Saturday, November 4, 2017

Traffic #Alert: Major Crash Team Responding to Crash Near St. Johns Bridge

TRAFFIC #ALERT: MAJOR CRASH TEAM RESPONDING TO CRASH NEAR ST. JOHNS BRIDGE


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 9:58 PM
On Saturday November 4, 2017, at 9:04 p.m., North Precinct, Central Precinct and Traffic Division officers responded to the report of a traffic crash involving two vehicles near the St. Johns Bridge.

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located two vehicles that were involved in the crash. Two of the people involved in the crash were transported to an area hospital by ambulance with what are believed to be serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency medical personnel determined a third person, located in a second vehicle, was deceased.

The Traffic Division's Major Crash Team is responding to investigate this crash.

The St. Johns Bridge and Southwest Bridge Avenue will be closed during this investigation.

This investigation is just beginning. No additional information will be provided regarding this crash tonight.

The Portland Police Bureau is committed to working with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work towards reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero.

To learn more about the City of Portland's Vision Zero effort, please visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/40390

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Lebanon Fire District battles a second alarm fire (Photo)

LEBANON FIRE DISTRICT BATTLES A SECOND ALARM FIRE (PHOTO)


News Release from Lebanon Fire District
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 8:02 PM
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Lebanon Fire District battles a second alarm rural fire. The fire was reported by the land owner at 2:00pm. The first arriving engine quickly called the second alarm to ensure adequate personnel and water arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire consumed a manufactured home and a large "A" frame car port. It took thirteen firefighters almost two hours to extinguish the fire. Fire crews kept the fire from spreading to brush and trees that were very close to the buildings. There we no civilian or firefighter injuries.
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41-Year-Old Male Arrested for Luring, Online Sexual Corruption During Undercover Sex Trafficking Mission (Photo)

41-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR LURING, ONLINE SEXUAL CORRUPTION DURING UNDERCOVER SEX TRAFFICKING MISSION (PHOTO)


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 5:39 PM
Downloadable file: John J. Paul
On Friday November 3, 2017, the Portland Police Bureau's Sex Trafficking Unit (STU) arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with online luring of a child.

Jason J. Paul of Portland was arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of Purchase Sex with a Minor, Online Sexual Corruption in the First Degree, Online Sexual Corruption in the Second Degree, Attempt Rape in the Third Degree, Attempt Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, Patronizing Prostitute, and three counts of Luring a Minor.

The investigation started on Tuesday October 31, 2017, when Paul initiated contact with an undercover officer who posed as an underage female on a social media account. Paul expressed a desire to meet with her for purposes of a sexual nature.

Paul designated a time and location in Northeast Portland to meet the juvenile female. When he arrived at the location the Portland Police Bureau's Sex Trafficking Unit took him into custody.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims. If you have information regarding Paul or are a victim, please contact Sergeant Mark Georgioff of the Portland Police Bureau Sex Trafficking Unit at 503-793- 9358 or Officer Mike Gallagher at 503-793-9061.

If you know someone that is a potential predator or a victim of this type of crime, please contact the Portland Police Bureau's Sex Trafficking Unit at 503-823-4800, the Sexual Assault Resource Center hotline 1-800-640-5311; or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 1-800-843-5678 or via the Cyber Tipline: http://www.missingkids.org/CyberTiipline

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**** Update Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Ongoing - Jefferson County *****

**** UPDATE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION ONGOING - JEFFERSON COUNTY *****


News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 4:50 PM
On behalf of the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office:

Date: Friday, November 03, 2017
Case # 2017-340551
Date & Time of Incident: November 4, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Type of Incident: Officer Involved Shooting
Location of Incident: Madras Oregon

Suspect:

Corey Joseph Gallagher 19 year old Portland resident
Christopher James Thomas Sweeney 18 year old Sunriver resident

Narrative:

Throughout the early morning hours of November 3, 2017 detectives with the Central Oregon Major Incident Team investigated an officer involved shooting in Madras Oregon.

