Week of May 10 - 16, 2026

 

Wednesday, May 13:

• A man was reported missing and endangered after he walked away from home and didn’t return. Officers searched the trail system and area near his home, and he was ultimately found safe and returned home.
• Overnight, officers responded to a fight involving teenagers with brass knuckles. Two teens were arrested. Fortunately, the victim should be okay.
• Officers responded to a domestic where the occupants of the home refused to come to the door. Officers ultimately were able to determine that, while the couple was yelling, no crime had been committed.

Tuesday, May 12:

• We shared a news release about a Tigard man who was indicted by a Washington County Grand Jury on 14 sex crimes against a minor. Read the full release here.
• A disturbance was reported where neighbors were fighting over a dog and the caller reported they were going to shoot themselves. Ultimately, the situation was de-escalated and documented. Nobody was hurt.
• Officers attended City Council for the proclamation of National Police Week.
• A man with four arrest warrants was taken to jail.

Monday, May 11:

• Overnight, officers came across a man they know to have warrants. The man ran off and officers set up containment and used a K-9 and drone to try to find him but were unsuccessful.
• Officers on the day shift responded to a variety of calls, including domestics, camping enforcement, counterfeit bills, cold thefts, a semi-truck that lost its trailer, welfare checks, traffic enforcement and more.
• A homeowner reported their home was burglarized on Taylors Ferry while they were away.

Sunday, May 10:

• A welfare check was requested for a man who was acting erratically in a parking lot at Walnut and Pacific. Ultimately, officers determined there was no crime.
• Officers on the swing shift responded to at least four calls involving people experiencing apparent mental health crises.

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Week of March 29 – April 4, 2026:

Tigard Police responded to at least 837 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 40 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 4:

• Two men came into a jewelry store armed with a handgun and a hammer and immediately smashed a jewelry case while pointing the gun at employees and customers. The men drove away, sparking a police pursuit as they drove into Washington. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Detectives are continuing to investigate. Read the full release here.
• A disturbance with a weapon was reported where callers said a man was holding a gun and pacing outside of a store. Officers responded and a man matching the person’s description ran off. Officers confirmed everyone in the store was okay and did not immediately find the man in question.
• Overnight, officers were called to a disturbance with a weapon where a man tried to attack three people with a knife. Officers surrounded the home and the man was safely arrested and charged with three counts of menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. Thankfully, nobody was hurt.

Friday, April 3:

• It was a very busy traffic day, as officers were called to 7 hit-and-runs and 6 other crashes.
• A welfare check was requested for a juvenile experiencing an apparent mental health crisis who was rolling on the ground and yelling. The Mental Health Response Team responded, but the juvenile declined services.
• On the swing shift, at least two people with arrest warrants were stopped and taken to jail.
• Overnight, officers on the graveyard shift responded to at least five domestic calls, including one where several people were reportedly fighting and one caller claimed a man had a gun. It turns out a gun was not involved, but a knife may have been, and the investigation is ongoing. Fortunately, nobody was seriously hurt.

Thursday, April 2:

• The woman from yesterday’s theft call was arrested when she was released from the hospital, and was taken to jail on her 10+ arrest warrants.
• Officers on the day shift responded to two CPR calls, including one at a grocery store and another at a home. In both cases, the patient survived.

Wednesday, April 1:

• Officers responded to a theft in progress at a store and detained a woman who gave a false name to officers. Investigators recognized her to be a person with more than 10 warrants out for her arrest. She told officers she swallowed fentanyl and was evaluated at a hospital, before being cited on criminal charges.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance, where a man was arrested for domestic violence – harassment.
• A person was experiencing an apparent mental health crisis along 99W near Hall Blvd. He was taken to the hospital for an evaluation on a peace officer’s hold.

Tuesday, March 31:

• Officers on the day shift responded to a range of calls, including runaways, follow-ups, camping issues, a cold burglary, suspicious vehicle, disturbance/fight, juvenile issue, crash, welfare check, etc.
• A woman was arrested after employees at a store reported her stealing. Officers learned she also had a felony warrant out for her arrest and she went to jail.
• A domestic disturbance was reported where a couple got into a physical argument. A man was arrested for domestic violence – harassment.

Monday, March 30:

• An intoxicated man at a bar and restaurant was making threats to shoot and spit on people, including officers. He was charged with menacing, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass.
• Officers were dispatched to a disturbance with a weapon at the transit center, where three juveniles were reported to be fighting. One of them was armed with a knife and another was armed with a bottle. All three were detained and the juvenile who had the knife was arrested for menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. He was released to his parents.
• Overnight, a family came to the police lobby regarding a restraining order for a family member.

Sunday, March 29:

• Officers responded to assist county deputies with a call where people were injured.
• Two juveniles were arrested and released to their parents, after a party where callers reported a girl was kidnapped. A large police presence responded, and officers ultimately learned the kidnapping never happened, and the suspect was in fact a victim of other crimes.
• A woman was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation after she tried to jump out a window to harm herself.
• A man with a felony warrant was arrested overnight at a fast food restaurant on 99W and was taken to jail.

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Week of March 1 – 7, 2026:

Tigard Police responded to at least 761 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 36 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 7:

• Officers responded to a rollover crash at SW Hall and Sattler, where a driver flipped a truck onto its side. The driver was later arrested for DUII. More than an hour after the crash, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.22% - more than twice the legal limit. Fortunately, neither the driver nor the passenger were seriously hurt.
• A disturbance was reported at an apartment where one man pulled a machete on another man in a confrontation over eviction. Nobody was hurt.
• Overnight, a man shot a bow and arrow at a family member’s car. Nobody was hurt.
• Two separate traffic stops led to a driver being taken to jail on an arrest warrant, and another driver being cited for being suspended.

Friday, March 6:

• Employees at a store reported two customers who stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise and drove off. Officers identified the suspects and the investigation remains active.
• A driver turned himself in for a hit-and-run on 99W and Durham Road. He was cited for reckless driving and hit-and-run.
• The evening traffic safety officer saw a man on SW Hall near Langtree jump in front of a moving car and try to stop it. Officers identified the man and learned he had warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.

Thursday, March 5:

• A driver was stopped twice in the same day for driving while suspended. The second time he was taken to jail.
• A concerned person gave a woman on SW Hall a ride, but called police when the woman made a range of alarming statements about prior drug use, being assaulted and being suicidal. Officers learned the woman was actually a 17-year-old who had been reported missing. She was taken to the hospital for an evaluation due to the statements of self-harm.
• Officers responded to a suspicious person call, where an alarm company reported seeing a man entering unfinished units on the property, but officers didn’t find anyone.

Wednesday, March 4:

• Officers responded to a rollover crash at SW Bonita and Sequoia, where the 79-year-old driver was trapped upside down in the rolled over car. Firefighters and medics arrived to extricate her and take her to the hospital. Fortunately, she was not seriously hurt.
• On the day shift, officers responded to a variety of calls, including domestic, DHS referral, welfare checks, harassments, alarms, camping issues, traffic enforcement, frauds and thefts.

Tuesday, March 3:

• Officers and detectives responded to a drug overdose involving a woman with young children in the home. The children were taken to the hospital as a precaution for their safety.
• Officers on the swing shift responded to at least three calls involving a person in an apparent mental health crisis, including one were someone exposed himself and urinated on Main Street, another where a man was trespassing at a store, and a third involving a child attacking his mother.
• An adult man attacked his mother and ran off. Officers found him and safely arrested him on domestic violence charges. His mother was taken to the hospital.

Monday, March 2:

• A road rage incident that started on I-5 came into Tigard, where officers stopped the driver for reckless driving. He was arrested on charges of failure to present a license and driving while suspended.
• Officers responded to a crash between a car and a motorcycle on SW 99 & Hall Blvd. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries.
• Overnight, officers assisted a neighboring agency with a K-9 track. The suspect was found in a dumpster and was uncooperative, but was ultimately taken into custody. He had three warrants for his arrest.

Sunday, March 1:

• Two people were arrested for disorderly conduct after they were intoxicated and tried to fight people at a bar.
• A person who recently kicked two police officers was reported as trespassing at a shopping area. Officers responded and found the man intoxicated. He was safely arrested and was taken to jail.
• Loose dogs on Highway 217 created some public alarm.

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Week of February 22 – 28, 2026

Tigard Police responded to at least 868 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 46 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 28:

• Officers were called to assist the crisis team in putting a person in a mental health crisis on a director’s hold for a mental health evaluation at the hospital.
• Nearly a dozen calls to 911 were made where screaming and sounds of a fight could be heard, then the caller hung up. Officers responded to the area where the call came from but couldn’t find anything. They later learned it was a family argument involving a person who had been the victim of a crime but didn’t want to report it.
• Officers attended a community engagement event at the mall for Lunar New Year.
• A man stole from a store, put the merchandise in a waiting car, then went back inside for more. Officers located the car as it was leaving, and the man ran on foot. He was found and arrested on several charges and arrest warrants.
• Overnight, a juvenile with an ankle monitor stole his mom’s car and crashed into two parked vehicles, then ran off. Officers attempted a K-9 track, and the juvenile was safely found and arrested.

Friday, February 27:

• A CPR call was made at a middle school where a student was unresponsive. Fortunately, he regained consciousness before officers arrived.
• An ATM was damaged on 99W. It appears a houseless individual was throwing rocks at it overnight.
• Officers responded to a crash where a driver hit a pedestrian at SW Pfaffle and 78^th. The driver stopped and spoke with police, and the pedestrian was taken to the hospital.
• A caller reported a man was pointing a gun at a store. Officers arrived and contacted the man, who reached for his waistband. Officers used a less lethal foam round and safely took him to jail on a felony arrest warrant and trespass charge.
• A theft in progress was reported at a store involving a juvenile who was reportedly armed with a gun with an extended magazine and a spare magazine in his waistband. Responding officers learned he had a felony conviction and had a felony arrest warrant for a previous robbery. He was arrested and taken to the juvenile detention center on charges including felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, theft II, giving false information to police and the felony warrant.

Thursday, February 26:

• Officers responded to an overdose call, where a person was taken to the hospital for treatment and a mental health evaluation.
• Employees at a store called to report two people were passed out in a car in the parking lot and unresponsive. Responding officers arrested both people for possession of methamphetamine.
• The evening traffic safety officer arrested an impaired driver who had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.18% - more than twice the legal limit.
• A business was burglarized overnight. There was a 45 minute time delay in officers being called, and suspect information is being developed.
• An officer on routine patrol saw smoke coming from a shed next to a business on 99W near 68^th, where a fire had just started and began to spread quickly. He used an extinguisher and called firefighters, who responded to knock down the flames.

Wednesday, February 25:

• A woman was served with a restraining order by officers.
• Officers on the swing shift responded to at least two disturbances – one where officers determined no crime was committed, and another where a customer at a fast-food restaurant threw a cup of water at an employee.
• A disturbance with a weapon was dispatched involving a person who went to the hospital in a mental health crisis a week ago. The person wanted to harm others and had a weapon. Officers contacted the person, he dropped the weapon and was taken back to the hospital for mental health treatment.

Tuesday, February 24:

• Officers responded to at least three calls on the swing shift involving people in apparent mental health crisis. In one case, a juvenile was taken to the hospital on a hold for a mental health evaluation.
• A suspect in a recent case returned to his home, and officers looked for him on foot, with a K-9 and a drone, but could not locate him. The investigation remains active.
• A man was arrested on a warrant. Once at jail, deputies found 4 grams of methamphetamine and additional charges were filed.

Monday, February 23:

• Officers took a person to jail for violating their restraining order.
• A traffic crash shut down Highway 217 for a time and involved a driver with a suspended license.
• A man was arrested for theft after employees reported he stole from a stole. He also had warrants out for his arrest.
• Officers responded to an overdose call, involving a woman who reported took fentanyl. The caller gave her one dose of Narcan, and officers gave an additional two doses. The woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance. A second person in the apartment also appeared to be on drugs and was not very responsive; they also went to the hospital by ambulance.

Sunday, February 22:

• Officers responded to a death investigation involving a man in his late 40’s who passed away. The cause appears to be medical and not suspicious.
• A juvenile who had been reported missing was seen at a shopping center. She was safely returned to her family.
• Overnight, officers responded to two domestics and a disturbance, among other calls.

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Week of February 15 – 21, 2026

Tigard Police responded to at least 952 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 30 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 21:

• Overnight, a driver was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16% - twice the legal limit.
• A man was arrested on several charges and taken to jail after a woman reported she was assaulted.
• A juvenile was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation after she harmed herself with a razor blade.
• Officers assisted county deputies with a swatting call, which is a fake report of an emergency, where the caller reported he shot his mother, was with his brother and would shoot police. Officers learned the report was false.

Friday, February 20:

• Overnight, officers assisted county deputies with a shooting, including a Tigard officer on the Tactical Negotiations Unit who responded, and a Tigard officer who provided drone coverage at the scene.
• Officers assisted the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) with removing a child from a home due to caretaking and safety concerns.
• A man was arrested in a domestic violence strangulation case.
• An officer recovered a car that was stolen from Beaverton.

Thursday, February 19:

• Officers responded to at least three thefts from stores throughout the afternoon, involving a total of four suspects who were all charged.
• An officer arrested two people with warrants out for their arrest after a traffic stop. They were both taken to jail.
• Officers responded to a rollover crash on SW Durham near 103rd. Firefighters had to extricate two people out of the car, and Durham was closed for the emergency response.

Wednesday, February 18:

•  Officers responded to a death investigation. The cause of death appears to be natural.
• A juvenile was detained at the request of the county juvenile department after he was tampering with his monitoring device.
• A man was arrested by a neighboring agency for trying to pass counterfeit bills. Tigard officers had a similar case pending against the same man and added their charges.

Tuesday, February 17:

•  Overnight, an in-progress criminal mischief was reported where the caller said a person was breaking into his truck, then drove away in a car without license plates. Officers responded and checked the area but were unable to find the suspect.
• A person texted the crisis line saying they planned to harm themselves and others. Responding officers developed probable cause to place the individual on a hold at the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• Officers responded to a traffic crash on northbound Highway 217 at 99W, where a driver hydroplaned across all the lanes of travel and crashed into a barrier.
• A man passed a counterfeit bill at a store and ran when police were called.

Monday, February 16:

• Officers responded to help a neighboring agency with a head-on crash where the driver was impaired.
• A K-9 handler did training for the shift, helping teach goals, expectations and how the K-9 can be used on patrol calls.
• A man was taken to jail in connection with a domestic violence call from the day prior.
• A coffee stand was burglarized overnight.
• Overnight, officers were called to an apartment complex for a reported burglary in progress where a caller thought someone was trying to break into an apartment. Responding officers learned they were tenants who had lost their keys.

Sunday, February 15:

• A theft in progress was called in from a store on SW Dartmouth, where a person ran off with stolen merchandise. A K-9 track was conducted but officers didn’t immediately locate the person. Three hours later, an officer contacted a person at Dartmouth & 99 who turned out to be the theft suspect and also had five warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail on the warrants.
• Officers were called to at least three domestic disturbances throughout the day, including one where several callers reported a woman screaming and an altercation between a grandchild and grandparent.
• A theft in progress was called in by grocery store employees, where the suspect left on a bus. The caller followed the bus and provided updates, and the suspect was arrested.
• Overnight, officers were called to a welfare check where an intoxicated man lit a fire in the backyard and was lighting a woman’s clothes on fire. He was arrested for reckless burning and domestic violence – menacing.

November 30 – December 6, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 902 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 31 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, December 6:

• A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a driver on a warrant and Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) – Cocaine.
• At 7:05 PM, a bartender called police to report a customer they believed to be too drunk to drive had just gotten behind the wheel. Our Evening Traffic Safety Officer quickly located the driver, who was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.14%.
• Later in the afternoon, a woman experiencing a mental health crisis locked herself in the bathroom of a coffee shop in the 16200 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• At 12:39 PM, a caller reported hearing someone screaming in the trees at Summerlake Park.Police responded and spoke with a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers were able to calm the man down. As a reminder, all Tigard officers receive advanced crisis and de-escalation training as a part of the Public Safety Levy, which was renewed by Tigard voters in 2024.

Friday, December 5:

• In the evening, a child was reported missing during the Tigard Tree Lighting ceremony. Thankfully, the child was located quickly and reunited with their family.
• Around 3:30 PM, a car was stolen from the parking lot of a restaurant in the 14400 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• A car was stolen from a dealership in the 10100 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• At 9:00 AM a man was trespassed from a home in the 7000 block of SW Mapleleaf Street.

Thursday, December 4:

• A treatment center in the 10700 block of SW Greenberg Road called to have someone removed from the property.
• Officers responded to several traffic crashes with injuries across the City throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
• A man with multiple warrants was arrested after spitting on an employee at a restaurant in the 12000 block of SW Main Street.

Wednesday, December 3:

• While responding to another call, officers were flagged down by a community member reporting a burglary in progress as a home in the 7400 block of SW Cherry Drive. Unfortunately, police were not able to locate the suspect.
• A man who was trespassed and arrested the day prior for stealing from a business in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road returned to the same store to steal again. He was arrested again.

Tuesday, December 2:

• Multiple thefts from businesses across the City of Tigard.
• Two men were called in for boxing each other on the side of SW Scholls Ferry Road.
• At 11:45 AM police were dispatched to a CPR call on an 86-year-old. Sadly, the man died.

Monday, December 1:

• Officers responded to several people experiencing mental health crises throughout the day.
• A shoplifter was arrested at a store in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street.
• Police responded to a domestic disturbance with a knife at a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• A graveyard patrol officer came across a person passed out behind the wheel near SW McDonald Street and SW 89^th Avenue. The woman was arrested on three charges including Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS) -Fentanyl (felony), PCS-Meth (misdemeanor) and Driving While Suspended (misdemeanor).

Sunday, November 30:

• More than one person called in to report a suspicious person on the walking trail on SW Tigard Street. When officers arrived, they found the man taking a nap.
• Many thefts were called in by retail stores across the city, including multiple thefts in custody at a department store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road.

November 23 – 29, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 787 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 38 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 29:

• Officers responded to a welfare check at a home in the 9000 block of SW Omara Street where it was reported a woman was attempting to end her own life. It appeared this was not actually the case, and her boyfriend arrived and let police know he would call back if anything changed.
• A woman experiencing a mental health crisis attempted to end her own life by strangling herself. Officers placed her on a peace officer hold and she was taken to the hospital for treatment.
• A teenager experiencing a mental health crisis continued to call 9-1-1 for non-emergencies.
• Suspicious behavior was called in at a storage unit on SW Burnham Street, however it turned out to be construction workers and no apparent crime occurred.

Friday, November 28:

• Throughout the day, officers made 15 shoplifting-related arrests across the City.
• Multiple welfare checks were called in for a man who told family members he was actively attempting to end his life. However, each time officers contacted the man, there were no apparent injuries or evidence he was trying to take his life. He refused to speak with police.
• A store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard called to report a woman loading a shopping cart with items and removing security sensors. She was arrested on multiple theft warrants.

Thursday, November 27:

• Our Evening Traffic Safety Officer located a hit and run driver who had driven off the road and into some bushes on SW Mountain View Lane. They were arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after their blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.16% - twice the legal limit.
• A 3-month-old baby was taken to the hospital with serious and suspicious injuries while at grandma’s house.
• At 8:00 AM police responded to a hotel in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road where a child reported to a hotel worker that she was sexually assaulted by a family member overnight. Detectives responded to investigate. The suspected was arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail.

Wednesday, November 26:

• Around 8:00 PM, police responded to a parking lot in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road where a backpack had been stolen from a car while the owner was at dinner.
• A teenager was allegedly shoplifting from a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard.
• At 7:00 AM officers were called to a home in the 10900 block of SW 82^nd Avenue where a man reportedly armed himself with a gun and wouldn’t let a woman leave the house. Thankfully, officers were able to safely arrest the man. He was arrested on his felony warrants as well as being charged with four more offenses: Assault IV – Domestic Violence with Prior Convictions (felony), Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, Criminal Mischief III and Theft II – from vehicle.

Tuesday, November 25:

• Officers responded to a harassment call at a home in the 10600 block of SW Summer Lake Drive.
• A community member came to the police department to report they purchased a “bad batch” of cocaine.

Monday, November 24:

• Police recovered a stolen vehicle at the same shopping center as earlier in the shift.
• A separate vehicle was reported stolen from a shopping center at the corner of SW Pacific Highway and SW Hall Boulevard.
• Concerned community members called in what they thought to be a drunk driver, however, officers determined the 86-year-old driver was not intoxicated.

Sunday, November 23:

• At 10:15 PM officers responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of SW Durham Road and SW 72^nd Avenue. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after their blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.20% - more than twice the legal limit. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt in the crash.
• A teenager stole from a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard.
• Shoplifting reported at a store in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street.
• A domestic disturbance was reported at an apartment in the 6800 block of SW Clinton Street, where officers ended up arresting a man who had a felony warrant.

