Portland Police News Releases Moving To A New Platform -05/21/25

The Portland Police Bureau is now sending news releases via a new platform and will look different in user e-mail boxes. Existing subscriber e-mail addresses to FlashAlert were automatically migrated over and should receive e-mails with a new format, but anyone who wants to sign up can do so.

 

To sign up to have PPB news releases sent to your e-mail, click here.

 

The only change in PPB communications channels is that we will no longer be sending news releases via FlashAlert. News releases will still be available on our website, our channel on X, and Portland Police on Threads.

 

Additional information about Portland Police is available by following us on our social media channels:

 

Facebook: portlandpolice

Instagram: portlandpolice

Bluesky: PPB on Bluesky

LinkedIn: PPB on LinkedIn

YouTube: Police Videos

 

On our website, users can search for content via keyword, and can filter by type (blog post, news article, newsletter, or public notice). You can also subscribe to the Talking Beat Podcast. Finally, users can remove themselves from the e-mail list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our e-mails.

 

Find out more about the Strategic Communications Unit here.

 

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UPDATE: PPB Releases Second Photo Of Missing Endangered Woman (Photo) -05/20/25

The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a second photo of Joan Ivan in hopes that it will help in locating the missing endangered woman. In the photo, Joan is wearing glasses and detectives believe she was wearing the glasses when she left her residence.

 

Since Monday afternoon, there have been three possible sightings of Joan in the Cully and Old Town Neighborhoods. PPB would like to thank the community for phoning in those tips. In addition, PPB is renewing its plea to the community to remain vigilant and call 911 if they spot Joan. 

 

Anyone with information that is not time sensitive is asked to contact detectives at missing@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 25-130789.  

 

Photo description: Joan Ivan wearing glasses

Photo description: Joan Ivan’s DMV photo

 

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***Original Message Below***

 

The Portland Police Bureau is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing endangered woman.

 

On the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau received a call about a missing woman identified as Joan Ivan. Officers determined the 81-year-old left her residence near Northeast Stanton Street and North Williams Avenue between 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19. Detectives are concerned about Joan because she has dementia.

 

Joan is described as a Caucasian female, 5’5” tall, and 110 lbs. While it is unclear what she is currently wearing, Joan was last seen in glasses, a long sleeve shirt, a Columbia rain jacket, and black and white leggings. Joan is known to frequent Dawson Park and the nearby New Seasons.   

 

Anyone who sees Joan is urged to call 911. Anyone with information that is not time sensitive is asked to contact detectives at missing@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 25-130789.

 

Photo description: Joan Ivan’s DMV photo

 

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PPB Hosts Police Memorial Ceremony; Adds Officer's Name To Memorial Wall (Photo) -05/20/25

The Portland Police Bureau held their annual Police Memorial Ceremony today, Tuesday, May 20, at 12:00 p.m. at the Portland Police Memorial, located in Waterfront Park. The memorial service included the Portland Police Honor Guard, music from the Portland Police Highland Guard, a 21-gun salute, and a water display from Portland Fire & Rescue. Mayor Keith Wilson, Chief Bob Day, Portland Police Association President Aaron Schmautz and Assistant Chief Amanda McMillan spoke at the ceremony.

 

This year a new officer’s name was added to the Portland Police Memorial: Patrolman Andrew James Laugeson, who was killed in the line of duty on May 12, 1917, after he was thrown to the pavement while trying to board a moving streetcar.

 

Patrolman Laugeson’s name was discovered when Portland Police Historical Society board members were researching historic news articles about Portland officers killed in the line of duty.  They discovered that Patrolman Laugeson was one of nine fallen officers recognized in the 1920s, but that his name was not included on memorial walls. Through their exhaustive research efforts, they were able to verify and document the way he died for submission and inclusion to local, state and national police memorial walls. Today, Chief Bob Day presented the Memorial Flag to the great-grandson of Patrolman Laugeson.

 

Since 1870, 30 Portland Police officers and two police canines have been killed in the line-of-duty in service to the City of Portland.
 

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Portland Police Memorial Ceremony was held this week.
 

The Portland Police Memorial was built through the efforts of the Portland Police Historical Society and was dedicated during National Police Week in May 1993 by President George H.W. Bush. To learn more about the Portland Police Historical Society, visit:   https://www.portlandpolicemuseum.com/

 

Photo description1: Portland Police Chief Bob Day salutes presents the Memorial Flag

Photo description: The great-grandson of Patrolman Andrew Laugeson participates in adding the streamer with Honor Guard

Photo description: Honor Guard performing the 21-gun salute

Photo description: Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Boat display

 

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UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Identified -05/20/25

The motorcyclist killed in a crash on May 13, 2025, has been identified as David A. Dahlen, 55, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death.

 

Anyone with information about this crash, who has not spoken with police, is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 25-125041.

 

This is the ninth traffic-related fatality of 2025.

 

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***Original Message Below***

 

A motorcyclist is deceased following a crash in Southeast Portland.

 

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the area of Southeast 80^th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard on reports of a crash involving a motorcyclist and a van. When they arrived, officers located an adult male motorcyclist suffering from serious injuries. The individual was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the van stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

 

The Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team is responding to investigate. Several blocks of Southeast Powell Boulevard will be closed to traffic during the investigation.  

 

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attention Traffic Investigations Unit and reference case number 25-125041.

 

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UPDATE: Suspect In Old Town Homicide Arrested -05/19/25

The suspect in a homicide in Old Town has been arrested.

 

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Central Precinct officers and Homicide detectives arrested 55-year-old Sean B. Gunton in connection to the shooting death of Froilan Ortiz. The victim’s family has been notified of the arrest. Gunton was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center and lodged on the following charges: Murder in the Second Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

 

Anyone with information about this case, who has not spoken with police, is asked to contact Detective Calvin Goldring at calvin.goldring@police.portlandoregon.gov , 503-823-0256; or Detective Eric McDaniel at eric.mcdaniel@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0833. Please reference case number 25-122918.

 

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***Original Messages Below***

 

The man killed in the homicide that occurred in Old Town on Sunday, May 11, 2025, is identified as Froilan Ortiz, 49, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death and they are requesting privacy at this time.

 

The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that Ortiz died of homicide by gunshot wound. The investigation is continuing, and no further information is being released at this time.

 

Photo descriptions: Portrait of Ortiz in gray hat; Oritz poses with a red guitar

 

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*** Original Message Below***

 

A man died following a shooting on Northwest Naito Parkway in the Old Town Neighborhood, and the case is under investigation by the PPB Homicide Unit.

 

On Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 7:03 a.m., Portland Police Officers from Central Precinct responded to a report of shots fired at Northwest Naito Parkway near the Steel Bridge. When they arrived, they located a deceased person, believed to be an adult male, in the street.

 

The suspect or suspects left the scene, and no immediate arrests were made.

 

Portland Police Homicide Unit Detectives are responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, Northwest Naito Parkway is closed both directions between Northwest Everett Street and Northwest Ironside Terrace.

 

If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Calvin Goldring at calvin.goldring@police.portlandoregon.gov , 503-823-0256; or Detective Eric McDaniel at eric.mcdaniel@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0833. Please reference case number 25-122918.

 

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.

 

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