police Archive
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Portland police chief releases statement of Al Gore case
Posted on July 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe Portland police, who have re-opened the case regarding allegations by a massage therapist that she was sexually assaulted by former vice-president Al Gore, released the following statement this afternoon... -
Girlfriend found murdered
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsPolice arrested a 35-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend at a home in the 600 block of North Alberta Street. The Portland Police Bureau said late Saturday that... -
Police respond to alleged Al Gore sexual assault
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe Portland Police Bureau has released a statement concerning a story published by the National Enquirer concerning allegations that former Vice President Al Gore attempted to sexually assault a masseuse... -
City steps up efforts to combat gang violence
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsDrew Dakessian In the wake of two shootings, the Police Chief Mike Reese and Mayor Sam Adams met with press and community members yesterday afternoon to discuss the recent spat... -
Street gunfire kills two
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsDrew Dakessian A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of another teenager on Monday night across from the Boys & Girls... -
10 pounds of heroin seized
Posted on June 22, 2010 | No CommentsInvestigators from the Portland Police Bureau’s Drugs and Vice Division made three arrests after carrying out search warrants which resulted in the seizure of 10 pounds of heroin and $65,000... -
Racial bias in police shootings
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsGreg Mathis For years, there have been news reports about and protests against racially charged police violence against citizens. Racial bias – conscious and unconscious – also seems to play... -
Donations support ‘Z Man’ scholarships
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsHonoring late officer and community hero The Portland Police Bureau partnered with local businesses and community leaders to raise more than $100,000 during the Z-Man Scholarship Foundation’s first annual benefit... -
Off-duty police officer peforms CPR in Hillsboro eatery
Posted on June 4, 2010 | No CommentsFile this under good new from the Portland Police Bureau. An off-duty Portland police officer successfully resuscitated a man who stopped breathing in a Hillsboro restaurant last last month, Portland... -
Police officer booted from cafe
Posted on June 3, 2010 | 2 CommentsA Portland police officer looking for a cup of coffee in a cafe in southeast Portland was asked to leave by the owner,reports KOIN 6. Officer officer James Crooker had... -
Police shoot another dog in seperate canine attack (updated)
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No CommentsFrom the Portland Police Bureau: News Release from: Portland Police Bureau PORTLAND POLICE OFFICERS SHOOT DOG IN SECOND DOG ATTACK Posted: June 1st, 2010 1:11 PM On June 1st, 2010,... -
Police shoot pit bull
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No CommentsPortland police shot a pit bull yesterday after it allegedly attacked two people. At about 9:30 a.m. two officers responded to a report that a pit bull was mauling a... -
Grand jury clears police
Posted on May 28, 2010 | 1 CommentA grand jury has cleared the Portland police in the shooting of Keaton Otis, reports the Oregonian. Earlier this month, police pulled over Otis who allegedly became confrontational with officers... -
DA responds to Copwatch letter
Posted on May 27, 2010 | No CommentsYesterday, Portland Copwatch sent a letter to District Attorney Mike Schrunk raising concerns about the grand jury reviewing the police shooting Keaton Otis. The letter raised concerns that the DA... -
Portland Copwatch raises concerns about Keaton Otis grand jury
Posted on May 26, 2010 | 4 CommentsPortland Copwatch is raising concerns about the grand jury slated to review an incident earlier this month where Keaton Otis, a black mentally-ill Portlander, was shot by police following a...