November 16 – 22, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 870 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 30 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 22:

• Police responded to several calls regarding different issues at a shopping complex on SW Washington Square Road, including calls about shoplifting and calls regarding teenagers harassing people.
• Officers responded to several calls throughout the day related to moving people along who were no longer welcome at businesses, calls about warming fires and people stashing personal items behind businesses.

Friday, November 21:

• Community members called in asking questions about ICE activity in Tigard. As a reminder, Tigard Police officers do not coordinate with ICE, ask questions about immigration status or enforce immigration laws. Learn more HERE.
• Another traffic issue was reported at SW Greenburg Road and SW Tiedeman Avenue after a semi-truck blocked both lanes of the road while attempting to navigate the turn.
• A problem with the railroad arms at SW Durham Road caused major traffic issues for drivers in the morning.

Thursday, November 20:

• In the afternoon, officers responded to a welfare check at an apartment in the 16000 block of SW 108^th Avenue. Management assisted officers by opening the door to the apartment, where the subject of the welfare check was just fine but did not want to talk to officers or open the door.
• Officers were able to quickly locate a man who stole items from a shed in the 12800 block of SW Grant Avenue. The items were returned to the homeowner.

Wednesday, November 19:

• Gas siphoning was reported at a business in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• A student at the high school intentionally overdosed on their medication in attempt to end their life. They were placed on a Peace Officer Hold by a School Resource Officer and taken to the hospital for care.
• At 1:30 AM officers were called to a bar in the 15600 block of SW Upper Boones Ferry Road where a man had passed out naked in a restroom after having too much to drink. The man’s mother came to pick him up.

Tuesday, November 18:

• Both Tigard Police and Beaverton Police officers responded to reports of a drunk driver who hit a pole and drove off. It turned out to be a delivery driver who came to the Tigard police department lobby and was not actually intoxicated.
• A fight was reported at a store in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• At 1:36 AM, police were called to a home in the 16500 block of SW Friendly Lane where a woman reported her husband was experiencing a mental health crisis and had armed himself with a knife. Officers were able to break down the door and safely take the man into custody and place him on a Peace Officer Hold. He was transported to the hospital for care, and thankfully, the woman and her two children were unharmed.

Monday, November 17:

• Later in the evening, officers responded to a traffic crash at SW Pacific Highway and SW Royalty Parkway. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt in the crash.
• Officers responded to a welfare check on an 84-year-old woman acting erratically outside a senior care community.
• A 17-year-old was placed on a Peace Officer Hold after they attempted to take their own life. They were taken to the hospital for care.

Sunday, November 16:

• A woman called police to report that her boyfriend’s wife won’t stop calling, texting and messaging her.
• While officers were responding to a traffic crash involving 6 vehicles on Highway 217, four more vehicles crashed behind their patrol cars. Then, three additional cars pulled over with flat tires from the crash debris on the road. To add to it, a ladder fell off a truck and caused 11 more cars to pull over after running over the ladder. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt throughout all of this.
• At 1:36 AM, officers responded to a home in the 12400 block of SW Ash Avenue where a woman had reportedly locked her husband out of the house after he was drinking. He agreed to sleep elsewhere until he sobered up.

November 9 – 15, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 943 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 42 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 15:

• A robbery was called in at a grocery store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street, however officers were unable to locate the suspects due to receiving the call 40 minutes after the alleged robbery took place.
• Officers cleared a vacant home in the area of SW 95^th Avenue and SW Greenburg Road after a neighbor reported seeing an open window.

Friday, November 14:

• At 9:27 PM, officers responded to a car crash on SW Pacific Highway near SW School Street where a small SUV had hit another car head on and flipped on its side after driving the wrong way. After the driver was transported to the hospital, his blood alcohol content (BAC) was at 0.327% - more than four times the legal limit. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
• A man was caught cutting security tags off merchandise at a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. He was detained and arrested on his warrants.
• A man was punched in the face by another driver in a road rage incident on SW Hall Boulevard.

Thursday, November 13:

• Police responded to a home in the 12300 block of SW Morning Hill Drive where a man claimed to have shot himself and then said he intended to commit by suicide by cop. Officers created a safety plan, staged in the area nearby and used a drone to check out the situation before engaging. It turned out to be a swatting call, and it’s believed the man who called in lives across the country.
• Officers were unable to locate a person who was reported to be dancing in the middle of SW Durham Road.
• A woman was choked in front of her child at an apartment complex in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue.
• Police responded to an apartment complex in the 12200 block of SW Hall Boulevard where a man claimed he was armed with a gun and intended to kill himself. Officers were able to talk with him and placed him on a peace officer hold. He was taken to the hospital for care.

Wednesday, November 12:

• A woman came into the police lobby after she accidentally handcuffed herself and didn’t have a key.
• Around 10:00 AM, a teenager flagged down an officer to report he was robbed and had his phone stolen. After the officer took the report, the officer agreed to give the teen a courtesy ride home. However, while on the way home, another call came in naming the teen as the suspect in a strangulation incident that had just occurred. The teen was then arrested and referred to the juvenile department.
• At 6:38 AM, officers were called to a retirement home in the 15000 block of SW Hall Boulevard where a 75-year-old woman was experiencing a mental health crisis and wanted to end her life. Thankfully, the woman’s daughter was able to arrive and calm the woman down, and once she took her morning medicine, she was fine.

Tuesday, November 11:

• Two brothers got into an argument while drinking at a home on SW Millview Court. One brother called 9-1-1 saying he wanted to die. Officers responded and the brothers agreed to separate for the night.
• A stolen U-Haul van was recovered near SW 69^th Avenue and SW Locust Street.
• Officers arrested a man for damaging construction equipment at the old cinema lot off of SW 74^th Avenue near SW Pacific Highway.

Monday, November 10:

• Multiple welfare checks were called in for houseless community members across the City.
• Multiple thefts in progress were called in from businesses in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• Police responded to a person experiencing a mental health crisis at a restaurant in the 12000 block of SW Main Street. A short time later, officers were recalled to the train tracks nearby where the person began making suicidal statements. They were placed on a peace officer hold and taken to the hospital for treatment.

Sunday, November 9:

• At 8:13 PM, officers were called to the transit center on SW Commercial Street after a 9-1-1 call came in about a person menacing others with a gun. However, when police responded, they were unable to locate the reporting party or anyone matching the description of the suspects. Officers reviewed camera footage and did not see evidence of this occurring.
• At around 7:30 PM, two teenagers were arrested for shoplifting from a store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• Officers were able to identify and arrest a man suspected of burglarizing a business overnight in the 12200 block of SW Main Street.

 

November 2 – 8, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 829 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 32 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 8:

• Just before 10:00 PM, a man called to report another man had stolen his electric bike from a grocery store in the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• A three-car crash caused traffic delays on Highway 217 southbound.
• Around 3:45 PM, a theft in progress was reported at a restaurant in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway. Unfortunately, officers were unable to locate the suspects.

Friday, November 7:

• Officers assisted our partners at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue with a car fire near SW Pacific Highway and SW McDonald Street.
• Police responded to a disturbance with a weapon at an apartment in the 12000 block of SW 135^th Avenue after a man reported being chased by a woman with a knife. After speaking with both parties and receiving inconsistent information, it was difficult to confirm if any crime had really occurred.
• A graveyard patrol officer stopped a driver who was weaving in their lane and driving well below the speed limit near SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW 130^th Avenue. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after her blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.14%. As a reminder, the legal limit is 0.08%.

Thursday, November 6:

• At 1:34 PM, a mother called in a welfare check on her 17-year-old son and wanted her ex-husband arrested for poisoning her son’s mind. The father explained he has full custody of their child, and officers determined no crime occurred.
• A stolen car was recovered in the parking lot of a business in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• A man used a bat to hit a school bus full of kids near SW Pacific Highway and SW Greenburg Road. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

Wednesday, November 5:

• Police responded to multiple car crashes throughout the afternoon.
• At 12:38 PM a man threatened an employee with a knife and stole from a liquor store on SW Main Street. Then, the man continued down the street and threw a knife at a passerby. Officers responded quickly. The man refused to drop his knives, but officers were able to utilize 40mm “less lethal” foam rounds to stop the man and safely take him into custody. He was arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail. Thankfully, no one was hurt in this incident.

Tuesday, November 4:

• Police were called to a domestic dispute between roommates at a residence in the 12400 block of SW Ash Avenue.
• Just before 6:00 PM, police responded to a potential overdose at the transit center on SW Commercial Street. The man refused medical attention but accepted a courtesy ride to a nearby homeless shelter.
• At 3:30 PM officers responded to a porta potty that had caught on fire.

Monday, November 3:

• An 11-year-old girl ran away from school in the afternoon. Thankfully, she returned home.
• A man called police for a welfare check on his ex-wife at an apartment complex in the 8900 block of SW Oak Street. Unfortunately, the woman had died.
• Officers helped wrangle a loose sheep near Art Rutkin Elementary School.

Sunday, November 2:

• Just before midnight, police responded to a suicide threat at an apartment in the 6800 block of SW Clinton Street where a woman had cut herself with a knife. Officers were able to intervene, and the woman was transported to the hospital.
• A theft in progress was called in by a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. The suspect was cited for Theft II.
• At 1:15 PM, a car crash near SW Pacific Highway & SW Barbur Boulevard resulted in a woman being arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII).

 

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We apologize for the gap in entries, which was due to staffing limitations.

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 Week of October 5 – 11, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 752 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 23 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, October 11:

• Officers responded to an overdose involving an 18-year-old. Officers used Narcan and the teen was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• An older driver hit the gas instead of the brake and hit some parked cars and a metal enclosure in a store parking lot. There were no serious injuries.
• An officer found and arrested a suspect in a hit and run from earlier in the week.
• A theft was reported at a store and responding officers learned the suspect also had a warrant out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.

Friday, October 10:

• A caller reported someone was throwing rocks at people at a fast-food restaurant and damaged a truck, then ran across 99W. Responding officers found and arrested the man, who also had several warrants out for his arrest.
• A man tried to break into a utility trailer outside a restaurant in the 11600 block of 99W, but an employee scared him off.
• A man reported his Bentley was stolen from the 9700 block of SW Pembrook Street.
• A caller reported a man kept passing out in the car while driving. He was contacted by officers and was ultimately arrested for DUII. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.18% - more than twice the legal limit.

Thursday, October 9:

• A Chevy Suburban was stolen from SW Hall & Pfaffle.
• A person in an apparent mental health crisis was making statements of self-harm, and agreed to go to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A suspicious person was reported at an apartment complex in the 12600 block of SW Hall trying to steal AirPods, who was later found by officers at the transit center. She had a felony warrant out for her arrest and was on probation with a restraining order against the reporting party. She was taken to jail.

Wednesday, October 8:

• Officers responded to a 4-car rear end crash on 99W and Greenburg Road.
• A man stole items from a convenience store and tried to leave, but was held down by others until officers arrived. He was taken to jail.
• A welfare check was conducted on a person who was making concerning statements. The Mental Health Response Team responded and the person was taken to the hospital on a Director’s Hold for a mental health evaluation.
• CPR was performed for over an hour on a man who collapsed at his job at a shopping center, but ultimately the man died. Detectives and the medical examiner responded for the death investigation, which appears natural in nature.

Tuesday, October 7:

• Officers responded to a death investigation on SW 104^th where a man died of apparent natural causes.
• A bicyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he hit a car on 99W just north of Walnut. The road was closed temporarily while first responders were at the scene. Read the full news release here.
• Officers assisted at a car fire on SW Main & Burnham. The driver was hurt but should be okay.

Monday, October 6:

• A man ended his own life on his back deck on SW Walnut, causing a large police response while officers worked to assess the situation.
• A person in an apparent mental health crisis was touching himself inappropriately in front of a healthcare transport driver at an apartment complex. He was taken to jail charged with public indecency.

Sunday, October 5:

• Officers responded to a disturbance with a weapon at an apartment complex on SW 108^th where an argument between a mother and son led to the mother pulling a knife. She was cited for menacing and was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• Officers contacted a man near SW 72^nd and 99W who had a felony warrant out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.
• Employees at a pharmacy store reported a man stole merchandise and ran off. Officers found him nearby and he was cited for theft II.

Week of September 28 – October 4, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 797 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 38 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, October 4:

• K-9 Rico and Officer Suyama assisted on a robbery call in Washington County.
• Tigard officers responded to a theft in progress at a store on SW Dartmouth. The suspect was taken to jail for theft and arrest warrants.
• Parents were issued a citation for harassment at their child’s sporting event after an argument over a loss turned into a physical altercation.
• A caller notified officers that a registered sex offender with an arrest warrant was babysitting children at an apartment on SW Greenburg Road. Officers responded and the man was taken to jail on his warrant. The children were taken into DHS custody under their mother returned.

Friday, October 3:

• Officers responded to a disturbance with a weapon on SW 118^th Court, where neighbors got into a dispute, one pulled a knife and the other said he’d get his gun. Ultimately, officers took a report, no one was hurt and the neighbors were advised to stay away from each other.
• An overdose was reported at an apartment on SW Ash, where a dad reporting accidentally giving his 2-year-old the wrong pills. The child was taken to the hospital for an evaluation and DHS was notified.
• Officers responded to someone experiencing an apparent mental health crisis who got into a warehouse and was climbing on cars and equipment. She was safely brought down and went to the hospital for an evaluation.
• An officer arrested a driver for DUII who had a blood alcohol content of 0.11%. The legal limit is 0.08%.

Thursday, October 2:

• A driver was criminally cited for their third offense of driving while using a cell phone.
• An officer conducted a traffic stop on 99W & Pfaffle, where the driver ran off. Officers contained the area and K-9 Rico tracked for the suspect, who was found hiding nearby. He was taken to jail on eight arrest warrants.
• Officers responded to an unattended death, where an older man died at an apartment on SW Pfaffle. Detectives responded out of an abundance of caution, but the death is not suspicious.
• A crash was reported at SW Greenburg & 90^th. Fortunately, no one was hurt. One of the drivers was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12%.

Wednesday, October 1:

• At 6:30pm officers responded to SW 121^st & Chandler Drive, where a caller reported a car was stuck down an alley that had been blocked off by a locked chain. The driver was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.35% - which is more than 4 times the legal limit.
• Theft of jewelry was reported from a retailer at a shopping center.
• Tigard officers on interagency teams (Crisis Negotiation Unit and Tactical Negotiation Team) responded to help with a call in Sherwood.
• Overnight, officers responded to a disturbance at a shelter and trespassed a woman from the property. A few hours later, the same woman was reported at a convenience store where she was throwing items and hot water, causing minor injury to an employee. She was taken to jail on several charges, including assault.

Tuesday, September 30:

• Officers responded to several calls involving children, including DHS referrals, kids who didn’t come home from school and were later found safe, and siblings who reported an unsafe home environment where School Resource Officers followed up.
• A caller reported their car was stolen from their home off of 83^rd Court.
• A caller reported items were stolen from their car on 82^nd and Langtree.
• A person was throwing food at passing cars on SW Hall. Officers determined she had a warrant out for her arrest and she was taken to jail.

Monday, September 29:

• A caller reported a man darted into traffic on 99W who appeared to be trying to get hit by a car. Officers responded and the man went to the hospital voluntarily for a mental health evaluation.
• Officers responded to a t-bone crash at SW 72^nd and Bonita where a driver went through a red light. One driver went to the hospital and both cars were towed from the scene.
• A disturbance was reported at a shopping center parking lot over a parking spot. Responding officers learned one of the involved drivers had a warrant out for their arrest and they were taken to jail.
• Just before 1:00am a caller reported a car parked in the middle of a travel lane on SW Hall Blvd with a driver who appeared to be passed out. Responding officers charged the driver with DUII.

Sunday, September 28:

• Officers responded to a death investigation on SW Dawn Court involving a man who died due to apparent medical conditions.
• Thefts in progress were reported at two different stores. In both cases, the suspects were found and cited with crimes.
• A caller reported their car was stolen from SW Leslie Court.
• A 6-year-old was reported missing on the Riverwood Trail. Fortunately, the child was safely reunited with family.
• A caller reported someone using drugs in their car in a parking lot on 99W. Responding officers spoke with the driver, who had 1 gram of fentanyl and more than 12 grams of meth. He was taken to jail on drug charges.

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We apologize for the gap in entries, which was due to staffing limitations.

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Week of June 1 – 7, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 810 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 28 arrested, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, June 7:

• Police responded to a home in the 14800 block of SW 106^th Avenue where a wife found her 79-year-old husband had attempted to end his life by shooting himself. He was still alive when officers arrived and was taken to the hospital.
• At 10:09 AM, officers cited a man who failed to register as a sex offender.

Friday, June 6:

• Officers responded to an argument between neighbors at an apartment complex in the 13200 block of SW Hawks Beard Street.
• While responding to the pedestrian who was hit by a car, a work truck carrying a large gas tank drove by leaking diesel fuel on the road. An officer caught up with the truck and the driver was able to stop the leak.
• At 6:12 PM, a pedestrian was hit while crossing the road at SW Bonita Road and SW Hall Boulevard. Thankfully, the pedestrian wasn’t seriously hurt.

Thursday, June 5:

• Multiple shoplifters stealing from stores in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road were taken into custody.
• At 1:15 AM, a man staying in a mental health facility in the 14100 block of SW 114^th Avenue texted 9-1-1 telling the dispatcher he planned to kill a Tigard Police officer. Staff requested police come to the facility to conduct a mental health evaluation, however officers did not want to further escalate the situation and instead advised on alternative methods.

Wednesday, June 4:

• Around 8:30 PM, a person called police after someone cussed at them while they passed by on their bicycle in the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• In the afternoon, a panic alarm was tripped by accident at a residence in the 10900 block of SW Gaarde Street.
• At 12:19 PM, a teenager experiencing a mental health crisis took off from a mental health facility in the 7200 block of SW Durham Road. Officers assisted in locating her and she was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Tuesday, June 3:

• At 10:45 PM a woman called police reporting that her partner assaulted her and threatened her with a knife. Thankfully, the woman was not seriously hurt. Her partner was arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail.
• At 3:23 PM a sexual assault was reported between employees at a restaurant in the 15900 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. This case is still under investigation.
• Police were called multiple times to respond to reports of a couple arguing at an apartment complex in the 11600 SW 72^nd Avenue. After speaking with officers, the couple agreed to separate for the rest of the day.
• Throughout the day, officers responded to several calls across Tigard where people were experiencing mental health crises.

Monday, June 2:

• Officers brought home a teenager who was reported missing.
• In the early afternoon, an 85-year-old man with dementia was reported missing near SW Hall Boulevard & SW Omara Street. Thankfully, officers quickly located the man who had walked across the street to the library.
• At around 9:00 AM a theft from a vehicle was reported at an apartment complex in the 12500 block of SW North Dakota Street.

Sunday, June 1:

• A woman experiencing a mental health crisis was causing a disruption and harassing employees and guests at a hotel in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. She was placed on a peace officer’s hold and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
• Around noon, Officers responded to a t-bone crash near SW Pacific Highway & SW Greenburg Road.
• At 8:00 AM man started a small fire outside of Tigard High School, then charged a staff member who tried to intervene. Officers responded and he was arrested.

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Week of May 25 – 31, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 817 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 29 arrested, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, May 31:

• At 7:34 PM, an 89-year-old man called for non-emergency medical assistance at a care home in the 12500 block of SW Quail Creek Lane. EMS were unavailable at that time, so officers were dispatched to assist.
• Around 1:00 PM a driver crashed into a tree when she accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake while leaving her driveway in the Summerfield area.
• Concerned community members called police when they saw a man lying on the sidewalk wrapped in a plastic bag on SW Hall Boulevard. Officers checked on him; he was alright and explained he was protesting the library.

Friday, May 30:

• Around dinner time, a man caused a disturbance and refused to leave a restaurant in the 10300 block of SW Greenburg Road. He was trespassed from the property and moved along.
• At 2:48 PM a woman called police after she cut in line at the post office and was upset when other customers confronted her.
• Commercial Crimes Unit detectives coordinated a proactive shoplifting prevention mission that led to a dozen arrests and more than $1,000 in recovered merchandise from local stores in Tigard. Read more about this mission here.

Thursday, May 29:

• At 7:10 PM, police were called to fight happening at a grocery store in the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway. Officers arrived and broke up the fight between two couples, who have had conflict with each other in the past. The parties went their separate ways.
• In the afternoon, adult protective services requested a welfare check on a woman in the 12000 block of SW 135^th Avenue. Officers responded and contacted the woman, who explained she was struggling to take care of herself and had a plan to end her life. She was placed on a peace officer’s hold and taken to the hospital for treatment.
  
