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.

Updated Police PIO Contact Information For Media Inquiries. (Photo) - 06/16/26

For police media inquiries, please update your media contact information for the Milwaukie Police Department;

PIO:  Sergeant Mark Inman

          503-786-7447

Media primary email: policemedia@milwaukieoregon.gov

Secondary email: inmanm@milwaukieoregon.gov

Milwaukie Police Tip Line: 503-786-7425 or police@milwaukieoregon.gov

Issues with the policemedia email have been resolved and open for media business. Attached is a copyright free police car photo you may use for stories as you wish. 

May Calls For Service Data And Recap - 06/03/26

Original: https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/business_detail_T13_R321.php

On May 3rd, a community member alerted Milwaukie Police to a significant makeshift camp located in Kronberg park near Se Mcloughlin Blvd. Officers contacted a female and male who was Identified as Larry Tucky 50, of Spokane. Officers quickly learned the female had a restraining order against Tuckey and he took off running toward Kellogg Creek. Tuckey jumped into the creek and began to swim prompting Officers to request marine rescue resources and additional units from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s office. Tuckey was located on the Lake Rd. side of Kellogg creek and taken into custody for violation of the restraining order and escape. MiPD #26-2373

On May 8th a Milwaukie Officer doing patrols near SE Hillside Ct. and SE Blossom Way observed a pickup he had identified previously as belonging to a male with a felony warrant who was also wanted for questioning by Portland Police for a weapons offense. Shortly after, the Officer saw that male near the pickup and attempted to contact him. The male, identified as John Moro 26, of Las Vegas, took off running towards SE 32nd Ave. Officers arriving in the area located Moro quickly and took him into custody.  A female associate of Moro’s arrived shortly after to collect his belongings and was found to have a felony warrant also wanted in connection with a PPB weapons offense. Moro was taken to the Clackamas County Jail on his Felony warrants and escape, the female was transferred to PPB custody. MiPD #26-2486

On separate occasions in May, Milwaukie officers were dispatched to North Clackamas Wilbur Rowe Middle School and additionally on another day to SE 21st Ave. adjacent the Milwaukie High School for physically agitated or otherwise concerning actions by separate students. On both occasions, Milwaukie Behavioral Health specialists Glen Suchanek and Trista Erickson responded to support Officers and school staff. In both instances a student was in a behavioral health crisis, which was effectively de-escalated and resolved through voluntary medical transport due to the work of Glen and Trista. Police intervention was completely avoided. 

On May 12th, Milwaukie Officers contacted a male who was reported to be using illegal narcotics near the 6100 block of SE King Rd. Officers arrived and contacted Jay Wolfe 28, of Portland. When officers learned Wolfe had a Clackamas County Warrant, they attempted to take Wolfe into custody but he ran towards SE Linwood Ave. An officer caught up to Wolfe who had ran into traffic and tackled him to the ground where he was taken into custody. Wolfe was taken to the Clackamas County jail on his warrant and escape. MiPD #26-2552

On May 15th Officers responded to a welfare check of a vehicle parked in the roadway on SE 37th Ave. The car was in drive with the driver passed out, their foot resting on the brake. Officers pinned the vehicle in from the front and rear and began efforts to wake the driver and passenger. When they did not wake, Officers summoned medical personnel and broke a car window to gain access. The passenger gained consciousness however the driver was administered Narcan and was very slow to wake. After both the driver and passenger were medically evaluated, the female was transported to the Clackamas County jail on a felony warrant and the driver, Christoper Landrum 34, of Portland was also transported to jail on a probation violation and possession of a controlled substance. MiPD #26-2620.

On May 28th, Milwaukie Officers were called to the 10600 block of SE Main St. on report of a male who had taken a pile of parcel packages from the office and ran into the adjacent woods. After an area check Officers did not find the suspect. The alert community member noticed the male a short time later in a tree and took several photos of them. Using those pictures, Officers found the male a short time later in downtown Milwaukie and were able to arrest him and recover the items. The male was on probation with Clackamas County and was also detained on seperate probation violations.  He was transported to the Clackamas County Jail. MiPD #26-2914

On May 31st, Milwaukie Police sent our Clackamas County Interagency SWAT member, two interagency Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) members an interagency Crime Scene Reconstruction (CRAFT) member and multiple interagency Major Crimes Team Detectives to Sandy, Oregon for an active shooter/murder investigation. Details can be found here: https://www.clackamas.us/news/2026-06-01/bryan-andrew-moore-arraigned-on-murder-charges-attempted-murder-of-a-police-officer

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Calls for Service : 1915
Full data: https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/departments/police/about/calls_for_service_data.php#outer-833

Video: "runners" https://youtu.be/0xehX78iMq8?si=mttT8ub613s4q4vJ

Traffic stops: 667

Welfare checks : 108 - 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 – 2

BHU On scene with Police - 13

BHU unique Contacts (Glen/Trista) - TOTAL - 57

Police Report BHU Follow UP - 28 encounters

BHU= behavioral health unit

April Interagency Missions; CCSO interagency retail theft, Oregon City traffic safety blitz.