PPB and Target Team to Christmas Shop with Local Children - 12/09/13
The Portland Police Bureau Youth Services Division and Target will co-host "Heroes and Helpers" on December 11 & 13, 2013. The Target Galleria at 939 SW Morrison, in Downtown Portland, will host this event on December 11 from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and The Target at Jantzen Beach 1400 N Jantzen Ave, will host on December 13 from 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Portland Police Officers will escort children to each store and assist the youth with selection of clothing, school supplies, or toys for Christmas. The School Resource Officers have chosen children they have come in contact with whose families are in need of assistance this Holiday Season. Each of the selected 50 children will receive a $50 Target gift card to shop with.

The Youth Services Division's number one goal is to keep our children and community safe by helping to build an environment where people feel safe while also emphasizing and prioritizing the importance of education to youth. School Resource Officers (SRO) work closely with school staff, students and parents and are included in every major discussion related to school safety and disorder. The primary activities of the SRO are problem solving, education, mentorship, and crime prevention.

We encourage parents and students to get to know their SRO, ask questions and talk with the officer about what is happening in and around their schools.

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UPDATE: Officers to Provide Transportation to Shelters - 12/09/13
During this recent severe weather, officers have continued to transport people to shelters either through dispatched calls or if they came in contact with those in need while on patrol. Over the weekend, officers transported 20 individuals to area shelters and contacted 27 people who refused transport.

With the severe weather continuing, the Police Bureau wants to remind anyone seeking shelter to call 2-1-1 to assist in identifying shelter and warming center resources 24/7. 211 Info will then arrange for transportation if needed. Shelter information is available at www.211info.org.

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During this recent severe weather, officers have been transporting people to shelters if they came in contact with someone who needed assistance. The Portland Police Bureau has now asked the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) to dispatch officers to individuals who need this critical transportation in the severe weather. 211 Info will be providing BOEC with information regarding the available shelters and individuals who need transport.

"It is important during this severe weather that people have shelter," said Chief Michael Reese "We will do everything we can to provide assistance during this emergency to the most vulnerable people in our community."

Additional shelters have opened during this inclement weather in the city. Anyone seeking shelter should call 2-1-1 to identify shelter and warming center resources 24/7. 211 Info will then arrange for transportation if needed. Shelter information is available at www.211info.org.

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Downtown Power Outage Impacts Traffic Control Devices - 12/08/13
Due to the ongoing power outage in downtown Portland, traffic control devices from W. Burnside Blvd. to S.W. Jefferson St. between S.W. Broadway Blvd. and S.W. 4th Ave. are not functioning. In the event traffic signals are not functioning tomorrow, the Portland Police Bureau would like to remind the public to treat these intersections as 4-way stops.

Multnomah County Deputy Struck by Vehicle - PPB Investigating - 12/08/13
This afternoon, December 8th, 2013 at approximately 2:29 p.m., a Multnomah County Deputy assisting a motorist on the Freemont Bridge onramp to I-5 southbound was struck by a vehicle. The deputy, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was in the process of laying out flares for a stranded motorist.

Portland Police officers and Multnomah County Deputies responded to assist the deputy. The Portland Police Bureau is conducting the crash investigation. The investigation is ongoing. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating and alcohol does not appear to be a factor in crash.

The Portland Police Bureau would like to remind motorists to drive carefully, especially when road conditions are slick.

Driver of Stolen Vehicle Backs into PPB Police Car - 12/08/13
Last night, December 7 2013, at approximately 8:39 p.m., an East Precinct officer observed a stolen vehicle pull into the drive-thru of a fast food restaurant in the area of S.E. 148th Ave. and S.E. Division Street. The officer requested cover and pulled in behind the vehicle.

The driver of the stolen vehicle attempted to flee by backing into the patrol car, driving forward into the vehicle in front of him and then driving over the curb. The vehicle did not clear the curb and became stuck.

The driver fled the scene on-foot. Officers established a perimeter and began a search for the suspect using a K-9. After an extensive search officers located the driver, hiding on the roof of a nearby apartment complex.

The driver, identified as 23-year-old Scott Thomas Petersen, was taken into custody on multiple charges including outstanding warrants, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempt to elude, criminal mischief I, reckless driving and reckless endangerment. The incident was resolved without any injuries to those involved.

UPDATE - Traffic Crash Involving Unoccupied PPB Vehicle - 12/07/13
The driver of the vehicle has been identified as 26-year-old Christina E. Reed. She was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on DUII and Reckless Driving charges.

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On December 7, 2013 at approximately 12:42 a.m. an unoccupied police vehicle was struck by a suspected intoxicated driver in the area of S.E. 170th Avenue and S.E. Haig Street. There were no injuries.

The officer using the vehicle was out of his car, speaking with an unrelated subject, when he heard a vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed. The officer was able to get out of the way of the oncoming vehicle, which side-swiped the parked police car.

The suspect vehicle traveled a short distance before stopping. Officers contacted the driver, who was ultimately arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving. There were no injuries. The name of the individual arrested will be released as soon as it is available.

Drive By Shooting - No one injured - 12/07/13
On December 7, 2013 at 12:42 a.m. North Precinct officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 7000 block of N. Vancouver Avenue. Officers arrived on-scene and located a home which had been struck by gunfire. The home was occupied but no one was injured.

Gang Violence Response Team (GVRT) officers responded to assist with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and there is no other information available at this time.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Todd Teats at 503-823-2137.

Acting PIO For 12/6/13 to 12/09/13 - 12/06/13
Sgt. Greg Stewart will be the Acting Public Information Officer (PIO) the weekend.

Media may reach him by email (greg.stewart@portlandoregon.gov) or by the media pager.

Media may continue to include Sgt. Pete Simpson in any email correspondence.

Public's Help Sought in Identifying Two ID Theft Suspects - 12/05/13
The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's help in identifying two identity theft suspects caught on camera.

On November 2, 2013, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the two suspects used a stolen credit card at the FedEx/Kinkos at 1605 Northeast 7th Avenue.

One suspect is an older, balding white male and the other is a younger white male.

Surveillance images of both have been released to assist the public in identifying the suspects.

Information on this case can be sent to Detective Stephen Gandy at stephen.gandy@portlandoregon.gov.

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UPDATE - BIKE RECOVERED: Public's Help Sought in Locating a Stolen Stealth Bomber - 12/04/13
The stolen Stealth Bomber electric bicycle has been returned to the owner after someone saw a reward flyer in the neighborhood where the bicycle was stolen from in Southeast Portland.

