The Portland Police Bureau wants to warn the community about a concerning number of juvenile overdoses in recent months. PPB’s Narcotics and Organized Crime (NOC) Unit is investigating all of the cases.
Since mid-June, 10 juveniles have overdosed. Fentanyl is suspected in all but one of the cases. The victims are between the ages of one and 17. Five of the children died.
6/15/23 – 1-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim survived
6/19/23 – 2-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim is deceased
6/25/23 – 4-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim survived
7/19/23 – 1-year-old THC OD, victim survived
8/10/23 – 15-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim is deceased
8/24/23 – 1-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim is deceased
8/26/23 – 17-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim survived
9/14/23 – 5-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim is deceased
9/20/23 – 15-year-old Fentanyl OD, victim is deceased
9/22/23 – 15-month-old Fentanyl OD, victim survived
For context, PPB investigated a total of nine juvenile overdose cases in the last three years combined.
The drug epidemic extends far beyond juveniles. Since the start of 2023, NOC has been alerted to more than 240 overdose cases. That compares to 158 in all of 2022.
As a reminder, the numbers mentioned above are only cases that PPB’s been notified on and they are all ‘suspected’ overdoses until confirmed by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
PPB Captain Jake Jensen addressed juvenile overdoses back in July https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nqFGcUE1MYo
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A homicide investigation is underway in the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood.
On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 4:24a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to a report of an assault in the 2400 block of Southeast 26th Avenue. When they arrived they located a victim, believed to be an adult male, deceased at the scene. The suspect or suspects left the scene before police arrived and no immediate arrests were made.
The Portland Police Homicide Unit is responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Southeast Division Street is closed to all traffic between Southeast 25th Avenue and Southeast 27th Avenue and is likely to remain closed for several hours.
If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Calvin Goldring at Calvin.Goldring@police.portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-0256 or Detective Brad Clifton at Brad.Clifton@police.portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-0696 and reference case number 23-254688.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be provided when appropriate.
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On Saturday, September 23, 2023, members of East Precinct conducted a Stolen Vehicle Operation (SVO) in and around Portland International Airport. As part of an ongoing effort to partner with other agencies, PPB members teamed up with Port of Portland Police, Gresham Police, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, and Multnomah County Parole and Probation.
The team recovered one stolen vehicle for every two stops. In total, 20 traffic stops were initiated, 11 stolen vehicles were recovered, and eight individuals were arrested, including one person wanted on weapons charges by U.S. Marshals. Officers towed nine vehicles.
One of the vehicles recovered during the SVO was stolen during the carjacking of a local chef on the evening of September 14, 2023. Officers arrested two juveniles connected to that stolen vehicle.
Photograph: Officers stop stolen vehicle
Photograph: Roll call before mission
Photograph: Safe discovered in stolen vehicle
Photograph: Officers stop stolen vehicle
Photograph: Officers stop stolen vehicle
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The Portland Police Bureau and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office completed a fourth human trafficking mission in East Multnomah County on September 19, 2023. These last four missions have been all Police Bureau personnel to include Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) Detectives and Officers, East, North, and Central precincts personnel, Traffic Division, Multnomah Co Probation and Parole, PPB victim advocates, FBI and HSI task force officers and Multnomah Co District Attorney’s Office.
The following were arrested or cited for Commercial Sexual Solicitation (CSS), or Attempted CSS, and taken to jail:
-Robert David Larsen, 37
-Leoncio Duran-Alvez, 24
-Vincente Rodriguez-Baldera, 47
-Juan Vasquez Hernandez, 39
-Daniel Camacho-Rodriguez, 31
-Juan Pedro Herrera, 37
-Justino Hernandez Cruz, 46
-Michael Eugene Merryman, 59
-Thomas Salcido, 39 (Cited)
-David S Sumpter, 49
-Reydel Vazquez Matos, 32
-Jedaiah Rearly, 40
-Vladimir Tsebinoga, 33
To date, officers and detectives have contacted 76 people. 22 of them were women and they were offered services and advocacy. Seven of those women chose to speak to advocates. Law enforcement also conducted 21 traffic stops and seized two firearms.
In recent months, Portland’s Human Trafficking Unit has received a number of complaints from community members and the business community, and an increase in referrals from officers, regarding this illegal activity across the county. Also present at last Tuesday’s mission were task force officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), as well as members from the MCSO Detectives Unit and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.
The Portland Police Bureau Human Trafficking Unit, which is part of PPB’s Detective Division, investigates crimes involving sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The Unit simultaneously conducts rescue missions for victims of trafficking and disrupts the demand side of trafficking by conducting buyer suppression and directed patrol missions. Due to the complexity of these cases, such as repeated trauma exposures, trauma bonds with traffickers, and fear of retaliation, the victims in these cases are often reluctant to come forward, make a report and/or continue through the criminal justice process. HTU continues to offer trauma-informed, victim-centered services.
