Tactical Operation Division officers have been conducting focused patrols in the city due to several shootings and firearm recoveries in the past few months. On Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 at 11:15 p.m., these officers were engaging two individuals in the 3300 block of Northeast 82nd Avenue. The pair decided to run from officers and fled into a local business. Officers found the two suspects hiding in the bathroom. A firearm, large amounts of money, a large quantity of heroin and methamphetamine were also found in the bathroom along with additional evidence. Coincidently, each suspect also had warrants for their arrest.
One of the suspects, 44 year-old Elmer E. Hughes, was transported and lodged into the Multnomah County Detention Center on one count felon in possession of a restricted weapon, resisting arrest and an outstanding warrant. The other suspect, 39 year-old Nicholas M. Prazeau, was lodged into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a fugitive warrant.
The handgun, money and drugs were seized and put into evidence. The investigation continues with the help of the Gun Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) and more charges pertaining to Mr. Hughes and Mr. Prazeau are expected.
The Tactical Operations Division is continuing to investigate several incidents of gun violence citywide.
Anyone with information about gun crimes in the City of Portland is encouraged to provide information to the Portland Police Bureau's Tactical Operations Division at 503-823-4106 or email information to GunTaskForce@portlandoregon.gov
Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects.
Tips on gun crimes can be emailed to GunTaskForce@portlandoregon.gov
If you see a gun crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a minimum $250 cash reward to anyone who reports a convicted felon or a juvenile in possession of a firearm and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Submit an anonymous tip:
Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.
Online athttps://www.p3tips.com/823
Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
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