Bend Police arrest one man after victim contacts National Human Trafficking Hotline

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The Bend Police Department arrested a man from Vancouver, Washington after a victim contacted the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Around 2:16 a.m. on March 21, 2024, BPD officers responded to a report of a possible sex crime and human trafficking at the Red Lion Inn & Suites at 15 Northeast Butler Market Road. Deschutes County … Read more

A man is dead following a shooting in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland

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Update – The Portland Police Bureau has identified the victim of a recent shooting in the Montavilla neighborhood. PPB says the victim is 18-year-old Jamirion Smith-Belhumeur of Portland. The family is requesting privacy at this time. The Medical Examiner concluded that Smith-Belhumeur died of homicide by gunshot wounds. Original Story – The Portland Police Bureau is … Read more

Portland Police arrests suspect in early morning fatal assault on the Eastbank Esplanade

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The Portland Police Bureau has identified the suspect who allegedly assaulted a victim early this morning. In a media release, PPB said that Central Precinct officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in the 00 block of Southeast Madison Street around 4:26 a.m. on March 22, 2024. At the scene, firefighters were … Read more

Bend Police Department involved in officer-involved shooting that left one person dead

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The Bend Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday. According to a BPD media release, officers responded to a report of a non-injury motor vehicle crash on the northbound Bend Parkway at milepost 136 around 8:17 p.m. on March 20, 2024. At the scene, multiple witnesses told responding officers that a vehicle … Read more

Portland police arrest four suspects in connection to the December 2020 slaying of Dhulfiqar Kareem Mseer

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Portland Police have announced the arrest of four suspects in a December 2020 slaying. According to a PPB media release, North Precinct officers responded to the area of Northeast Stafford Street and Northeast 11th Avenue for reports of a shooting on December 12, 2020. At the scene, responding officers found a victim suffering from life-threatening … Read more

Portland Police arrest suspect in stabbing early Sunday morning

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The Portland Police Bureau and Oregon State Police have arrested a suspect in connection to an early morning stabbing. According to a PPB media release, Central Precinct and Entertainment Detail officers responded to a possible stabbing on the sidewalk at Northwest 6th Avenue and Northwest Glisan Street around 2:08 a.m. on March 17, 2024. At … Read more

Portland Police investigating fatal stabbing at the Steel Bridge

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Update – Portland Police have identified the victim killed in a stabbing on the Steel Bridge as 38-year-old Fernando Luis Aguirre. The Medical Examiner determined that the victim died of homicide by stabbing. 31-year-old Noor Baheej is charged with 2nd Degree Manslaughter in the case. Original – The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a fatal stabbing … Read more

One man is dead following Kenton neighborhood shooting in Portland Oregon

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The Portland Police Bureau has announced that authorities are investigating a shooting in the Kenton neighborhood. Around 7:47 p.m. on March 1, 2024, North Precinct officers responded to a shooting at a residence in the 3000 block of North Terry Street. At the scene, officers found evidence of gunfire inside the house. PPB said in … Read more

Woman charged with attempted murder after shooting in Foster-Powell neighborhood of Portland

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The Portland Police Bureau announced an arrest of a woman in connection to a shooting in the Foster-Powell neighborhood. According to a PPB media release, East Precinct officers responded to the 3500 block of Southeast 79th Avenue for reports of a shooting around 4:25 p.m. on February 22, 2024. On the way to the scene, … Read more