HTU also has a strong emphasis on community education. It continuously works with community partners to educate the community on how to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking and the best ways to report it.
To that end, today the Portland Police Bureau is debuting a video highlighting the important work of HTU:
https://youtu.be/DoNshXUDAJw
Photograph: Gun seized
Photograph: Gun seized
Photograph: Cash and cell phone seized
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Central Precinct Officers located and arrested a stabbing suspect attempting to escape after a fight in a bar.
On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:56p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to a stabbing in a bar in the 200 block of Southwest Yamhill Street. Officers found a victim with serious injuries inside the bar. The officers brought their IFAKs (Individual First Aid Kits) and immediately began administering trauma first aid on the victim, including applying multiple torniquets and chest seals. At the same time, Officers were able to gather a suspect description and broadcasted it to other officers who were looking for him. Officers found the suspect on Southwest 3rd Avenue at Southwest Jefferson Street, 5 blocks to the south. At 12:03a.m., those officers challenged the suspect, who surrendered.
Officers seized a knife as evidence (photo).
Portland Fire & Rescue and AMR responded to treat the victim and transport him to the hospital. After treatment, the adult male victim’s injuries were confirmed to be serious, but non-life-threatening.
Portland Police Major Crimes Unit responded to assume the investigation. They booked Aaron J. Calhoun, 29, of Oregon City, Oregon, into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a charge of Assault in the Second Degree.
If anyone has information about this case, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Major Crimes and reference case number 23-250295.
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A suspect is in custody facing a murder charge related to the August 11th homicide of Brandon Lockwood in the Sunderland Neighborhood.
The Portland Police Bureau Homicide Unit investigation led to a suspect, Tyler K. Cashdollar, 27, of Vancouver, Washington. On August 23, 2023, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office presented the case to a Grand Jury, which returned an indictment for Cashdollar for Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Weapon with a Firearm, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Vancouver Police arrested Cashdollar on the arrest warrant. PPB Homicide Detectives, assisted by Vancouver Police Detectives, secured search warrants related to Cashdollar and his property. Cashdollar was interviewed and later lodged at the Clark County Jail pending his extradition to Multnomah County.
Brandon Lockwood’s family has been notified of the arrest.
Anyone with additional information related to the case and/or Tyler Cashdollar, please reach out to Portland Police Bureau Detective Jeff Sharp at jeff.sharp@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-9773, or Detective JD McGuire at Jeff.Mcguire@police.portlandoregon.gov.
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***Original Messages Below***
The victim of the August 11th homicide in the Sunderland Neighborhood is identified as Brandon S. Lockwood, 37. His family has been notified of his death and provided the attached photograph for public release.
The medical examiner determined that the victim died of homicide by gunshot. No arrests have been made. The case remains under investigation. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jeff Sharp at Jeff.Sharp@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-9773 or Detective JD McGuire at Jeff.McGuire@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-211068.
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***Original Message Below***
On Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:56 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a shooting call in the area of Northeast 33rd Drive and Northeast Elrod Road. When officers arrived, they found a man who appeared to have a gunshot wound. Officers provided critical care to the victim until paramedics arrived, but the man died at the scene. No one has been detained and no arrests have been made.
The Portland Police Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Jeff Sharp at Jeff.Sharp@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-9773 or Detective JD McGuire at Jeff.McGuire@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-211068.
During the investigation, Northeast 33rd Drive will be closed from Northeast Columbia Boulevard to Northeast Marine Drive.
The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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“Baby Precious,” a newborn infant girl who was found deceased over a decade ago, has been identified, and a suspect has been arrested related to her death.
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 8:33 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to a report of a deceased baby found in a recycling center at 4325 North Commerce Street. The Medical Examiner ruled the baby's death a homicide. Despite significant community outreach by the Portland Police Bureau and Crimestoppers of Oregon, and widespread community concern, the identity of Baby Precious remained unknown and the case went cold.
In 2019, the Portland Police Cold Case Unit took on the case under primary Detective Brendan McGuire. Detective McGuire sent tissues to a Bode Technology, a private forensics laboratory with whom the Bureau has partnered on several cases for forensic genetic genealogy assistance. It did not immediately result in a lead. In December 2021, Detective McGuire was alerted to a family connection found. But the submission was anonymous. It took another year-and-a-half of investigation to identify Baby Precious’ maternity and paternity, and locate a suspect.
Detective McGuire, with the assistance of the initial investigator, Detective Kristina Coffey, also learned that Baby Precious’ name was Amara.
