Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation
<div><p>The Bend Police Department and Oregon State Police are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred in the southbound lanes of the Parkway (Hwy 97) at Reed Market (Exit 139). The Parkway will be closed for an extended period. Please avoid the area. Detours are in place. </p></div>
Portland Area Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison
PORTLAND, Ore.—A local drug trafficker who sourced large quantities of fentanyl from out-of-state contacts with ties to Mexican cartels for redistribution and sale in the Portland area and directed the transport and sale of firearms was sentenced to federal prison today.Francisco Moncada, 28, who maintained residences in Portland and Vancouver, Washington, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release.According to court documents, in October 2021, special agent
Tactical Team Responding To Armed Barricaded Subject
<div>The Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) are responding to the Hazelwood Neighborhood for a stabbing suspect who is barricaded in an apartment in the 12100 block of East Burnside. Streets in the surrounding area are closed to vehicle traffic. A PIO is responding to the scene. Responding media can go to the northeast corner of East Burnside and Northeast 122nd Avenue.
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Redmond Police Seek Assistance is Identifying Theft Suspects (Photo)
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Bend Police investigating burglary at Macy's
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Portland Fire responds to 3rd alarm fire overnight. (Photo)
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One Deceased Following Shooting in Montavilla Neighborhood
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On Monday, March 25, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Northeast 93rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street. When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite officers performing lifesaving measures, the victim died at the scene. No arrests have been made and no one has been detained.
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