The Police Bureau and the victim appreciate the community interest in this case.

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The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen Stealth Bomber electric bicycle valued at nearly $10,000.

The victim reported the bicycle stolen to Portland Police on November 29, 2013. The bike was cable-locked to an electrical box in the 100 block of Southeast 160th Avenue and was stolen sometime between 12:00 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. The back tire was also locked using a Kryptonite lock.

The Stealth Bomber electric bicycle is very unique and according to the owner, there are only three bicycles like this in the State of Oregon. The bicycle is described as black and the unique identifying number "387" affixed to a plate on the frame of the bicycle. Although the bicycle is electric, it has a pedal-assist.

A photo of the actual bicycle is being released to assist the public in locating it for the owner.

Anyone with information about this theft is asked to provide information to crimetips@portlandoregon.gov.

Anyone locating the bicycle can call the non-emergency line at (503) 823-3333 to report it's current location, reference Portland Police Bureau case #13-100154.

The victim is willing to participate in media interviews so interested media should contact Sgt. Simpson for victim contact information.

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UPDATE: Security Officer at Portland Adventist Medical Center Stabbed by Patient - Suspect in Custody - 12/04/13
The suspect in yesterday's stabbing was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon and booked into the Multnomah County Jail. 40-year-old Timothy Evanger was booked on charges of Assault in the Second Degree and Attempted Assault in the Second Degree.

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This afternoon, Tuesday December 3, 2013, at 2:33 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to Portland Adventist Medical Center on the report that a security guard had been stabbed by a patient.

Officers arrived learned that the security guard suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound from the adult male patient and that the patient also suffered self-inflicted injuries during a struggle.

The patient has been restrained and is receiving medical attention for his injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Assault detectives will be conducting an investigation.

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Crime Stoppers Featured Case #13-34 "Short Stack Bandit" - 12/04/13
Portland Police Bureau Robbery detectives, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, are asking for the public's help in identifying a bank robbery suspect nicknamed the "Short Stack Bandit."

On Wednesday December 4, 2013, at 10:17 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a bank robbery at the Umpqua Bank branch located at 1448 Northeast Weidler Street.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted employees who told police that the suspect presented a demand note for money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the bank and was last seen on Northeast 15th Avenue.

Several officers searched the area for the suspect but did not locate anyone matching his description.

The suspect is described as a white or light-skinned Hispanic male in his early 20s, 5'8" tall, medium build, light facial hair, wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, dark jacket with a hood, a red shirt, and dark-colored pants.

A similarly described suspect robbed the Wells Fargo Bank branch located at 5730 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the Albina Community Bank located at 2002 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Tuesday December 3, 2013.

Robbery detectives have nicknamed the suspect "Short Stack Bandit" and have released surveillance images to assist the public in identifying him to police.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:
Det. Brett Hawkinson
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-01080
brett.hawkinson@portlandoregon.gov

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Police Bureau Releases a Corrected Version of September 2013 Suicide Report - 12/03/13
On Monday September 30, 2013, the Portland Police Bureau released a report from the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) that analyzed all completed suicides over a 27-month period.

The report incorrectly compared the Portland suicide rate over a 27-month period to a national 12-month rate. This incorrect comparison was an oversight and not an intentional act to mislead the public. The Bureau regrets the error and will continue to examine data surrounding suicide and calls involving persons struggling from a mental health crisis.

The corrected report can be found at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/465339

Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts.

Suicide is preventable.

The Police Bureau has produced a suicide prevention video available for viewing by visiting http://youtu.be/_1uz3cs-HdA

If you or someone you know needs help with suicidal thought or is otherwise in an immediate mental health crisis, please consider the following options:

The Multnomah County Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at (503) 988-4888.

Lines for Life is available 24 hours a day at (503) 972-3456.

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare has an urgent walk-in clinic, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Payment is not necessary. Call (503) 963-2575.

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City of Portland Part I Crime Stats Through November 16, 2013 - Down 5% from 2012 - 12/03/13
Neighborhood crime statistics are regularly available by visiting http://www.portlandpolice.com and using the CrimeStats tool.

The attached document is Part I Crimes only, as defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

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DNA Match Leads to the ID of a Suspect in a September Sexual Assault in the Lower Southeast Industrial Area - 11/27/13
Portland Police Bureau Sex Crimes Unit detectives have charged 33-year-old James Ezell Clark with multiple felony crimes in connection with a September 2013 sexual assault in Southeast Portland.

Clark was charged with Kidnapping in the First Degree, Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, Sex Abuse in the First Degree, Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Strangulation, and Fail to Register as a Sex Offender (Felony).

Clark was arrested on Tuesday November 26, 2013, by the US Marshals Oregon Fugitive Task Force for an outstanding parole violation. Today, detectives continued their work and added the additional charges. Clark will be arraigned on Friday in Multnomah County Court.

This investigation began on September 18, 2013, at 3:16 a.m., when Central Precinct officers responded to the area of Southeast 3rd Avenue and Main Street on the report of a sexual assault.

Officers arrived and contacted the victim, a 19-year-old female, who told police that she was sleeping in her friend's car in the area of Southwest 2nd Avenue and Oak Street. The victim told police that she woke-up with a stranger sexually assaulting her in her friend's car. It is not clear how the victim and vehicle got from Downtown to the Lower Southeast side. The suspect fled the area.

The same day, the victim received a complete sexual assault examination at a Portland hospital which was key to obtaining critical evidence in the case which was submitted to the Oregon State Police Crime Lab for analysis,

Ultimately, DNA was used to identify Clark as the suspect in this case. Clark is a Registered Sex Offender in Oregon after a 2002 conviction for Rape in the First Degree.

The Portland Police Bureau would like to remind community members that stranger-to-stranger sexual assaults are fortunately a rare occurrence.

The Portland Police Bureau works with the Sexual Assault Resource Center of Oregon (SARC) and we want you to know that you need not be alone as a survivor of a sexual assault. SARC has a 24-hour support line at (503) 640-5311.

Additionally, the Portland Police Bureau WomenStrength and GirStrength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area.

To learn more information about WomenStrength and GirlStrength, call (503) 823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Jason Christensen at (503) 823-0400.