In September of 2023, the case was presented to a Grand Jury by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office. On September 18, the Grand Jury indicted Amara’s father, Alnath Omar Oliver, 53, of Portland, on charges of Manslaughter in the Second Degree (2 counts), Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree (2 counts), Rape in the Third Degree, and Concealing the Birth of an Infant. On September 21, 2023, The United States Marshals Service arrested Oliver and booked him into the Multnomah County Detention Center on the arrest warrant.
“While we continue to mourn the death of baby Amara, we hope this significant announcement helps our community with the healing process from this tragedy,” said Chief Chuck Lovell. “I want to express my appreciation for the tenacity of the investigators in this case, and the determination they had to seek justice for ‘Baby Precious.’”
In April 2022, Chief Lovell temporarily reassigned a Sergeant and two Detectives from the Cold Case Unit to the Homicide Unit to address a record number of homicides. However, the detectives retained their cases and continued to work on them, this case included, as they were able. The Portland Police Bureau recognizes the resolution of every homicide case is important for the family and community. With the assistance of our partners at the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, we will continue to seek justice for those victims that have no voice.
Oregon’s Safe Place for Newborns law (ORS 418.017) allows for a parent to leave an infant 30 days of age or younger at a hospital, birthing clinic, physician's office, sheriff's office, police station, fire station, or county health department. The parent will not face criminal penalties so long as there is no evidence of abuse present. The person leaving the newborn is not required to provide any identifying information about the newborn or parent, and may leave the facility at any time.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous. Anyone wishing to submit a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for your smart phone or tablet. Crime Stoppers of Oregon is funded 100 percent by community donations. To support Crime Stoppers with a donation, or to view other unsolved cases, please visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/
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***Original Message Below***
Memorial Scheduled for 'Baby Precious' Found in North Portland Recycling Center
June 27, 2013 07:30
Portland Police Bureau Homicide investigators are continuing to investigate the death of a newborn baby found at a North Portland recycling center.
A memorial celebration for "Baby Precious" has been scheduled for June 28, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. The memorial will be held at the Maranatha Church, located at 4222 Northeast 12th Avenue. An internment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, located at 0300 Southwest Taylors Ferry Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations of new baby items or diapers will be accepted.
Crime Stoppers has received numerous tips about the case but none of them have led to the identification of the baby's mother or how the baby came to be at the recycling center.
This investigation started on Tuesday May 28, 2013, at 8:33 a.m., when North Precinct officers responded to EFI Recycling, located at 4325 North Commerce Street, on the report that a person discovered a deceased baby among recycling items.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner performed an autopsy and determined that the baby was a full-term (or nearly full-term) African American or mixed-race baby girl with the umbilical cord still attached. The Medical Examiner has ruled the baby's death as a homicide.
Based on the autopsy results, detectives believe that the baby was born within a few days of being discovered.
Detectives have released a photo of the baby's hand and foot prints as part of an emotional plea for information.
Detectives want to hear from anyone with information about this case. The mother of the baby may need or have sought medical attention shortly after the birth.
Oregon Safe Haven Law allows for a parent to leave an infant 30 days of age or younger at any authorized facility (hospital, birthing center, physician's office, sheriff's office, police station, or fire station).
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The bicyclist killed in the Tuesday morning crash in North Portland is identified as Jason M. Ruhmshottel, 43, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death.
The preliminary investigation reveals the collision involved a 2012 Mazda CX-7 and a bicycle. It took place on North Portland Road about a half mile south of North Marine Drive. As of now, no arrests have been made or citations have been issued. The investigation is continuing by the Portland Police Traffic Investigations Unit.
If anyone has information about this crash, and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: TIU and reference case number 23-246591.
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***Original Messages Below***
The Major Crash Team has concluded their on-scene investigation into this deadly crash, and North Portland Road has been reopened.
The identity of the cyclist will be released after family is notified of their death.
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***Original Message Below***
A cyclist has been hit and killed on North Portland Road.
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at approximately 5:57 a.m., officers responded to reports of a crash on North Portland Road involving a cyclist and vehicle. When officers arrived, they found the cyclist and determined the individual was deceased. The cyclist appeared to be an adult male.
The driver of the involved vehicle, also an adult male, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
The Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team responded to investigate the crash. North Portland Road is closed between North Marine Drive and North Columbia Boulevard.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 3:09 p.m., officers from the Central Precinct were dispatched to a crash on Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, under the Morrison Bridge. Officers arrived to find a car that crashed into a pillar of the Morrison Bridge. Both the driver and passenger were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.
The Major Crash Team (MCT) has responded to the scene and is assuming control of the investigation. Southeast MLK Jr. Boulevard will be closed from Southeast Washington Street to Southeast Belmont Street while investigators process the scene and collect evidence.
