Three teens arrested after SE Portland burglary leads to police chase
Three teens were taken into custody after police said they broke into a Southeast Portland home, leading to a police chase early Thursday morning.
VIDEO: Deputy cleared of criminal charges after fatally shooting armed suspect
The incident occurred near Northeast 162nd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street around 7:30 p.m. on June 13.
Officers find 10 dead cats, rescue several more during arrest of accused child predator
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The arrest of a suspected child predator in Vancouver turned into an animal rescue mission Wednesday after officers found several cats living in hazardous conditions inside the suspect’s home. Maurice Holmes was booked into the Clark County Jail on three counts of possession of depictions...
Woman with long rap sheet arrested for bias crime against 6-year-old boy
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — A 32-year-old woman is charged with bias crime and harassment after her interaction with a Hispanic family in Hillsboro earlier this week. According to court documents, a woman and her two children were walking in the crosswalk near SE 10th Avenue and Maple Street near Shute Park when the...
Police upend cannabis burglary spree after suspect makes critical legal mistake
When police served a search warrant on a Southwest Portland apartment on Wednesday, they found a cache of weapons, body armor and drugs, as well as passports belonging to various people and a stolen motorcycle. Michael Kessler, 27, who lives at the apartment, is now facing a dozen felony charges,...
Leaders at OHSU Primate Center Are Covering Up Animal Injuries and Deaths, PETA Says
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has long hounded the Oregon National Primate Research Center for the tests it performs on monkeys at its Hillsboro facility. Now, the animal rights group is claiming that the reality at the primate center is worse than anyone knew. Leaders at the center...
Gresham man stabbed 86-year-old in Fred Meyer parking lot before trying to steal Porsche
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Gresham man was sentenced to more than six years in prison on Friday after he stabbed an elderly man three times before trying to steal his Porsche in Dec. 2024. Jesus Ascenio-Molina, 31, pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery and second-degree assault. On Dec. 27, 2024, Ascenio-Molina came...
Post Malone, Jelly Roll expected to bring in huge crowds for Portland concert
"It gets really busy for the games. So with Post Malone and Jelly Roll. Oh yeah. Oh yeah. It's going to be packed."
Police ask for help identifying thieves who stole high value items from stores in...
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Police agencies in Washington and Portland are asking for help to identify two women who stole high-value items from stores using “sleight of hand” tactics. Information was first released about the pair earlier this month when we reported that they were caught on camera...
Sheriff: Gun found in child’s lunchbox at SW Washington daycare
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - A gun was found inside a child’s lunchbox at a southwest Washington daycare on Thursday, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Staff at Kiddie Academy called the sheriff’s office just before 9 a.m. on June 26 to report finding the gun.