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• At 10:46 PM, our evening traffic safety officer pulled over a driver on SW Scholls Ferry Road & SW Conestoga Drive who appeared to be driving under the influence. She was arrested for DUII after her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) came back at 0.16% - twice the legal limit.
• At 10:14 AM, multiple callers reported a driver on SW Durham Road went off the road and crashed into a light pole near SW 92^nd Avenue. When officers arrived, the driver was unconscious, however he woke up after TVF&R firefighters broke out the passenger window and unlocked his door. The man appeared to have had a medical emergency while driving.

Tuesday, May 27:

• A group of five teenagers got into a physical fight at a store in the 9400 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers arrived and calmed the group down, but they were still trespassed from the store.
• A woman was hit by a car when she rode her bike across traffic in the 9900 block of SW Walnut Street. She was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• Throughout the day, our Community Service Officer took care of several abandoned vehicle complaints.

Monday, May 26:

• Two separate thefts were called in from a store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. Suspects were arrested in both cases.
• At 4:37 PM a woman pulling into her driveway in the 15000 block of SW Summerview Drive accidentally hit a 9-year-old boy riding an electric bike. Thankfully, the boy wasn’t seriously hurt.
• When employees arrived to work at a restaurant in the 13200 block of SW Pacific Highway, they discovered someone had reached in through the drive through window and stole about $10 in coins.

Sunday, May 25:

• At 7:49 PM, a man who was arrested the day prior for stealing from a store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road came back to the store and was trying to return more stolen items for cash. He was arrested and lodged at the jail, again.
• At 6:00 PM, a Tigard patrol officer pulled over a woman who was driving dangerously in traffic, but by the time he walked up to her window she had fallen asleep. She was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after her blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.26% - more than three times the legal limit.
• Officers were called to a residence near SW Garden Park Place where a man drank too much and began trying to fight neighbors.

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Week of May 18 – 24, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 817 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 39 arrested, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, May 24:

• At 5:35 PM our Evening Traffic Safety Officer stopped a driver who was driving dangerously on Highway 217 and onto I-5. He was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after his blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.34% - more than four times the legal limit. He was also charged with reckless driving, aggravated harassment and resisting arrest.
• A man was arrested on a detainer in the 10700 block of SW Garden Park Place after officers caught him checking door handles for unlocked cars.
• A 2-year-old was reported missing in the River Terrace community. As Tigard Police and neighboring agencies responded, the child was found under a bed in his home.
• Officers arrested a suspect who tried stealing more than $1,300 in items from a store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.

Friday, May 23:

• Throughout the day, officers responded to five separate injury crashes on Highway 217 southbound, three injury crashes on Highway 217 northbound, and another injury crash on SW Durham Road.
• A man was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after he crashed in the parking lot of a bar in the 14400 block of SW Pacific Highway. It turns out he had been arrested the night prior for DUII as well. He was arrested and lodged at the jail again.
• Police helped reunite a lost elderly woman with her loved ones.

Thursday, May 22:

• At 6:40 PM, our Evening Traffic Safety Officer stopped a driver who was reported to have fallen asleep at two traffic lights and rear ended another car. The driver was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII).
• At 10:14 AM, a concerned community member called police when they found an intoxicated teenager passed out in the parking lot of a restaurant in the 14000 block of SW Pacific Highway. Officers called his grandma and gave the boy a ride to her house.

Wednesday, May 21:

• Employees at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street called police after a child’s parents walked away when the child refused to leave the store. The parents returned within two minutes, but still waited for police to arrive so officers could make sure the child was okay. Everyone was fine.
• Someone called in a welfare check after they noticed a man at an apartment in the 7700 block of SW Pfaffle Street had three days’ worth of meals left by his door. Officers entered the apartment and found the man had fallen and couldn’t get up. He was taken to the hospital.
• A woman called police when she discovered her elderly husband had given nearly $10,000 to a scammer, but he didn’t believe it was a scam. As he was on his way to deliver another $8,600, our Commercial Crimes Unit detectives and patrol officers were able to intervene and stop him before he gave away the rest of his money.

Tuesday, May 20:

• Officers responding to complaints about a houseless camp arrested a woman with a misdemeanor warrant.
• A woman selling fruit on the corner of SW 121^st Avenue and SW North Dakota Street was advised they need to have a permit to sell goods in the City of Tigard. The officer also gave her information on where she could receive help from local resources.
• A 14-year-old runaway from Washington was located by officers at a restaurant near SW Scholls Ferry Road & SW 121^st Avenue.

Monday, May 19:

• For the second day in a row, cows were found roaming SW Roy Rodgers Road. Officers helped corral them back to their home.
• In the morning, a man reported that his prescription medication was stolen from his home during an Open House real estate event over the weekend.
• At 7:33 AM, police were called to an apartment complex in the 11500 block of SW Beef Bend Road where a man was harassing his wife’s boyfriend.

Sunday, May 18:

• Just before midnight, officers arrested a hit and run driver who was also under the influence of intoxicants. Their blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit.
• At 7:48 PM, two cows and a baby cow were found wandering the Art Rutkin Elementary school property. Officers tracked down the owners and helped get the cows home.
• At 3:36 PM, two elderly women asked a passerby to call police because they were lost. A Tigard patrol officer arrived and gave them a courtesy ride back to their care home in the 12300 block of SW Grant Avenue.
• In the morning, officers on bike patrol stopped by the Tigard Farmer’s Market. They chatted with customers before heading back to Fanno Creek Trail on patrol.

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Week of May 11 – 17, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 788 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 31 arrested, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, May 17:

• At 9:41 PM a bartender from a restaurant in the 14300 block of SW Barrows Road called police to report an intoxicated customer driving away. Our Evening Traffic Safety Officer caught up with the driver who was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after their blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.16% - twice the legal limit.
• At 9:47 AM a driver pulling out of a business in the 14200 block of SW Gaarde Street hit the rear of a pickup truck, lost control of her vehicle and ended up driving over a curb and crashing into four parked cars. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt.

Friday, May 16:

• Around 10:00 AM, a middle school student with special needs was experiencing a mental health crisis and trying to hurt staff members. The School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the middle school responded. The student was placed on a peace officer’s hold and taken to the hospital for treatment per his mother’s request.
• At 2:05 AM, an elderly woman knocked on the door of a residence in the 15100 block of SW 92^nd Avenue and told the homeowner she was lost. A Tigard patrol officer responded and gave the woman a ride back to her home.

  Thursday, May 15:

• At 11:43 PM, officers were called to a home in the 15400 block of SW Summerfield Lane where a woman told her sister she was being held at gunpoint by a group of men. However, when officers contacted the woman, she was at home watching TV. Officers called the sister back, who then explained the woman just returned home from a psychiatric hospital and may have been experiencing a mental health issue.
• Around 3:00 PM a man called police to tell them that a teenager shot him with a pellet gun the day prior. However, due to the time delay in reporting, officers were unable to locate a suspect.

Wednesday, May 14:

• A couple got into an argument at a restaurant in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway, prompting a passerby to call police.
• At 6:47 PM, a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway called to have a non-guest moved along from the property.
• A man was found dead in a sleeping bag behind a business in the 13400 block of SW Pacific Highway. It doesn’t appear there are any ongoing safety concerns to the community related to this death.

Tuesday, May 13:

• Two brothers got into a fight at an apartment in the 14700 block of SW 109^th Avenue. One of the brothers was arrested and lodged at the jail.
• A storage unit was broken into in the 8900 block of SW Burnham Street.
• Throughout the day, police checked on several alarm calls across the city.

Monday, May 12:

• An amber alert was sent out shortly before midnight for a kidnapping incident that happened just outside of Tigard. A mother took her kids back after they were placed in the care of her sister by DHS. Thankfully, they were found in Washington shortly after; the mother was arrested, and her two kids are safe.
• At 2:06 PM, neighbors called in a drunk driver in the 8800 block of SW Edgewood Street. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after her blood alcohol content (BAC) was measured at 0.15% - nearly twice the legal limit.
• A car was stolen from an apartment complex in the 16000 block of SW 108^th Avenue. It was found by police in Portland a short time later.

Sunday, May 11:

• At 7:15 PM officers responded to a CPR call from a home in the 9700 block of SW Frewing Street where a 14-month-old baby was unconscious and not breathing. As officers arrived, the baby began breathing again and was experiencing seizures. Emergency medical personnel responded and took the baby to the hospital.
• In the afternoon, a man was screaming at people in the parking lot of a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. He was arrested for disorderly conduct II, criminal trespass II and prostitution.
• Around 8:41 AM calls came in about a small dog running loose on Highway 217. Sadly, the dog was hit by a car and killed before officers could get there to try to help.

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Week of May 4 – 10, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 792 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 38 arrested, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, May 10:

• Someone tried to use a counterfeit $100 bill at a grocery store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street. They were cited.
• Several welfare checks were requested for various people sleeping on sidewalks and in parks throughout the city.
• The bike team was out patrolling Fanno Creek Trail and stopped by the Walk and Roll event at the library.
• An intoxicated man was trespassed from a shopping center in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road.

Friday, May 9:

• In the afternoon, someone reported a road rage incident where one driver punched another driver’s window and broke it. The victim provided dash camera footage, which helped police identify and contact the suspect.
• A husband and wife got into a verbal fight at a residence in the 12900 block of SW Oxalis Terrace. They agreed to separate for the rest of the day to avoid further conflict.
• At 12:04 AM a woman at an apartment in the 14300 block of SW 112^th Avenue called police saying she overdosed on drugs and used Narcan. When police arrived to check on her, she refused medical assistance and wouldn’t talk to officers.

Thursday, May 8:

• In the evening, someone called police to report a man breaking into a car in the parking lot of a grocery store in the 13100 block of SW Pacific Highway. It was the man’s own car; he had accidentally locked himself out.
• At 11:44 AM a Tigard patrol sergeant noticed an elderly woman had fallen on the sidewalk and was bleeding from her face in the 7300 block of SW Bridgeport Road. He stopped to assist and, thankfully, the woman was okay after being checked by emergency medical personnel.

Wednesday, May 7:

• A fight broke out at a market in the 9900 block of SW Walnut Street. The suspect was taken into custody and the victim was sent to the hospital with a possible skull fracture.
• A Tigard patrol officer working traffic enforcement on SW Pacific Highway and SW 74^th Avenue when a driver sped by at a high rate of speed. The car was stolen, and the driver refused to stop for the officer. Police from surrounding agencies responded and attempted to stop the car with spike strips. Eventually, the Tigard officer conducted a PIT maneuver to stop the driver. The driver was arrested on his felony warrant and was also charged with Recovered Stolen Vehicle For Other Agency – UUMV, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Attempt to Elude Police Officer (In Vehicle – Felony).

Tuesday, May 6:

• While working a traffic safety mission focused on drunk driving, our Evening Traffic Safety Officer arrested a driver after their blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.11%. As a reminder, the legal limit is 0.08%.
• At 7:05 AM a hit and run was reported in a restaurant parking lot in the 10300 block of SW Greenburg Road.
• At 2:10 AM, a Tigard patrol officer noticed a man sleeping on the ground in front of a business in the 12000 block of SW Main Street. After checking to make sure the man was okay, the officer identified him and learned he had a felony warrant. He was arrested and lodged at the Washington County jail.

Monday, May 5:

• Multiple storage units were burglarized at a storage facility in the 10500 block of SW Greenburg Road. If you believe your unit may have been burglarized, report it to police by calling Non-Emergency Dispatch at 503-629-0111 or reporting online at www.tigard-or.gov/report-a-crime
• Around noon, a man began throwing chairs and threatening to kill an employee at the Tigard Library. He fought with police and bit a police officer. He was arrested and charged with Assault IV and Resisting Arrest – Interfere with Law Enforcement.
• A Tigard patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a driver who was driving while suspended and had a misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and lodged at the Washington County jail.

Sunday, May 4:

• In the evening, officers responded to a welfare check on a man walking along the overpass on Highway 217 and SW Pacific Highway. He was seen screaming at the sky, but when officers offered to call medical assistance, the man declined help.
• A Tigard patrol officer found a missing 5-year-old with autism by the docks at Cook Park. He was reunited with his family.
• Throughout the night police responded to several calls about teenagers drinking at post-prom parties.

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Week of April 27 – May 3, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 799 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 28 arrested, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, May 3:

• A theft in progress was called in at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. Officers located and cited the suspects.
• At 5:52 PM officers were called to a home in the 13100 block of SW Maddie Lane where mother called police on her daughter who was experiencing a mental health crisis and breaking things in the home. Officers placed the daughter on a peace officer hold and took her to the hospital for care.
• While investigating a crash on Highway 217, officers observed a car drive through the crash scene without its headlights on. After stopping the car and talking with the driver, officers noticed several signs she may be intoxicated, including two open alcohol containers. The driver was arrested after her blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.21% - nearly three times the legal limit.

Friday, May 2:

• Throughout the afternoon, several thefts, including a strong-arm robbery by teenagers, were reported at businesses in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• Around lunchtime, police responded to a 9-1-1 call about a 2-year-old choking at a preschool in the 10700 block of SW 130^th Avenue. Thankfully, the child began breathing again and received emergency medical care.
• At 3:29 AM a Tigard patrol officer noticed a woman wandering a parking lot in the 14000 block of SW Pacific Highway. After he checked to make sure she was okay, he asked for her identification and learned she had a warrant for her arrest. She ran away, but the officer quickly caught up with her and she was arrested.

Thursday, May 1:

• License plates were stolen off a car in the 9600 block of SW North Dakota Street.
• A theft in progress was reported at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard.
• Shortly after midnight, a car crashed into a boulder near SW 72^nd Avenue and SW Upper Boones Ferry Road. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after his blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.21%.

Wednesday, April 30:

• A restaurant in the 10300 block of SW Greenburg Road reported approximately $15,000 in damages after their EV charger chords had been cut.
• Around 2:45 PM, police responded to a retirement community in the 9200 block of SW Oak Street after a caller reported having $200 stolen from their wallet.
• The Mental Health Response Team (MHRT) was called to an apartment complex in the 14700 block of SW 109^th Avenue where two people were arguing.

Tuesday, April 29:

• Around 8:00 PM, a drunk man began throwing trash bins at his neighbor’s door in the 10900 block of SW Garden Park Place. Officers arrived and restored the peace.
• A shoving match was reported at a restaurant in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• A mother and son got into a fight at an apartment in the 11500 block of SW Hall Boulevard.

Monday, April 28:

• At 6:58 PM, a neighbor called police when they saw an unknown man using power from a neighbor’s home without permission in the 14400 block of SW Pennywort Terrace. Officers contacted the man, who had two warrants for his arrest. He was lodged at the Washington County jail.
• Someone called in a possible burglary at a vacant building in the 11200 block of SW Greenburg Road. Officers cleared the building and found no evidence of a burglary.
• Officers conducted 24 traffic stops throughout the day, in between 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls for service.

Sunday, April 27:

• At 1:56 PM, another CPR call came in from a retirement facility in the 11200 block of SW Summerfield Drive. Unfortunately, the woman did not survive.
• At 2:08 AM officers responded to a CPR call at a care facility in the 14100 block of SW 105^th Avenue where a 73-year-old man was unconscious and not breathing. The man regained a pulse after receiving CPR, and he was taken to the hospital for emergency medical care.
  
  

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Week of April 20 – April 26, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 759 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 33 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 26:

• Sadly, a pedestrian was hit and killed when it appeared he had walked into the street near the intersection of SW Gaarde Street & SW Pacific Highway. It does not appear the driver was speeding or impaired at the time of the crash. Read more about this crash here.
• An intoxicated man tried to enter the wrong apartment off SW Beef Bend Road.
• Just before noon, a man called a crisis line and said he was planning to kill himself with a gun at a shopping center in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. Police responded but couldn’t find him, then learned he was actually in Portland. Officers gave the information to Portland Police.

Friday, April 25:

• A jewelry scam tricked a man out of his watch in the parking lot of a business in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street.
• Multiple road rage incidents were called in across the City throughout the afternoon.
• A theft in custody was cited at a department store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road.

Thursday, April 24:

• Around noon, police responded to a burglary in progress at an apartment complex in the 10400 block of SW McDonald Street. Initially, the caller claimed an unknown man was in his apartment, however, it turned out the man was a neighbor the caller owed money to.
• At 12:12 AM, police responded to multiple burglary alarms at a department store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. The suspects left behind a trail of merchandise and a stache of items for later. More than $1,000 in goods were recovered by officers.

Wednesday, April 23:

• Police responded to an overdose at a home in the 11700 block of SW 91^st Avenue where a woman drank too much alcohol. She voluntarily went to the hospital.
• A woman was trespassed from a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street.

Tuesday, April 22:

• Police contacted a man who was going through mailboxes on SW Katherine Street.
• A man was cited for stealing beer from a convenience store in the 12000 block of SW Hall Boulevard. Minutes later, police were called back to reports of a strong-arm robbery at the same store by the same man. He was arrested and lodged at the Washington County jail.
• Just before midnight, a man called police to a massage spa in the 13815 block of SW Pacific Highway where he accused an employee of stealing his wallet. Police arrived and quickly realized the man was drunk and that his wallet was in his pocket. He was then arrested on his warrant.

Monday, April 21:

• A 14-year-old was experiencing a mental health crisis at an apartment in the 11500 block of SW 8^th Avenue. The Mental Health Response Team (MHRT), which pairs an experience police officer with a mental health clinician, were able to calm the situation.
• Someone broke a window at a restaurant in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway. Police were able to locate the suspect.
• A sexual assault was reported at an apartment complex in the 7700 block of SW Hunziker Road.

Sunday, April 20:

• At 4:29 PM, police responded to reports of a promiscuous shooting at SW Durham Road and SW 74^th Avenue. It was actually a power transformer that had malfunctioned.
• At 4:23 PM officers responded to a welfare check on Highway 217 at Interstate 5 for a driver who appeared slumped over behind the steering wheel on the side of the road. They were okay; their car had broken down.
• Our Evening Traffic Safety Officer made a traffic stop on a driver who was driving with a suspended license. The driver was arrested.

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Week of April 13 – April 19, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 814 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 20 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 19:

• Someone experiencing a mental health crisis was causing community members concern on SW Beveland Street.
• In the morning, police attended the City of Tigard Egg Hunt at Cook Park, chatted with families and took photos with kids.
• A patrol officer working the graveyard shift recovered a stolen car near SW Grant Avenue and SW Park Street.

Friday, April 18:

• Police responded to an apartment complex in the 9800 block of SW Frewing Street when a woman reported that her boyfriend stole her car. Officers were later recalled to the residence after the boyfriend returned and kicked in the door. As the situation escalated, the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team responded to assist. They were able to arrest the man.
• At 3:31 PM, a caller reported a man who appeared to be having a mental health crisis walking around with his private parts exposed at Cook Park. Unfortunately, the man was gone before police were able to locate him.

Thursday, April 17:

• At 11:59 PM, police responded to a suicide threat at a home in the 12800 block of SW Grant Avenue. Officers checked on the woman who did not appear to be planning to harm herself.
• Around 7:30 PM a fight broke out in the parking lot of a business in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard following a road rage incident.
• A man riding an e-bike was hit by a car in front of Tigard High School. He was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Wednesday, April 16:

• Around 8:30 PM a man called police after his ex-wife told him that someone was trying to stab her and that she was locked in a bathroom at her apartment in the 9800 block of SW Frewing Street. As police were staging outside, the woman came outside and spoke with officers, sharing that she was safe.
• A woman who was recently let go from her job at a business in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street was cited after she threw a sticky substance on her former employer’s car.
• Police responded to a grocery store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street around 1:30 AM when a customer started yelling and throwing items around the store. The woman was arrested on three charges including Assault IV, Criminal Mischief and Harassment.

Tuesday, April 15:

• A family reported their father missing and potentially experiencing a medical emergency after he didn’t come home. A Beaverton Police officer found the man on SW Brockman Road in Beaverton and helped reunite him with is family in Tigard. Thankfully, he was okay.
• Officers responded to a welfare check at an apartment complex in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue where neighbors heard a man and woman screaming at each other.
• Throughout the afternoon, officers responded to six incomplete 9-1-1 calls across the City. Remember – if you accidentally dial 9-1-1, please stay on the line and let the call taker know if you are okay.

Monday, April 14:

• Two teenagers dined and dashed from a restaurant in the 10100 block of SW Washington Square Road. When officers located the boys, one of them had alcohol, two knives and a replica gun on him.
• A community mailbox was broken into on SW Summer Lake Drive.
• Someone reported their car was stolen at an apartment complex in the 13300 block of SW 72^nd Avenue.
• At 12:50 AM a Tigard patrol officer stopped a driver after they made an illegal u-turn on SW Pacific Highway. During the stop, the officer recognized signs the driver was intoxicated. She was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after her blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.20% - which is 2.5x the legal limit.

Sunday, April 13:

• Officers assisted TVF&R firefighters in rescuing ducklings from a sewer basin.
• Police responded to a welfare check at a store in the 13900 block of SW Pacific Highway where a man’s wheelchair battery died. Officers helped the man connect with his son to get home.
• A man stole a $1,200 necklace from a store in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street.
• At 2:15 AM a burglary in progress was reported at an apartment in the 8800 block of SW Omara Street, however when officers arrived, they realized the caller was experiencing a mental health issue and that there was no burglary.

