Shots Fired In The Lewelling Neighborhood. Information Sought (Photo) - 07/16/26

UPDATE 7/16/26:

On 7/15/26 at approximately 5:25 PM, Milwaukie Police, with the assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office interagency SWAT and Crisis Negotiation teams, served an arrest warrant in the 9500 Block of SE 44th Ct. in Milwaukie. Kevin C. Derrick, 36 of Milwaukie was arrested in connection with a shooting which occurred on June 27th. Derrick was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Clackamas County Jail.

On July 16th,  Derrick was arraigned for 3 counts of Unlawful use of a Weapon, 3 counts of Menacing, 3 counts of Recklessly Endangering and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

This investigation is ongoing; Milwaukie Police would like to thank community members who provided information helpful to this case. If you have additional information regarding this case, contact us at 503-786-7425 or police@milwaukieoregon.gov MiPD case #26-3585.

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On 6/27/26 at approximately 7:35 PM, Milwaukie Police responded to the 9600 block of SE 43rd Ave. on reports of a disturbance where a firearm was discharged. Officers arrived and learned there had been a verbal disturbance with evidence of gunfire. No one was injured at that location and the male subject who fired a handgun, described as white in his 40’s wearing a black hat, white shirt, unknown pants, had left the area. He may be known to the other involved people.

Shortly after, Officers assisted Clackamas Fire in the 9700 Block of SE Stanley Ave. Upon arriving, Police spoke with a male who had been grazed by a bullet which was located nearby. He was treated and released at the scene. Initial findings indicate these two incidents are related.

Anyone with information about this incident asked to call the Milwaukie Police tip line at 503-786-7425 or email police@milwaukieoregon.gov

case #26-3585. The investigation is ongoing No further information is available at this time.  

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June Calls For Service And Recap - 07/02/26

On June 2nd we wished former Milwaukie Chief of Police Luke Strait a “second” best wishes retirement from the City of Milwaukie after he had returned to assist our investigations division as a detective for the past year and a half. He assures us he is finally ready to move on and expressed his deep love for this community and will miss everyone.

On June 7th, A community member known to police called non-emergency, reporting that she hadn't eaten, and had no food in her apartment. Police contacted Trista from MiPD behavioral health unit (BHU). She made contact with the female, provided her with immediate food and was able to help the female make a plan to connect with ongoing resources including those for food insecurities. 

On June 8th at approximately 1:45 AM, a Milwaukie Officer was conducting routine patrol of the Historic Milwaukie neighborhoods. The Officer observed a gate to the 1847 Food Park located 1925 SE Scott St., appeared to be open enough for a person to get inside. The Officer was aware of recent burglary and theft occurring at several metro area food carts including businesses within Milwaukie and entered the area for a premise check. The Officer quickly observed damage to vendor carts along with evidence of forced entry and theft, promptly communicating with other on duty Officers to check the area for possible suspects. Shortly after, Officers located a male nearby later identified as Theodore Cody Jackson 29, of Oregon City. Jackson matched the description of the suspect in Milwaukie Station food cart thefts that happened on May 9th and 18th. Jackson was questioned and arrested in connection with those crimes. Jackson was found to have a large sum of cash and change along with multiple tools useful for defeating locks and secured entries. Jackson was taken to the Clackamas County Jail on 4 counts of Burglary II, 3 counts of Theft II, and 5 counts of Criminal Mischief I. Officers learned the following day he had burglarized two additional businesses. This investigation is ongoing. MiPD 26-2653

On June 10th Milwaukie Police were called for a welfare check on an elderly person, reporting intruders in their home. Police were accompanied by Glen and Trista of the behavioral health unit (BHU). Once no threat of safety was determined, Police left the home and BHU remained for an additional 2.5 hours, assisted the community member with packing a few items, and coordinated transportation to a friend's home so she didn't have to be alone for a few days, marking their calendar to follow up with the female. 

On June 12th, Milwaukie Police responded to a non-injury vehicle crash in the historic Milwaukie neighborhood. Police arrived and learned a driver had rear-ended another vehicle at a stop light and was now seated in her car in a nearby parking lot and appeared unconscious. An officer observed a can of aerosol inhalant in the driver’s mouth and Officers quickly accessed the vehicle to check the welfare of the female driver who had an infant child in the back seat. Once conscious, Officers arrested the driver for DUII- Inhalants and arranged for family to take the infant. The victim female driver who called police had two juveniles in the vehicle with her. The suspect female driver, Celina Puderbaugh-Thrush 27, of Milwaukie was transported to the Clackamas County Jail. MiPD 26-3245

On June 13th, a Milwaukie Police Sergeant conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on SE Hwy 99. Shortly after officers learned the vehicle was reported stolen. The driver, Katherine Huston 47, of Portland was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of meth. MiPD 26-3263

On June 16th, Milwaukie Police were dispatched to a business reporting a suspicious person in the bathroom for over 20 minutes who was not communicating, and believed the person was using drugs. Police made contact and learned the man had been reported missing 4 days earlier. Glen and Trista of the behavioral health unit (BHU) arrived to assist. Police contacted a family member of the subject, who arranged to drive several hours to pick the person up. BHU was able to assist with basic needs and stay with the subject for more than three hours allowing Police to responding to other holding calls for service. The subject was safely reunited with family. 