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Police Investigating Possible Sex Abuse by a Customer at Northwest Portland Children's Play Facility - 11/27/13
On Tuesday November 26, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a possible sex abuse that occurred at Playdate PDX, located at 1434 NW 17th Avenue.

Officers spoke with the mother of a 5-year-old girl who told police that at approximately 11:45 a.m., her daughter was playing inside the play structure and reported to her mom that a man touched her inappropriately inside the structure.

The mother told Playdate PDX employees who were familiar with the man, who is a young adult with Down Syndrome. Employees spoke with the man's caregiver and they left the facility.

It was several hours later that the victim's mother called police.

Officers have been in contact with Playdate PDX management about the incident and they are cooperating with the investigation.

The suspect has not been identified.

The victim did not require any medical attention.

Anyone with information a out this incident can send information to crimetips@portlandoregon.gov.

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Serial Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested in Wood Village After Multi-Agency Investigation - 11/26/13
On Saturday November 16, Sunday November 17 and Monday November 18, 2013, multiple banks were robbed in the Portland Metro area by a male wielding a demand note.

Investigators with the Portland Police Bureau, Gresham Police Department, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Scappoose Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office worked together to share information and develop possible suspects.

This evening at approximately 7:00 p.m., detectives were conducting further investigation when two suspects committed a bank robbery in the presence of the investigators. The suspects attempted to escape capture but were taken into custody by Robbery detectives. The robbery was inside the Fred Meyer store, located a 22855 Northeast Park Lane in Wood Village.

29-year-old Ryan Joseph Beisley and 20-year-old Travis David Johnson were arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a US Marshals Hold. Formal Federal Bank Robbery charges are pending.

No additional information is available this evening but Federal affidavits are expected to be available on Wednesday.

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UPDATE: Gang Enforcement Team Investigating a Shooting in Old Town - One Man Injured - 11/26/13
The victim in last night's shooting has been identified as 34-year-old Andre Deshawn Fuller. He suffered a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Brian Sims at (503) 823-2079 or brian.sims@portlandoregon.gov.

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This morning, Tuesday November 26, 2013, at 1:15 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of multiple gunshots heard in the area of Northwest 6th Avenue and Everett Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located evidence of gunfire on 6th Avenue, between Flanders and Everett, but did not locate any victims or suspects.

Approximately an hour and a half later, a male adult arrived at a Portland area hospital suffering from what is believed to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Preliminary information indicates that the shooting is gang-related so the Gang Enforcement Team responded to further the investigation.

There is no suspect information to share at this time.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Gang Enforcement Team at (503) 823-4106.

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UPDATE #2: Fatal Crash on SW Barbur Boulevard - 11/26/13
The driver killed in last night's crash on Barbur Boulevard has been identified as 55-year-old Debra Ann Maymi of Northwest Portland. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that Maymi died of blunt force trauma.

The Portland Water Bureau employee driving the dump truck was identified as 49-year-old Kevin Getner. Getner has cooperated with the investigation and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Southwest Barbur Boulevard reopened to all traffic at approximately 6:00 p.m. after a deadly crash this afternoon.

The Traffic Division's Major Crash Team has conducted a preliminary investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary information indicates that a 2006 Ford Freestyle mini-van was traveling southbound on Barbur Boulevard and suddenly crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, striking a northbound 2012 International dump truck head-on. The dump truck belongs to the City of Portland Water Bureau and was driven by a 49-year-old male employee who was not injured in the crash.

The impact pushed the mini-van to the West shoulder of the roadway where it caught on fire. The City of Portland employee and at least one other witness tried to pull the mini-van driver from the burning wreckage but were not able to save the driver who died at the scene.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy and work to identify the driver on Tuesday.

The City of Portland employee was not impaired by drugs or alcohol and cooperated with the investigation.

No citations have been issued and no names will be released until after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Officer Erik Koppang at (503) 823-2216 or erik.koppang@portlandoregon.gov.

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This afternoon, Monday November 25, 2013, at 2:37 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the report of a serious traffic crash involving two vehicles at Southwest Barbur Boulevard and Miles Street. Additional information was received that the vehicle was on fire and that the fire was spreading to the hillside.

Officers and Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the scene and determined that one occupant was deceased. Portland Fire & Rescue was able to extinguish the fire.

Southwest Barbur is closed southbound both directions in the area. Southbound drivers are encouraged to use Capitol Highway and northbound drivers are encouraged to use Terwilliger Boulevard.

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Media staging is at Terwilliger and Barbur, PIO is enroute.

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UPDATE #3: Metro Bomb Squad Investigating Suspicious Device Outside a Montavilla Neighborhood Church - 11/26/13
Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are assisting the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue with this investigation.

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The Metropolitan Explosives Disposal Unit (MEDU) was able to render the small improvised explosive device safe.

The area is now clear and all streets are open.

Anyone with information about this incident or device is asked to contact Detective Joe Luiz at (503) 823-3408, joseph.luiz@portlandoregon.gov; or, Investigator Rick McGraw at (503) 823-3797, rick.mcgraw@portlandoregon.gov.

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The Bomb Squad has destroyed the device and is now processing the scene for evidence. Arson Investigators from Portland Fire & Rescue are responding to assist with the investigation.

The area is expected to remain closed for approximately another hour.

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This morning, Tuesday November 26, 2013, at 10:34 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the Montavilla United Methodist Church, located at 232 Southeast 80th Avenue, on the report of a suspicious device found by an outside dumpster.

Officers arrived and, after a preliminary examination of the device, called for the Metropolitan Explosives Disposal Unit (MEDU) to respond to the scene.

Area traffic is affected from Southeast 80th to 81st Avenues, Pine to Stark Streets. No evacuations are being done at this time.

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Update to Crime Stoppers Featured Case #13-32 Durieul Harris Homicide - 11/26/13
Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, are asking for the public's help in solving a triple shooting and homicide in Northeast Portland.

On November 9, 2013, at 12:45 a.m., North Precinct and Gang Enforcement Team officers responded to the report of a large fight and riot outside the Fontaine Bleau Nightclub, located at 237 Northeast Broadway.

Officers arrived to find a crowd of 75-100 people involved in a disturbance and 30-year-old Durieul Joseph Harris suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Harris died at the scene and officers learned that two other people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds during the disturbance.

Homicide detectives have conducted several interviews related to the shootings but believe that many other people fled the scene without talking to police and may have critical information to help solve this case.