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Week of April 6 – April 12, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 813 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 22 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 12:

• Officers recovered a cart full of items someone attempted to steal from a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard.
• In the afternoon, a group of teenagers were using a BB gun to shoot out a car window near SW 69^th Avenue & SW Pacific Highway.
• A missing 7-year-old was quickly found in the River Terrace area.

Friday, April 11:

• Officers made 53 traffic stops throughout the day.
• Around 6:00 PM officers responded to a strong-arm robbery at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard after a teenager pushed an employee out of the way while stealing alcohol.
• Shortly after midnight, 9-1-1 dispatchers received an call from a woman asking for paramedics. However, as police, fire and emergency medical personnel arrived, the woman changed her mind and refused to allow first responders into her home and asked them to leave.

Thursday, April 10:

• Later in the afternoon, multiple callers reported a naked man walking along SW Hall Boulevard. A Tigard patrol officer contacted the man and gave him a ride to Just Compassion to get connected to services.
• At 12:54 PM, two men were drinking beer in a car at Woodard Park. One of the men explained he lives in the car, but agreed to leave the park and have a sober driver move his car.
• Around 9:00 AM police contacted a man who was lighting matches and throwing them in the dumpster of a business in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street. He was moved along.

Wednesday, April 9:

• Later in the evening a hit and run was reported in the parking lot of a shopping center in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• At 3:46 PM a bias crime was reported at a food cart in the 13700 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• Two electric scooters were reported stolen from a business in the 11800 block of SW Pacific Highway. A short time later another employee called to explain he thought the scooters were trash and went to bring them back.

Tuesday, April 8:

• Around 7:00 PM officers responded to a party in an abandoned house in the 9300 block of SW Hall Boulevard. Around 15 teenagers were drinking at the house. Parents were called to pick up their kids, and one 28-year-old man was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.
• At 4:19 PM police responded to a robbery at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road. It turned out to be a false alarm, but while officers were responding, someone tried to shoplift from the store and was stopped.

Monday, April 7:

• A stolen car was recovered on SW Ash Avenue.
• While conducting a routine traffic stop, a Tigard patrol officer arrested a man on a felony warrant and multiple misdemeanor warrants.
• At 4:44 AM, a neighbor called police to report the man across the street was hanging out of his third story window and shouting for help. Shortly before police arrived, the man jumped out of the window and landed on a car. He was placed on a peace officer’s hold and taken to the hospital for treatment for a possible reaction to drugs.

Sunday, April 6:

• A woman keyed a car in the parking lot of a shopping center in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road after another driver took the parking spot she wanted. The woman was arrested for criminal mischief.
• The mother of a 16-year-old staying in a mental health treatment center called police to request her child be taken to the hospital for additional treatment.

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Week of March 30 – April 5, 2025

Tigard Police responded to at least 780 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 31 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 5:

• A woman was arrested for threatening a bus driver at a transit stop near SW Blum Road and SW Palmblad Road.
• Officers responded to a CPR call on SW 115^th Avenue.
• A criminal mischief call came in from a home improvement store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway where a man and woman were slamming shopping carts into another person’s car.

Friday, April 4:

• Several people called in about a car meetup 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway, however it didn’t appear any crimes occurred.
• A theft in progress was reported at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard. Officers located the suspect nearby at a bus stop and arrested him for Theft I.

Thursday, April 3:

• An ex-employee at a grocery store in the 14300 block of SW Barrows Road was trespassed from the store after he was asked not to return.
• Two patrol officers started their morning by clearing out houseless camps along Fanno Creek Trail.
• A drunk man mistakenly got into the wrong car at a gas station on SW Upper Boones Ferry Road.

Wednesday, April 2:

• Around the same time as the coffee maker theft, two more thefts were reported at the same store with one suspect receiving a citation and the other suspect lodged at the jail.
• At 6:40 PM a man stole an $800 coffee maker from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• A domestic disturbance was reported at an apartment in the 12500 block of SW North Dakota Street.

Tuesday, April 1:

• A person experiencing a behavioral health crisis was trying to buy weapons from a store in the 13500 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• Several concerned community members called in to ask questions about immigration enforcement. Tigard Police Chief Jamey McDonald spoke openly about this issue. In this video, he explains how local police in Tigard do not enforce immigration, what Oregon's Sanctuary laws mean, how we only take action if a crime has been committed (regardless of immigration status), and how we believe that all people should have equal access to the justice system and feel safe calling police for help, regardless of their immigration status. Click here to learn more.

Monday, March 31:

• Officers responded twice in one day to the same apartment in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue where callers reported a couple screaming at each other.
• Two roommates got into a fight at their home in the 11600 block of SW Terrace Trails Drive. One of the roommates was taken to the hospital for their injuries.
• At 1:15 PM police responded to a CPR call at an apartment in the 12200 block of SW Knoll Drive after a 71-year-old woman was found unconscious. Sadly, the woman passed away.

Sunday, March 30:

• A lost dog was turned into police. An officer took the dog to the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter.
• A man caused a disturbance at a business in the 8200 block of SW Hunziker Road. He was trespassed from the location and given a courtesy ride to a nearby homeless shelter to get connected to resources. Unfortunately, the man chose to return to the business a short time later and was subsequently arrested for trespassing. He was lodged at the Washington County jail.
• Just before 4:00 AM, a Tigard patrol officer was driving on SW 68^th Avenue when he noticed a car bumper in the roadway. He followed a trail of debris to locate the car, and the driver was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) after her blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.16% - twice the legal limit.
  
  

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Week of March 23 - 29, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 791 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 37 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 29:

• At 7:47 PM police stopped a driver who was missing a tire and driving on a rim. Officers believed the driver to be under the influence, and when the driver refused to provide a breath sample, officers were able to obtain a warrant for a blood sample.
• A car was stolen overnight from a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway.

Friday, March 28:

• At 10:02 PM a car crashed into a retaining wall near SW 135^th Avenue and SW Walnut Street. Thankfully, the driver wasn’t hurt.
• Several shoplifting calls at a shopping center in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• Concerned community members called to request a welfare check on a woman who was chasing a goose in the parking lot of a grocery store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street.

Thursday, March 27:

• An employee at a medical facility in the 14100 block of SW 105^th Avenue reported missing narcotics. This case has been forwarded to our partners at the Oregon Health Authority and the DEA.
• Our Community Service Officer found a lost hound and returned her to her owner.
• At 3:10 PM, a restaurant in the 14000 block of SW Pacific Highway reported a customer they believed to be under the influence getting into her car. Officers attempted to stop the woman, who kept driving into Beaverton. Eventually she was stopped and arrested. Her BAC (blood alcohol content) was 0.24%, which is three times the legal limit.

Wednesday, March 26:

• At 6:26 PM a person called the police on a mother and her children who were playing in the water at Cook Park. Police arrived, talked to the mom and saw all her children were wearing life vests.
• A group of teenagers were causing a disruption at an apartment complex on SW Main Street. They were moved along.

Tuesday, March 25:

• At 7:38 PM, a group of 13-year-old boys were yelling and pushing each other at Winterlake Park. Officers broke them up and returned them to their parents.
• There was a disturbance at a car dealership on SW Cascade Avenue. Callers reported a man was walking by and yelling.
• A man was trespassed from a business in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard after he tried stealing wine.
• Security guards noticed an open door at a business at 9:41 PM in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. They requested police clear the building; nothing unusual was found inside.

Monday, March 24:

• At 11:21 PM, a Tigard patrol officer stopped a motorcycle driving 71 MPH in a 45 MPH construction zone on Highway 217. The motorcycle came back stolen and the driver was arrested.
• Concerned community members called to report a 6-year-old girl wandering SW Pacific Highway alone. Officers found the girl, who thankfully knew her mom’s phone number. The two were reunited quickly.

Sunday, March 23:

• In the afternoon, officers responded to a fight at an apartment complex in the 9600 block of SW Greenburg Road.
• At 10:08 AM, police were called to investigate the death of a man who appeared to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound behind a building in the 13600 block of SW Pacific Hwy.

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Week of March 16 - 22, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 832 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 35 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 22:

• Police were called to a construction site in the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway to investigate a suspicious vehicle. It turned out to be an employee arriving for work at the construction site.
• During the graveyard shift, an uber driver called 9-1-1 when one of the passengers tried to steal their phone. Once they got out of the car, the same suspect threw another passenger to the ground. Officers quickly located the group and arrested the suspect. A second person from the same group was arrested for misdemeanor warrants. Both were lodged at the Washington County Jail.

Friday, March 21:

• At 8:51 PM, officers stopped a woman who was driving dangerously. She was arrested for DUII after her blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.26% - more than three times the legal limit.
• Officers conducted several welfare checks throughout the City.
• Police arrested a shoplifter at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street after he stole nearly $600 in goods. Investigators believe he may be connected to 13 other shoplifting cases.
• At 3:31 AM a man was trespassed from school property when officers found him sleeping in the parking lot of Tigard High School.

Thursday, March 20:

• At 4:36 PM, a man stole a register from a business in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway. We’ve identified the suspect and believe he may be connected to multiple cases.
• At 4:16 PM, a man stole a till from a business in the 12100 block of SW Main Street.
• A hit and run was reported in the parking lot of a business in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road.

Wednesday, March 19:

• A mother called police for help when her 8-year-old experiencing behavioral concerns ran away from her into traffic on SW Greenburg Road. Thankfully, the child wasn’t hurt and officers were able to talk him and he agreed to go home with mom.
• At 12:26 PM, officers were called to an argument at a business in the 14000 block of SW Pacific Highway. Thankfully, everyone calmed down quickly once police arrived.
• A noise complaint about a loud car was called in near the 11800 block of SW Summer Crest Drive.

Tuesday, March 18:

• Sadly, children playing at an apartment complex in the 14700 block of SW 109^th Avenue found a man who had hung himself from his balcony. The man was already deceased by the time officers arrived.
• At 2:50 AM, officers responded to an apartment complex in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue where a man was slumped over in a running car. When officers contacted the man, they learned he had a felony warrant. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and lodged at the Washington County Jail.

Monday, March 17:

• At 7:04 PM a man called 9-1-1 to report that while he was in his backyard, a man he knew slashed him with a knife and tried to stab him. The suspect left in a car, but was quickly found by police. He was arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail.
• A cold burglary was reported in the 9400 block of SW Eunice Lane. A person entered a new construction home without permission, blocked the drains and turned on the water, which flooded the home. The damage is estimated to be near $100,000.
• At 12:29 AM an officer arrested a man for DUII near the 14200 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. The man’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.21% - nearly three times the legal limit.

Sunday, March 16:

• Swing shift officers conducted extra traffic enforcement throughout their shift.
• Concerned community members called in a woman who was in the road trying to kick cars at SW Hall Boulevard and SW Pacific Highway.
• At 7:17 AM a man covered in feces refused to get off of a Trimet bus. Officers were able to talk him off the bus and the man was transported to the hospital for care.

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Week of March 9 - 15, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 712 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts. Officers made 26 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 15:

• A teenager tried to steal beer from a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd. Officers returned the teen to his grandmother.
• Police were called to a home in the 15600 block of SW Bull Mountain Road where a 12-year-old was throwing things and using an axe to hit walls. Officers learned the child was upset at his mother for not allowing him to download an app on his phone.
• The Tigard Police Department hosted tours of our facility for community members interested in learning about a bond for a new combined Police & Public Works facility.
• Just after midnight, our Evening Traffic Safety Officer arrested a man for DUII. His BAC (blood alcohol content) was over double the legal limit at 0.17%.

Friday, March 14:

• Around noon, police were called to a home in the 14900 block of SW 109^th Avenue where a man recovering from heart surgery had died.
• A theft in progress was reported at a store in the 12200 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road. Unfortunately, we couldn’t locate the suspect.

Thursday, March 13:

• Officers stayed busy with traffic enforcement throughout the graveyard shift.
• A woman experiencing a mental health crisis called 9-1-1 to tell dispatchers she had a gun and wanted police to kill her. Police contacted her partner, who told officers that she did not have a gun and that she was safe at home.
• Another shooting was reported at the Tesla dealership on SW Cascade Avenue at 4:15 AM. Thankfully, the security guard who was on site at the time was not hurt. Read our news release here.

Wednesday, March 12:

• Three men attempted to pass fake $100 bills at a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. They told officers they received the bill in Argentina and didn’t know it was fake.
• At 3:23 PM, a man attempted to end his life behind a business in the 16200 block of SW Pacific Highway. Thank you to the officers from the King City Police Department who assisted in providing first aid while additional help arrived.

Tuesday, March 11:

• A man and woman were arrested for passing counterfeit $100 bills at a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. Both were lodged at the Washington County Jail.
• Seven fire extinguishers were stolen from a business in the 12000 block of SW Main Street. A suspect has not yet been identified.
• At 9:23 AM, an 86-year-old woman was seriously hurt when she was struck by a heavy-duty ratchet strap that fell off a passing truck. We’re still looking to identify the driver. Read more about the case in our news release.

Monday, March 10:

• At 6:03 PM, an 8-year-old with autism suddenly ran away while playing with his sister outside. The family quickly lost sight of the boy and called police. While police were arranging for a drone and search and rescue resources, the boy was found at a store nearby after an employee noticed he was alone.
• At 2:34 PM, a woman called police to report her wallet was stolen out of her car.
• Several incomplete 9-1-1 calls pulled officers away from other calls throughout the day. If you accidentally dial 9-1-1, please stay on the line and tell the call taker if it was a mistake.

Sunday, March 9:

• At 6:35 PM police responded to a disturbance at a convenience store in the 9900 block of SW Walnut Street where a family confronted a store clerk who believed the children may have shoplifted.
• A man pulled a knife on another man at the Tigard Library. The suspect fled into the woods before officers arrived but has since been identified.
• At 12:57 PM, a man stole a cash register from a business in the 12200 block of SW Main Street.
• During the graveyard shift, a Tigard patrol officer stopped and cited someone driving 108 MPH on Highway 217.

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Week of March 2 - 8, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 807 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 21 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 8:

• Officers assisted several people across the city who were experiencing mental health crises. In 2024, the Tigard community renewed the Public Safety levy, part of which funds advanced crisis and de-escalation training for every officer.
• Overnight, a crash was reported off SW Tigard Street and SW Grant Avenue after multiple callers reported hearing drifting. The driver left the scene, but the owner of the car arrived a short time later and claimed their car was stolen from a party.
• Our Evening Traffic Safety Officer arrested a person for DUII. Their BAC (blood alcohol content) was 0.19% - more than double the legal limit.

Friday, March 7:

• Multiple welfare checks on different seniors across the city who hadn’t been seen or heard from in a while by friends or family.
• An ongoing dispute between family members had police returning to their residence in the 13000 block of SW Ash Avenue.
• Detectives were called out to a children’s hospital after they received reports of a 1-year-old with suspicious injuries.

Thursday, March 6:

• A store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street called to report people attempting to pass counterfeit bills to “pay” for their groceries. The same suspects are believed to be linked to an additional case in a neighboring city.
• Overnight, the Tesla dealership on SW Cascade Avenue was damaged by gunfire. Read our news release here.
• At 4:40 AM, a Tigard Police patrol officer stopped and cited a driver on SW Pacific Highway for driving 83 MPH.

Wednesday, March 5:

• An unhappy customer called police in hopes of receiving better customer service from a business in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• At 8:21 AM, a veteran experiencing a mental health crisis in the 12200 block of SW Knoll Drive wanted to end his life. He was taken to the VA hospital for help. If you or someone you know is a veteran experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available.

Tuesday, March 4:

• A man caused a disturbance at a business in the 12200 block of SW Main Street.
• At 1:14 PM a man called police after he was bit by a dog while riding his bike on the Fanno Creek Trail.
• While on patrol, a graveyard officer found an unoccupied vehicle stolen out of Forest Grove.

Monday, March 3:

• At 11:33 PM a noise complaint was reported at an apartment complex in the 13000 block of SW Ash Avenue. It was a man yelling at a video game.
• Late in the evening, there was a disturbance with a weapon in the 9500 block of SW Greenburg Road where a man threatened another man with a gun and drove off. The suspect was identified and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, menacing – physical or weapon and criminal mischief II.
• During the evening commute, a man in a wheelchair was hit by a car while crossing the street at the intersection of SW Watkins Avenue and SW Pacific Highway. The driver stopped and helped the man until police and medical arrived. The man was assessed by paramedics but chose not to go to the hospital.

Sunday, March 2:

• Around 9:00 PM, officers responded to a suicide attempt at a home in the 16800 block of SW Colorado Lane where a man shot himself trying to take his own life. Police began CPR and the man began breathing. However, despite officers’ efforts to save his life, the man passed away later at the hospital.
• At 10:36 AM, police were called to a suicide threat at a home in the 14300 block of SW 80^th Place. Officers arrived and found the resident of the home had slit his throat but was still alive. Officers provided emergency care until paramedics arrived and transported the man to the hospital.
• At 8:16 AM, officers were dispatched to a CPR call for a 2-year-old child at a home in the 16100 block of SW 108^th Avenue. Sadly, the child passed away. After further investigation, we don’t believe the death is suspicious as the child had several medical conditions.
  
  

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 798 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 22 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 1:

• In the afternoon, shoplifters were called in by a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard. Officers located the suspect at the bus stop nearby.
• A store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street called in a man trying to pass a counterfeit $100 bill. Learn more about recognizing fake bills here.

Friday, February 28:

• At 6:58 AM a man called in to report himself for “being aggressive” to his wife. He was issued a citation for harassment.
• Dispatch received a call 1:22 AM regarding a person driving dangerously on SW Pacific Highway near Highway 217. Officers stopped the driver after witnessing him swerving and running red lights. His BAC (blood alcohol content) was nearly double the legal limit at 0.15%. He was arrested for DUII and reckless driving.

Thursday, February 27:

• At 8:29 PM employees at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard. called to report a woman shoplifting. She walked out of the store directly into the arms of officers. She was issued a citation.
• Throughout the day officers responded to several different welfare checks across the city.

Wednesday, February 26:

• At 11:38 PM, a mother called to report that her 7-year-old daughter was touched inappropriately by a family member. The case has been referred to detectives.
• Officers assisted DHS at an apartment complex in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. DHS took a child into protective custody, cited the father for obstructing governmental administration and lodged the mother on her warrant.
• Police were dispatched to a call at an apartment complex in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road after a man punched a maintenance worker in the face. The man was combative with officers, so he was placed in a cloth restraining device called a WRAP. This is used to restrict the mobility – but not the breathing – of a combative person for their own safety and/or the safety of the community members and officers around them. He was lodged at the Washington County Jail.

Tuesday, February 25:         

• Late in the evening, a man crashed his van into a homeowner’s yard near SW 97^th Avenue and SW McDonald Street. He was arrested for DUII and his BAC (blood alcohol content) was more than twice the legal limit at 0.17%.
• One of our Community Oriented Policing officers received information about a person spray painting railroad cars near the area of SW Tech Center Drive. Officers responded and arrested the suspect after a short foot pursuit. He’s since been connected to dozens of graffiti cases across the metro area.
• At 3:29 PM officers were called to an apartment in the 14000 block of SW 112^th Avenue where a 14-year-old was experiencing a mental health crisis, became violent and was attempting to end their life. The Mental Health Response Team (MHRT), which pairs an experience police officer with a mental health clinician, put the girl on a director’s hold and transported her to the hospital for treatment.

Monday, February 24:

• Officers assisted with multiple road hazards and traffic crashes in the heavy rain and wind.
• Multiple calls over the past couple days from unhappy customers at a fast-food restaurant in the 12300 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road.
• Dispatch received calls of a woman yelling from the bushes in the 7600 block of SW Durham Road. When officers arrived, she refused to talk to police and declined medical help. Officers provided a community resources card.

Sunday, February 23:

• At 11:06 PM officers responded to a home in the 9000 block of SW Omara Street after a man called 9-1-1 to report that his girlfriend fell and hit her head. She was transported to the hospital.
• Officers were called to a store in the 12000 block of SW Main Street where employees reported a man was asleep in the furniture section. He just needed a place to stay out of the rain, so officers gave him a courtesy ride to a shelter.
• At 8:19 AM officers were dispatched to a home in the 10800 block of SW Canterbury Lane where a 32-year-old man choked on his breakfast. He was successfully resuscitated.
• At 12:03 AM our evening traffic safety officer pulled over a driver near SW 78^th Avenue and SW Spruce Street. The driver’s BAC (blood alcohol content) was over double the legal limit at 0.17%. He was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

 February 16 - 22, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 828 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 34 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 22:

• Late in the evening multiple callers reported hearing gunshots or explosions near SW Walnut Street and SW Tiedeman Avenue, however officers were unable to locate the source of the sound.
• At 3:58 PM a routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a felon driving while suspended and in possession of a restricted weapon.