The incident started on Highway 97 near Lava Butte where a Deschutes County Sheriff's Deputy noticed a previously reported stolen vehicle traveling north on Highway 97. A second stolen car was noticed traveling northbound near the first reported vehicle by a second Deschutes County Sheriff's Deputy. Both cars were followed north onto the Bend Parkway. The stolen vehicles were a 2007 Toyota Highlander and a 2004 Chevrolet Venture (minivan).

Officers from the Bend Police Department assisted the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office in an attempt to stop both vehicles. The Toyota Highlander stopped on the Parkway near Robal Road. The occupant in this vehicle was taken into custody without incident during a high risk stop. This occupant was identified as Corey Joseph Gallagher, who was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail for Criminal Conspiracy, Theft I and Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle.

The Chevrolet Venture continued north on Highway 97 disregarding multiple police officers attempting to stop it. Law enforcement was able to successfully deploy the spike strips on multiple occasions during the duration of the pursuit on this vehicle.

The Chevrolet Venture continued northbound on Highway 97 as it was pursued by the Oregon State Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. Prior to going into Jefferson County, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office discontinued their pursuit of the van. As the pursuit entered Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office joined the Oregon State Police in pursuit of the minivan.

The minivan continued into Madras, where it lost control and came to rest at L Street at Highway 97. The suspect, armed with a semi-automatic pistol, exited the minivan and confronted the officers. Both an Oregon State Police Sergeant and Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy discharged their firearms at the suspect. The suspect was airlifted to St Charles Bend for injuries sustained during the officer involved shooting. The condition of the suspect is not known at this time. The suspect's firearm was located at the scene.

The occupant of the minivan was identified as Christopher James Thomas Sweeney, an 18 year old Sunriver resident.

The involved officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation. This is standard procedure and consistent with Senate Bill 111 investigation protocols.

Because this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.
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Ryan Grimaldi, One of Hillsboro Fire Department's Finest Dies (Photo)

RYAN GRIMALDI, ONE OF HILLSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FINEST DIES (PHOTO)


News Release from Hillsboro Fire and Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 2:57 PM
Downloadable file: Hillsboro_2015_Firefighter_of_the_year_Ryan_Grimaldi.jpg
Ryan Grimaldi, a Hillsboro firefighter/paramedic for 6 years died while on a hunting trip on Friday, November 3, in the mountains of Morrow County Oregon. A falling tree caused his death.

To honor their fellow firefighter, members of the Hillsboro Fire Department will be traveling to the town of Heppner on Sunday to escort his body back to Tualatin. Additionally, members are wearing mourning bands over their badges through the day of his memorial service.

Operation Chief Scott Magers said, "Ryan was an outstanding firefighter and member of the Hillsboro Fire Department family. Ryan served the department and the community well. He will be greatly missed."

Funeral services are pending at this time.

Photo attached

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Ryan Grimaldi, One of Hillsboro Fire Department's Finest Dies

RYAN GRIMALDI, ONE OF HILLSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FINEST DIES


News Release from Hillsboro Fire and Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 2:35 PM
Ryan Grimaldi, a Hillsboro firefighter/paramedic for 6 years died while on a hunting trip on Friday, November 3, in the mountains of Morrow County Oregon. A falling tree caused his death.

To honor their fellow firefighter, members of the Hillsboro Fire Department will be traveling to the town of Heppner on Sunday to escort his body back to Tualatin. Additionally, members are wearing mourning bands over their badges through the day of his memorial service.

Operation Chief Scott Magers said, "Ryan was an outstanding firefighter and member of the Hillsboro Fire Department family. Ryan served the department and the community well. He will be greatly missed."

Funeral services are pending at this time.

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Suspect Arrested After Two Pedestrians Robbed at Gunpoint on Southeast Powell Blvd (Photo)

SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER TWO PEDESTRIANS ROBBED AT GUNPOINT ON SOUTHEAST POWELL BLVD (PHOTO)


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 2:28 PM
Downloadable file: Javontae Rogers
On Saturday November 4, 2017, at 6:32 a.m., Central and East Precinct officers responded to the report of two separate pedestrian robberies on Southeast Powell Boulevard.

