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An early-morning shooting in southeast Portland’s Centennial neighborhood left one man dead and homicide detectives on the scene seeking tips.
A Portland man was arrested in connection with the 2022 killing of Jeremy Gurtner. Authorities say the arrest followed a tip and a multi‑agency task‑force operation.
A Portland man was arrested after police say he fired multiple shots inside a Montavilla home; air support helped officers locate the suspect and no one was injured.
Yamhill County warns of phone scammers impersonating deputies and demanding payment for missed jury duty or warrants. The county lists 503‑434‑6500 as its non‑emergency line for verification.
A woman was critically injured in an Old Town assault on Friday night; police arrested a 64‑year‑old man who was booked on attempted murder and other charges. Detectives are asking the public for tips and video.
A bear cub was shot near downtown Canby after officers tracked it to a tree and determined it posed an immediate public‑safety risk. Officials called the outcome "unfortunate."
More than two dozen rounds struck a Portland parking lot early Saturday, damaging several vehicles. Police say no one was hurt and are asking witnesses to submit tips.
Salem firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Oregon State Fire Marshal warehouse, protecting critical wildfire-response equipment while officials investigate. No injuries were reported.
A Gresham traffic stop Saturday turned up a handgun and about 24 grams of suspected cocaine, and police say the driver was lodged on multiple felonies.
A state certification panel cleared a Portland officer who struck a protester in 2020, allowing him to keep his law-enforcement certification amid renewed calls for oversight.
Federal agents arrested a Lake Oswego man after a multi‑state probe that investigators say involved Discord, overseas contacts and recorded abuse.
Shots were reported in Portland’s Lents neighborhood Friday morning; police cordoned SE 85th and Steele and found evidence markers but, per police, no obvious victims by mid-morning.
Beaverton police arrested a 22-year-old from Rio Vista after detectives say he transported a 17-year-old runaway into Oregon for prostitution; the teen is safe.
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