Today, Tuesday November 26, 2013, Homicide detectives have released surveillance images of a man that possibly witnessed the shooting. At this point the man has not been identified and detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying this possible eyewitness.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:
Det. Michele Michaels
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-0692
michele.michaels@portlandoregon.gov

Det. Bryan Steed
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-0395
bryan.steed@portlandoregon.gov

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Two Suspects Rob Woman of Purse in Northeast Portland's Gateway District on Sunday Evening - 11/25/13
On Sunday November 24, 2013, at 7:19 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the Gateway Fred Meyer store on the report that a woman had been robbed at gunpoint.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted the victim, a 32-year-old woman, who told police that she was walking across Northeast 99th Avenue, headed for the Gateway Transit Station, when two subjects approached her and one demanded her purse. The suspect that demanded her purse was armed with a handgun.

The woman surrendered her purse to the suspects and they ran away eastbound through a parking lot towards 102nd Avenue.

The suspects are described as African American males, 15 to 19 years old, both 5'10" tall and 160 pounds, both wearing dark clothes and possibly wearing masks. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun.

The victim was not injured during the robbery.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Robbery detectives at (503) 823-0405.

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Youth Services Officers Investigating Incidents of a Man Exposing Himself to Children Near North Portland Schools - 11/25/13
The Portland Police Bureau's Youth Services Division (YSD) is investigating two reported incidents of a man exposing himself to children.

On Wednesday November 20, 2013, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of North Fessenden Street and Burr Avenue on the report of a man who'd exposed himself to two 14-year-old girls at George Park.

Officers contacted them and learned that the suspect pulled over and asked them for directions. One of the girls gave him directions then he drove away. After he left, both girls realized that based on his behavior, it was likely he was masturbating while talking to them.

The girls described the man as a white male, 20s to 30s, 5'10" tall, 150 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a red jacket and white shirt. The vehicle was described as a silver Ford, Chevy or Toyota.

The YSD officer contacted the Principal at Sitton Elementary School (9930 North Smith Street) to let the school know about the incident. The Principal told the officer that he'd just heard that a man had been following some young girls near Sitton on Tuesday November 19 and that he was trying to get more information.

On Friday November 22, 2013, at approximately 2:15 p.m., YSD officers responded to the area of Astor School (5601 North Yale Street) on the report of a man exposing himself to a 12-year-old girl as she walked home from school.

Officers contacted the girl who told police that she was walking near North Van Houten Avenue and Lombard Street when a car pulled up alongside her and the driver asked her for directions. She told the man she couldn't help him and she saw that he had his pants pulled down and that he was exposing himself to her. The girl ran away from the car and the suspect drove away.

The girl described the man as a Hispanic male, 32 to 36 years old, short brown hair, wearing a black t-shirt, brown pants and red underwear. The vehicle was described as a silver or bronze older Honda with pop-up headlights.

Neighborhood schools have been alerted about these incidents and are sharing information with their school communities.

The Portland Police Bureau would like to remind parents to talk to their children about "stranger danger" to keep them safe. Some excellent tips by Dr. Robin F. Goodman about "stranger danger" are available by clicking http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Stranger_Danger/.

Anyone seeing this suspect or similar behavior is asked to get as much information as possible and to immediately call 9-1-1.

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Portland Police Conducting Extra DUII Patrols over the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend - 11/25/13
The Portland Police Bureau will be conducting extra patrols specifically looking for impaired drivers through December 2, 2013. These extra patrols will be conducted in partnership with the Oregon State Police.

These extra patrols are part of an ongoing effort at "High Visibility Enforcement" (HVE) and are grant-funded by Oregon Impact.

If you are consuming alcohol as part of your Thanksgiving weekend celebration, the Portland Police Bureau encourages motorists to use alternate forms of transportation or designate a sober driver during this holiday season.

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Traffic Pursuit Leads to Two Arrests in Southeast Portland - 11/24/13
This morning, Sunday November 24, 2013, at 11:09 a.m., East Precinct officers attempted to stop a white Ford Probe for traffic infractions at Southeast 92nd Avenue and Flavel Street. The driver of the Probe failed to stop for officers and instead sped away eastbound on Flavel Street.

Officers pursued the vehicle for approximately five minutes until the vehicle stopped in a driveway at Southeast 162nd Avenue and Clatsop Street. The driver and a passenger fled the vehicle and into the neighborhood.

Initial information from area residents indicated that one of the suspects was armed with a handgun. Based on this limited information, the Portland Police Bureau Air Support Unit was called to respond to the scene to provide aerial assistance in locating the suspect.

The driver, 42-year-old Jeffrey Dale McCarter, was located hiding in a pond near the 16600 block of Southeast Baxter Road. He was taken into custody by officers.

The passenger was not initially located by police so officers cleared the area. Approximately an hour and a half after police cleared the area, a person called 9-1-1 to report that a neighbor was holding an unknown subject at gunpoint in the area of Southeast 162nd Avenue and Clatsop Street.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded and took the suspect, 30-year-old Justin Allen Gigoux, into custody. He was later identified to be the passenger in the vehicle.

No handgun was found in connection with either suspect.

Both suspects were booked into the Multnomah County Jail; McCarter on charges of Attempt to Elude in a Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Attempt to Elude on Foot; and Gigoux on an outstanding warrant for Theft in the Third Degree.

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Portland Police Investigating Two Armed Robberies - Blue Basil Thai Cuisine in SE and Subway in NE - 11/22/13
This evening, Friday November 22, 2013, at 9:31 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the Blue Basil Thai Cuisine, located at 3801 Southeast Belmont Street, on the report of an armed robbery.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted the victim who told police that two suspects entered the restaurant, armed with handguns, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money the suspects left the business and were last seen running northbound on Southeast 38th Avenue.

Multiple officers, including a Police K-9 Unit, searched the neighborhood for the suspects but did not locate anyone matching their description.

At 9:48 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 1301 Northeast Broadway.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted the victim who told police that two suspects entered the restaurant, armed with handguns, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money the suspects left the business and were last seen running northbound on Northeast 13th Avenue.

One suspect is described as an African American male, 6'1" to 6'3" tall, skinny build, wearing a black hoody and a white scarf over his face. The second suspect is descried as an African American male, 5'8" tall, skinny build, wearing a black hoody, gray pants and a white scarf over his face. Both suspects were armed with handguns.

It is not confirmed that these robberies are connected but the descriptions are similar.

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to call Robbery detectives at (503) 823-0405.