Friday, February 21:

• At around 9:00 AM a high school student reported sexual abuse to her School Resource Officer (SRO). Our SROs work in the schools they serve so that they can build relationships with students, helping them feel more comfortable reporting concerns or crimes to police. Learn more about our SRO program here.
• During the graveyard shift, officers stopped a driver going 91 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. He was arrested for DUII and had a 0.19% BAC (blood alcohol content).

Thursday, February 20:

• At 3:51 PM a stray goat was called in on SW Watkins Avenue. The owner was notified and collected her goat.
• A man was trespassed from an apartment complex in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue.
• At 2:14 AM officers arrested a woman for DUII. Her blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.15% - nearly double the legal limit.

Wednesday, February 19:

• Several calls throughout the day of people experiencing mental health crises.
• At 10:19 AM officers were dispatched to a welfare check where a man was feeling unwell at a bus stop in the 13900 block of SW Pacific Highway. Officers found him unresponsive without a pulse and began CPR. He was transported to the hospital but, sadly, he did not survive.

Tuesday, February 18:

• Graveyard officers provided additional patrol on SW Summer Crest Drive after several noise issues were reported in the area.
• Later in the afternoon, officers were called to a business in the 16200 block of SW Pacific Highway where a man exposed himself to the caller’s friend. He left before officers arrived.
• Around 1:00 PM police were called to a disturbance at the dog park on SW Ash Avenue. Two men were arguing over a dog harness but stopped once the officer arrived.
• At 9:56 AM officers responded to a traffic crash with injuries just north of the Greenburg exit on Highway 217.

Monday, February 17:

• At 11:41 PM officers responded to a noise complaint at an apartment in the 11400 block of SW 135^th Avenue where they asked the residents to turn down their music.
• Police were called to an apartment complex in the 12500 block of SW North Dakota Street after neighbors heard yelling in a nearby unit. After arriving, officers learned it was a man experiencing bi-polar disorder and that everyone in the home was safe.
• At 12:47 PM Officers responded to a CPR call to a care home in the 9100 block of SW North Dakota Street where a 96-year-old man was not breathing normally. The man had a valid DNR and refused CPR from police and medical. He passed away shortly after.

Sunday, February 16:

• Throughout the evening, police responded to various welfare checks, crashes and cold thefts across the City of Tigard.
• Near SW Dartmouth Street and SW 72^nd Avenue, a traffic stop for expired registration tags turned into a foot pursuit when the driver attempted to run away from police. The officer caught up with him quickly, and the man was charged with escape III, attempt to elude police officer (on foot), and DUII after his blood alcohol content (BAC) came back at 0.12%.
• At 2:20 AM, a patrol officer stopped a person driving with daytime running lights and appeared to be driving under the influence. His blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.21% - nearly three times the legal limit. He was arrested for DUII.

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Week of February 9 - 15, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 788 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 36 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 15:

• At 2:18 PM officers were dispatched to an armed robbery in the 12400 block of SW Main Street, where three high school students pulled a machete on a middle school student. One student was criminally charged and the investigation is ongoing.
• At 12:59 AM, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a call about a woman attempting to end her own life. A Tigard officer arrived quickly and was able to cut the wire from the woman’s neck before she fell unconscious.
• Just before 3:00 AM a Tigard patrol officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle with no headlights or taillights near the intersection of SW Hall Boulevard and SW Pacific Highway. The driver smelled of alcohol and later had a 0.14% BAC (blood alcohol content). He was arrested for DUII.

Friday, February 14:

• At 6:25 PM, a person at a church in the 11300 block of SW Pacific Highway called to report someone had broken in and stolen food.
• Police received calls about kids throwing snowballs at cars.
• Neighbors at an apartment complex in the 15100 block of SW Royalty Parkway were at the brink of madness over a smoke alarm that had been beeping outside in the snow for over 12 hours. A patrol officer dug through a snow-covered ditch to find the source of the beeping and pulled the battery out.

Thursday, February 13:

• At 9:20 PM officers were dispatched to a welfare check at a home in the 15800 block of SW Stratford Loop after a man hadn’t heard from his elderly mother in a while. When officers arrived at the home, they heard the woman calling for help. She had been stuck in her bathtub for over 4 days and could not stand up on her own.
• Several vehicles were reported to have slid down the hill on SW Bull Mountain Road.
• At 4:24 PM a man called 9-1-1 to report a group of teenagers sledding near his home on SW Ash Avenue. He claimed that when he told the teens to stop sledding, he saw one of them had a gun. Officers responded and no one had a gun.
• Throughout the day, officers responded to several traffic accidents and other concerns related to the winter storm.

Wednesday, February 12:

• A woman was scammed out of over $5,000 after she received a phone call from a man claiming to be a Clackamas County deputy offering to expunge her daughter’s record for a fee. The woman transferred over $5,000 in gift cards to the scammer before she called the jail to verify if this was a legitimate way to clean someone’s record. It was not. Remember – a police officer, sheriff’s deputy or other law enforcement agent will NEVER ask you for money, especially in the form of a gift card.

Tuesday, February 11:

• A pursuit that began in a neighboring county ended in Tigard near SW Pacific Highway and SW Dartmouth Street. Tigard officers responded to assist with traffic control.
• A man was excluded from the library for 30 days after causing concerns for library staff.
• Shortly after midnight, a man with dementia left his home without the proper clothes for the cold weather. He was found safe later in the morning.

Monday, February 10:

• Officers responded to a disturbance at an apartment in the 12500 block of SW North Dakota Street. Two brothers got into an argument and one tried to taze the other.
• At 1:52 PM, police responded to a fight between several students at Creekside High School.
• At 2:06 AM a Tigard patrol officer arrested a DUII driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.11%.

Sunday, February 9:

• Shortly before midnight, a Tigard patrol officer stopped a stolen vehicle near the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway. The driver and occupants were safely arrested.
• At 11:32 PM our evening traffic safety officer stopped a driver near the intersection of SW Pacific Highway and SW Beef Bend Road. Officers saw an open alcohol container and a bag containing a white powder. A subsequent search led to officers recovering 21 individual bags totaling nearly 19 grams of white powder believed to be cocaine, and the driver was arrested on several charges.
• At 6:45 PM officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 8300 block of SW Hunziker Road. It turns out the man was out collecting sticks for witchcraft.
• The man was subsequently arrested 4 hours later after returning to the business he was trespassed from.
• At around 12:30 PM, a man known to police for experiencing frequent behavioral health concerns was called in for a welfare check at a business in the 7200 block of SW Dartmouth Street. Officers spoke with the man and trespassed him per the business’s request.

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Week of February 2 - 8, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 760 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 28 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 8:

• In the late evening, a driver was stopped on highway 217 for driving 102 MPH in a 45 MPH work zone.
• Police assisted with a large-scale Lunar New Year celebration at Washington Square Mall.
• A theft in progress call at a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street led to the arrest of two individuals with misdemeanor warrants and one with a felony warrant.
• During the course of the day, officers responded to several calls across the city from people who were wanting to die by suicide.

Friday, February 7:

• At around 8:30 PM police were dispatched to an armed robbery at a business in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road, where a man pulled a gun on customers trying to stop him and his partner from stealing. Officers were on scene within 90 seconds of the call, however they weren’t able to immediately find the suspect.
• Shortly after the armed robbery, police responded to an assault with a weapon with shots fired near the intersection of SW 90^th Avenue and SW Greenburg Road. It turned out to be the suspects in the armed robbery minutes prior, and that after the robbery the man had tried to shoot his girlfriend.He was arrested on several charges.
• During the course of his shift, our evening traffic safety officer made several traffic stops which led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, an unlawfully concealed firearm and the arrest of a hit and run suspect who was driving while suspended, uninsured and failed to register their vehicle.

Thursday, February 6:

• At 6:00 PM a man called police to report his handgun had been stolen out of his car in the 11200 block of SW 95^th Avenue.
• At around 2:00 PM, Tigard Police received information that a stolen car was eluding Oregon State Police and making its way into Tigard. Officers quickly found the suspect and conducted a PIT maneuver to stop the driver. She was safely arrested and went to jail on charges including Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Elude a Police Officer, and a prior warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
• While on patrol at around 4:00 AM, an officer stopped to check on a man sleeping outside a business in the 14300 block of SW Pacific Highway. It turned out that the man had a misdemeanor warrant for menacing in a nearby county and had failed to check in as a registered sex offender for over three years. He was arrested and taken to jail.

Wednesday, February 5:

• A woman lost roughly $13,500 in a gift card scam after she believed she was applying for a Health and Human Services grant over Facebook Messenger. Remember – a government official would never ask for payment via gift cards, especially over social media or email. Read more scam prevention tips.
• A man was found deceased in his home in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. Investigators learned the man had been sick and recently self-discharged from the hospital against the advice of medical professionals.
• At 12:48 PM a 13-year-old boy called police when he heard someone coming into his family’s apartment in the 12400 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. When officers arrived, they learned it was a maintenance person who had entered the apartment legally.

Tuesday, February 4:

• Officers assisted with a traffic crash near SW Walnut Street and SW 132^nd Avenue.
• At around 7:40 PM, a man was trespassed from a business in the 12000 block of SW Main Street after he refused to leave after several hours.
• In the middle of the night, a Tigard K-9 team assisted with a burglary in progress in a neighboring city.

Monday, February 3:

• Police were dispatched to a runaway teenager in the 16600 block of SW Snowdale Street. Thankfully, she returned home shortly after officers responded.
• At around 4:30 PM, WCCCA dispatch began receiving calls about a man walking in the middle of traffic near SW Dartmouth Street and SW 72^nd Avenue who was yelling at cars and bleeding from his arms. Officers arrived and found the man who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers placed him on a Peace Officer Hold and he was transported to the hospital.
• A man was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend while they were driving. When speaking with the survivor, officers learned the man had choked her on a previous occasion. If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse by a partner, please know resources are available.

Sunday, February 2:

• During the graveyard shift, a Tigard K-9 team assisted a neighboring city with an armed robbery investigation.
• Just before 4:00 PM, officers responded to a welfare check where a man was slumped over in his car on highway 217. He was arrested for DUII.
• In the afternoon, a man experiencing a mental health crisis in the 11400 block of SW 135^th Avenue called 9-1-1 and told the call taker he was feeling suicidal and wanted to “kill Tigard cops”. The Mental Health Response Team (MHRT) police officer and clinician team were able to contact the man, who agreed to go to the hospital to receive treatment.

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Week of January 12 – 18, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 901 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 27 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 18:

• Officers received a report about a man wanting to harm himself who had access to guns. Officers tried to contact the man but were initially unsuccessful, however they did connect with his family to provide resources and mental health follow up services.
• Several thefts were reported at stores throughout the city, and officers helped a neighboring agency safely arrest four theft suspects.
• Two women were involved in an assault at a shopping center, and officers learned the assault was over a man.
• A woman stole from a store on SW Main Street, then tried to get away in a car. An employee tried stopping the woman from getting away and was pushed by her car door.

Friday, January 17:

• Officers responded to a crash on Highway 217 at Greenburg, where a driver hit a barrier and flipped their car. Fortunately, the driver was not seriously hurt.
• In a separate crash, a driver crashed into a fence and fire hydrant. The driver was taken to the hospital and was later arrested for DUII.
• Officers were called to a domestic with a weapon involving a man who slashed his ex’s tires and chased her with a knife. A K-9 track was conducted but the man was not immediately located. The case is still under investigation.

Thursday, January 16:

• A CPR call turned into a death investigation involving a 76-year-old man who passed away of natural causes.
• In a separate death investigation, a 60-year-old woman at a rehab center passed away.
• A caller reported an unwanted person at a business. Officers learned the woman in question was associated with a stolen truck. The truck was returned to its owner and the woman was taken to jail.

Wednesday, January 15:

• An officer pulled over an impaired driver who turned out to be an 18-year-old who is too young to legally drink. The teen’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.15% - nearly twice the legal limit.
• An alarm went off at a construction site where a man was seen on surveillance inside a fenced area. Several officers responded to help with containment, including drone operators and a K-9 track, however the suspect was not immediately found.

Tuesday, January 14:

• An employee at a check cashing store reported a woman was trying to pass a fraudulent $20,000 check. Detectives with the Commercial Crimes Unit responded and the woman was arrested.
• Family members reported their 23-year-old son with special needs was missing after leaving his work shift. Officers responded to help search for him, but the man was safely found by his parents at a fast-food restaurant.

Monday, January 13:

• A caller reported prowlers in a neighborhood with new homes under construction. Officers responded and one suspect ran off while two others were detained. A K-9 track led officers to find the outstanding suspect hiding in a nearby backyard. Officers learned he had a warrant out for his arrest. He was taken to jail, a second suspect was cited for criminal trespass and a third (a minor) was returned to her parents.
• A suspicious person was reported, and officers learned the person had a warrant out for his arrest. The person ran from officers, leading to a short foot pursuit before he was arrested.
• An instance of organized retail theft was reported a store, where a woman was arrested and charged for four separate thefts.

Sunday, January 12:

• Overnight, a driver crashed through railroad arms and a power box at SW Hall and Burnham. The driver was arrested for felony DUII, criminal mischief, reckless driving and driving while suspended. Employees with PGE and the railroad company responded and worked through the night to repair the damage.
• An officer conducted traffic enforcement made 10 stops during the shift, including one for a driver who was going 95 mph on I-5.
• A speeding driver in a Camaro crashed on I-5 at Haines. The driver and passenger were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses told officers the driver was going roughly 130 mph before the crash.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance where a woman barged into an apartment and attacked her ex-husband and his new girlfriend. The woman went to jail on charges of burglary, DV assault felony and assault IV.

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Week of January 5 – 11, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 840 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 29 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 11:

• The Evening Traffic Safety Officer, who is responsible for finding and stopping intoxicated drivers, made a drunk driving arrest. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit.
• A driver on Highway 217 hit a deer; fortunately there were no serious injuries.
• While an officer was responding to a cold theft at a store, another person stole merchandise and left the store – right into the hands of officers.

Friday, January 10:

• A U-Haul driver crashed with a bicyclist; fortunately there were only minor injuries.
• A caller reported their home was burglarized earlier in the day. Detectives were notified and will be conducting follow-up investigation.
• Several calls came in regarding people making statements threatening self-harm. In one case, officers helped the Crisis Team with a hospital hold so the person could get a mental health evaluation.
• Overnight, a disturbance was reported where a man was waving around a knife at a bar/restaurant. The man had a warrant out for his arrest and he was safely taken into custody.

Thursday, January 9:

• Two theft in progress calls came in from separate stores. In both cases, the suspect concealed merchandise in a backpack. Officers are investigating.
• A man jumped on the hood of a car driven by a woman in what callers thought was a domestic violence situation. Officers checked it out and learned the two are having relationship issues, but nothing physical happened and no crime occurred.
• A vacant home was burglarized sometime over the last few days, and the suspect(s) stole appliances. The case is under investigation.

Wednesday, January 8:

• K-9 officers helped deputies on a call involving a disturbance with a gun. They stopped the suspect who was fleeting the scene, and helped detain the suspect and recover weapons.
• Overnight, an officer conducting a traffic stop found meth, learned the driver had warrants and learned the driver had a suspended license. The driver was arrested on several charges.

Tuesday, January 7:

• Bull Mountain Road was closed after a car crashed into a power line. A power line went into a tree and began sparking. Officers kept the road closed for safely until power crews could arrive to fix the situation.
• Officers responded to a CPR call involving a 7-year-old child. The child was taken to the hospital.
• Overnight, a drone operator and a K-9 handler went to help deputies on a nearby call to search for a person who ran away from a stolen car in a case involving guns and several people. The person in question was located.

Monday, January 6:

• Officers responded to at least three theft calls at stores around the city throughout the day, including one that led to a juvenile being taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, and another person going to jail on several charges including outstanding arrest warrants.
• Store employees reported a customer was trying to use several fake hundred-dollar bills to pay for merchandise. Officers responded and learned the suspect was also listed as a missing person from California.
• A teenager posted on social media making threats to harm herself, and a concerned person notified officers. The teen was located with her dad in Portland and was safe. Officers learned the posts were related to a relationship issue and were not actually safety issues.

Sunday, January 5:

• Commercial vehicles were broken into overnight on 72^nd Avenue. Windows were broken and items were stolen. The case remains under investigation.
• A senior citizen with memory issues walked away near 98^th & Sattler. He was found safely and was returned home.
• A home on 79^th and Webber was burglarized, after the suspect got a garage door opener out of the victim’s car and gained access to the home.

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Week of December 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025:

Tigard Police responded to at least 745 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 25 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 4:

• Officers responded to at least three separate calls involving people in a mental health crisis throughout the day, including a person making threats to harm himself.
• Officers responded to at least five separate calls regarding thefts in progress or shoplifting at stores throughout the city, including one call involving two juveniles.

Friday, January 3:

• Officers responded to a CPR call involving a person who overdosed at a shopping center. Officers gave the man several doses of Narcan and he woke up. He was evaluated by medical crews.
• A Tigard officer on the Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit responded to a neighboring city to assist with a menacing call involving an armed person.

Thursday, January 2:

• A theft in progress was reported at a local store, where the suspect had previously stolen merchandise in another pending case. Officers and a detective arrived and safely took him into custody, charged with theft I and theft II. The man was taken to jail.
• A man was seen on store surveillance camera manipulating anti-theft devices. He was contacted by officers, who learned he had several outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Wednesday, January 1:

• A person reported hearing what they thought was fireworks last night, but woke up to find a bullet hole and shattered glass window toward the front of their home. Officers responded and collected a bullet from the glass pane. There is no suspect information at this time, and nobody was hurt.
• Officers responded to a five-car fender bender on Highway 217 & Greenburg Road. Nobody was hurt.

Tuesday, December 31:

• A drunk driver crashed into a parked car at an apartment complex. The driver was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.26% - more than three times the legal limit.
• Throughout the evening, several people called dispatch to report fireworks for New Year celebrations.
• A strong-arm robbery was reported at a store near 99W & 78^th, where the suspect pried open the cash register, fought with an employee and ran off. A detective quickly found the suspect a few blocks away and he was safely taken into custody on several charges.

Monday, December 30:

• At 5:30PM, officers responded to a crash on 99W near 78^th involving a motorcyclist and several cars. The motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital with significant injuries.
• Officers responded to at least two calls involving people in a mental health crisis. In one case, a person was taken to the hospital on a Director’s Hold for an evaluation. In the second call the person voluntarily went to the hospital.
• Just after midnight, officers responded to a deadly crash on Hwy 99W at SW Canterbury Lane, involving a passenger car and a pick-up truck. The driver of the pick-up was arrested on several charges including manslaughter II and DUII. Read the full news release here.

Sunday, December 29:

• A road rage incident turned into a physical fight. After the fight, a relative of one of the parties involved returned, broke car windows and indicated he had a gun. A K-9 track and drone search were conducted for the suspect, but he was not immediately found.
• A shoplifting suspect was arrested at a local store, and officers learned he had several warrants out for his arrest. He said he swallowed fentanyl and was checked out at the hospital before he was taken to jail.
• Traffic Safety officers worked on a special enforcement focused on speeding drivers.

Week of December 8 – 14, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 751 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 27 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, December 14:

• A man threw a rock through the front door of a deli, then took off. He was found nearby after a short K-9 track. He’d been in a fight with another man prior to throwing the rock and was taken to the hospital to be checked out before going to jail.
• A customer was upset that he had to leave his backpack at the front counter at a convenience store, and he damaged items and knocked the microwave off the counter. He was trespassed from the location by an officer.
• Officers responded to a CPR call involving a 7-year-old at a shopping center who choked on food and lost consciousness. Fortunately, the child regained consciousness and went to the hospital by ambulance.
• A suicide threat was reported involving a man who reportedly had a gun to his own head, then put it away. The man walked away from the home on foot and officers didn’t find him immediately. The incident was documented and forwarded to the Washington County Crisis Team for follow-up.
• A woman reported being the victim of domestic violence involving physical assaults and kidnapping. The case remains under investigation.

Friday, December 13:

• A 13-year-old pulled a gun on a store employee to get away after being confronted about shoplifting. Officers conducted an extensive search of the area but did not immediately locate the teen, but the investigation is ongoing.
• Officers also responded to at least two other shoplifting and theft calls throughout the day.
• A driver crashed into a brick wall at Scholls & Summer Lake. He was not seriously hurt.

Thursday, December 12:

• A church on SW Bull Mountain Road was burglarized overnight. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspect(s).
• A driver was arrested for DUII, and a judge granted a warrant for officers to obtain the person’s breath test or blood sample.
• A woman reported being the victim of a scam where a person claimed to be a deputy from the sheriff’s office and told her to pay via bitcoin to settle ‘outstanding arrest warrants.’ The woman paid the scammer and was out the money.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a physical assault between a man and woman where a pair of scissors was threatened to be used as a weapon. A man was arrested for menacing, unlawful use of a weapon and interfering with making a report.