Anyone who believes they have information about this incident is asked to contact the Traffic Investigations Unit at crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-245143.
Photo: Grey sedan with severe damage to driver's side door with airbags deployed
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Correction: The pedestrian struck in this incident sustained life threatening injuries but remains in critical condition at an area hospital. The Bureau regrets the error.
This is the 56th Major Crash Team activation for 2023.
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Original Message below:
On September 16, 2023 at approximately 9:10 p.m. officers from the East Precinct responded to the intersection of Southeast 82nd Avenue and Southeast Crystal Springs Boulevard for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Officers arrived and found a pedestrian with life threatening injuries. The driver of an involved vehicle stayed on scene. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital but later died from their injuries.
The Major Crash Team was activated to begin an investigation. Southeast 82nd Ave will be closed for several hours at Southeast Lambert Street as Traffic Officers and Investigators from the Traffic Investigation Unit (TIU)collect evidence and process the scene.
Anyone with information on this incident who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact TIU via email at crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-244555.
More information will be released when appropriate.
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The Portland Police Bureau and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office criminally charged ten men during a joint human trafficking mission in east Multnomah County on September 12th, 2023. The men, ranging from ages 25 to 51, agreed to purchase sex from undercover law enforcement officers posing as trafficked women. One man even agreed to purchase sex from an officer posing as a 15-year-old. Arresting buyers is one way to help reduce the demand to purchase sex in our community and victimization.
Law enforcement officers seized cash, cell phones and one firearm, among other items (photo).
The man who agreed to purchase sex with a minor, Heriberto Marin-Marin, 33, of Vancouver, Washington, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Purchasing Sex with a Minor and Commercial Sexual Solicitation.
All of the other men were issued a criminal citation for Commercial Sexual Solicitation. They each are required to report to court at a later date.
• Travis L. Knoy, 25, Milwaukie, OR
• Kyle L. Hanson, 50, Portland, OR
• Matthew G. Barber, 50, Maple Valley, WA
• Aleksandr S. Beglets, 35, Portland, OR
• Stephen J. Hanlon, 51, Portland, OR
• Nathan P. Strickland, 36, Portland, OR
• Dmytro Peter Narolskyi, 31, Vancouver, WA
• Cheldon A. Chriestenson, 33, Gresham, OR
• Dion M. Webster, 27, Portland, OR
In recent months, Portland’s Human Trafficking Unit has received a number of complaints from community members and the business community, and an increase in referrals from officers, regarding this illegal activity across the county. Also present at Tuesday’s mission were task force officers with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), as well as members from the MCSO Detectives Unit and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.
The Portland Police Bureau Human Trafficking Unit (HTU), which is part of PPB’s Detective Division, investigates crimes involving sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The Unit simultaneously conducts rescue missions for victims of trafficking and disrupts the demand side of trafficking by conducting buyer suppression and directed patrol missions. Due to the complexity of these cases, such as repeated trauma exposures, trauma bonds with traffickers, and fear of retaliation, the victims in these cases are often reluctant to come forward, make a report and continue through the criminal justice process. HTU continues to offer trauma-informed, victim-centered services.
HTU also has a strong emphasis on community education. It continuously works with community partners to educate the community on how to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking and the best ways to report it.
Additional missions are planned, focused on traffickers, sex buyers, and aggressive tactics employed by some providers that have caused a high level of community concern. Some of these tactics include approaching occupied vehicles in the roadway. While PPB does not generally focus enforcement on providers, aggressive tactics may result in criminal charges. Generally, providers will be given warnings on a first offense.
Photograph: Suspect placed in handcuffs
Photograph: Seized firearm, cell phone and cash
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A suspect is facing a felony criminal mischief charge after causing significant damage to the Portland Police Bureau’s East Precinct this morning.
On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 12:09a.m., two East Precinct Sergeants heard banging noises from the front doors of the building, at 737 Southeast 106th Avenue. The sergeants found the suspect using a large rock to shatter the glass. The sergeants requested assistance from other officers while simultaneously challenging the suspect. The suspect ran to the east but the sergeants employed apprehension strategies and the suspect surrendered when he realized he was not going to get away.
Keith Ryan Morris, 39, had no known address but had identification from the state of Arkansas. He was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Escape in the Third Degree, and a probation detainer (23-243755).
Investigating officers found three large panel windows destroyed. A large rock, which had broken into two pieces, was found on the sidewalk (photos).
The broken windows were covered with plywood. The cost of the damage is not determined.
Photo descriptions:
1. A view of the front of East Precinct, including decorative brass PPB badge, the two front glass doors and one side window shattered, two pieces of the rock used on the sidewalk.
