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The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in solving a homicide in Southeast Portland.

On Sunday February 20, 2012, at 1:28 a.m., Portland Police officers responded to the report of a shooting outside the Grand Central Restaurant and Bowling Lounge, located in the 800 block of Southeast Morrison Street.

Officers arrived and located a shooting victim, 30-year-old Robert Greene. Medical personnel arrived and determined that Mr. Greene was deceased. An autopsy conducted later in the day determined that Mr. Greene died of single gunshot wound. Mr. Green was working security at Grand Central.

The only suspect information at this point is a black male. Investigators know that there were several witnesses outside at the time of the shooting but have not provided information to detectives.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:

Det. Molly Daul

Portland Police Bureau

(503) 823-0991

Molly.Daul@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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On Tuesday February 21, 2012, at 11:16 p.m., Transit Police officers responded to the report of a robbery on the MAX platform at Northeast 7th Avenue and Holladay Street.

Officers arrived and arrested 25-year-old Aklilu Beyene Girum and 25-year-old Conrad Milow after learning that they harassed and robbed a 34-year-old man. A 26-year-old male witness tried to intervene and was assaulted by the suspects and also robbed.

Robbery detectives are continuing to investigate and will not be releasing victim or witness names or any video at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

Girum and Milow were both charged with Robbery in the Second Degree and were booked into the Multnomah County Jail.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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Update: The victim in last nights homicide has been identified as 30-year-old Robert Greene. Mr. Greene died of a single gunshot wound. He was a bouncer at Grand Central Bowl.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about last nights homicide to contact Detective Molly Daul at 503-823-0991.

No additional details are available at this time as this is an ongoing investigation.

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This morning, Sunday February 20, 2012, at 1:28 a.m., Portland Police officers responded to the report of a shooting outside Grand Central Restaurant and Bowling Lounge, located in the 800 block of Southeast Morrison Street.

Officers arrived and located a gunshot victim near the doorway to Grand Central. Medical personnel responded and determined that that adult male victim was deceased.

Homicide detectives as well as Criminalists from the Forensic Evidence Division are responding at this time.

All traffic is blocked on Southeast Morrison from 7th Avenue to 10th Avenue.

No additional details will be released at this time. PIO is not responding.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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Investigators from the Portland Police Bureau?s Gang Enforcement Team are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred last night in the 2200 block of Northeast Morgan Street.

Officers arrived and located a 16-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel transported the young man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Officers learned that the shooting suspect fired from a vehicle as it drove by the victim. The only suspect description is a black male, with two additional black males in the car.

At 9:43 p.m., officers responded to North Haight Avenue and Mason Street on the report of more shots fired. Officer arrived and located a crime scene but no victims or suspects.

Gang Investigators are exploring the possibility that both incidents are connected. Earlier reports of three shootings are incorrect.

Anyone with information about these shootings is urged to contact Det. Brad Clifton at (503) 823-2087 or Brad.Clifton@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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Early this morning, Saturday February 18, 2012, at 2:32 a.m., Portland Police officers from Central Precinct responded to the report of a stabbing at Southwest 3rd Avenue and Ash Street in Downtown Portland.

Officers contacted one man at Northwest 3rd Avenue and West Burnside Street who claimed he'd been cut with a knife. Additional officers contacted a man at Southwest 4th Avenue and Ash Street who claimed he'd been attacked while walking in the area of 3rd and Ash. A crime scene, including a knife, were located at Southwest 3rd and Ash.

Both men were treated by medical personnel at the scene.

Due to conflicting information, no arrests were made and the case is under investigation by Assault Detectives.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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A woman contacted Portland Police to report that the cow heart was a joke gift meant for her but delivered to the wrong address. The intended recipient lives around the corner from where the cow heart was mistakenly delivered.

There will be no further investigation by Portland Police.

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The heart was in the box not on the box.

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This morning, Wednesday February 15, 2012, at 8:48 a.m., Portland Police officers responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Northwest Flanders Street on the report of a box left by the front door with some sort of animal heart on the box and a note left on the mailbox.

