suffers from Ewing Sarcoma, a rare childhood bone cancer. Students, Portland police officers and the U of O Duck ran laps around the school to raise funds for the Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Sam Day is the son of Portland Police Commander Bob Day.

COLD CASE: Rob and Frieda Wheatley

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:37:14 +0000

CASE NUMBER: 88-88210 The Wheatley family asks your help in solving this crime. On August 29, 1988, police responded to a welfare check at 2612 N Holman and discovered the bodies of 61-year-old ROBERT WHEATLY , and his wife 69-year-old FRIEDA WHEATLEY . The motive appears to be a residential robbery and the medical examiner determined the cause of death to be strangulation. The home was ransacked and a television, ATM and credit cards, and a light green 1979 Buick Regal - were stolen. There is a cash reward offered for information reported to the Cold Case Homicide Unit that leads to an arrest in this case.

PPB Command Staff Cooking at the Clark Center

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:26:55 +0000

Portland Police Bureau Command staff made dinner at the Clark Center on Feb 28, 2011.

Porltand Police Bureau - Polar Plunge 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:47:48 +0000

Video from the 2011 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.

Most Wanted / Plaid Pantry

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:28:20 +0000

Portland Police / Most Wanted Case #10-97537

Most Wanted / Towler's Market - Swan Mart Robber

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:41:42 +0000

Portland Police Robbery Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect. On December 8, 2010, the suspect walked up to the counter of Towler’s Market, located at 621 Southwest 19th Avenue, and presented a note demanding money. The clerk did not give the suspect any money and the suspect left in an unknown direction on foot. ;Approximately 30 minutes later, the suspect walked up to the counter of the Swan Mart, located at 4440 Southwest Barbur Boulevard, with a demand note and obtained an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect left the location in an unknown direction on foot.

CrimeStoppers 11-05 - Subway Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:10:04 +0000

On January 22, 2011 at 5pm the Subway Restaurant located at 2915 SW Cedar Hills Blvd in Beaverton was robbed at gunpoint.

Z-Man Wrestling 2011

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:17:40 +0000

Highlights from the 2011 Z-Man Wrestling Tournament.

Jan 2011 Bureau Awards

City of Portland, Oregon — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:45:34 +0000

On Thursday January 20, 2011, at 3:30 p.m., the Portland Police Bureau held an awards ceremony at the David Douglas Horner Performing Arts Center. Honorees included several members of the Portland Police Bureau, officers from other law enforcement agencies, and other Portland community members. Awards included the Civilian Medal for Heroism, the Police Star, the Police Medal, the Lifesaving Medal, Unit Commendations, the Commendation Medal, the Achievement Medal, and the Mark Zylawy Distinguished Service Medal.

COLD CASE 85-34517 - Margaret Wilson

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:27:23 +0000

When friends of 29 year old Margaret Lynn Wilson realized she hadn't kept appointments, they called police. When officers entered her home, at 9018 NE Oregon, they discovered Wilson deceased on her bed. The cause of her death was asphyxiation.

Portland Police Serve Pizza

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:42:06 +0000

Portland Police Officers served pizza to John James Elementary School Students.

Ringing the Salvation Army Bell - 2010

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:50:18 +0000

Chief Reese raised $465 for the Salvation Army on December 13, 2010.

Chief's Remarks - Promotion Ceremony

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:28:08 +0000

December 9, 2010

COLD CASE 86-45405 - Joseph Murawski

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:08:47 +0000

COLD CASE ; 86-45405

Youth Services Division - Press Conference

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:06:08 +0000

At a news conference on Monday, November 22, 2010, at 2:30 p.m.,Chief Michael Reese will announce the formation of the Youth Services Division at the Portland Police Bureau. ; The news conference will be held at the Blazers Boys and Girls Clubs, located at 5250 N.E. Martin Luther King, Jr.

GirlStrength

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:30:47 +0000

Fostering Awareness, Demystifying Fear, and Empowering Girls to be Strong and Confident!

