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Top Portland news: Man pleads guilty to spilling oil into river; homeowner holds burglar at gunpoint

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Published on August 07, 2019
Top Portland news: Man pleads guilty to spilling oil into river; homeowner holds burglar at gunpointPhoto: Ian Sane/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Portland.

Report: Portland police chief to violent protesters, 'We don't want you here. I don't care what side you're on'

"We will be there in mass to ensure that we can react and ensure there are quick and swift consequences," said Chief Danielle Outlaw.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland man pleads guilty to spilling 1,000 gallons of oil into Willamette River

Robert La Rue Webb, 59, will be sentenced in October.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland homeowner holds machete-wielding burglar at gunpoint until officers arrive, police say

Police said the SE Portland homeowner found the suspect, who had a machete, in the garage. The homeowner fired two shots and the suspect then complied.

Read the full story on KGW.

Portland police program helps those with multiple arrests get back on their feet

Around 30 people graduated from the Portland Police Service Coordination Team (SCT) program on Tuesday.

Read the full story on KGW.


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