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Two Men Indicted for the Murder of 24-year-old Precious Jackson - 11/22/13
Yesterday, a Multnomah County Grand Jury indicted 21-year-old Corey Hill and 21-year-old Antonio Lorenzo Sanders Jr. for the murder of 24-year-old Precious Jackson.

Hill and Sanders were already in custody at the Multnomah County Jail on unrelated charges at the time of the indictment.

This investigation began on Friday November 1, 2013, at 1:38 a.m., when East Precinct officers responded to numerous calls reporting gunshots in the area of Southeast 124th Avenue and Powell Boulevard.

Officers checking the area of 124th Avenue and Powell Court located Precious Jackson deceased.

Homicide detectives were able to develop information leading to Thursday's indictment of Hill and Sanders.

They will be arraigned on Monday November 25, 2013 on charges of Murder (With a Firearm) and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Anyone with information on the homicide is asked to contact Detective Kristina Coffey at (503) 823-0696, kristina.coffey@portlandoregon.gov; or, Detective Chris Traynor at (503) 823-0449, christopher.traynor@portlandoregon.gov

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Suspect Arrested After Residential Burglary in the Mt. Tabor Neighborhood - 11/22/13
This morning, Friday November 22, 2013, at 7:14 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a burglary in progress at a residence in the 2300 block of Southeast 70th Avenue. The residence is owned by Warner Pacific College.

Officers arrived in the area and learned that the resident spooked the suspect who was in the home's kitchen. The suspect disappeared into the neighborhood so several officers, including Police K-9 Unit "Ace", searched the neighborhood and located the suspect.

The suspect, 30-year-old Paul Michael Walters, was arrested without incident and was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Burglary in the First Degree.

Community members interested in learning more about how to keep their residences safe can visit the City of Portland Office of neighborhood Involvement's Crime Prevention page at http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/cp

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Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Identification of Robbery Suspect Who Stole a Deaf Man's iPad on MAX - 11/22/13
The suspect involved in the September robbery of a deaf man's iPad on MAX has been arrested in Salem, Oregon on unrelated charges.

30-year-old Artease Rashawn Jacob was booked into the Marion County Jail on November 20, 2013. Jacob was identified as the suspect in the September robbery after extensive media coverage and numerous anonymous tips submitted to Crime Stoppers of Oregon.

The robbery investigation began on September 13, 2013, at 5:25 a.m., when East Precinct officers responded to the report of a robbery on an eastbound MAX train and learned that the suspect robbed a 62-year-old deaf man of his iPad.

TriMet surveillance images were released to the public which aided in identifying Artease Jacob as the suspect.

Detectives still need the public's help in identifying a second possible suspect on a bicycle, described as as a white male in his late-teens or early-20s, 5'10", medium build, a Chinese symbol tattoo on the left side of his neck, a white t-shirt, baseball cap, black shorts, and riding a BMX bicycle.

Jacob will eventually be brought to Multnomah County where he will face robbery-related charges.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Brent Christensen at (503) 823-0842 or brent.christensen@portlandoregon.gov

Mug photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

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Male Injured in Possible Gang-Related Shooting in North Portland's St. Johns Neighborhood - 11/21/13
This evening, Thursday November 21, 2013, at 8:04 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 6600 block of North Fessenden Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located gunshot victim down in the parking lot of the Cloverfield Place Apartments, 6622 North Fessenden Street. The victim, believed to be an adult male, was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He has been transported to a Portland hospital for treatment and his condition is not known at this time.

Officers are canvassing the area for information and witnesses. No suspect information is available and no arrests have been made.

Based on a preliminary investigation, the Gang Enforcement Team (GET) is responding to the scene. Criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division (FED) are assisting with crime scene processing.

No other information is available at this time.

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Pedestrian Struck by Car on Tuesday Dies - Crash Still Under Investigation - 11/21/13
On Tuesday November 19, 2013, at 6:30 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a pedestrian struck on Southeast 111th Avenue, South of Harold Street.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and began rendering aid to the pedestrian, 23-year-old Rochelle Ariana Riffe. She was transported to a Portland hospital with traumatic but not believed to be life-threatening injuries.

The driver, 59-year-old Dorothy Anne Monte, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Traffic investigators learned that Riffe was walking southbound on 111th Avenue, on the westside of the street, when she was struck by a 2001 Subaru Legacy driven by Monte. Monte was also driving southbound on 111th Avenue and struck Riffe from behind.

Investigators examined the roadway and noted that on the westside of the street where Riffe was walking, there is virtually no shoulder beyond the fogline.

Monte did not show any signs of impairment.

The crash occurred during the darkness of morning and heavy rain, both of which may be contributing factors.

The case remains under investigation and no citations or arrests have occurred.

This is the 29th traffic fatality of 2013.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Officer Peter Kurronen at (503) 823-2208 or peter.kurronen@portlandoregon.gov

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Investigative and Internal Investigation Reports on Officer Dane Reister Termination Released - 11/21/13
The Portland Police Bureau has posted investigative materials, the internal review, the Training Division review, and the termination letter associated with Officer Dane Reister who was terminated from the Portland Police Bureau on October 15, 2013.

These materials were released after an order to do so by the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office who considered an appeal by members of the Portland media.

Officer Dane Reister was terminated for violations of Directive 315.30 (Unsatisfactory Performance) and Directive 1050.00 (Less Lethal Weapons and Munitions).

The violations stem from the June 30, 2011, incident involving the shooting of lethal rounds rather than less lethal shotgun rounds, which critically injured William Monroe.

On October 15, Chief Mike Reese stated, "This has been a long and thorough investigation, which had complexities due to the pending criminal charges. The events of June 30th devastated the lives of those involved, but we hope that this action will bring some sense of closure."

These documents can be found by visiting http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/63910

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Service Coordination Team Graduation This Morning at City Hall - 11/21/13
The Portland Police Bureau's Service Coordination Team (SCT) has scheduled a graduation for Thursday November 21, 2013, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., in City Council Chambers at Portland's City Hall.

City Hall is located at 1220 Southwest 4th Avenue.

Refreshments will be served immediately afterward in the foyer on the first floor.

The Service Coordination Team is a Portland Police Bureau program that provides drug treatment to chronic offenders as an alternative to incarceration, working to address the root cause of their criminal activity.

Thursday, the SCT will be honoring 16 graduates from Central City Concern's Housing Rapid Response Program and NISA programs, as well as the Volunteers of America Day Treatment and Residential Support Programs.

