Portland Police Bureau
Coverage of Portland Police Bureau in the Nexus archive.
- Naked man arrested for trying to kidnap 7-year-old girl from mother at park
A 31-year-old man named Daniel C. Vasey was arrested after attempting to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from her mother at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon. The suspect, who was naked, was subdued by the girl's parents and bystanders, including the use of pepper spray, before police arrived. He faces charges of attempted kidnapping and assault.
- Naked man arrested for trying to kidnap 7-year-old girl from mother at park
A 31-year-old man was arrested for attempting to kidnap a 7-year-old girl at a park in Portland, Oregon. The suspect, Daniel C. Vasey, was naked during the incident and tried to pull the girl from her mother before being subdued by bystanders and police. The girl sustained minor injuries but was not seriously harmed.
- Six underage girls recovered in sweeping operation targeting notorious trafficking corridor
At least six underage girls were recovered in a sweeping operation targeting prostitution-related activity in Portland, Oregon. The girls, ages 13 to 17, were connected with advocacy services and reunified with their parents or placed into care. Authorities are continuing to build cases against the alleged traffickers and sex buyers.
- Portland bartender with 'violent obsession' over club that fired him drove rental car full of EXPLOSIVES through the front door
A Portland bartender, driven by a violent obsession, drove a rental car full of explosives through the front door of a club that had fired him. The incident raises concerns about workplace violence and revenge attacks. The bartender's actions were reportedly motivated by a desire for revenge against his former employer.
- 1 dead after car slams into lavish Portland social club, investigators uncover possible explosives
A car crash in Portland, Oregon, at the Multnomah Athletic Club resulted in one death and sparked a major investigation after possible explosives were found in the vehicle. Authorities, including the Portland Police Bureau and FBI, are assessing the scene, and the club remains closed indefinitely due to safety concerns.