2. Sideways closeup of spiderwebbed safety glass on the front double doors
3. Front view of the three broken glass panels
4. A closeup of the rock used sitting on the concrete sidewalk
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The Portland Police Bureau has hired Mike Benner as its new Public Information Manager. Benner has approximately 20 years of experience in communications, spending the last 15 years as a reporter at KGW-TV, often reporting on law enforcement-related matters across the metro area. Prior to joining KGW, the Indiana University graduate was a reporter at WGBA-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and an anchor at WJFW-TV in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
“We are pleased to welcome Mike to the Portland Police Bureau,” said Chief Chuck Lovell. “Our sworn Public Information Officers do incredible work in a challenging job, but they also eventually move to different assignments. My goal is to build consistency in our communications—which is so critical in maintaining transparency and trust within the community.”
Benner is the first civilian to serve as Public Information Manager at PPB. He will oversee the Portland Police Bureau’s Strategic Communications Unit, which is responsible for informing the public of information that is critical to life safety, informs community members of public safety issues of concern, may involve the need for disclosure of activities at the Bureau, or may increase community trust and transparency. The unit provides information through multiple venues, including: news releases, press conferences, social media, interviews, website, podcasts and videos. The unit is also tasked with internal communications within PPB and collaborates with the Personnel Division’s recruiting team.
“I am beyond thrilled to be joining the Portland Police Bureau,” Benner said. “Providing accurate and timely information to the community, including matters involving public safety, is a task I do not take lightly. Our community relies on us to share critical public safety information and the important work being done by members of the PPB for the diverse communities we serve.”
In addition to Benner, the Strategic Communications Unit consists of a sworn Public Information Officer (PIO), a non-sworn PIO, two multi-media specialists and officers who work as PIOs on a detached basis. The unit also has an employee from the Bureau of Technology Services that provides web design, social media, and programming support.
Benner officially joined PPB started his new role at PPB on September 11, 2023.
More information about the Strategic Communications Unit is available here: https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/public-information-office
Photo description: portrait of Mike Benner
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Aubrey Brandvold was located safe and returned home today. The Portland Police Bureau is grateful for the numerous community tips we received, and for the news media for assistance in raising awareness of this case.
###PPB###
***Original Message Below***
A 12-year-old girl is missing and the Portland Police Bureau needs the public’s help finding her.
Aubrey Leannlynn Brandvold ran away from her house near Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 108th Avenue on the evening of September 7, 2023. Based on further investigation, detectives consider Aubrey missing/endangered. It is believed she may have visited the St. Helens area in the last several days.
Aubrey is described as a white female, 5’2-5’5, 80-90 pounds, with black shoulder length hair with some blonde mixed in. She was last seen wearing a black beanie hat, black sweater, black sweats, and a backpack with smiley faces. Aubrey was also carrying a blue bag (photo included).
The Portland Police Bureau Missing Persons Unit is investigating. The St. Helens Police Department assisted with the investigation but as of yet they have not located Aubrey in the area.
If anyone sees Aubrey, please immediately call 911. If anyone has information about this case, please e-mail missing@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-236529.
Photo description: Aubrey
Photo description: Aubrey with dog
Photo description: Screen grab of when Aubrey was last seen
A suspect working as a security officer is facing an assault charge after stabbing a victim in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.
On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 8:14a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing in the parking lot of a multi-business retail complex in the 500 block of Northeast 122nd Avenue. When officers arrived they found an injured adult male victim. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
PPB Officers learned that a security officer working at the bottle return business was involved in a physical altercation with a man in the parking lot of a restaurant in the 12100 block of Northeast Glisan Street. During the altercation, the security officer stabbed the man with a knife. The security officer remained on scene and cooperated with police.
Detectives with the Portland Police Major Crimes Unit began investigating. Detectives arrested Arturo Troncoso, Jr, 19, and booked him into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a charge of Assault in the Second Degree.
If anyone has information about this case and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail Detective Rachel Baer at Rachel.baer@police.portlandoregon.gov.
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The suspect in the May 12, 2023 murder of Kenny Martinez has been arrested.
On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, United States Marshals arrested Gerardo Obregon-Longares, 22, of Milwaukie, Oregon. He was transferred to the custody of PPB Homicide Unit Detectives and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm (two counts), Unlawful Use of a Weapon with a Firearm (three counts), and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
The victim’s family has been notified of the suspect’s arrest.
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***Original Messages Below***
This update is to add two additional pictures of Kenny Martinez provided by his family, and to correct his age. Martinez was several weeks away from his 22nd birthday, so was 21-years-old at the time of his death.
