Drug Mission Results In Numerous Arrests, Two Deflections (Photo) -09/02/24

The Portland Police Bureau’s Central Bike Squad conducted a drug mission and it resulted in numerous arrests and two deflections. On Sunday, September 1, 2024, PPB’s Central Bike Squad conducted a drug mission in and around Downtown Portland. The mission coincided with the creation of new criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs such as fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine. Over the course of the mission, officers contacted numerous individuals. Of the people contacted, four were arrested, one was cited, and two qualified for deflection and accepted services. The following four people were arrested and lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center: Jeffrey A. Adams, 52 Jason Armstrong, 46 Samuel S. Hass, 37 Patrick J. Leever, 43 The following individual was issued a citation in lieu of arrest: Morgan D. Jennings, 42 PPB remains committed to conducting drug missions as time and resources allow. Photo description: Seized drugs and cash Photo description: Seized items Photo description: Man under arrest Photo description: Backpack ###PPB###