Wednesday, December 11:

• Two homes were burglarized within a short period of time on the same street. Detectives responded and believe the two are related. The investigation is ongoing.
• A woman tried to damage her ex-husband’s truck at a grocery store parking lot. Officers learned the ex-husband had a warrant out for his arrest, too.
• A welfare check turned into a death investigation involving a senior citizen who was found dead inside a home. Her death appears natural in cause.

Tuesday, December 10:

• A person reported that a juvenile, who is under supervision from the Washington County juvenile department, may have his mother’s missing gun. The juvenile was taken into custody for violating probation.
• A woman in an apparent mental health crisis attacked several cars with a hammer at a store parking lot. Officers found her and she was arrested for criminal mischief.
• A woman reported her car was stolen from her driveway while she was letting it warm up on SW Murdock Street. There is no suspect information at this time.

Monday, December 9:

• Officers assisted deputies in Washington County with two cases overnight, including one involving a domestic violence strangulation suspect and another involving people who stole items from porches.
• A CPR call turned into a death investigation involving a 55-year-old man who passed away. His death appears natural in nature.

Sunday, December 8:

• A driver crashed into a power pole on SW Bull Mountain & Peachtree, rolling the car onto its side. Fortunately, the driver was not hurt.
• Officers were called to a suspicious person at a local store with a cart full of merchandise and a hatchet on her backpack. The woman ran into a shopping center with stolen items to get away, leading to a short chase before she was safely arrested. She was arrested for theft, escape and two felony arrest warrants.
• At the same time as the above call, officers were called to an assault with a weapon where a man claimed he was stabbed. Responding officers did not find any injuries on the man.

 

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Week of December 1-7, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 771 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 29 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, December 7:

• Overnight, officers assisted our partners with TVF&R at a car fire on SW Durham & 78^th. A young driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a tree. The driver got out safely but the engine caught fire and the car was engulfed in flames.
• An officer on patrol stopped a driver who had a suspended license. Two passengers walked away from the traffic stop, but officers learned they both had felony warrants out for their arrest. They both were taken to jail.
• Officers responded to at least four theft calls throughout the day. The suspect in one of the cases was a juvenile who had been reported missing in Portland. She was connected with DHS.
• A person called into dispatch saying they were trying to harm themselves. Officers responded and the person was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Friday, December 6:

• A person made threats against police officers via text to 911. Officers were made aware of the situation and it was documented in a report.
• Overnight, an officer saw a suspicious car parked in a business parking lot and contacted the driver. The driver had a federal felony warrant out for his arrest and he was taken to jail.
• Officers responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex on SW 135^th where a woman smashed her ex-boyfriend’s windshield.
• A man accidentally shot himself in the hand at an apartment complex on SW Hall Blvd after he bought the gun earlier in the day.

Thursday, December 5:

• Overnight, officers went to at least three separate domestic violence calls.
• An intoxicated driver backed into an officer’s patrol car, causing minor damage. The driver was arrested on charges of DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit. A passenger in the car, who was also very drunk, became combative due to unrelated PSTD and went to the hospital on a Peace Officer’s Hold for help.
• At noon, a welfare check was requested for a driver in a business parking lot. The responding officer found the driver asleep, woke him up, and determined he was intoxicated. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit.

Wednesday, December 4:

• A fraud in progress was reported at a business on SW 99W, where a person tried to pay with a fake bill. Officers safely arrested the person in question and learned they also had existing warrants out for their arrest.
• An overdose was reported near SW 115^th involving a person who is a suspect in a burglary that happened yesterday. She went to the hospital and the investigation is ongoing.
• During the morning rush hour, officers responded to a fender bender involving five cars on Highway 217 that impacted traffic.

Tuesday, December 3:

• A welfare check turned into a burglary and assault investigation on SW 115^th involving parties known to each other. The case is under investigation.
• A burglary in progress was reported at a vacant home, which led officers to a suspect with a misdemeanor warrant.

Monday, December 2:

• A disturbance with a weapon was reported, where a witness told officers a car drove through a parking lot quickly and people with weapons were chasing the driver. Responding officers found no one there and checked in with the people living around the location but found no evidence of a crime.
• A church on SW Bull Mountain Road was burglarized overnight by someone who broke a window and stole items.
• A driver crashed into a brick wall and a pole on SW Bull Mountain Road.

Sunday, December 1:

• A person died of a suspected overdose at an apartment complex on SW Bonita Road. The medical examiner responded along with officers to conduct the investigation.
• A stolen U-Haul was recovered behind a hotel on SW 99W.
• Officers responded to at least two separate domestic disturbances throughout the day.
• A CPR call involving a 73-year-old turned into a death investigation. The cause appears natural.

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Week of November 24 – 30, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 689 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 37 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 30:

• A stolen pickup truck has been used as a getaway car for suspect(s) who are stealing packages off of porches during this busy shopping season. As a reminder, when you can please have packages delivered to a secure locker, your business, or with a neighbor who is home during the day.
• A multi-car pileup was reported on Hwy 217 southbound. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
• A domestic disturbance was reported at a home near Bonita & 82^nd. A person was arrested on charges of assault II, unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.

Friday, November 29:

•  Around 10:19PM a caller reported a car parked off the road and onto the walking path near Dirksen Nature Park. The driver was intoxicated and was charged with hit-and-run, reckless driving, driving while suspended, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and felony DUII. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.29% - which is more than three times the legal limit. A dog in the car was taken to a local animal shelter to be reunited with its owner.
• Detectives staffed major shopping areas proactively in anticipation of Black Friday shopping to help handle police calls related to theft, shoplifting, fraud, crashes, etc.
• A welfare check was requested for a driver who was slumped over in a call on SW Atlanta. Officers learned the driver had felony warrants. He was safely taken to jail on his warrants.

Thursday, November 28:

• Officers assisted a neighboring agency on a call where a man dragged a woman out into the street and was smashing car windows with a rock.
• A domestic disturbance between intoxicated family members led to one person going to the hospital, then to jail.
• In a separate domestic disturbance, a husband and wife got into a physical fight. The woman was taken to jail after she threw a bowl at the man’s head.

Wednesday, November 27:

• Officers were called to a domestic disturbance with a weapon at an apartment complex on SW 109^th. They learned a man in an apparent mental health crisis destroyed his mother’s bedroom with a knife. He was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A K-9 team was requested by a neighboring agency to help at the scene of a business burglary.
• A man who had two arrest warrants turned himself in to an officer at a convenience store.
• An 82-year-old man with dementia walked away from home and was found nearly an hour later. Officers made sure his family has appropriate resources and they’re working to find a more secure living facility.

Tuesday, November 26:

• Officers responded to a call involving a juvenile knocking things over and jumping on displays and check out counters at a store on SW Dartmouth. The boy went to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. Officers are working with his mother, the Department of Human Services and the juvenile department to try and find a long-term solution.
• Loss prevention workers at a store on SW Washington Square Road called to report two separate shoplifting suspects during the day.

Monday, November 25:

• A person tried to harm themselves and went to the hospital on a Peace Officer’s Hold for a mental health evaluation.
• A handgun was stolen from a car on SW Jean Louise.

Sunday, November 24:

• During the overnight hours, officers went to at least two calls involving people experiencing a mental health crisis, including one where a juvenile menaced a family member with a knife.
• Officers responded to help a neighboring jurisdiction, where a deputy’s patrol car was sideswiped by a DUII driver. Fortunately, the deputy was okay.

 

 

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Week of Nov. 17 – 23, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 664 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 32 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 23:

• A wrong-way driver crashed on 99W. The victim followed the driver into the neighborhood off Canterbury, where the driver crashed into a pole and tree. The driver went to the hospital to be checked out and was later arrested for DUII. The driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.27% - which is more than three times the legal limit.
• Officers responded to a menacing call, where an armed neighbor chased off a food delivery driver.
• A mother received a ticket after she let her 11-year-old drive the car to a fast food restaurant.
• An auto vs pedestrian crash was reported at Morning Hill & 135^th, where a juvenile and her friends were running across the street wearing all black. One of the kids was hit by a pick-up and another was clipped by it. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. The driver was cooperative.

Friday, November 22:

• An officer stopped a DUII driver near 71^st & Oak. The driver parked in a neighbor’s front yard and ran off. K-9 Cooper found the driver hopping fences a few blocks away, and the driver was safely taken into custody.
• Officers responded to a death investigation in the wooded area near the foot bridge behind the library. A woman was found deceased. Detectives responded and believe suicide to be the cause based on evidence at the scene.

Thursday, November 21:

• Overnight, an officer conducted a traffic stop and learned the driver was intoxicated and a felon in possession of a stolen handgun, with a warrant for his arrest out of Clackamas County. The stolen handgun was recovered and the man went to jail on several charges.
• A delivery truck was broken into while making a delivery at a shopping center, and thousands of dollars in electronics were stolen. The case remains open.
• Tigard Police, Beaverton Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office shared information on a series of home burglaries that may be connected. Read the full news release here: https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showdocument?id=4963&t=638677866367426841.

Wednesday, November 20:

• A Tigard officer who is a drone operator helped provide aerial footage on a case for Hillsboro Police. Learn more about our drone team at www.tigard-or.gov/policedrones.
• Officers responded to a man creating a disturbance at City Hall. He was throwing something at an office window and yelling, and then sat in his car in the parking lot. Officers spoke with the man, who was experiencing an apparent mental health crisis. He was taken to the VA hospital for an evaluation by the Mental Health Response Team.

Tuesday, November 19:

• A disturbance with a weapon was reported at a local motel, where a third party reported a man had a gun. Officers responded and spoke with the man, who is familiar to officers and is in a chronic mental health crisis. Officers learned he did not have a gun, but he was trespassed from the property and charged with animal abuse and a violation of a release agreement.
• Loss prevention employees reported a customer manipulated security tags to steal merchandise. The case is open.

Monday, November 18:

• A man caused a scene at a local store, where he jumped on a car in the parking lot, damaged another car, threw glass around inside the store and significantly damaged the store bathroom. He was arrested for criminal mischief 1 x2, criminal mischief 2 and disorderly conduct.
• A man reported his work trailer was stolen out of his driveway overnight. There is no suspect information at this time.
• An officer on routine patrol came across a driver slumped over the wheel in a shopping center parking lot. The officer could clearly see heroin and other drug paraphernalia inside the car, and knocked on the window to try and wake the driver but it did not initially work. Concerned the driver may be overdosing, the officer opened the door and put the car in park, then nudged the driver on the shoulder and he finally woke up. As the driver got out of the car, the officer could also see methamphetamine inside the car. The officer ultimately recovered meth, fentanyl and Xanax and the man received a criminal citation for several drug charges, with a future court date.

Sunday, November 17:

• Loss prevention employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road called to report a woman was inside shopping who was a known suspect for passing counterfeit bills to ‘pay’ for merchandise. When officers contacted the woman, she had checked out at the store using more counterfeit bills. Detectives ultimately linked her to several ongoing cases, and she was charged with theft 1, forgery 1 and identity theft. She also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest.
• An officer investigated a reported domestic violence assault between ex-partners, where a woman claimed she was hit by a man. Ultimately, the officer found evidence contradicting that claim and found no evidence of a crime.

 

 

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Week of November 24 – 30, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 689 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 37 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 30:

• A stolen pickup truck has been used as a getaway car for suspect(s) who are stealing packages off of porches during this busy shopping season. As a reminder, when you can please have packages delivered to a secure locker, your business, or with a neighbor who is home during the day.
• A multi-car pileup was reported on Hwy 217 southbound. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
• A domestic disturbance was reported at a home near Bonita & 82^nd. A person was arrested on charges of assault II, unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.

Friday, November 29:

•  Around 10:19PM a caller reported a car parked off the road and onto the walking path near Dirksen Nature Park. The driver was intoxicated and was charged with hit-and-run, reckless driving, driving while suspended, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and felony DUII. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.29% - which is more than three times the legal limit. A dog in the car was taken to a local animal shelter to be reunited with its owner.
• Detectives staffed major shopping areas proactively in anticipation of Black Friday shopping to help handle police calls related to theft, shoplifting, fraud, crashes, etc.
• A welfare check was requested for a driver who was slumped over in a call on SW Atlanta. Officers learned the driver had felony warrants. He was safely taken to jail on his warrants.

Thursday, November 28:

• Officers assisted a neighboring agency on a call where a man dragged a woman out into the street and was smashing car windows with a rock.
• A domestic disturbance between intoxicated family members led to one person going to the hospital, then to jail.
• In a separate domestic disturbance, a husband and wife got into a physical fight. The woman was taken to jail after she threw a bowl at the man’s head.

Wednesday, November 27:

• Officers were called to a domestic disturbance with a weapon at an apartment complex on SW 109^th. They learned a man in an apparent mental health crisis destroyed his mother’s bedroom with a knife. He was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A K-9 team was requested by a neighboring agency to help at the scene of a business burglary.
• A man who had two arrest warrants turned himself in to an officer at a convenience store.
• An 82-year-old man with dementia walked away from home and was found nearly an hour later. Officers made sure his family has appropriate resources and they’re working to find a more secure living facility.

Tuesday, November 26:

• Officers responded to a call involving a juvenile knocking things over and jumping on displays and check out counters at a store on SW Dartmouth. The boy went to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. Officers are working with his mother, the Department of Human Services and the juvenile department to try and find a long-term solution.
• Loss prevention workers at a store on SW Washington Square Road called to report two separate shoplifting suspects during the day.

Monday, November 25:

• A person tried to harm themselves and went to the hospital on a Peace Officer’s Hold for a mental health evaluation.
• A handgun was stolen from a car on SW Jean Louise.

Sunday, November 24:

• During the overnight hours, officers went to at least two calls involving people experiencing a mental health crisis, including one where a juvenile menaced a family member with a knife.
• Officers responded to help a neighboring jurisdiction, where a deputy’s patrol car was sideswiped by a DUII driver. Fortunately, the deputy was okay.

 

 

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Week of Nov. 17 – 23, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 664 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 32 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, November 23:

• A wrong-way driver crashed on 99W. The victim followed the driver into the neighborhood off Canterbury, where the driver crashed into a pole and tree. The driver went to the hospital to be checked out and was later arrested for DUII. The driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.27% - which is more than three times the legal limit.
• Officers responded to a menacing call, where an armed neighbor chased off a food delivery driver.
• A mother received a ticket after she let her 11-year-old drive the car to a fast food restaurant.
• An auto vs pedestrian crash was reported at Morning Hill & 135^th, where a juvenile and her friends were running across the street wearing all black. One of the kids was hit by a pick-up and another was clipped by it. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. The driver was cooperative.

Friday, November 22:

• An officer stopped a DUII driver near 71^st & Oak. The driver parked in a neighbor’s front yard and ran off. K-9 Cooper found the driver hopping fences a few blocks away, and the driver was safely taken into custody.
• Officers responded to a death investigation in the wooded area near the foot bridge behind the library. A woman was found deceased. Detectives responded and believe suicide to be the cause based on evidence at the scene.

Thursday, November 21:

• Overnight, an officer conducted a traffic stop and learned the driver was intoxicated and a felon in possession of a stolen handgun, with a warrant for his arrest out of Clackamas County. The stolen handgun was recovered and the man went to jail on several charges.
• A delivery truck was broken into while making a delivery at a shopping center, and thousands of dollars in electronics were stolen. The case remains open.
• Tigard Police, Beaverton Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office shared information on a series of home burglaries that may be connected. Read the full news release here: https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showdocument?id=4963&t=638677866367426841.

Wednesday, November 20:

• A Tigard officer who is a drone operator helped provide aerial footage on a case for Hillsboro Police. Learn more about our drone team at www.tigard-or.gov/policedrones.
• Officers responded to a man creating a disturbance at City Hall. He was throwing something at an office window and yelling, and then sat in his car in the parking lot. Officers spoke with the man, who was experiencing an apparent mental health crisis. He was taken to the VA hospital for an evaluation by the Mental Health Response Team.

Tuesday, November 19:

• A disturbance with a weapon was reported at a local motel, where a third party reported a man had a gun. Officers responded and spoke with the man, who is familiar to officers and is in a chronic mental health crisis. Officers learned he did not have a gun, but he was trespassed from the property and charged with animal abuse and a violation of a release agreement.
• Loss prevention employees reported a customer manipulated security tags to steal merchandise. The case is open.

Monday, November 18:

• A man caused a scene at a local store, where he jumped on a car in the parking lot, damaged another car, threw glass around inside the store and significantly damaged the store bathroom. He was arrested for criminal mischief 1 x2, criminal mischief 2 and disorderly conduct.
• A man reported his work trailer was stolen out of his driveway overnight. There is no suspect information at this time.
• An officer on routine patrol came across a driver slumped over the wheel in a shopping center parking lot. The officer could clearly see heroin and other drug paraphernalia inside the car, and knocked on the window to try and wake the driver but it did not initially work. Concerned the driver may be overdosing, the officer opened the door and put the car in park, then nudged the driver on the shoulder and he finally woke up. As the driver got out of the car, the officer could also see methamphetamine inside the car. The officer ultimately recovered meth, fentanyl and Xanax and the man received a criminal citation for several drug charges, with a future court date.

Sunday, November 17:

• Loss prevention employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road called to report a woman was inside shopping who was a known suspect for passing counterfeit bills to ‘pay’ for merchandise. When officers contacted the woman, she had checked out at the store using more counterfeit bills. Detectives ultimately linked her to several ongoing cases, and she was charged with theft 1, forgery 1 and identity theft. She also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest.
• An officer investigated a reported domestic violence assault between ex-partners, where a woman claimed she was hit by a man. Ultimately, the officer found evidence contradicting that claim and found no evidence of a crime.

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Week of August 4 -10

Tigard Police responded to at least 819 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 32 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, August 10:

• A variety of calls for dogs in hot cars, welfare checks, cold thefts, criminal mischief, traffic stops, mental health crisis and suspicious circumstances came in throughout the day.
• Officers took a child into protective custody for DHS in a case where the mother and caretaker is experiencing mental health crises and leaves the child alone for long periods of time.

Friday, August 9:

• A case of sexual abuse within a family was reported, and detectives have taken over the investigation.
• Several stores reported having shoplifting suspects in custody throughout the city.
• A call was initially reported as a robbery with a gun, but officers learned nothing was actually taken and the victim became uncooperative in the end.

Thursday, August 8:

• A person reported being attacked by an unknown person, but responding officers and detectives found potentially conflicting information during the investigation. The case remains ongoing.
• A drone was requested for a brush fire outside of Forest Grove. A Tigard police officer responded to use the drone to help in the fire fight.

Wednesday, August 7:

• Several people called in to report a woman who is known to police officers to be in a chronic mental health crises near SW McKenzie Street & 99W.
• A theft in progress was reported at a store on SW Washington Square Road. The suspect(s) left in a car before officers arrived. Later in the night, another theft in progress was reported at the same store.

Tuesday, August 6:

• Officers, supervisors, support staff and the Police Chief attended 28 National Night Out parties throughout the city! NNO is held each year across the country as a way to build neighborhood relationships that lead to safer communities.
• A theft was reported at a convenience store where the caller was following the suspect. Officers safely arrested the suspect, who was in possession of 8 grams of methamphetamine.

Monday, August 5:

• Someone stole several customer purses at a store on SW Dartmouth and immediately ran up charges on the stolen credit cards. The investigation is ongoing.
• A work truck was shot at on SW Frewing. Detectives responded to the scene to take over the investigation. Nobody was hurt.

Sunday, August 4:

• A Tigard police officer who is a drone operator assisted Hillsboro PD with a crash between a car and pedestrian. Using the drone, he was able to find the suspect hiding in a greenspace.
• Officers were called to a stolen car that was spotted several times and eluding officers. The driver ran from the car, leaving it coasting in reverse in traffic on 99W. Luckily, the car came to a stop against a tree and no other cars were hit. Officers set up a containment area and used a K-9 and drone to help search for the driver, but he was not immediately found. The investigation remains open.

 

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Week of July 28 – August 3

Tigard Police responded to at least 754 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 33 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, August 3:

• A landscaping trailer was hit by a car and tipped over, blocking most of 99W northbound. It caused significant traffic delays. While officers responded to that crash, a second one happened involving three cars on 99W & Hall.
• A domestic disturbance was reported between a couple at an apartment complex on SW Greenburg Road. The man left before officers arrived. Later in the evening, officers were called back because the woman had threatened to harm herself. She was taken to the hospital on a peace officer’s hold for an evaluation.
• Officers were called to a physical disturbance between ex-partners on Westlund Court. A K-9 and drone were used to help search for a suspect, but they were unsuccessful. A few minutes later, an officer found the suspect on a nearby street and he was taken to jail charged with strangulation (domestic violence) and on an arrest warrant.