Press Conference: Homicide Developments (110/Division)

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:13:45 +0000

Early this morning, Portland Police Detectives in cooperation with the US Marshal's Fugitive Task Force arrested 31-year-old Vorladeth "Kevin" Souvannachoumkham of Southeast Portland for Murder in connection with last weekend's shooting death of 28-year-old Steven Ouk of Southeast Portland at the Good Call Sports Bar & Grill. Although this is still an ongoing investigation, Detectives believe that Kevin Souvannachoumkham is the only suspect in the shooting.

Halloween Safety Tips

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:26:33 +0000

Stay safe this Halloween.

Illegal Gun and Gang Task Force - Press Conference

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:23:02 +0000

Portland Mayor Sam Adams, United States Attorney for Oregon Dwight Holton and Portland Police Chief Mike Reese held a press conference Friday, October 15, 2010, at 11:15 a.m. at North Precinct. Mayor Adams and Chief Reese announced the start of the new Portland Police Gun Task Force. Salina Harris, mother of Andre Payton opened the press conference with a few words about her son and a request for the public's help in solving this crime.

Ride-Along with Officer Dad

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:00:05 +0000

Jubilee Endicott drew her ride-along.

Holiday Car Prowls PSA (:15)

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:04:33 +0000

Don't leave valuables in your car.

Community Academy: Class #3

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:06:49 +0000

September 23rd, 2010

PORTLAND POLICE SEEK VIOLENT ARMED ROBBER

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:53:33 +0000

Friday September 24, 2010, at approximately 8:36 a.m., Portland Police Officers responded to a silent robbery alarm at Check Cash Pacific, located at 4059 Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Officers arrived and spoke with a female employee who told officers that the suspect pointed a gun at her and hit her on the head with the gun as he demanded money. The suspect forced his way into the business as the victim was opening for the day. After taking an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled the area southbound on Northeast 40th Avenue from Sandy Boulevard. ;The suspect is described as a six-foot-tall black male with a muscular build, wearing a long sleeve button-up shirt, khaki pants, latex gloves, a knit hat and glasses.

CrimeStoppers 10-38 - Space Age Fuel Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:56:45 +0000

The Gresham Police Department, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving a violent robbery that occurred in Northwest Gresham. ;At approximately 8:17 p.m. on Friday July 23, 2010, a suspect brandishing a black semi-automatic handgun walked into Space Age Fuel, located at Northeast 162nd and Glisan, and demanded money from the clerk.

Shop with a COP 2010

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:02:50 +0000

On Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Portland Police Bureau Officers donated their time to take children shopping for back-to-school clothes at the Johnson Creek Fred Meyer, on Southeast 82nd Avenue. Each year more than 50 officers assist approximately 150 kids obtain the clothing and school supplies needed to begin the school year.This year's Shop with a Cop is being sponsored by the Sunshine Division and its Izzy's Kids School Clothing Program, which provides year-round clothing and shoes for area children.

Behind the Badge - Portland Police Bureau

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:59:45 +0000

A short video featuring the many different people who wear our badge. A video by Mark Rose and Ofc. Josh Goldschmidt.

Sunshine Division: August Food Drive

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:44:20 +0000

The Sunshine Division is hosting a food drive throughout the Portland area in August. ; The Sunshine Division desperately needs: canned tomatoes, canned fruit, cereal, canned dinners and pasta.

PORTLAND POLICE SEIZE STOLEN PROPERTY

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:38:24 +0000

Portland Police Detectives from North Precinct have arrested 37-year-old Michael Pavlicek and charged him with multiple counts of theft in connection with at least 100 thefts from storage units and car prowls in the Portland area. ;Pavlicek was arrested by Portland State University Public Safety Officers on July 3, 2010 for a stolen vehicle that he possessed on campus.

