Man dead after shooting in N. Portland, police say

Man dead after shooting in N. Portland, police say

A man was apparently shot to death in North Portland Friday afternoon, police said.

Woman found dead in Portsmouth, police say

Police responded to a call on Thursday reporting a body on the 2000 block of Pulaski Street where officers then found a dead woman.

Portland’s interim police chief, Robert Day, takes on permanent leadership role

It turns out, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler wants interim Police Chief Bob Day to stay in office permanently.“Chief Day has more than met my expectations when I appointed him as Interim Chief only a few short months ago,” said Mayor Ted Wheeler in an emailed statement. “He has proven the value of his diverse experience, his commitment to finding public safety solutions that serve the community and the membership of the bureau, and a level of positi…

Bob Day permanently named Portland police chief by Mayor Wheeler

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Interim Police Chief Bob Day has officially been appointed Police Chief, Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Friday. Day replaced Chief Chuck Lovell in October 2023 after previously retiring from the force in 2019. Since Day took on the role, Wheeler said he has demonstrated strong leadership and a clear vision for the future, leading to his permanent appointment. Investigation underway after child approached by unknown man…

Woman dies after being mauled by 3 dogs in Portsmouth, police say

Police responded to a call on the 1800 block of Atlanta Avenue around 1:33 a.m.

Woman dies after being mauled by 3 dogs in Virginia

A woman died after being mauled by three dogs overnight in Portsmouth, police say.