On June 17th Milwaukie Detectives were contacted by the US Marshals Service regarding a two year old case, where they had arrested the suspect on an outstanding warrant. In 2024, MiPD patrol officers investigated a case of sexual abuse in the Linwood neighborhood, which was followed up by our detective division. Through that investigation, MiPD detectives determined probable cause existed to arrest a 28 year old male for Rape, Sodomy and Sex Abuse I, involving a juvenile victim.  Through the grand jury process a warrant was issued for the male suspect. Detectives continued working to locate the suspect and eventually solicited the assistance of the US Marshals service who this month located and arrested the 28 year old male nearly 2 years after the initial crimes were reported.  The investigation is ongoing.  

On June 21st, a resident in the 4400 block of SE Johnson Creek Blvd. called Milwaukie Police to report noises in his house. Officers arrived and learned someone had gained access to the house by breaking windows and was inside laying on a couch. With the assistance of Oregon City Police K9 and Clackamas County Deputies, Officers made entry and detained the male without incident. Jeffery Salisbury 53, Transient was transported to the Clackamas County Jail for Burglary 1. MiPD 26-3432

Additional events were provided in news releases which can be viewed here: https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/departments/police/about/news.php

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Calls for Service : 1881
Full data: https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/departments/police/about/calls_for_service_data.php#outer-833

Traffic stops: 730

Welfare checks : 106 - total number is initially higher. Officers arrive on a welfare check and the call type is changed to the appropriate disposition based on the situation.

Stabilization Center BHU Referrals –4

Stabilization Center LEO Referrals – 0

On scene with Police - 17

BHU unique Contacts (Glen/Trista) - TOTAL - 73

Police Report BHU Follow UP - 44 encounters

BHU= behavioral health unit

Interagency Missions; Clackamas County Traffic Safety

https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/business_detail_T13_R328.php

Amtrak Hits Car On Tracks At Intersection, Driver Deceased. (Photo) - 06/23/26

On 6/23/26 at approximately 2:43 PM, Milwaukie Police responded to the intersection of SE Harrison St. and SE 31^st Ave. on report of a vehicle which was struck by a train. Officers arrived and found a white sedan had been struck by an Amtrack train which was travelling Southbound through the crossing located adjacent to SE Harrison St. and Se 31^st. Ave. Officers learned there was a single female occupant of the vehicle still inside and in critical condition.

Clackamas Fire crews were able to remove the female from the vehicle, and she was transported to a local hospital. We have learned the female has succumbed to her injuries and is deceased. The name of driver is withheld pending notification of family.

Initial reports are the vehicle was parked on the train tracks facing Westbound and stationary in the lane of travel with the arms down. An Amtrak train travelling Southbound struck the vehicle and moved it South into the area East of the tracks. The train stopped immediately and Amtrak personnel began to work with investigators.

Clackamas County interagency reconstruction and forensic team is investigating the scene. A PGE power pole was impacted by the vehicle in the process and knocked out power to several residents. PGE is working to restore and repair the damaged lines. Amtrak Police are also investigating the incident. The incident is not suspected to be criminal in nature.The road may be closed for several more hours. 

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Milwaukie Police tip line at 503-786-7425 or email police@milwaukieoregon.gov. No further information is available at this time.

(Update With Larger Suspect Vehicle Photo Size) Seeking Information On Vehicle Involved In Hit And Run Of E-cyclist (Photo) - 06/18/26

Milwaukie, Oregon – On 6/18/26, Milwaukie Police responded to the intersection of SE Harmony Road and SE Linwood Ave. for a reported injury crash involving an e-cyclist.  

Officers arrived and located an injured adult and learned they had been struck while riding in the roadway by a white colored SUV. It was determined the e-cyclist was travelling Westbound on SE Harmony and the white SUV was also travelling Westbound when the SUV and e-cyclist crashed in a sideswipe collision resulting in the e-cyclist being thrown to the ground. The driver of the white SUV initially stopped and spoke with the e-cyclist, then abruptly left the area prior to police arrival. After speaking with police, the e-cyclist was transported to a local hospital with significant cuts and bruises to the extremities and head.

The crash occurred between 11:55am and 12:00PM in the 6300 block of SE Harmony Road. If you are the driver of this SUV or have witness information of this crash including any dashcam, contact Officer Vandebrake; vandebrakej@milwaukieoregon.gov or call the Milwaukie Police tip line at 503-786-7425. MiPD #26-3373

It’s the time of year bicycle and micromobility travel increases. Milwaukie Police urge motorists to increase awareness of vulnerable roadway users especially around intersections, and for cyclist/micromobility users of the roadway to practice predictable habits while following the rules of the road. Please wear approved safety equipment such as a helmet on active transportation and micromobility modes approved for roadway use.