Officers took the heart to the Oregon State Medical Examiners Office who determined that the heart is a beef heart. Officers have taken the box and note as evidence. The beef heart was left at the Medical Examiners Office.

Officers spoke with the residents who have no idea why the heart would be left at their house.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to submit tips to CrimeTips@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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The standoff in Northeast Portland ended just before 5:00 p.m. tonight when the 40-year-old man armed with a knife surrendered peacefully to officers. Crisis Negotiators, working with family members, were able to convince the man to put down his knife and surrender.

The man is visiting from out of state and has not had any prior Portland Police contact. He was transported to an area hospital. No criminal charges will be filed.

All streets in the area have been reopened.

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Media staging will be Northeast 33rd, just South of Lombard. Access is only from the North.

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This afternoon, Friday February 17, 2012, at 2:15 p.m., Portland Police were called to the area of Northeast 36th Avenue and Liberty Street regarding a male standing in the middle of the street with a bunch of knives saying he wants to commit "suicide by cop."

Officers responded and are currently attempting to talk to the man, who remains armed and non-complaint in the street.

Traffic is blocked in both directions on Northeast 33rd Avenue between Rosa Parks and Lombard Street. Faubion School is currently in lockdown as a result of this call.

Some members of the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) are at the scene and others are enroute.

Media staging is at Northeast 33rd Avenue and Rosa Parks Way.

PIO is enroute, ETA 45 minutes.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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The addresses that were searched in connection with this case are as follows:

13039 Southeast Long Street (grow operation)

6212 Southeast 86th Avenue (grow operation)

13819 Southeast Caruthers Court

13622 Northeast Couch Street

11007 Southeast Brooklyn Court

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Today, February 16, 2012, the Portland Police Bureau Drugs and Vice Division, with assistance from the Tactical Operations Division, Clackamas County Special Investigations Unit, North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team, and the East Precinct Neighborhood Response Team served a series of five search warrants as part of an investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) operated by Chinese nationals.

The investigation revealed that marijuana was being cultivated in several grow houses in the Portland Metro area then being distributed throughout the region. This operation has no connection to medical marijuana and the DTO was strictly a "for profit" operation.

A total of over one thousand marijuana plants, one automobile, and approximately $6,500 in United States currency was seized during the search warrants.

The estimated street value of the seized marijuana exceeds $1,000,000.

Charges include Manufacturing Marijuana, Delivery of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, and Aggravated Theft of Services.

Those arrested include:

51-year-old Binglie Huang

25-year-old Xinhuo Huang

61-year-old Liu Huan Tan

36-year-old Weishe Tan

34-year-old Yue Long Zhen

This investigation started approximately 18 months ago after a tip from the community concerned about drug activity in their neighborhoods.

Several photos have been released and additional photos can be found at www.facebook.com/portlandpolice.

Each year the Portland Police Bureau receives numerous complaints about marijuana grow houses and associated odor, foot and vehicle traffic and violence. These things affect neighborhood livability and the Police Bureau is committed to addressing these concerns. The violence associated with grow houses is of particular concern as thieves are committing home-invasion robberies to steal marijuana and cash from growers.

Community members with concerns about drug houses in their neighborhoods are encouraged to call the Drugs and Vice Division at (503) 823-3784 or visit www.portlandpolice.com to file on online Drug and Vice complaint.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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The Vancouver (WA) Police Department, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying a shoplifting suspect.

On February 6, 2012, the suspect entered the Vancouver Target, located at Southeast 164th Avenue and Mill Plain Boulevard, and gathered up hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.

The suspect then ran out the door without paying for the items.

Surveillance images show the suspect is a white male, thin build, short brown hair, wearing black jacket with grey hooded shirt underneath, jeans and a baseball cap.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:

Cpl. Stuart Hemstock

(360) 487-7400 x 3469

stuart.hemstock@cityofvancouver.us

Media Contact:

Kim Kapp

Vancouver Police Department Public Information Coordinator

(360) 487-7490

kim.kapp@cityofvancouver.us

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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Reed College Community Safety was responding to noise complaints, not drug complaints.