Photograph: Kenny Martinez
Photograph: Kenny Martinez Driving
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***Original Message Below***
The victim in this Portsmouth Neighborhood shooting is identified as 21-year-old Kenny Martinez. The Medical Examiner confirmed his manner and cause of death to be homicide by gunshot wound. Martinez’s family has been notified of his death, and they have provided the attached picture for public release. The family has requested the photograph not be cropped to highlight Martinez as a young, caring father who was active in his child’s life. Family members are requesting privacy at this time.
Photograph: Kenny Martinez
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***Original Message Below***
On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:30 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a shooting call in the 7600 block of North Portsmouth Avenue. Officers arrived to find a man who suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man was transported to an area hospital where he died.
The Portland Police Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503)823-0781 or Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503)823-0395 and reference case number 23-124584.
The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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The victim of the August 28 homicide in the Humboldt Neighborhood has been identified as Edilio Thorpe Barrera V, 34. His family has been notified of his death and provided the attached photograph for public release.
The medical examiner has confirmed manner and cause of death to be homicide by gunshot wound.
Detectives continue to investigate this case. Anyone with information who has not yet spoke to police is urged to contact Det. Brian Sims Brian.Sims@police.portlandoregon.gov or Det. Travis Law Travis.Law@police.portlandoregon.gov. Please reference case number 23-225862.
Photograph: Edilio Thorpe Barrera V
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***Original Message Below***
The man suspected of committing this homicide in the Humboldt Neighborhood has been arrested and charged with murder.
Detectives with Portland’s Homicide Unit responded to the scene and initially detained 19-year-old Issac W. Henderson and a second individual. The second individual has since been released. Henderson has been booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center, charged with Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
Detectives are still at the scene. North Vancouver Avenue remains closed from North Sumner Street to North Webster Street.
If anyone has information about this incident and has not yet spoken with police, they are asked to contact Detective Brian Sims at brian.sims@police.portlandoregon.gov or Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-225862.
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***Original Message Below***
On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 1:23 a.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a shooting call in the 5100 block of North Vancouver Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man who was deceased.
The Portland Police Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to please contact Detective Brian Sims at brian.sims@police.portlandoregon.gov or Detective Meghan Burkeen at meghan.burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-225862.
During the investigation, North Vancouver Avenue will be closed from North Sumner Street to North Webster Street.
The identity of the victim will be released after the Medical Examiner has confirmed cause of death and after family members have been notified. The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.
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The suspect in two downtown stabbings, Moctezuma Garcia, was indicted today by a Grand Jury on numerous felony charges.
On Friday, September 8, 2023, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office presented the cases to a Grand Jury. The jurors returned an indictment for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree (2 counts), Assault in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (3 counts). He remains in custody of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division.
The investigation is continuing, and additional victims are still being sought. If anyone has information about these cases, any additional crimes involving Garcia, or any evidence found by community members, they are asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Major Crimes Unit and reference case number 23-224921.
More information will be released as appropriate.
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The stabbing suspect who was detained by Central Precinct officers has been charged with attempted murder.
Moctezuma Garcia, 24, was served an arrest warrant while in custody of the Washington County Jail for Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (2 counts). The warrant application was filed by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office (MCDA) and signed by a judge on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Garcia was put a parole/probation detainer when he was taken into custody on August 26. Supervisors with the PPB Major Crimes Unit worked with Washington County Probation and Parole Services and the Washington County Jail to ensure that Garcia was not released from custody while the arrest warrant was written and submitted. Since Garcia was detained, Detectives have been working to collect evidence, speak to witnesses, and seek out and process video footage. In cases where a suspect is already in custody for something else, it is common investigative practice to delay filing charges to allow investigators more time to process and analyze evidence. The additional investigative work helps ensure that the Grand Jury (GJ) gets a more complete and comprehensive summary of the facts of the case. GJ is expected to take place in the near future.
The victims are recovering from their injuries. The adult male who was slashed in the neck remains in the hospital. The man who was stabbed in the chest in the 700 block of Southwest 10th Avenue has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
The investigation is continuing, and detectives still want to hear from anyone who has information about the two known attacks. In addition, detectives believe Garcia may have been involved in additional crimes that were not reported to police. The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a photograph of the suspect in an attempt to the identify any additional criminal activity related to Garcia (photo).
If anyone has information about these cases, any additional criminal cases involving Garcia, or any evidence found by community members, they are asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Major Crimes Unit and reference case number 23-224921.
Photo description: Moctezuma Garcia Mugshot from August 27, 2023
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***Original Message Below***
A suspect is being detained after 2 people were seriously hurt in stabbings overnight in downtown Portland, and detectives are asking for information from any additional potential victims, witnesses, and people with information about evidence.
On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:38p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to Pioneer Courthouse Square on a report of someone slashed in the neck. When officers arrived they found an adult male victim with a serious injury to his neck. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance where hospital staff were able to medically stabilize him. He is expected to survive his serious wounds. Officers immediately spread out looking for the suspect throughout the area.
