PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – Nine people were arrested during a stolen vehicle operation on Sunday, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
The 61st Portland Metro Stolen Vehicle Operation focused on East Portland and the Gresham border.
The stolen vehicle operation resulted in, according to police:
- 7 stolen vehicles recovered
- 3 guns seized
- 9 arrests
- 6 warrants serviced
- 7 vehicle eludes
- 2 pursuits
In one instance during the operation, an Oregon State Police trooper saw a stolen car near NE 99th Avenue and NE Glisan Street. The stolen vehicle operation team found the car at NE 99th Avenue and NE Pacific Street but police say they did not pursue due to reckless behavior by the driver…