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    3 days ago
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    Four new July 2026 press releases were added to the News/Press Releases page: the Fill-A-Backpack Challenge underway, a Forest Avenue assault, an enhanced traffic safety enforcement operation, and an assault on Cotton Street.
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    18 days ago
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    Two new entries were added to the News/Press Releases page for July 2026: 'Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Washington Avenue' (7/13/26) and 'Portland Police Investigating Death' (7/14/26). These additions expand the list with the latest public-safety news from the Portland Police Department.
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    25 days ago
    Change Detected
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    Two new press release entries were added to the News/Press Releases page: one about a Portland Police detective being recognized by the Republic of Korea for solving an 11-year cold case, and another noting a 2015 Portland Jane Doe identification in which a PPD detective plays a key role. The Fourth of July fireworks information link was removed.
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    32 days ago
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    Adds a Fourth of July Fireworks Information entry with a Learn More link. Adds a new press release dated 6/30/26: Portland Police Investigate Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Juvenile Bicyclist.
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    39 days ago
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    A new press release entry for 6/26/26 was added to the News/Press Releases page, reporting the Portland Police arrest in an attempted arson and firearm incident. The line 'Only search Police' was removed.
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    46 days ago
    Change Detected
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    Two new 2026 news items were added to the Latest News feed (6/16/26 and 6/19/26). The page search is now limited to Police content only.
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    Check dated 2026-06-19T21:42:01.000Z thumbnail image

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