As the search was underway, at 11:04p.m., officers were notified by dispatch of another stabbing call in the 700 block of Southwest 10th Avenue. When officers arrived they found an adult male with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries. After treatment, he is expected to survive.
Officers concentrated their search for the suspect to the area of the second stabbing, believing it could be the same suspect. At 11:15p.m., an Entertainment Detail officer located the suspect near Southwest 14th Avenue and Southwest Alder Street. The suspect fled on foot but after a short pursuit was detained.
The Portland Police Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to investigate. Preliminary investigation indicates that the attacks were random and unprovoked. There is also information that the suspect may have been responsible for other attacks in the downtown core that evening that were not reported to police. In addition, police believe that community members may have located critical evidence in between the areas of Southwest 10th Avenue and Southwest Alder Street and Southwest 18th Avenue and West Burnside Street.
The suspect remains in custody and will be identified only after he is charged with crimes.
If anyone has information about these cases, any additional assault cases last night, or any evidence found by community members, they are asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Major Crimes Unit and reference case number 23-224921.
Or send an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Oregon.
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Anyone wishing to submit a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for your smart phone or tablet.
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The driver of the motorcycle who died in this crash is identified as Daniel Perkins, 37. His family has been notified of his death.
The crash remains under investigation, but investigators have determined that illegal passing was a factor.
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On Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 5:11 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to a crash near the intersection of Southeast 140th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard. Officers arrived to find a crash between a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist died at the scene.
Details surrounding the crash are currently limited. The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed between Southeast 136th Avenue and Southeast 141st Avenue.
If anyone has information about the incident, please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, attention Traffic Investigations Unit, and reference case number 23-232132.
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A serial rapist is facing 17 charges including first degree rape and kidnapping, and detectives are requesting information about other potential crimes committed by the offender.
Over the past several months, four women reported to police that Konstantin Y. Svidenko, 49, of Portland, sexually assaulted them in his apartment in the Hazelwood Neighborhood. Portland Police Sex Crimes Unit Detectives have been investigating the cases since then. On September 1, 2023, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office presented the cases to a Grand Jury, which indicted Svidenko for Rape in the First Degree, Attempted Rape in the First Degree (2 counts), Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Attempted Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (2 counts), Kidnapping in the First Degree (8 counts), Strangulation (2 counts), and Assault in the Fourth Degree.
On September 4, 2023, at 9:57p.m., North Precinct officers and K9 unit members responded to the 4200 block of Northeast 122nd Avenue on a report of a man making threats to a woman. Officers learned that the suspect was Svidenko, who the officers knew was wanted. They looked for over an hour but were unable to locate him. They cleared the call, but a K9 Sergeant and K9 officer stayed in the area looking for Svidenko. On September 5, 2023 at 12:20a.m., the sergeant and officer located Svidenko in the 1110 block of Northeast 122nd Avenue, arrested him, and booked him into the Multnomah County Detention Center on the charges.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and have reasons to believe that Svidenko victimized other women. PPB is releasing a photograph of Svidenko (attached). Svidenko is a white male, 5’10” in height, 175lbs, and speaks in a heavy Russian accent. He often rides a bike and lives in an apartment near Northeast 122nd Avenue and Northeast Multnomah Street.
If anyone has information about crimes committed by Svidenko, they are asked to reach out to Detective Nathan Wollstein at Nathan.Wollstein@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-545-3482.
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On Monday, September 4, 2023, at 6:57 p.m., an officer from the East Precinct was responding to assist another officer with a domestic violence call when the officer’s vehicle was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
The officer was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Two other occupants of that vehicle suffered minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital for evaluation.
The Major Crash Team (MCT) has responded to the scene and is assuming control of the investigation. Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed from Southeast 89th Avenue to Southeast 92nd Avenue while investigators process the scene.
Anyone who believes they have information about this incident is asked to contact the Traffic Investigations Unit at crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-233168.
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The suspect in the stabbing of two juveniles on a light rail train is being charged with assault, bias crime, and robbery.
Shortly after detaining the suspect, officers learned that the suspect had just robbed a convenience store at knifepoint in the 9100 block of Southeast Flavel Street. There were no injuries in the robbery.
Officers recovered a knife nearby (photo), which was taken as evidence.
The investigation revealed that the suspect caused physical injury to the victims because of his perception of the victims’ race. The suspect, Adrian A. Cummins, 25, was interviewed by Major Crimes Unit detectives and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Bias Crime in the First Degree (2 Counts), and Robbery in the First Degree.
