Portland Police Arrest Fugitive on Drug Charges Following a Foot Chase

Portland Police Arrest Allegedly Crack Carrying Fugitive Wanted by US Marshals

Portland Police last week apprehended a fugitive wanted by federal law enforcement after officers chased him down and found him in possession of crack cocaine and other illegal drugs. Police say their crime reduction unit was working in the area of Portland Street and Forest Avenue shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday when they observed [...] The post Portland Police Arrest Allegedly Crack Carrying Fugitive Wanted by US Marshals appeared first on Th…

Portland police arrest fugitive on drug charges following a foot chase

Two officers sustained minor injuries during the pursuit and arrest. One officer was treated at Mercy Hospital and has since returned to duty, according to police.

Portland police arrest fugitive after foot chase, drug seizure - Newport Dispatch

PORTLAND — Police arrested a fugitive Thursday evening after a foot chase that resulted in drug trafficking charges and minor injuries to two officers. Officers with the Portland Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit were working the area of Portland Street and Forest Avenue at 7:02 p.m. May 29 when they observed a man remove what appeared to be a small baggie of drugs from his pants. The individual fled when officers attempted to question hi…