This will bring the total number of SCT graduates to 132 people.

Darrell White, Class of 2009, will be Master of Ceremonies, Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Portland Police Chief Mike Reese will be making welcoming remarks.

Expected to attend are the 16 new graduates. Additionally, 12 previous graduates will be honored for their continued sobriety, progress and achievement.

The graduation program is a moving opportunity to see the power of change at work and the success of the Service Coordination Team's partnerships.

The Service Coordination Team is a partnership between the Portland Police Bureau, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice, Portland Patrol Inc., Project Respond, JOIN, Transition Projects Inc., Volunteers of America, Central City Concern and the Portland Business Alliance Clean and Safe program.

For additional information about the Service Coordination Team, contact Program Manager Billy Kemmer at William.Kemmer@portlandoregon.gov

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UPDATE: Death Investigation Underway in North Portland - 11/20/13
The Oregon State Medical Examiner performed an autopsy today on 40-year-old Joshua Keen and determined that he committed suicide.

Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable.

The Police Bureau has produced a suicide prevention video available for viewing by visiting http://youtu.be/_1uz3cs-HdA

If you or someone you know needs help with suicidal thought or is otherwise in an immediate mental health crisis, please consider the following options:

The Multnomah County Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at (503) 988-4888.

Lines for Life is available 24 hours a day at (503) 972-3456.

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare has an urgent walk-in clinic, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Payment is not necessary. Call (503) 963-2575.

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This morning, Tuesday November 19, 2013, at 7:25 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a body down an embankment in the 3300 block of North Interstate Avenue.

Officers arrived and confirmed that the person was deceased and have called for Homicide detectives to respond to the scene along with Criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division.

No other information is available at this time.

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CORRECTION: Southwest Portland Burglary Investigation Leads to Arrest of 16-Year-Old Girl and Recovery of Property - 11/20/13
Search warrant location was in the 11200 block of Southwest 45th Avenue, not the 11000 block as previously released.

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This morning, Wednesday November 20, 2013, detectives from the Portland Police Bureau's Burglary Detail served a search warrant in connection with several Southwest Portland residential burglaries.

The warrant was served at a residence in the 11200 block of Southwest 45th Avenue and a 16-year-old female was arrested for five different residential burglaries

The five charges of Burglary in the First Degree are related to residential burglaries of homes all within 1000' of the suspect's residence.

Detectives have recovered a large amount of suspected stolen property from the suspect's residence.

The juvenile suspect will be lodged at the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Hall.

This investigation is continuing and no additional information can be released at this time.

Community members interested in learning more about how to keep their residences safe can visit the City of Portland Office of neighborhood Involvement's Crime Prevention page at http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/cp

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Kenton Neighborhood 7-11 Store Robbed on Tuesday Evening - 11/20/13
On Tuesday November 19, 2013, at 9:24 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the 7-11 store located at 1931 North Lombard Street on the report of a hold-up alarm.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted employees who told police that the suspect grabbed a pack of cigarettes and walked out of the store. One employee jumped over the counter and chased after the suspect on North Denver Avenue.

The victim told police that the suspect stopped, turned to face him, and displayed a handgun. The victim ran back to the store and pushed the alarm button.

Several officers, including a Police K-9 Unit, checked the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.

The suspect is described as an African American male in his 40s, 6'1" tall, 240 pounds, shaved head, brown eyes, wearing all dark clothing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Robbery detectives at (503) 823-0405.

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Two Men Robbed at Gunpoint near North Portland's Farragut Park - 11/20/13
On Tuesday November 19, 2013, at 9:12 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to North Kerby Avenue and Farragut Street on the report of an armed robbery and attempted carjacking.

Officers contacted the 18-year-old male victims who told police that they were sitting in a parked car next to Farragut Park when two African American male suspects approached the car and asked for a cigarette. One victim opened the passenger side door and one of the suspects retrieved a handgun from his waistband and demanded both victims property.

The second suspect also displayed a handgun and one of the suspects tried to take the keys from the ignition but the key broke off in the ignition.

The suspects were last seen running westbound on North Terry Street.

Several officers, including a Police K-9 Unit, searched the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspects description. Both suspects are described as African American males, 18-20 years old, one with a red hoody and the other with a white hoody and both armed with handguns.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact Robbery detectives at (503) 823-0405.

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Stabbing Investigation in Northeast Portland's Irvington Neighborhood - 11/20/13
This morning, Wednesday November 20, 2013, at 2:33 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of four people fighting in the area of Northeast 12th Avenue and Tillamook Street.

Officers arrived in the area and located a male victim suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported to a Portland hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

Several officers, including a K-9 Unit from the Gresham Police Department, searched the neighborhood and detained three people in connection with this investigation.

Assault detectives are continuing the investigation and no further details are available at this time.

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UPDATE #2: Major Crash Team Responding to Investigate Single Vehicle Crash on I-205 Southbound at Woodstock - Freeway Affected - 11/19/13
Today, Tuesday November 19, 2013, the driver involved in this crash, 19-year-old Volodymyr Kokhanevych, was issued criminal citations for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended (Misdemeanor), and two counts of Reckless Endangerment.

He remains in a Portland hospital recovering from his injuries.

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The Traffic Division's Major Crash Team has concluded a preliminary investigation into last night's single vehicle crash on I-205 southbound.

The person ejected was later identified as 19-year-old Volodymyr Kokhanevych. He was also determined to be the driver of the vehicle. Kokhanevych remains in a Portland hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Officers located one of the passengers, 16-year-old Roman Kokhanevych, at his residence. A third passenger has been identified but not yet located.

Investigators learned that the vehicle, a 1994 Mercedes 420, drove southbound on I-205 in the middle lane. The vehicle suddenly swerved to the right and drove off the right shoulder of the freeway. It crashed down the embankment and came to rest on the southbound I-205 on-ramp. The vehicle landed upright, half way into the roadway, and facing the wrong way (northbound) on the ramp.

Based on the investigation thus far, alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Officer Peter Kurronen at (503) 823-2208, peter.kurronen@portlandoregon.gov.

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This evening, Saturday November 9, 2013, at 7:37 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a rollover crash on the I-205 southbound on-ramp from Southeast Woodstock Boulevard. Callers to 9-1-1 reported that someone had been ejected from the vehicle and at least one other person ran from the scene.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located the ejected occupant suffering from life-threatening injuries. The person has been transported to a Portland hospital for treatment.