Friday, August 2:

• A driver crashed into a railroad bridge on Tiedeman & North Dakota. The crash turned into a DUII investigation and the driver had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Officers on patrol spotted a commercial / electrical fire off of SW Johnson & 99W and notified fire crews.
• A 4-year-old was found wandering down SW Scholls Ferry Road and was safely reunited with parents.
• A burglary in progress was reported at an apartment complex on SW 135^th Avenue, where a man saw a woman trying to cut out his window screen. He told the woman he was armed, and she took off. Officers searched the area for the woman but did not immediately find her.
• A dog bit an elderly woman on SW 121^st. The woman was taken to the hospital, while officers identified the dog owner and notified animal control.

Thursday, August 1:

• Officers responded to a rollover crash on Hwy 217 just north of Greenburg, where a DUII driver had been seen speeding and swerving before the crash. He ultimately hit a retaining wall in a construction zone and rolled. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.14% - nearly twice the legal limit.
• A strong-arm robbery was reported at a store on SW Washington Square Road, where suspects bit a loss prevention officer who tried to stop them, then left in a car. They were gone before police were called and the case remains under investigation.
• Overnight, a car was stolen in West Linn and the driver continued onto I-5 in Tigard, where an officer tried to do a traffic stop but the driver kept going. Ultimately, the car was found ditched in the area and two K-9 teams conducted tracks. Deputies with WCSO ultimately found the driver and passenger, who were charged with several crimes.

Wednesday, July 31:

• A person who was cleaning his gun had an accidental discharge where a shot was fired through the floor of his apartment. Nobody was hurt.
• A driver experiencing an apparent mental health crisis was blocking traffic on SW 217 at Greenburg Road. Officers learned the driver had 5 chickens and a dog in the car with her, and they helped her out of the roadway.
• Officers were called to help at an addiction treatment center, where a patient was attacking staff and destroying property. The person was taken to jail.

Tuesday, July 30:

• Several people were arrested in separate shoplifting cases at stores on SW Washington Square Road.
• There was concern over a rumored gun in a backpack at a summer camp, but it turned out there was no gun involved.
• Overnight, a K-9 and drone were used to help search for a mail theft suspect who also had two felony warrants out for his arrest. Officer Suyama and K-9 Rico found the man hiding in trees on SW Tech Center Drive, and he was taken to jail.

Monday, July 29:

• Officers contacted several people camping behind the Tigard Public Library regarding the City’s new emergency order prohibiting camping at that location.
• Overnight, a woman overdosed on fentanyl behind a business near SW 69^th & 99W. The responding officer found her unconscious, used Narcan and started CPR until paramedics arrived. The woman was taken to the hospital. Officers were later notified she passed away at the hospital.

Sunday, July 28:

• Around 4:30PM several callers reported a woman walking into traffic swinging a machete on SW Main Street near 99W. Responding officers got her to drop the machete and she was safely taken into custody. They learned she’d threatened a person with the weapon while yelling racial slurs. She was taken to jail on several charges.
• A driver was arrested for DUII and reckless driving after he was going 88 in a 55mph zone down I-5. Two hours after the traffic stop, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.10%.
• Just before 2AM a traffic officer stopped and cited a driver on I-5 southbound near Nyberg for going 101mph in a 55mph.
• Overnight, an officer found a suspicious car with three people inside near a shopping center. Two of the people had warrants out for their arrest.

 

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Week of July 21-27, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 776 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 45 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, July 27:

• A man with a hatchet and a fixed blade stole merchandise from a store on SW Washington Square Road and pulled the fixed blade from his hip when loss prevention employees tried to stop him. He left before officers arrived and the investigation is active.
• Officers also were called to a variety of other thefts throughout the day at major retailers across the city.

Friday, July 26:

• A 3 or 4-year-old child was found in the bushes outside a bar. Officers could not immediately find the child’s parents. DHS responded and took custody of the child. Later in the evening, the parents called and officers learned the child had been asleep in a toddler bed and got out of the home without parents knowing. The child was safely returned.
• A person in a mental health crisis harmed himself near a store on 99W & Hall Blvd. Responding officers helped control the bleeding until paramedics arrived, and the person was taken to the hospital on a Peace Officer’s Hold for an evaluation.

Thursday, July 25:

• A man was taken to jail for burglary after breaking into apartments on SW Frewing Street.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a 68-year-old man with medical issues. Natural causes are suspected.
• A man in a mental health crisis was called in as he was in the street on Marcia Drive. The Mental Health Response Team came to the scene to help.

Wednesday, July 24:

• Officers responded to a call involving two houseless community members where one was threatening the other with scissors in an attempt to take a phone near SW Hall & 99W. One person was arrested for menacing and robbery.
• Several calls came in about a man running in traffic and punching at cars. He was detained and was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation on a Peace Officer’s Hold.
• Stolen trailers were recovered on Clinton Street and the investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, July 23:

• An armed carjacking happened on SW Cardinal Lane & Sequoia Parkway that led to the recovery of fentanyl and a handgun. Read the full news release here.
• Later in the day, officers were dispatched to an assault with a weapon call outside a business on SW Washington Square Road where a man had been stabbed by another man with a broken bottle. Officers learned the two did not know each other, but the suspect had made an offensive comment to the victim’s partner. Read the full news release here.

Monday, July 22:

• Officers assisted with a crash between a car and pedestrian on 99W & Canterbury. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with injuries.
• A person was taken to jail after stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise from the store where they work.
• An officer was nearly hit by an intoxicated driver who avoided the crash at the last second. A second officer did a DUII investigation and got a signed warrant from a judge for a breath sample. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.14% - nearly twice the legal limit.

Sunday, July 21:

• A person in an apparent mental health crisis went into a store wearing a robe and holding a metal pole. He changed into clothing from the store and took off. Officers searched the area but were unable to find him.
• Officers assisted with two separate death investigations involving a 49-year-old man with several health problems and a 69-year-old man with medical issues. Natural causes are suspected in both cases.
• A car with keys left inside was stolen from a video lottery bar parking lot during the early morning hours. Officers are reviewing surveillance video to identify the suspect.
• An 8-year-old with autism walked out of his house overnight and was actively trying to get in a neighboring home. Officers found where he lived and he was returned home safely.

 

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Week of July 14 – 20, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 810 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 42 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, July 20:

• A caller reported a driver in an unlicensed white car following her with flashing blue and red lights near the rearview mirror. A real police officer tracked down the driver, who was given a ticket and the incident was documented in a police report.
• A person in a mental health crisis was reportedly punching holes in an apartment wall. The Mental Health Response team went out to help.

Friday, July 19:

• Officers helped with a crash between a car and bicyclist, where the cyclist had minor injuries.
• Several thefts were reported at stores throughout the city.
• Officers responded to an apartment complex where there are ongoing issues between ex-partners involving one party that moved out.

Thursday, July 18:

• Officers assisted Tualatin Police with an assault call where a person was safely arrested after several hours.
• A person went to a coffee shop to sell her iPhone to a buyer from a social media platform, the buyer grabbed the phone and ran off without paying. Thanks to officers already in the area, the suspect was quickly found hiding in some berry bushes nearby. The 17-year-old suspect was charged with theft and released to his mother.
• Officers looking for a theft suspect at a local store noticed two other suspicious people by a car with no license plates. Officers learned the car was stolen and was full of stolen clothing, evidence of several forgeries and suspected fentanyl. The people associated with the car also had warrants out for their arrest, and three people were taken to jail.

Wednesday, July 17:

• Officers were called to a disturbance with a weapon at a car dealership where employees reported someone near the back of the property armed with a knife or sharp tool and threatening to stab people. Officers responded and learned the suspect is a person known to officers who experiences chronic mental health crises.
• Officers conducted bike patrols during the afternoon hours through the downtown core and trail systems.

Tuesday, July 16:

• A hit-and-run crash involving an intoxicated driver happened on SW Durham Road. Officers found the suspect driver and charged the driver with DUII. Their blood alcohol concentration was 0.18% - more than twice the legal limit.
• A teenager fell out of a moving car on SW Bull Mountain Road and went to the hospital to be checked out. Officers spoke with everyone involved and took a report.

Monday, July 15:

• 45 calls for service came in throughout the city between 2pm and 8pm.
• A theft was reported from a store on SW Dartmouth street, where a man stole a bike and a cooler and walked out the front door with the merchandise. He was not immediately found.
• Officers were called to a fight between roommates on SW 69^th, and one person was taken to jail.

Sunday, July 14:

• A case of child sex abuse was reported to police. Officers ensured the child is in a safe place with another relative as the investigation moves forward.
• A rollover crash was reported on 99W near Dartmouth involving a single car. The driver was not impaired and officers assisted at the scene.
• A person tried to stab another person with a knife at a resource center on Hall Blvd. near 99W. The suspect was taken to jail, a knife was recovered and the investigation is ongoing.
• A group of juveniles robbed other juveniles for cash at a shopping center and left on a bus. Security spotted one of the suspects when they returned to the shopping center and officers arrested one person.
• Officers assisted with a marine rescue at Jurgens Park involving a father and son.

 

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Week of July 7 – 13, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 757 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 35 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, July 13:

• A 17-year-old was charged with three counts of aggravated first-degree animal abuse, first-degree theft and trespassing in connection with an investigation where officers believe he was abusing a neighbor’s cat. He was taken to the juvenile detention center.
• A loss prevention worker at a store on SW Washington Square Road reported a shoplifting incident where a person elbowed LP when they tried to stop them from stealing.
• Overnight, graveyard officers stopped two separate DUII drivers, which both led to search warrants being written and signed by judges for blood samples.

Friday, July 12:

• Just before 1PM officers were dispatched to the Meadow Creek Apartments for an assault with a weapon. Officers learned a woman had been stabbed several times by her son, and she came to a neighbor’s door for help. She was taken to the hospital with injuries and is expected to survive. Her son was safely arrested at a commercial area where he walked to after the stabbing. Read the full news release here.
• At 1AM an officer on patrol came across a driver going about 100mph in a construction area on Hwy 217. The driver took the 99W exit and the officer tried to stop him, but he high centered his car as he tried to drive away, and the car was pinned in by officers. Officers learned the driver had a felony warrant for first-degree burglary, and was also in possession of a loaded stolen gun that was taken in a Gresham robbery in June. Officers recovered the gun and the man went to jail charged with DUII, reckless driving, reckless endangering, recklessly endangering a highway worker, attempting to elude an officer and theft I by receiving.

Thursday, July 11:

• Officers responded to several theft calls regarding shoplifting at stores throughout the city.
• A woman reported a person threatening to distribute intimate images of her online if she didn’t pay them money. An officer gave the woman advice about making her social media profile private and reporting the incident to the platform where it occurred. There is no suspect information at this time due to the suspect using a fake account.
• A caller reported a juvenile family member was physically attacking them. The juvenile was charged with assault 4 and the officer explained to her parents that the juvenile department would be reaching out about next steps.

Wednesday, July 10:

• A caller reported a man missing and endangered. Officers looked for him for hours and utilized cell phone technology to find him, but unfortunately when they did, he was already deceased from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
• An apartment unit caught fire at the Asher Park Apartments on SW Greenburg Road. One man was taken to the hospital, but sadly he did not survive. The fire appears accidental in nature and is believed to have been caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials.

Tuesday, July 9:

• With the summer heat, several callers requested welfare checks for people and pets left in hot cars throughout the day.
• Officers responded to two separate death investigations during the day shift, neither of which involve foul play.

Monday, July 8:

• A fight was reported between two people on SW Park Street. A man broke a window at a medical plaza and assaulted a woman. She was taken to the hospital and he was taken to jail on charges of assault and criminal mischief.
• A couple came to the police lobby to report ongoing issues with their neighbors causing problems but then decided they did not wish to press charges. An officer gave them additional resources to hopefully help with the situation.

Sunday, July 7:

• A man stabbed another man several times at the Tigard transit center. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and the suspect was quickly arrested. Read the full news release here.
• A caller reported two teens near a business on SW Main Street with a gun. Officers found the teens nearby and learned they ditched a BB gun on a bus. The teens were released to their parents.
• A person came to the police lobby to report a domestic disturbance. The woman had noticeable marks on her body. Officers arrested a man for assault and kidnapping in connection with the case.                                                                       

 

 

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Week of June 30 - July 6, 2024: 

Tigard Police responded to at least 849 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 28 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, July 6:

• Officers responded to a person in crisis at a hotel on SW Locust. The person was taken to the hospital on a Director’s Hold for a mental health evaluation.
• Overnight, an officer found a small brush fire on the side of the road and put it out with the fire extinguisher in his patrol car.
• A driver was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.21% - more than twice the legal limit.

Friday, July 5:

• Throughout the day, officers responded to a variety of calls including traffic enforcement, firework complaints, suspicious vehicles, domestic disturbances, a stolen license plate, a 4-car crash at 99W and Durham, hot dogs in cars and a suspected overdose in a coffee shop bathroom that turned into a warrant arrest.
• A theft of gasoline was reported where someone drilled into a commercial vehicle’s gas tank.
• Around 2am on July 5th, a Tigard Police officer recovered this loaded gun from a car during a traffic stop, where the driver was a convicted felon who was not allowed to have a gun. The driver was also on parole for domestic violence and was court ordered to have no contact with the victim in the case, who turned out to be the passenger in the car. The man was taken to jail charged with felon in possession of a firearm and a parole violation. During the booking process, ammunition was also found concealed in his pants.

Thursday, July 4:

• Officers attended the Millen Drive 4^th of July celebration between calls for service, and Chief McDonald was named the Grand Marshal. They also supported the City’s drone show and celebration at the high school with a police presence and traffic control.
• A domestic assault that previously occurred was reported to police. The victim received treatment at a hospital for a head injury and the case is under investigation.
• An employee in the block of 12000 SW Main Street called in to request a welfare check for a person who was unconscious and breathing abnormally. The responding officer determined the person was overdosing and administered Narcan and chest compressions. The person was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Wednesday, July 3:

• A neighbor reported home security video catching a person known to them coming onto their property in the middle of the night to attack their family pet. The case remains under investigation.
• Several callers reported a person on 99W near SW 72^nd Avenue screaming, running into the intersection, beating on cars and throwing construction cones in the road. The man was safely detained and was taken to the hospital on a Peace Officer’s Hold for a mental health evaluation. A witness commended the officer’s response, and believed he saved the man’s life.
• Overnight, a driver ran a stop/yield sign held by a highway worker at SW Hall & 99W, and kept driving. The highway worker was hurt and responding officers worked to find the truck in the area, but were not immediately successful. Additional follow up is being conducted to identity the driver.

Tuesday, July 2:

• Officers responded to a crash between a truck and pedestrian on SW 99W near 72^nd. The driver of the truck was leaving a parking lot to turn onto 99 and hit a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk. She was taken to the hospital.
• While officers were at that crash, an overdose was reported on SW Summerlake. The Mental Health Response Team arrived and the woman was taken to the hospital.
• A person in a mental health crisis was throwing and breaking items in the lobby shop of a hotel. She was taken to the hospital on a Director’s Hold for a mental health evaluation.

Monday, July 1:

• Tigard officers helped arrest a bank robbery suspect from West Linn who drove into Tigard and crashed in the construction area on SW Hall at Highway 217. Officers arrested him safely on 217.
• A houseless person who was threatening to kill others was taken to the hospital on a Peace Officers Hold for a mental health evaluation.
• An 18-year-old crashed his car into a tree on SW Benchview.
• An 80-year-old woman was found deceased in a home on SW Walnut. Officers responded but the death appears to be natural in cause.

Sunday, June 30:

• Just before 10PM, a caller reported witnessing someone being stabbed by a group of men behind a store. Officers quickly responded and canvassed the area, but found no evidence of a stabbing. Employees at the store had not heard anything either. It’s believed to be a false report.
• Officers responded to a variety of calls throughout the day, including welfare checks, alarms, crashes, hit and run calls, suspicious people and criminal mischief.

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We apologize for the gap in calls for service, which was due to staffing limitations.

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Week of June 2 – 8, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 798 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 16 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, June 8:

• A person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis called 911 more than 10 times during the day. Officers logged the calls and worked to figure out where the person was calling from. They did an area check but did not find anyone.
• Officers assisted in a DHS referral where a child disclosed being physically abused by a caregiver.

Friday, June 7:

• An intoxicated woman almost hit a person in a commercial parking lot, then parked on the curb. She was arrested and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% - nearly twice the legal limit.
• The Traffic Safety Unit held a pedestrian safety enforcement at intersections throughout the city to raise awareness about pedestrian right of way laws and educate drivers. Read more about the enforcement here.

Thursday, June 6:

• A man was found dead after an apartment manager called to request a welfare check on the tenant because his rent had not been paid on time. Officers responded and the death appears natural in cause.
• A man was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant after after he showed up to a property showing signs of drug impairment and threatening to kill people.
• The fuel line was cut on a commercial van overnight on SW Hunziker Road. Officers are reviewing surveillance video to identify potential suspect(s).

Wednesday, June 5:

• A DUII crash happened at SW 115^th & Gaarde, where a pickup driver crashed into a tree and got stuck on the stump. The driver was arrested and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.28% - more than three times the legal limit.
• An armed robbery was reported at a store on SW Dartmouth where a man tried to take a donation containing money, but was stopped by the person manning it. The suspect pulled a knife and chased the victim around before running off. A K-9 track was conducted and a drone was used to help in the search for the suspect, but that person was not immediately found. The investigation remains open.
• Officers responded to a CPR call involving a person who was reportedly unresponsive in a bathroom in a public building on SW Hall Blvd. He was taken to the hospital by paramedics and also had outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Tuesday, June 4:

• A man was arrested for violating his court release agreement after he showed up at an apartment where he’s not allowed to be. He was taken to jail.
• Tigard officers on county interagency teams (Tactical Negotiations Team and Crisis Negotiations Unit) were called to help with a warrant arrest.

Monday, June 3:

• A car was reported stolen sometime in the last few days from an apartment complex on SW Bull Mountain Road. The officer found the stolen car at a local park and notified the registered owner.
• A man was arrested at a motel on felony warrants, and he was taken to jail.

Sunday, June 2:

• A jewelry store was burglarized and thousands of dollars in merchandise was stolen. The investigation remains open and has been forwarded to detectives for follow-up.
• An officer doing traffic enforcement stopped a driver who was going 104 in a 55 mph zone on I-5 near exit 290. The driver got a hefty speeding ticket.

 

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Week of May 26 – June 1, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 753 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 30 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, June 1:

• Just before midnight, a driver was stopped near SW Oak Street near SW 80^th Avenue for a DUII investigation. A woman was arrested for DUII – controlled substance.
• A caller reported someone in a black Escalade with no license plates was rolling through a store parking lot, trying to sell jewelry to people. This is a common scam we see from time to time. The driver didn’t stay in the area long and was gone before officers arrived.

Friday, May 31:

• A strong-arm robbery was reported at a store on SW Washington Square Road, where a shoplifting suspect fought loss prevention employees in an attempt to get away. Officers safely arrested the suspect on charges of robbery III, theft II and harassment.
• Just after midnight, a person reported being the victim of sexual assault. The case has been referred to detectives for follow-up.

Thursday, May 30:

• A crisis line reported a person who wanted to harm herself at an apartment complex in Tigard. Officers tried to make phone contact; she later called in to report she was okay.
• Officers responded to a death investigation on SW 128^th where a man may have died from an overdose. Detectives were notified to follow up in the investigation.

Wednesday, May 29:

• Several thefts were reported at stores throughout the city, including two where customers are believed to have stolen hundreds of dollars in merchandise.
• A couple reported their home was burglarized while they were gone. There is no suspect information at this time.
• A young woman with developmental disabilities was reported missing, but was safely found a few hours later.

Tuesday, May 28:

• A teenager riding a bike was hit by a car near SW 121^st & Scholls Ferry. Luckily, the teen was not seriously hurt.
• Model homes were vandalized in a new neighborhood, where someone broke windows and cameras, then destroyed the inside of the property. The investigation is open.

Monday, May 27:

• A hit and run happened on McDonald near 97^th, where a driver was texting someone and hit a parked car, then abandoned his own car at the crash scene. He was safely arrested and had been drinking. He was arrested on charges including DUII.
• Just after midnight, officers responded to a burglary in progress at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd. An officer saw the suspect running from the scene, then jump a fence into a golf course. A K-9 track was conducted and, with help from a drone, the suspect was found laying down in the grass. He was safely arrested and taken to jail.

Sunday, May 26:

• Police were called to a woman’s apartment after her son was there, destroying property. He left before officers arrived and the investigation is ope.
• A woman was cited on an arrest warrant after officers were called to a domestic disturbance.

 

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Week of May 19 - 25, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 718 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 34 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, May 25:

• Two brothers reported their apartment was burglarized and cash was stolen. The case is still under investigation.
• Officers joined other agencies for a DUII enforcement for Memorial Day weekend.
• A woman reported her business was the victim of check fraud and had lost more than $10,000. A check written to a commercial vendor was cashed by an unknown person earlier this year. There is no suspect information at this time.
• Officers responded to a crash involving a car and bicycle on 99W and 72^nd. Thankfully there were only minor injuries.

