Off-Duty Firefighter Aids in Rescue After Rollover Crash in Portland Mall Parking Lot
An off-duty firefighter aided at a rollover crash in a Portland mall parking lot, helping the occupant with minor injuries before on-duty responders arrived. The incident highlighted the importance of readiness and safety during holiday traffic.
Portland Teen Charged with Multiple Assaults on TriMet Public Transit
A 19-year-old faces charges for unprovoked assaults on Portland's TriMet system, with two incidents recorded and an additional case from August. Sincere William Alexander Hunter was arrested and arraigned, with bail set at $5,000 per case.
Woodland Shaken by Grim Discovery; 67-Year-Old Ricky Dean Miller Charged with Second-Degree Murder and Concealment of Human Remains
A homicide on Old Lewis River Rd involved Ricky Miller allegedly confessing to killing Dennis Schmitt, with the body found hidden in a barrel on Miller's property. Miller faces charges, as the community and authorities seek further information.
Woodburn Man Charged with Animal Neglect After Dog Rescued from Floodwaters; Case Highlights Need for Pet-Inclusive Emergency Plans
Bruno, a German Shepherd stranded in Oregon floodwaters, was rescued and his owner, Fidencio Cruz Hernandez, was charged with animal neglect. The incident underscores the need for pet-inclusive emergency plans.
Multnomah County Inverness Jail Inmate Dies, Sheriff's Office Launches Investigation
An individual in custody at Multnomah County Inverness Jail died, triggering an MCSO-led investigation, with the East County Major Crimes Team involved. The cause of death is pending a Medical Examiner's inquiry.












