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Portland officials completed privacy assessments for the Police Bureau's body-worn cameras and the Office of Violence Prevention's system, addressing data privacy risks.
A Portland man was sentenced to 30 years for murder and a series of armed robberies, as part of a crackdown on violent crime by the Department of Justice.
An Oregon jury found a Portland bartender guilty of committing a hate crime against a transgender woman over restroom use.
An Oregon man filed a lawsuit alleging he was sexually abused by a counselor at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, with other staff said to be aware.
David Anthony Baynes was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2022 shooting of his girlfriend's ex in Forest Grove.
A driver survived with minor injuries after his car crashed off an I-5 ramp, hit a light pole, and caught fire. Officials suspect speed and alcohol as factors.
The article describes a lawsuit against a Portland officer for allegedly unlawfully killing an unarmed Black man.
A Portland auto repair shop was destroyed in a two-alarm fire. Crews battled the blaze amid downed power lines and explosions. No injuries were reported, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
Portland Police, collaborating with other agencies, arrested dozens in an anti-drug operation, recovering stolen vehicles, weapons, and drugs, while offering addiction support.
Leroy Morales received a 6-year prison sentence for attempted sexual assault in North Portland from an incident in 2021; acquitted of burglary and harassment.
A 16-year-old was killed and two other teens were gravely injured in a shooting at Salem's Bush's Pasture Park. Authorities continue to investigate with no arrests made yet.
The estate of Immanueal Clark, an unarmed Black man shot by Portland police, files a lawsuit alleging excessive force and negligence in medical response.
Oregon reports a significant rise in fentanyl exposure among children under 6, with incidents rising from none in 2020 to 16 in 2023, as per Oregon Poison Center and OHSU.
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