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Oregon City Police Award Public Service Award (Photo) - 01/27/26

During last week's City Commission meeting, Oregon City resident Jamin Clardy was presented with the Oregon City Police Department’s Public Service Award by Chief Davis.
The Public Service Award is presented to a citizen who distinguishes themselves through highly commendable or unusual actions that significantly rise above the expected norm of community service. Consideration for this award includes the use of sound judgment and discretion, the absence of recklessness, and whether the individual made a positive contribution to the law enforcement profession.
On December 1, 2025, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance involving a violent physical altercation. The initial caller reported that a male suspect had forced his way into his ex-wife’s apartment and was armed with a screwdriver. A second caller reported hearing screams for help and confirmed that a male was attempting to stab a female inside the apartment.
Officers learned that another neighbor, later identified as Jamin Clardy, had been alerted when the victim’s child—unable to call 911—ran to his apartment begging for help. Without hesitation, Mr. Clardy responded and entered the apartment, where he observed the suspect actively attempting to stab the victim with a screwdriver.
Drawing upon his training in Jiu Jitsu, Mr. Clardy immediately engaged the suspect and successfully restrained him for several minutes, maintaining control until officers arrived on scene. His actions allowed the victim and her child to escape the incident without injury.
Mr. Clardy’s willingness to intervene in a dangerous and unknown situation to protect complete strangers exemplifies extraordinary courage, selflessness, and public service. His decisive actions likely prevented serious injury or potential loss of life.
The Oregon City Police Department is grateful for Mr. Clardy’s bravery and quick thinking, and proudly recognizes him with the Public Service Award. His actions embody the ideals of community responsibility and courage.

Attached Media Files: CommissionandJaminClardy.jpg, JaminClardyandChiefDavis.jpg,

Oregon City Police Award Public Service Award (Photo) - 01/27/26

During last week's City Commission meeting, Oregon City resident Jamin Clardy was presented with the Oregon City Police Department’s Public Service Award by Chief Davis.
The Public Service Award is presented to a citizen who distinguishes themselves through highly commendable or unusual actions that significantly rise above the expected norm of community service. Consideration for this award includes the use of sound judgment and discretion, the absence of recklessness, and whether the individual made a positive contribution to the law enforcement profession.
On December 1, 2025, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance involving a violent physical altercation. The initial caller reported that a male suspect had forced his way into his ex-wife’s apartment and was armed with a screwdriver. A second caller reported hearing screams for help and confirmed that a male was attempting to stab a female inside the apartment.
Officers learned that another neighbor, later identified as Jamin Clardy, had been alerted when the victim’s child—unable to call 911—ran to his apartment begging for help. Without hesitation, Mr. Clardy responded and entered the apartment, where he observed the suspect actively attempting to stab the victim with a screwdriver.
Drawing upon his training in Jiu Jitsu, Mr. Clardy immediately engaged the suspect and successfully restrained him for several minutes, maintaining control until officers arrived on scene. His actions allowed the victim and her child to escape the incident without injury.
Mr. Clardy’s willingness to intervene in a dangerous and unknown situation to protect complete strangers exemplifies extraordinary courage, selflessness, and public service. His decisive actions likely prevented serious injury or potential loss of life.
The Oregon City Police Department is grateful for Mr. Clardy’s bravery and quick thinking, and proudly recognizes him with the Public Service Award. His actions embody the ideals of community responsibility and courage.

Attached Media Files: CommissionandJaminClardy.jpg, JaminClardyandChiefDavis.jpg,

Oregon City Police Department Received Report Of Cougar Sighting In Midtown, Ask Public To Be Aware (Photo) - 01/02/26

The Oregon City Police Department has received reports of a cougar sighting in the middle of town, near Singer Creek Park. The cougar has been captured on residential video surveillance on Latourette St. multiple times within the last 24 hours. The neighborhood is located off Molalla Avenue and Pleasant Avenue, backing up to Singer Creek Park, which is primarily accessible via Linn Avenue.

 

Please report any cougar sightings to the Oregon City Police Department via CCOM non-emergency at 503-655-8211. OCPD is collaborating with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to provide information for community safety.

 

If you are a firsthand in-person witness to the cougar in this area, please call ODFW at 971-673-6000 for documentation. At this time, there will be no attempts to proactively locate the animal. Please be cautious with pets and any outdoor food storage containers that could be attracting the animal.

Attached Media Files: Area map, Cougar,

Oregon City Police Department Received Report Of Cougar Sighting In Midtown, Ask Public To Be Aware (Photo) - 01/02/26

The Oregon City Police Department has received reports of a cougar sighting in the middle of town, near Singer Creek Park. The cougar has been captured on residential video surveillance on Latourette St. multiple times within the last 24 hours. The neighborhood is located off Molalla Avenue and Pleasant Avenue, backing up to Singer Creek Park, which is primarily accessible via Linn Avenue.

 

Please report any cougar sightings to the Oregon City Police Department via CCOM non-emergency at 503-655-8211. OCPD is collaborating with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to provide information for community safety.

 

If you are a firsthand in-person witness to the cougar in this area, please call ODFW at 971-673-6000 for documentation. At this time, there will be no attempts to proactively locate the animal. Please be cautious with pets and any outdoor food storage containers that could be attracting the animal.

Attached Media Files: Area map, Cougar,