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On February 14, 2012, at 5:27 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to Central Precinct were called to assist Reed College Community Safety officers with the seizure of some narcotics from campus housing.

Officers responded and seized an estimated 2-3 pounds of marijuana, a small amount of MDMA and LSD, as well as packaging material and scales.

Officers learned from Reed College Community Safety that there were numerous complaints about drug activity and sales to Reed College students.

20-year-old Roland Bracewell Shoemaker was arrested for Delivery of Marijuana within 1000? of a School, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of MDMA, and Possession of LSD.

20-year-old Manuel Abreu was arrested for Delivery of Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana.

Questions about Reed College Community Safety should be directed to Reed College.

Reference Portland Police Bureau Case #12-12982.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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On February 15, 2012, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to Central Precinct responded to the Chase Bank, located at 10065 Southwest Barbur Boulevard, on the report of a bank robbery.

Officers arrived and learned that the suspect was wearing a trench coat, ski mask, and a large brimmed hat and that he verbally demanded money from the teller. Witnesses described seeing the suspect get into a gold-colored Subaru and flee the area. Witnesses provided the license plate to investigators who determined that the car was registered to an address in Salem, Oregon.

Officers from the Salem Police Department located the vehicle and the driver in Salem and took him into custody. Robbery investigators recovered the suspects clothing and money taken from the bank.

The suspect, 53-year-old James Grady, was transported to Portland and booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a Federal hold. Bank Robbery charges are pending.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying two armed robbery suspects.

On January 30, 2012, at approximately 5:30 a.m., two men were prowling a car parked in a parking garage at Southwest 3rd and Alder in Downtown Portland. The owner of the car, an employee of the parking garage, and another employee interrupted the car prowl.

One suspect approached the victims while displaying a handgun while the other struck both victims with a metal pipe, causing both to suffer injuries. The suspects then fled the parking garage on foot, one of them carrying the victim?s backpack stolen from the car. The backpack contained various personal property.

The suspects are described as:

A white male in his 20s, 5?08" tall, medium build, bald, wearing a black pullover hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, armed with a handgun.

A white male in his 20s, 5?06" tall, smaller build, wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, armed with a 2? long pipe.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information.

Visit http://www.tipsoft.com to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

Investigator:

Det. Mike Smith

Portland Police Bureau

(503) 823-0871

Mike.Smith@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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On February 14, 2012, at 6:48 p.m., Portland Police officers from Central Precinct responded to the MAX platform at Northwest 5th Avenue and Hoyt Street on the report of an assault.

Officers contacted the victim, a 35-year-old male transient, who told officers that he was riding the Yellow Line MAX and that he got off the train at the Northwest 5th and Glisan stop. The victim claimed that the three men followed him and attacked him. The victim told officers that all three men punched him and that he was knocked to the ground and the suspects left the area on foot.

The victim was transported to a local hospital to have his injuries examined.

The only suspect information at this time is three white males in their 30s with ski jackets and backpacks.

Anyone with information about this assault is urged to contact Detective Arjay Dran at (503) 823-0483 or Arjay.Dran@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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This morning, Wednesday February 15, 2012, at 8:18 a.m., Portland Police officers from Central Precinct responded to the report of a stabbing at Northwest 5th Avenue and Everett Street. Officers contacted the victim, a 49-year-old man, who told officers that he'd had a confrontation with a man that frequents the area. The victim told officers that the suspect stabbed him once in the shoulder with a pair of scissors. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male in his late 30s, 6'00" tall, skinny build, dirty blonde hair, scruffy facial hair, wearing a black trench coat and walking a small black and white dog.

Anyone with information about this incident can submit tips to CrimeTips@PortlandOregon.gov

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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This afternoon, Tuesday February 14, 2012, at 4:32 p.m., Portland Police officers responded to the report of a woman in a wheelchair struck by a vehicle at 160th and East Burnside Street.

Officers arrived and contacted the pedestrian, 47-year-old Sharon Holmes, who suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. The driver, 79-year-old Susan Wong, remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.

Holmes was in her wheelchair crossing the westbound lanes of East Burnside, in a marked crosswalk (no signal), when she was struck by Wong who was driving westbound.