Additional officers, including a Police K-9, are searching the area for an additional 1-2 occupants that ran from the vehicle.

Preliminary information indicates that the vehicle was traveling southbound on I-205 and went over the embankment and rolled several times, stopping on the on-ramp from Woodstock Boulevard.

The on-ramp to southbound I-205 from Woodstock is closed as the Traffic Division's Major Crash Team responds to investigate. Alternate on-ramps include Southeast Powell Boulevard or Johnson Creek Boulevard.

Additionally, southbound I-205 will be substantially impacted with multiple lane closures as part of the investigation.

Southbound through traffic should use I-5, 92nd or 82nd Avenues to bypass the closure.

No additional information is available at this time.

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Northeast Portland Traffic Pursuit Results in the Arrest of Two People - 11/19/13
On Tuesday November 19, 2013, at 4:00 a.m., East Precinct officers attempted to stop a white 1993 Chevy SUV at Northeast 102nd Avenue and Weidler Street. The driver did not stop and the vehicle sped away from officers northbound on 102nd Avenue.

Officers pursued the vehicle until it stopped and was stuck on the railroad tracks at Northeast 102nd Avenue and Killingsworth Street. The woman was identified as 30-year-old Ruby Tay Johnson.

A man and a woman got out of the car and ran westbound across the I-205 freeway. The woman was caught by officers on the Westside of I-205 but the man continued to run towards the Owens Illinois Glass Plant on Northeast Glass Plant Road.

At the glass plant, the man locked himself inside a bathroom and was eventually arrested after officers used a battering ram to open the door. The man was identified as 23-year-old Tyler Woods.

Woods was charged with Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Criminal Trespass in the First Degree, and Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree.

Johnson had a warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine.

Woods and Johnson were booked into the Multnomah County Jail and will be arraigned on Wednesday.

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Man Armed with Knives Tased on Friday at Pearl District Whole Foods: Video - 11/18/13
On Friday November 15, 2013, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the Whole Foods located at 1210 Northwest Couch Street on the report of man armed with knives threatening people in grocery store.

Several officers and a sergeant responded to the store and were able to observe the 47-year-old man, armed with knives, standing in a grocery aisle. There were several store employees and customers in the grocery store at the time officers first observed the armed man.

The sergeant at the scene immediately recognized the armed man from prior contacts, including one contact where the man was wearing a tactical vest and a pistol in a shoulder holster (later found to be a replica firearm). The sergeant also knew that the man was struggling with significant mental health issues.

While some officers took a position behind the man at the end of the aisle to prevent any customers or employees from encountering the man, other officers and the sergeant began addressing him from the other side of the aisle.

Officers talking with the man knew his name and used it as they slowly and calmly gave him clear and repeated instructions to put down the knives. The man refused to drop the knives as officer continuously repeated commands to put them on the ground. Concerned for the safety of other customers and for man himself, officers told the man several times that he may be Tased if he did not drop the knives.

Officers talked with the man for several minutes before the sergeant deployed the Taser, which caused the man to drop the knives and fall to the ground. As officers were attempting to get control of the man, he rolled around on the ground and struggling with officers. Due to his continuing struggle, his swatting and grabbing at the Taser probes and putting his hands underneath his body, three additional Taser cycles were needed to safely gain control of the man and put him into handcuffs.

During the struggle, the man suffered a bloody nose while on the ground. Medical personnel responded to the scene, checked his injury, then cleared him for police transport. Officers walked the man out to a waiting patrol car where he again briefly struggled with officers before being placed into the car.

Officers learned from store employees that they witnessed the man shoplifting prior to him grabbing knives from a display rack inside the store and telling store employees that he was not going to leave after being asked to by employees.

A member of the community recorded part of the interaction with the man and posted a video to YouTube, which can be seen here: http://youtu.be/lGbIzg0t8gQ . The video is 8 minutes 38 seconds long and does contain some foul language and gestures by the person recording the video.

The man was given criminal citations for Menacing and Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree then taken to a Portland hospital on a Police Officer Hold for a mental health evaluation.

The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) will be conducting follow-up with the man

As in all police uses-of-force, the incident will be thoroughly reviewed and investigated to ensure that Portland Police Bureau policies and procedures were followed.

Help is available for community members struggling from a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. Suicide is preventable.

The Police Bureau has produced a new suicide prevention video http://youtu.be/_1uz3cs-HdA

If you or someone you know needs help with suicidal thought or is otherwise in an immediate mental health crisis, please consider the following options:

The Multnomah County Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at (503) 988-4888.

Lines for Life is available 24 hours a day at (503) 972-3456.

Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare has an urgent walk-in clinic, open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Payment is not necessary. Call (503) 963-2575.

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Crime Stoppers Featured Case #13-33 "The Nerdy Bandit" - 11/18/13
Portland Police Bureau Robbery detectives, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, are asking for the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect.

On October 4, 2013, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a suspect walked up to the counter at the American Apparel store, located at 3410 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, and presented a demand note implying that he was armed. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect walked out of the store and was last seen walking eastbound on Hawthorne.

On October 11, 2013, at approximately 8:34 p.m., investigators believe the same suspect entered the American Apparel store located at 1234 Southwest Stark Street and presented a demand note to the employee, who ran away from the register. The suspect then fled the store and was last seen running westbound on West Burnside Street. The suspect did not obtain any money in this robbery.

On October 13, 2013, at approximately 6:30 p.m., investigators believe that the same suspect entered the Urban Outfitters store located at 2320 Northwest Westover Road and demanded money from the employee, but this time the suspect was armed with a handgun. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled out the back entrance onto Northwest 24th Avenue.

In all three robberies, the suspect enters the store and browses for clothing for several minutes before committing the robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male, early 20s to early 30s, 5'8" to 6' tall, skinny build, brown hair, "nerdyish" (according to a witness), wearing a hat (different in each robbery), yellow teeth, and black-rimmed glasses.

A forensic sketch of the man is being released to assist the public in identifying the suspect.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:
Det. William Winters
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-0466
william.winters@portlandoregon.gov

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Bank Robbery Investigation Underway in Southeast Portland - 11/17/13
This afternoon, Sunday November 17, 2013, at 3:03 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a bank robbery at the U.S. Bank branch located inside the Safeway Store at 3527 Southeast 122nd Avenue.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted employees who told police that the suspect approached the counter with a demand note for money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the store without incident. No weapons were seen during the robbery.