Portland Police Help Kickoff Summer 2010

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:06:20 +0000

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks

Portland Police Seize 10lbs of Heroin

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:22:39 +0000

On Thursday, June 10, 2010, investigators from the Portland Police Bureau's Drugs and Vice Division served multiple search warrants on residences and vehicles and seized ten pounds of heroin and $65,000 in cash. ; This investigation began approximately two months ago after investigators began following up on information they received about a sophisticated heroin sales operation.

PPB in the Community: Highlights 2010

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:41:05 +0000

A video of recent community events that was played at the June 2010 awards ceremony.

COLD CASE UNIT SOLVES 23 YEAR-OLD HOMICIDE CASE

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:51:14 +0000

On Friday, June 11, 2010, 67-year-old James Samuel Owens was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of 42-year old Nancy Eileen Converse. Ms. Converse was murdered sometime between January 31, and February 2, 1987. Her body was found in her apartment located at 5700 N. Kerby, Apt #317, on February 2, 1987. The Police Bureau's Cold Case Unit began investigating the case in 2006. DNA from the case was sent to the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory and came back with a link to James Owens, who was already in prison on a 1989 rape charge. This case was a collaborative effort between the Cold Case Unit, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office and the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory.

Portland Police Bureau Awards - June 2010

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:11:30 +0000

On Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., at the David Douglas Performing Arts Center, located at 1400 Southeast 130th Avenue, Chief Michael Reese hosted the Police Bureau's semi-annual award ceremony. ; This ceremony honored citizens and members of the Portland Police Bureau and partnering agencies, including: one officer receiving the Police Star; 3 citizens receiving the Citizen Medal of Heroism, one civilian receiving the Police Medal; and 7 officers and 1 citizen receiving the Life Saving Medal.

Press Conference: Keaton Otis Investigative Reports

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:01:54 +0000

Police Chief Michael Reese and Mayor Sam Adams held a news conference today, June 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. on the 14th floor of the Justice Center regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 12, 2010. ;

Crime Stoppers - CS 10-26 - TriMet Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:46:06 +0000

On March 22, 2010, at approximately 3:13 p.m., three males robbed a man of his cell phone and then assaulted him on the MAX Yellow Line southbound between N. Mississippi Ave. and the Rose Quarter. One of the suspects made a statement about having a gun. The same suspect demanded the victim’s property, and then assaulted him along with one of the other suspects.

Questions with Chief Reese

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:36:34 +0000

On Friday, May 14, 2010, Chief Mike Reese set aside time for questions regarding his recent promotion and to provide information to the media about himself and his expectations as Chief.

Traffic Stop Leads to Officer Being Shot and Officer-Involved Shooting

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:48:21 +0000

On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 6:21 p.m., Portland Police Officers James Defrain and Ryan Foote, both 6-year veterans and currently assigned to the Hotspot Enforcement Action Team (HEAT), attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic infractions in the area of N.E. Grand and Holladay. The Officers activated their overhead lights, but the vehicle continued without stopping. The officers used their lights, siren and airhorn in an attempt to stop the vehicle, but the driver did not pull over. Eventually, the driver pulled the vehicle over to the curb on N.E. 6th Avenue, near Halsey. As the officers approached the vehicle, the subject shouted profanities at the officers and was not complying with directions. Additional officers arrived and witnessed the subject reaching over toward the passenger area of the vehicle. A taser was deployed, but did not stop the subject's movements. Another taser was deployed, and again, did not have any effect on the subject's movements. At some point, the subject pulled out a gun, shots were fired, and Officer Christopher Burley, a 5-year veteran assigned to HEAT, fell to the ground. HEAT Officers Cody Berne, a 5-year veteran, Andrew Polas, a 6-year veteran and Jim Defrain returned fire at the subject. Other Officers grabbed Officer Burley, took him to safety, and transported him to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in a police car. Emergency Medical Service was also dispatched to the scene to assist the subject. Officers attempted to determine if the suspect was still a threat. A less lethal beanbag impact weapon was deployed. Officers immediately formed a team and approached the subject. They removed him from the vehicle and the subject began receiving medical assistance, but was pronounced dead at the scene. Officer Christopher Burley was shot once in both legs and is expected to make a full recovery.

