US car theft crime sees largest decline in 40 years, led by steep drop in PNW
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Car thefts in the U.S. were down 17% in 2024, marking the largest decline in 40 years. The National ...
Motorist hospitalized after collision with MAX train in downtown Portland
Portland Police and Portland Fire say a motorist has been taken to the hospital following a crash with a MAX train in ...
Three arrested after police chase involving stolen car
Three suspects were taken into custody early Tuesday morning after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. Three suspects were ...
Elderly driver killed in wrong-way crash on I-295
Police say they began getting reports about a wrong-way driver on the Maine Turnpike near mile marker 42 in Scarborough ...
Driver sought after hit-and-run in SE Portland
An East Precinct sergeant saw a driver speeding and driving recklessly and tried to stop them, but the driver took off at an “extreme” speed. Police say the driver later crashed into another car and ...
New report shows 30% decrease in car thefts in Oregon, Washington
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Oregon and Washington are helping lead the way with car theft cases dropping by 30 percent.
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Drunk Portland woman driving stolen car struck rock off roadway, killing passenger, police say
(KOIN) — A Portland woman was arrested on March 3 after allegedly crashing a stolen car, killing the passenger ... and second-degree manslaughter. Police say the crash took place just before ...
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Man, 80, trips and falls into path of car in North Portland, dies 2 days later
The Portland Police Bureau on Thursday reported that an 80-year-old man died in January after being hit by a car in North Portland. Gary L. Boyd was struck at North Lombard Street and McKenna ...