The Portland Police Bureau investigates all reports of bias-motivated crimes and encourages any member of our community who is the victim of such a crime to contact law enforcement. Under Oregon law, bias crimes are defined as any criminal act that targets a victim based on the suspect's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin. Detectives work to determine whether or not bias elements are present during the reported crime that align with Oregon law as defined in the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS):
* ORS 166.165 - Bias Crime in the First Degree - https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.165
* ORS 166.155 - Bias Crime in the Second Degree - https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/166.155
If you have been the victim of a bias crime assault or you are witnessing one, immediately call 9-1-1. If you have been the victim of a different bias crime and the suspect is no longer present, such as vandalism or graffiti, please call the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.
To learn more about bias crime investigations and reported bias/hate crime statistics within the City of Portland, please visit https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/77066 .
Photo descriptions:
A folded knife with a black handle lies in a patch of brown grass
Crime scene on the transit platform
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***Original Message Below***
Two 17-year-old victims were injured after being stabbed on a MAX train in the Lents Neighborhood.
On Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 5:46p.m., East Precinct officers responded to a report of a stabbing on the Tri-Met platform at 9598 Southeast Flavel Street. When they arrived, they located 2 stabbing victims, both juvenile males, 17 years old. Portland Fire and Rescue and AMR paramedics treated the victims. One was transported to the hospital by ambulance, the other declined medical transport and was treated at the scene. Their injuries are not life-threatening.
Officers began a search for the suspect, who left the scene. Within 6 minutes of the call, officers located a man matching the description of the suspect at Southeast 92nd Avenue and Southeast Flavel Street and challenged him. The suspect began running and officers pursued on foot. They caught up with him in the 9300 block of Southeast Mt. Scott Boulevard and detained him.
Portland Police Major Crimes Unit detectives and criminalists with the Forensic Evidence Division responded to investigate. Preliminary investigation indicates that the assault began on a MAX train and then the victims and the suspect left the train at the Flavel Street light rail station. The involved train was later stopped at the Clackamas Town Center station.
Detectives still want to talk to any witnesses who have not contacted police or anyone with information about this incident. Please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 23-231210. Or send an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Oregon.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 cash for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Anyone wishing to submit a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for your smart phone or tablet.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is funded 100 percent by community donations. To support Crime Stoppers with a donation, or to view other unsolved cases, please visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com/
Photo description: Three PPB officers investigate the stabbing on a light rail station
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The driver who died in the Parkrose Neighborhood crash Friday is identified as Terrelle L. Tucker, 39, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death. He was the only occupant of the involved vehicle.
The vehicle, a white 2011 Buick Lacrosse, was traveling at a high rate of speed on Northeast Sandy Boulevard. The vehicle struck the raised center median, lost control, and crashed through a power pole, a bus stop, and 2 trees. This became a complicated scene to address due to the upper half of the power pole being suspended by the attached wires with other wires breaking and falling to the ground. Pacific Power responded to make sure none of the wires was dangerous prior to the investigation beginning. The Oregon Department of Transportation also assisted with cleanup and traffic control.
The collaboration and communication between the different entities was critical to the safe response and investigation. PPB is grateful for the assistance of PF&R, ODOT, Pacific Power, and 21st Century Towing.
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***Original Message Below***
One man died in a single vehicle crash in the Parkrose Neighborhood.
On Friday, September 1, 2023 at 5:01a.m., North Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of a crash at Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 112th Avenue. When they arrived they found a single vehicle crash in which the driver struck utility equipment, knocking down cables. Paramedics responded, including Portland Fire & Rescue, and determined that the driver, an adult male, was deceased at the scene. They also determined the downed cables were not live wires.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team responded to the scene to investigate the crash. During the investigation, Northeast Sandy Boulevard is closed between Northeast 111th Avenue and Northeast 113th Avenue.
If anyone has information about this crash, please contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 23-229827.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.
This is the 45th fatal crash this year in Portland.
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East Precinct Officers interrupted a shooting and recovered a stolen firearm in the Centennial Neighborhood.
On Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 2:14a.m., two officers were writing reports in a parking lot in the 16300 block of Southeast Division Street when they heard gunfire nearby. They immediately responded, located 2 involved vehicles, and detained the occupants. No one was injured.
Upon investigation it was revealed that the circumstances of the incident fell under the jurisdiction of the Portland Police Human Trafficking Unit (HTU). Detectives responded and investigated the incident. A stolen handgun (photo) was recovered from one of the vehicles. The gun was stolen in Portland in October of 2018.
The investigation into the firearm and shooting is continuing.
The suspected intended victim of the shooting, Steven Lustri, 45, of Gresham, was issued a criminal citation for Commercial Sexual Solicitation.
If anyone has information about this incident, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: HTU and reference case number 23-230687.
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