Officers canvassed the neighborhood but did not locate anyone matching the suspect's description.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25 to 30 years old, 5'10" to 6' tall, wearing a dark-colored cap and jacket.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact Detective Brett Hawkinson at (503) 823-1080, brett.hawkinson@portlandoregon.gov; or, the Portland office of the F.B.I. at (503) 224-4181.

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City of Portland Part I Crime Stats Through October 26, 2013 - Down 5% from 2012 - 11/15/13
Neighborhood crime statistics are regularly available by visiting http://www.portlandpolice.com and using the CrimeStats tool.

The attached document is Part I Crimes only, as defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

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UPDATE: Bank Robbery in North Portland's St. Johns Neighborhood - Suspect in Custody - 11/15/13
The suspect in Tuesday's bank robbery has been identified as 43-year-old Wendy Lee Neighbours. Neighbours was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a Federal hold. Formal Bank Robbery charges are pending.

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This afternoon, Tuesday November 12, 2013, at 4:39 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a bank robbery at the Key Bank branch located at 6815 North Lombard Street.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted bank employees who told police that the suspect, an adult female, used a note to demand money from the teller. After obtaining and undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the bank and walked out of the area.

Officers obtained a description of the suspect, then located and arrested her in the neighborhood.

Robbery detectives are continuing the investigation and no additional details will be released tonight.

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UPDATE: Major Crash Team Responding to a Fatal Pedestrian Crash on I-5 Southbound at Rose Quarter - 11/15/13
The man killed in Tuesday morning's crash on I-5 at the Rose Quarter has been identified as 49-year-old Richard Carl Rode. Rode was listed as homeless at the time of his death.

Investigators determined that Rode was walking across the freeway when struck by a 1997 Toyota Camry driven by 32-year-old Amanda Gettmann.

Rode died at the scene. Gettmann remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. She was not impaired by alcohol or drugs.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner is awaiting toxicology results on Rode, which may take several weeks.

No citations have been issued in this case and when the investigation is complete it will be forwarded to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office for review.

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On Tuesday November 12, 2013, at 11:58 p.m., North Precinct officers responded to the report of a pedestrian struck on I-5 southbound at the Rose Quarter.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and contacted the driver of the southbound vehicle that struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian, a male adult, was deceased at the scene. The driver is cooperating with the investigation.

The Traffic Division's Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to conduct an investigation.

I-5 southbound is closed at the Rose Quarter and is expected to remain so for a few hours. Alternate routes include I-405 and I-205.

No additional information is expected until at least mid-morning on Wednesday.

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Crime Stoppers Featured Case #13-32 Durieul Harris Homicide - 11/15/13
Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, are asking for the public's help in solving a triple shooting and homicide in Northeast Portland.

On November 9, 2013, at 12:45 a.m., North Precinct and Gang Enforcement Team officers responded to the report of a large fight and riot outside the Fontaine Bleau Nightclub, located at 237 Northeast Broadway.

Officers arrived to find a crowd of 75-100 people involved in a disturbance and 30-year-old Durieul Joseph Harris suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Harris died at the scene and officers learned that two other people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds during the disturbance.

Homicide detectives have conducted several interviews related to the shootings but believe that many other people fled the scene without talking to police and may have critical information to help solve this case.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:
Det. Michele Michaels
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-0692
michele.michaels@portlandoregon.gov

Det. Bryan Steed
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-0395
bryan.steed@portlandoregon.gov

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UPDATE - FOUND SAFE: Public's Help Sought in Locating a Misssing 59-Year-Old Man - 11/14/13
Port of Portland Police officers located 59-year-old Robert Morrow safe on Wedndesday afternoon and got him back to his residence.

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The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public's help in locating 59-year-old Robert Leslie Morrow.

Robert has not been seen since he left a doctor's appointment at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center at 3:00 p.m. on Monday November 11, 2013.

Robert is familiar with TriMet and lives in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood. Robert is developmentally delayed and may not ask for help.

Robert is described as a white male, 6'2" tall, 280 pounds, thick gray beard, large stomach, last seen wearing a blue windbreaker, blue jeans and a dirty baseball cap.

Anyone seeing Robert is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with non-emergency information is asked to contact Detective Lori Fonken at (503) 823-1081 or lori.fonken@portlandoregon.gov.

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Acting Public Information Officer (PIO) Today - 11/13/13
Sgt. Greg Stewart will be the Acting Public Information Officer (PIO) today.

Media may reach him by email (greg.stewart@portlandoregon.gov) or by the media pager.

Media may continue to include Sgt. Pete Simpson in any email correspondence.

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Crime Stoppers Featured Case #13-31 Wanted Domestic Violence Suspect - 11/12/13
The Portland Police Bureau's Domestic Violence Reduction Unit (DVRU), in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help in locating a wanted domestic violence suspect.

33-year-old Antoine Laray Young, also known as "Tone," has felony and misdemeanor warrants issued by the State of Oregon and Multnomah County. Young is also a suspect in some incidents of domestic violence.

Young is described as an African American male, 5'11" tall, 190 pounds, with black hair and distinctive, light-colored eyes.

Investigators believe that Young remains in the Portland area and may be staying with various friends.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:
Ofc. Dan Romanowski
Portland Police Bureau
(503) 823-0575
daniel.romanowski@portlandoregon.gov

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Update on Saturday Morning Homicide Investigation in Northeast Portland - 11/10/13
The man killed in Saturday morning's shooting has been identified as 30-year-old Durieul Joseph Harris. The Oregon State Medical Examiner performed an autopsy this morning and determined that Harris died from multiple gunshot wounds.

The two people injured in the shooting have been identified as 44-year-old Fredrick Glenn Conner and 50-year-old Shelia Renee Shelby. Both are recovering from gunshot wounds at a Portland hospital.

Homicide detectives are continuing to ask for witnesses to come forward with information on this shooting.

No arrests have been made in this case and no motive has been determined.

On Saturday night, North Precinct officers assisted agents from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) in serving an indefinite "Emergency Liquor License Suspension" on the Fontaine Bleau Nightclub. Inquiries about next steps involving the liquor license should be directed at the OLCC.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Bryan Steed at (503) 823-0395, bryan.steed@portlandoregon.gov; or, Detective Michele Michaels at (503) 823-0692, michele.michaels@portlandoregon.gov.

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