The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon has created a carjacking task force, joining a national initiative to tackle the increase in carjackings.

A police operation in Portland resulted in the recovery of eight stolen vehicles and the arrest of six individuals, with assistance from the PDX Stolen Cars Facebook group.

Portland police arrested Terrence D. Jacob for multiple felony charges, including attempted murder following an April 5 shooting. An investigation led to his capture and the seizure of five firearms from his residence.

Joseph Beard was convicted of charges linked to auto thefts in Multnomah County, including vehicle misuse and theft, stemming from "Operation MistleTow."

Antony Kassab has been indicted on second-degree murder and unlawful weapon use charges for the fatal stabbing of homeless Cody Funk and another attack on February 9, 2024.

Shooting at Clackamas Town Center resulted in no injuries at the Cheesecake Factory. The suspects fled before deputies arrived, and a gunshot victim later emerged as a witness. The Sheriff's Office seeks public tips for their investigation.

The Portland Police Bureau cracked down on illegal street takeovers, resulting in 12 arrests and 33 impounded vehicles. They aim to increase community safety by combining education with enforcement.

A man was killed and a woman injured in a Southeast Portland shooting, with police investigating the incident and seeking information from the public.

Oregon man Joseph Beard is convicted on multiple auto theft-related charges after operating an illegal towing ring, exposed by a law enforcement sting dubbed 'Operation MistleTow'.

Damariea R. Harris was arrested on charges including second-degree murder from an April Fools' Day incident in Hazelwood. Extradition processes are underway.

A garage fire in Longview caused major damage, but no spread to nearby homes or injuries, with officials emphasizing the importance of smoke detectors.

The Portland Police Bureau identified 44-year-old Alejandro Mondragon as the victim of a fatal shooting in East Columbia, ruling it a homicide. Detectives are seeking information from the public to aid the investigation.

Police resolved a situation with a distressed individual on a Portland building rooftop, causing traffic disruptions, leading to their safe custody for a mental health evaluation.