Holmes was transported to an area hospital. Wong was given a traffic citation for Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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Today, Tuesday February 14, 2012, at 12:35 p.m., Portland Police officers from North Precinct responded to the New Seasons Market on North Interstate Avenue after the report of a vehicle seen leaving the parking lot with a naked female tied up in the back with duct tape over her mouth.

Officers flooded the area to look for the car, described as a blue Subaru Legacy. Washington law enforcement was also alerted to the vehicle description in case the car got onto I-5 North.

A witness told officers that the driver of the car was a white male in his 20s, with a goatee and sunglasses and that the female "seemed hazy." The witness told police that the male stated they "were just having some fun."

The witness provided the license plate to police and officers checked the registered owner's address, which is in the 4300 block of Northeast 11th Avenue. Not finding the vehicle there but learning that the registered owner does live there and does drive a blue Subaru Legacy, officers continued to check the area, concerned for the welfare of the bound and naked female.

At 12:56 p.m., the vehicle was spotted by an officer returning to the registered owner's address. An officer made contact with a male walking away from the car and noticed a bound and naked female in the back of the car.

The male, 31-year-old Nikolas Alexander Harbar, told officers that he and his girlfriend, 26-year-old Stephanie Morgan Pelzner, were doing some Valentine's Day role playing. Officers confirmed the information with Pelzner and that she was voluntarily bound and nude in the back of the Subaru.

At least nine Portland Police cars were tied up for approximately 20 minutes searching for the vehicle related to this call.

Both Harbar and Pelzner were arrested for Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree and booked into the Multnomah County Jail.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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On October 1, 2011, two suspects in a September gang shooting were arrested in Utah, with the assistance of Utah law enforcement officials.

20-year-old Drew Tama Morrison of Taylorsville, Utah, and 25-year-old Chester Pedro Archuletta of Boise Idaho, were arrested as a result of an investigation into the September 21, 2011 shooting at Northeast 107th Avenue and Oregon Street where a car and a residence were hit by gunfire after the suspects robbed two men for marijuana.

Portland Police Bureau Gang Enforcement Team Detectives obtained information that the suspects might be in Utah and on October 1, 2011, traveled to Salt Lake City where they worked with the Taylorsville Police Department, the Utah Highway Patrol and the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and arrest the two men.

Portland Police Bureau Assistant Chief of Investigations Eric Hendricks stated, "This investigation shows that gang members and gang crime knows no borders. These arrests would not have been possible without the tireless investigation by our detectives and the cooperation from Utah law enforcement officers."

Archuletta and Morrison were extradited from the Salt Lake County (UT) Jail yesterday and were arraigned this morning in Multnomah County.

Morrison and Archuletta have been charged with two counts of Robbery in the First Degree, two counts of Attempted Murder, and four counts of Attempted Aggravated Murder.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204

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55-year-old Presley Kittredge Ewing IV was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Theft in the Third Degree, Interfering with Public Transportation, and a probation violation warrant.

Ewing's photo will be available shortly at www.mcso.us

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This afternoon, Monday February 13, 2012, at 4:05 p.m., Portland Police and Transit Police officers responded to Southeast 9th Avenue and Powell Boulevard on the report of a man who assaulted a TriMet bus operator.

Officers arrived and located the suspect, a 55-year-old male, outside the bus that was stopped in the westbound lanes at 9th and Powell. Officers spoke with the TriMet operator, a 63-year-old male, and witnesses to learn that the suspect was riding the bus and was being disruptive and verbally abusive. The operator stopped at 9th and Powell and told the man to get off the bus. The suspect walked up the aisle to the operator and put his hands on the operator's throat. Passengers yelled to the suspect to let go and get off the bus, which he did, and remained at 9th and Powell where he was arrested.

The operator did not suffer any serious injuries but will go to a hospital to be evaluated.

The suspect will be booked into the Multnomah County Jail. His name and charges will be released after he is booked.

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Public Information Officer:
Lt. Robert King
Robert.King@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0010
Pager: 503-790-1779

Alternate PIO:
Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 1526
Portland, Oregon 97204