Police Budget Press Conference

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:39:26 +0000

May 10, 2010

Police Memorial 2010

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:36:27 +0000

May 11, 2010

Portland Police Bureau: A Kid's Guide to What We Do

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:38:34 +0000

Video from the Police Bureau's Children's Book launch and signing.

Special Olympics: Tip-a-Cop 2010

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:46:19 +0000

On April 17, 2010, the Portland Police Bureau and Red Robin partnered to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Spring Break in Holladay Park

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:27:08 +0000

During Spring Break 2010, Portland Police Officers spent the day at Holladay Park in NE Portland.

Crime Stoppers: 10-14 Tigard Walgreens Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:25:51 +0000

On Monday, March 22, 2010, at approximately 5:05 p.m., the Walgreens Pharmacy, located at 13939 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, was robbed by a lone male armed with a handgun. The suspect entered the pharmacy through the front door, jumped over the counter, displayed a gun and demanded prescription medications.

Crime Stoppers: 10-13 Plaid Pantry Robberies

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:53:19 +0000

On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at approximately 1:09 a.m., the Plaid Pantry, located at 2010 North Killingsworth, was robbed by a lone male who simulated being armed with a weapon. The suspect entered the store, approached the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect then fled the scene.

Man Armed with Razor Knife Shot by Officer

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:19:27 +0000

On Monday, March 22, 2010, at 3:05 p.m., a Portland Police Officer was dispatched to the Hoyt Arboretum following a 9-1-1 call regarding a man who was harassing and threatening people. Officer Jason Walters, a 13-year veteran, arrived at the scene at 3:24 p.m. and made contact with the man who was in the bathroom near the Hoyt Arboretum office.

CRIME STOPPERS CASE # 10-11 BANK OF AMERICA ROBBERY

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:02:18 +0000

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying a robbery suspect caught on surveillance video.

Crime Stoppers: CS 10-10 Safeway Robbery

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:42:29 +0000

On February 21, 2010, at approximately 1:18 p.m., the Safeway Pharmacy, located at 8145 Southwest Barbur Boulevard, was robbed by a lone male. The suspect entered the store and stole Oxycontin from the pharmacy before fleeing the scene.

Crime Stoppers: CS 10-09 Charles Moore Homicide

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:55:34 +0000

On December 13, 2009, Vancouver Police responded to a residence in the 5300 block of St. James Road, on a report of a robbery and shots fired. When officers arrived on scene they located Charles N. Moore, 46, suffering from a gunshot wound. Mr. Moore died as a result of his injuries sustained in this incident.

Crime Stoppers: CS 10-08 Bowman's Pharmacy

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:52:09 +0000

On Thursday, January 28, 2010, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the Bowman’s Hillsdale Pharmacy, located at 6526 Southwest Capitol Highway, was robbed by a lone male armed with a semi-automatic pistol.

Media Training: Use of Force Training Review

City of Portland, Oregon — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:59:17 +0000

On Feb. 19th, 2010, the Portland Police Bureau invited the local media to its training facility at Camp Withycombe.

Crime Stoppers: 10-06 Wanted Felon Brian Baker

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:29:33 +0000

The U.S. Marshals Service, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in locating a wanted felon.

Crime Stoppers Case #10-07 Kipp Crawford Homicide

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:18:48 +0000

On Thursday, February 18, 2010, the Portland Police, in connection with Crime Stoppers, held a news conference to discuss the homicide case that took the life of 32-year-old Kipp Crawford.

Use of Force Press Conference

City of Portland, Oregon — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:33:15 +0000

February 16th, 2010

Sizer / Saltzman Statement

City of Portland, Oregon — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:51:36 +0000

Statement by Chief Sizer and Com. Saltzman. - Feb 12, 2010

SW Portland Marijuana Bust

City of Portland, Oregon — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:14:26 +0000

Feb. 11, 2010 - A Southwest Portland neighborhood is minus one drug house.