A man was found unconscious near Cumberland Avenue and Cedar Street late Tuesday night, Portland police said. Officers found evidence shots were fired during the confrontation.
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Portland looks for firm to help with search for new police chief
The city is looking to fill the position vacated by former Chief Frank Clark in November and has issued a request for proposals for a search firm.
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Family of man killed by Portland policeman gets $225,000 settlement
Chance David Baker’s mother and grandmother agreed to settle more than two years after filing their lawsuit against Lt. Nicholas Goodman.
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Family of Portland man killed by police agrees to settle lawsuit
Chance David Baker was having a mental health crisis and holding an air rifle when he was shot in the parking lot of a Portland strip mall five years ago.
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Portland police report five overdoses, suspect contaminated heroin
They say the heroin likely contains a type of veterinary animal tranquilizer, which if injected can cause necrotic wounds, serious injury or death.
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Portland police arrest carjacking suspect after search
Richard McDowell, 41, faces multiple felonies. Police say he seriously injured someone as he attempted 3 successive carjackings on Congress Street.
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Portland police investigate death in Bayside
Human remains were found in an apartment on Portland Street, police said.
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Police detain Baxter Academy student who donned tactical vest on bus
The teenager was carrying magazines for an airsoft rifle, police said.
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Inmate, 32, found dead in Cumberland County Jail
He was discovered unresponsive in a cell on Saturday, and his death is under investigation by Portland police.
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Interim Portland Chief: Responding to overdoses, officers prioritize saving lives
With long wait lists and too few treatment beds, police carry out a vital public health role by administering Narcan.