Officers arrived in the area and contacted both victims. An adult female victim reported she was robbed by a suspect with a gun at 6:32 a.m. while in the 3100 block of Southeast Powell Boulevard. The second victim, an adult male, stated he was robbed at gunpoint at 6:46 a.m. The second victim informed officers he was near Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard and Southeast Powell Boulevard when he was robbed.

During the investigations, officers learned the victims were approached by a male who made demands and brandished a firearm.

Both victims provided a description of the suspect. Officers performed an area search and located a suspect matching the description provided by the victims as the suspect left Creston Park. The suspect was taken into custody.

Neither victim reported being injured during the robberies.

Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Robbery Detail responded to assist with the investigation. As Robbery Detail detectives searched an area near Creston Elementary School they located and seized a firearm believed to have been used in the robberies.

The suspect in these robberies has been identified as 20-year-old Javontae Rogers. Rogers was lodged at the Multnomah County Jail on two counts each of Robbery in the First Degree and Robbery in the Second Degree.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Robbery Detail Detective Robert Hollins at 503-823-3441 or Robert.Hollins@portalnd Oregon.gov


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Public #Alert: Unidentified Man Attempts Sexual Assaults in Downtown Portland (Photo)

PUBLIC #ALERT: UNIDENTIFIED MAN ATTEMPTS SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND (PHOTO)


News Release from Portland Police Bureau
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 1:42 PM
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The Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's continues to investigate attempted sexual assaults that occurred on October 18th and 27th in Downtown Portland. Detectives are releasing additional photographs of the suspect in both cases.

Anyone with information about the suspect in the photographs should contact Detective Matt Estes at 503-823-0462 or Matthew.Estes@portlandoregon.gov or Sergeant Nathan Sheppard at 503-823-3886 or Nathan.Sheppard@portlandoregon.gov

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The Portland Police Bureau would like to alert the community about a report of a man attempting to sexually assault women in Downtown Portland.

On October 18, 2017, at 10:38 a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to the 500 Block of Southwest 5th Avenue on the report of a man threatening to sexually assault a woman. The woman had entered an elevator and a male followed shortly after. He stood close to the woman and threatened to sexually assault her. The woman successfully forced the man from the elevator and contacted police.

On October 27, 2017, at 8:49 p.m., officers responded to the report of an attempted sexual assault in the 700 Block of Southwest Morrison Street. During this incident, a woman was followed onto the elevator by an unknown male. The male later threatened to harm the woman if she did not comply with his demands. The man released the woman when another person observed the assault.

In both assaults, the man is described as a white male adult, 6'2" to 6'3" tall, weighing 250 pounds, with a muscular build, clean shaven, prominent chiseled jaw line, and wearing a hooded sweatshirt.


The Portland Police are releasing a surveillance video and photo of the subject. If any residents in the area of this incident have residential surveillance cameras, investigators are asking them to check recordings for any possible images of the suspect.

Video: https://youtu.be/39meBa5vGSw

Anyone with information about the suspect in the surveillance video should contact Detective Matt Estes at 503-823-0462 or Matthew.Estes@portlandoregon.gov or Sergeant Nathan Sheppard at 503-823-3886 or Nathan.Sheppard@portlandoregon.gov

The Portland Police Bureau Strength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area. To learn more information about Strength Programs, call 503-823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength

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HFD Burn-to-Learn Rescheduled

HFD BURN-TO-LEARN RESCHEDULED


News Release from Hillsboro Fire and Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 9:42 AM
The Hillsboro Fire Department's burn-to-learn that was scheduled for today has been canceled.
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Red Cross Responds To Disaster Affecting Two People in Astoria

RED CROSS RESPONDS TO DISASTER AFFECTING TWO PEOPLE IN ASTORIA


News Release from American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Posted on FlashAlert: November 4th, 2017 8:31 AM
Disaster responders with the American Red Cross Cascades Region responded at approximately 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 in the 87000 block of Lewis and Clark Road in Astoria, Clatsop County, Ore.

The single-family fire affected two adults and two pets.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits, information about recovery services, and health and mental health services.

Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by disasters, like home fires, every day.

The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire to schedule an appointment.
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