Fire Hazard: Battery-Powered Scooter Sparks Blaze in Portland Apartment

Portland, Oregon – A battery-powered scooter caused a residential fire in Portland’s Piedmont neighborhood, prompting a response from Portland Fire and Rescue. The incident, which occurred recently, highlights the potential dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries commonly used in electric scooters. The fire broke out due to an explosion caused by the scooter’s battery, leading to … Read more

Domestic Dispute Leads to Third Murder in Portland: Woman Killed in Suspected Attack

Portland, Jamaica — Authorities are investigating the tragic death of 46-year-old Merylin Whyte, who is believed to have been a victim of a domestic dispute, marking the third murder in Portland this year. The police are actively seeking Richard Gray, also known as ‘Otis’, the father of Whyte’s child and a resident of Mill Bank … Read more

Carjacking Murder Verdict: Man Found Guilty in Killing of Thomas Hammond in Northeast Portland

Portland, Oregon – A man was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday for the murder of a man during a carjacking in Northeast Portland back in 2020, as confirmed by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. The incident took place on August 20, 2020, when Portland police responded to a shooting near the Grotto … Read more

Portland Shooting Victim Identified as 30-Year-Old Marc-Leon Telean, Police Believe Shooting was Random

Portland, Oregon – Authorities have identified the man who lost his life in a shooting incident on April 15th as Marc-Leon Telean, a 30-year-old who had recently relocated to Portland from Haiti. Portland Police Bureau stated that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Detectives currently believe that the shooting was a random act, with … Read more

Storm Fatalities: Tree Crushes RV and Home in Portland Metro Area

Portland, Oregon – A devastating winter storm wreaked havoc across the Portland metro area, leading to the tragic deaths of two individuals and causing extensive damage to numerous homes due to fallen trees. The storm’s high winds proved to be particularly destructive, with one person losing their life in Southeast Portland as a tree collapsed … Read more

Assault Suspects in Vintage Car Dispute Sought by Portland Police Department

Portland, Oregon – The Portland Police Bureau is seeking the public’s assistance in locating suspects and witnesses involved in a violent assault in the Pearl District. On February 24, 2024, at around 9:30 p.m., officers from Central Precinct responded to reports of an assault in the 900 block of Northwest 13th Avenue. Upon arrival, they … Read more

Assault: Portland Officials Seek Suspects in Violent Attack Leaving Man in Coma

PORTLAND, Ore. – Authorities in Portland are seeking assistance from the public to locate suspects and witnesses involved in a violent assault that took place in the Pearl District at the end of last month. The incident occurred on February 24th around 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Northwest 13th Avenue, where responding officers … Read more

Brutal Attack Leaves Portland Family Feeling Unsafe: 73-Year-Old Beaten at Waterfront

Portland, Oregon – A family in Portland is feeling uneasy after a 73-year-old was viciously attacked at the waterfront. The incident has left them questioning the safety of the area. The victim, who remains unidentified, was reportedly beaten on a Saturday evening near Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The family shared their concerns about the lack … Read more

Arrest Made in Fatal Portland Shooting: Suspect Charged with Murder

Portland, Maine – A Portland man was taken into custody over the weekend for the alleged murder of another city resident, as reported by the police on Sunday. Abdirahman Mahmoud, 36, has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of 30-year-old Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka. The incident unfolded early Saturday when Portland police … Read more

Clues Sought in Unsolved 2017 Portland Homicide

Portland, Maine – Police in Portland, Maine are seeking new leads in an unsolved homicide case that dates back to 2017. The victim, Bryan “Kage” Garcia of Scarborough, was discovered deceased in his car on Chadwick Street in the city’s West End on February 27, 2017. The circumstances surrounding Garcia’s death remain undisclosed by authorities, … Read more