Friday, May 24:

• A man died in a motorcycle crash on SW Roy Rogers Road. Read the full news release here.
• Two teenagers were charged with theft II – shoplift after they stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise from a store.
• A disturbance was reported where a man was agitated about houselessness in general and made statements regarding taking vigilante action himself.

Thursday, May 23:

• A store reported receiving a counterfeit $100 from a customer earlier in the month. Officers tracked down the customer who passed it, who reported getting it from a cash back machine.
• An officer responded to a death investigation involving a 75-year-old woman with medical issues. The death appears to be from natural causes.
• A wholesale business reported being burglarized overnight, with tools and other merchandise stolen. The case may be linked to others and is being referred to detectives for follow-up.

Wednesday, May 22:

• A dispensary was burglarized just after 10PM where someone shattered a front window and stole items. A K-9 track was conducted, but the suspect was not immediately found.
• Commercial Crimes detectives and patrol officers worked together on a call involving a fraudulent prescription being filled at a pharmacy.
• Officers assisted at a call involving a 13-year-old in an apparent mental health crisis. The teenager was taken to the hospital by family members for an evaluation.
• A gym reported a suspicious package, but responding officers determined it was a gym bag containing normal items.

Tuesday, May 21:

• Around 11PM an officer stopped a driver who had a warrant out for her arrest. During the arrest the officer also recovered methamphetamine, and she was charged with felony possession. She was taken to jail.
• An officer responded to a crash between two cars involving a potentially intoxicated driver. The officer conducted field sobriety tests and one person was cited for DUII.
• Officers assisted at a car fire on SW Summit Ridge, where the fire spread to a tree and got close to a home. Fire crews put it out safely.
• The Mental Health Response Team helped with a call involving a 13-year-old making statements of self-harm.
• Around 10PM a man reported a road rage incident where the other party got out of the car with a pistol in hand. The reporting party drove away and the two had no further contact.

Monday, May 20:

• A man reported his 2011 Kia Sorrento was stolen from an apartment complex overnight on North Dakota Street.
• Just after 2PM an officer responded to a dog left in a car that appeared to be in distress. The officer measured the temperature inside the vehicle 94 degrees despite the windows being cracked. The officer tried to reach the owner but was unable to do so in a timely manner. The dog was taken to a shelter for its safety and information was left for the driver on the dog’s whereabouts. The case is being investigated as potential animal abuse.

Sunday, May 19:

• Officers responded to several theft calls throughout the day, including one involving a 13-year-old who stole merchandise from a store.
• Someone cut into a fence to steal a 20-foot trailer from a business parking lot overnight. Officers are reviewing surveillance video of the aggravated theft.

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(Please excuse the gap in reported calls, which was due to limited staffing.)

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Week of April 21-27, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 698 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 24 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 27:

• Two women were charged with theft II – shoplift after loss prevention reported they stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise. The merchandise was recovered.
• Two people tried passing counterfeit $100 bills at a grocery store on SW Dartmouth Street. In a separate case, a restaurant manager reported a diner paid with a potentially counterfeit $100 bill.
• A van was stolen from an apartment complex on SW 135^th Avenue overnight.

Friday, April 26:

• At 8:30 PM an officer stopped a driver who was driving erratically without lights on near 99W & Hall Blvd. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving, and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.26% - more than three times the legal limit. He was taken to jail.
• Overnight, an officer used a drone to help a neighboring agency with a case involving person running from officers on foot.

Thursday, April 25:

• Just before midnight, a caller reported a man at the transit center was throwing things, screaming and being violent. The caller reported the man tore something off a bus and threw it at the driver, then walked away. When an officer responded, the man ran from him down a trail system and into a yard. He was safely arrested in the yard on charges of criminal mischief II, interfering with public transportation and interfering with a peace officer.
• Officers took several DHS referrals throughout the day, in a range of cases involving children and safety in the home.
• Three crashes happened back to back, two with minor injuries and a third with no injuries.

Wednesday, April 24:

• Throughout the day officers responded to welfare checks, criminal mischief calls, car break-ins, follow ups, assist person calls and others.
• Officers responded to a menacing involving a knife in the early morning hours. A person reported being chased by a man with a knife near 99W & Greenburg Road. The suspect was found nearby and was safely arrested. K-9 Rico found the knife on the other side of the highway. The suspect was taken to jail on charges of menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. Thankfully, the victim was not hurt.

Tuesday, April 23:

• A fraud in progress was reported at a motorcycle store off Greenburg, where a customer appeared to be trying to make a large purchase with a fraudulent identity. When officers arrived, the man took off. Moments later, a man reported being carjacked by a man with a gun at a convenience store around the corner. Officers believe the same man is responsible for both cases. Read the full news release here.
• Overnight, officers went to three separate domestic disturbances. In one case involving children, DHS was notified.

Monday, April 22:

• A suspected intoxicated driver was stopped by officers. The drivers made statements of self harm and tried stabbing himself with a sharp object. Officers were able to get the object away from him and held him until additional officers arrived. The driver was ultimately removed from the car and went to the hospital on a peace officer’s hold. A blood warrant was completed for the DUII portion of the investigation.
• Officers responded to a death investigation involving a 61-year-old man. Detectives responded but ultimately the death was ruled natural in cause.
• A security guard called in to report a person slumped over in a car in a parking lot on SW Durham Road. When an officer responded, the person started to drive away but was safely stopped. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of .20% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Overnight, a driver took off from a traffic stop after going 95 mph on I-5 in a 55 mph zone. For safety reasons, the officer did not pursue the driver.

Sunday, April 21:

• A person in an apparent mental health crisis was refusing to leave and harassing staff and customers at a business on SW Nimbus. The person left before officers arrived, and the county Mental Health Response Team plans to follow up.
• A hoax call came in where it was initially reported that a son shot his mom in their home. A large police presence responded and learned the family was actually safe and the call was fake. The incident was documented in a report.

 

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Week of April 14 – 20, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 781 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 31 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 20:

• About 11:18PM a driver crashed through the overpass construction on SW Hall Blvd and dropped down onto Hwy 217. The van, which had been reportedly eluding a neighboring police agency earlier in the evening, caught fire. When officers responded, the driver was gone. K-9 tracks were conducted to try and find the driver, but that person was not immediately found. NB traffic on 217 was impacted during the investigation and the van was eventually towed.
• Family members called police to check on a woman at an apartment complex on SW Ash. They were concerned about a domestic situation involving her boyfriend who was making threats of violence and who is legally not allowed to be around her. When officers responded, the boyfriend tried getting away, then locked himself inside a unit and tried cutting holes in the floor and walls to escape. He eventually gave up and went to jail charged with violation of a release agreement, criminal mischief II and burglary I.
• Three juveniles called in to report being robbed by 10 men in ski masks. Officers followed up, including reviewing surveillance video, and learned there had been a large fight between juveniles. At this time, there is no evidence that a robbery occurred.

Friday, April 19:

• Throughout the day, officers responded to a variety of calls including alarms, DHS referrals, suspicious persons, thefts, frauds, hit and runs, follow-ups from past calls and more, making for a very steady call load.
• Overnight, a man with a felony warrant out for his arrest led officers on a short foot pursuit behind a store in the 12000 block of SW Main Street. He was safely arrested and went to jail on the warrant.

Thursday, April 18:

• Detectives began investigating a potential case of child abuse involving two children in a family. The investigation is ongoing.
• A woman reported being approached from behind by a man who poked her in the back with something and demanded her phone near SW Commercial & Hall. The subject did not get the phone. Responding officers used a K-9 and drone to try and track him but could not immediately find him. The man was later identified as an ex-partner of hers.

Wednesday, April 17:

• Between calls for service, officers stopped by the Tigard Senior Center for Coffee with a Cop. Roughly 35 seniors attended to ask questions and build relationships with the officers who serve this community.
• Officers responded to a disturbance involving three people on SW Ironwood Loop. One of the people was cited for Assault III and another was cited for interfering with 911.

Tuesday, April 16:

• A Tigard Police officer on the interagency Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team assisted on a call in a neighboring city, where a car crashed into a building.
• Officers responded to an auto/pedestrian crash on SW Hall, where a child on a scooter was hit by a car and went to the hospital with injuries that are not life threatening. The driver remained on scene and the child’s mother accompanied the child to the hospital. Witnesses told officers the child suddenly swerved into the car’s lane of travel. The driver was not charged.

Monday, April 15:

• Loss prevention employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road called to report a person stealing merchandise. Detectives from the Commercial Crimes Unit responded and learned the person was part of a four-person group involved in Organized Retail Theft. All four were safely arrested. Read the full news release here.
• At 3:45AM an officer on routine patrol saw a car with no headlights on SW 72^nd Avenue. The officer conducted a traffic stop and noticed signs the driver was impaired. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12%.

Sunday, April 14:

• Someone called police to report a man passed out in a car with foil on his lap in a fast-food restaurant parking lot. Officers responded to check on him and found a bag of 350+ pills believed to contain fentanyl on the passenger seat. The man appeared to be under the influence of drugs and was checked out by medical crews, but did not want to go to the hospital. He went to jail charged with possession of a controlled substance.
• A person called police to report an erratic driver on 99W near SW Durham Road who was swerving into oncoming traffic. An officer stopped the driver, who was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit. He was taken to jail and his parole officer was notified due to stipulations that he not consume alcohol.

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Week of April 7-13, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 795 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 36 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 13:

• An officer working traffic enforcement stopped an intoxicated driver, who was arrested for DUII. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.24% - three times the legal limit.
• At 6 PM, officers responded to an apartment complex where a woman had just had a knife held to her neck by a man. Officers secured the area and got the woman safely downstairs. The suspect came out of the apartment and was safely arrested on several charges, including attempted assault I, menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, assault IV and interfering with calling 911.
• At 10:30 PM officers responded to another disturbance with a weapon, where a juvenile stabbed two people during a physical fight that stemmed from an earlier incident in a neighboring city. The victims were not seriously hurt. The case has been referred to detectives for investigation and follow up.

Friday, April 12:

• A DUII driver was contacted in a fast-food drive through lane on SW Scholls Ferry. The driver was arrested; his blood alcohol concentration was 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Officers contacted a man who has a warrant out for his arrest. The man ran off on foot, leading to a long foot pursuit. He was ultimately safely taken into custody.
• A strong-arm robbery was reported at a store on SW Washington Square Road, where a woman fought with loss prevention employees while trying to steal.

Thursday, April 11:

• Police were called back to the apartment complex from yesterday’s call regarding disputing neighbors, when one of them pulled out a baseball bat as a weapon. One person was arrested on a warrant. Officers restored the peace, but after they left, someone threw a rock at a neighbor’s car. That person was cited.
• Officers were dispatched to an overdose / CPR call involving a person on the Fanno Creek Trail. It was difficult to find the person, but they were ultimately taken to the hospital by medical crews.

Wednesday, April 10:

• A large number of family members grabbed a man and put him in a car in an attempt to take him to a mental health facility for treatment. However, neighbors who had been in a dispute with the family called police and described a kidnapping. The man went to the hospital, and officers returned to the apartment complex to help prevent a fight between the two parties.
• Several thefts were reported from stores across the city, including one case where an employee at a nail salon had her purse and two phones stolen while she went into a back room.

Tuesday, April 9:

• Two people were arrested on warrants at a store in the 16200 block of 99W. Loss prevention employees recognized the pair as known fraudulent return suspects who have
• A driver eluded an officer, but as he tried to get away his car died. The man ran from the car into some bushes. He was quickly found by K-9 Rico and was safely arrested. Officers learned the man was high on drugs, and he went to the hospital where a blood warrant was conducted for a DUII investigation. Officers also learned the car was stolen and the man had a felony warrant out for his arrest.

Monday, April 8:

• Overnight, police were called by a resident who said an unknown man was in their front yard who appeared intoxicated. Officers and medics checked on the man, who did not want to go to the hospital. Officers gave him a courtesy ride back home.
• During the day, officers responded to several calls involving the same man who appears to be in a chronic mental health crisis. He was destroying items inside a pharmacy, then a few hours later he did the same thing at a big box store. He was charged and trespassed from the location.
• A law office was burglarized on SW Hermoso.

Sunday, April 7:

• Officers investigated reports of several businesses on Main Street that had shattered doors/glass.
• A person who appeared to be under the influence of narcotics was reported by employees at an ice cream shop. When officers responded, the man went into 99W and was narrowly missed by a semi-truck and several other vehicles. Ultimately, he was safely taken into custody.
• Someone found a lost dog and contacted police. An officer took the dog to the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro.
• A man violated his release agreement by going to a family member’s residence. Officers learned he also had a warrant for his arrest. He was found nearby and was safely taken to jail.

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Week of March 31 – April 6, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 779 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 29 arrests, with several resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, April 6:

• Just before midnight, a burglary in progress was reported at a home in the 10800 block of SW 79th Avenue. Officers responded within minutes, set up containment and began searching for suspects using a drone and K9 team. However, as the incident unfolded, officers discovered the man was experiencing a mental health crisis and that an attempted burglary did not occur.
• Restaurant employees in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway called police when one of their customers arrived drunk to pick up their to-go order. Officers, including our Drug Recognition Expert, arrived and arrested the man for DUII. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.27% - nearly 3.5x the legal limit.
• Shortly after 3:00 AM, officers responded to the 12600 block of SW Main Street where a person had been stabbed several times with a homemade weapon. Officers set up loud containment and began tracking the suspect who ran off. A K-9 track quickly led officers directly to the suspect, who was hiding nearby.

Friday, April 5:

• Several shoplifters were called in by retail stores around Tigard. Did you know the Tigard Police Department has a Commercial Crimes Unit? CCU Detectives investigate retail and property crimes and are uniquely funded by business license fees. Learn more about CCU here.
• In the afternoon, seven young goats were reported wandering around a neighborhood near Dirksen Nature Park. After the goats were rounded up, neighbors took over locating the owner.
• Shortly after 2:15 PM, officers responded to a welfare check after a person was reported to be passed out in their car parked at a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth St. Officers arrived and found the man was deceased. It’s believed the man died by suicide.

Thursday, April 4:

• In the early evening, a man called 9-1-1 three times for noise complaints. Officers responded to each call but never heard any noise. On the last call, the reporting party admonished police for not responding, even though he did not answer when police knocked on his door to talk.
• Around 8:30 AM officers recovered a stolen vehicle out of Portland at a restaurant in the 12200 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road.
• Overnight, a young woman with down syndrome wandered away from home while her parents were asleep. A Beaverton PD officer found her and worked with Tigard officers to help get her home safely.

Wednesday, April 3:

• Just before midnight, a man called 9-1-1 and told dispatch that his friend was overdosing on fentanyl near the 12500 block of SW Main Street. Officers arrived within two minutes and administered two doses of Narcan. The man eventually gained some consciousness as paramedics arrived.
• Around 10:30 PM a neighbor reported hearing a fight break out at a home in the 7300 block of SW Hermoso Way. When officers arrived, the men involved confirmed they were arguing but no one was injured.
• At 10:30 AM, officers working grant-funded traffic enforcement pulled over a man near the intersection of SW Pacific Highway and SW 72nd Avenue. Not only was he driving while suspended, but he was also arrested for DUII.

Tuesday, April 2:

• Around 8:00 PM a person called in to report police officers pointing rifles at him and surrounding his apartment in the 11500 block of SW Hall Boulevard. Our officer assigned to the Mental Health Response Team responded with her partner, a masters-level mental health clinician, but by the time they arrived he had gone outside and started swinging a bat at neighbors. Officers worked with the man for over an hour, but ultimately the clinician decided the man needed to be placed on a director’s hold and taken to the hospital.
• At 7:10 PM officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 9900 block of SW Frewing Street where a caller reported a gunshot was fired through a shared wall. Officers learned it was a negligent discharge by the caller’s neighbor. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

Monday, April 1:

• A woman called police after she realized she was talking to a scammer claiming to be fixing her computer. As a reminder, never give out your personal information to someone you don’t know or who calls you out of the blue. Thankfully, she realized it was a scam before she wired $15,000 to the scammer.
• At 1:00 AM an officer initiated a traffic stop on SW 72nd Avenue and arrested a food delivery driver for DUII. However, the driver was on his way to deliver food, so as the officer took the man back to the police department, the on-duty sergeant completed the food delivery.
• Around midnight an 18-year-old driver was cited for reckless driving after an officer used LiDAR to measure her speed at 121 MPH.

Sunday, March 31:

• At 11:45 PM one of our graveyard officers was conducting a traffic stop on I-5 when the driver yielded to the left. As the officer was approaching the car, another driver in the fast lane almost hit him. Thankfully, he was not hurt. This is a good reminder that if you see emergency lights, yield to the right. If a first responder is stopped on the side of the road, move over.
• Police were called to a hotel in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road where a 20-year-old man was experiencing a mental health crisis and assaulted his mother. The Mental Health Response Team, which pairs an experienced officer with a masters-level mental health clinician, responded and placed the man on a director’s hold so he could receive treatment from medical professionals.

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Week of March 10 – 16, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 763 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 33 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 16:

• Overnight, an officer came upon a man with disabilities who needed help. The man’s motorized wheelchair ran out of power miles from his house. He had no cell phone and no money for a cab. Graveyard officers worked together to come up with a solution; they coordinated a courtesy ride and wheelchair transport so the man could get safely home.
• A woman reported being sexually abused at a recent social gathering. The case is being referred to detectives for investigation.
• A business was burglarized overnight in the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway. A window was broken and cash was stolen. Officers are working on leads to identify the suspect.
• At 3:33 AM a store manager reported a suspicious person was in the parking lot. A responding officer learned the man had six misdemeanor warrants out for his arrest, and he was taken to jail.

Friday, March 15:

• Officers and detectives responded to a death investigation on SW Gentle Woods involving a woman who passed away. At this time there does not appear to be a criminal element.
• A convenience store on SW McDonald was robbed by a person with a knife, who got away before officers arrived. The investigation remains open.
• Overnight a patrol officer found the car involved in yesterday’s armed robbery. Additional officers and detectives arrived and the suspect was safely taken into custody. Read the full news release here.

Thursday, March 14:

• Just before 1 PM, a gas station convenience store was robbed by a man with a gun. The suspect got away in a car; thankfully nobody was hurt. Read the full news release here.
• Officers assisted DHS with taking two kids into protective custody.
• A caller reported overhearing juveniles at a park making statements regarding committing violent acts. Officers investigated, contacted parents and School Resource Officers. Officers learned the involved juvenile has a developmental disability and does not have access to weapons.

Wednesday, March 13:

• About 6:30 PM officers helped on a DUII call. The driver was arrested for DUII. It turns out the passenger in the car had warrants out for his arrest and he was taken to jail.
• Overnight, an officer found an occupied stolen car on SW Warner. Officers boxed it in and safely arrested the driver. Officers believe he’s also the suspect in a separate recent crime.

Tuesday, March 12:

• At 4:45 PM officers responded to a knife attack near SW 72^nd Avenue & 99W. Officers learned two men were arguing and one of them slashed the other with a knife. The victim was rushed to the hospital and the suspect was safely arrested. Read the full news release here.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex. A man was arrested and taken to jail charged with assault.

Monday, March 11:

• At 11:43 PM officers responded to a shooting at a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway, where one man shot another man. The victim was rushed to the hospital and the suspect was safely taken into custody. Read the full news release here.
• During the daytime, an officer at the scene a crash witnessed a second crash happen that ultimately involved a DUII driver. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.10%.
• With a low call volume overnight, graveyard officers conducted a lot of proactive work including 22 traffic and subject stops, which led to 4 warrant arrests, several DUII investigations, and many traffic tickets.
• K-9 Rico and his handler helped a neighboring agency search for a jewelry store burglar.

Sunday, March 10:

• A 13-year-old texted 911 making statements of self harm. The child was taken to the hospital for treatment by parents and medical crews.
• Officers responded to two different thefts, one involving juveniles who stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise, the other involving a man who was cited for warrants and trespassed.
• A person drove into the side of a restaurant, causing some damage. Luckily, it didn’t go through the building.

 

 

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Week of March 3 – March 9, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 691 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 35 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 9:

• A person who is known to officers who experiences chronic mental health crises called in, making statements of self harm. A crisis team responded, and the person was taken to the hospital for an evaluation. An officer needed to ride in the ambulance with the medical crew due to safety concerns.
• Officers spotted a suspect in a domestic violence case on SW Hall. He was safely arrested and went to jail in connection with the case.
• Several thefts were reported from stores on SW Washington Square Road. One of them involved a suspect who already had several felony warrants out for his arrest.
• At 1 AM, a graveyard officer on routine patrol stopped a driver who was driving erratically and had expired tags. During the contact, the officer learned the driver had a warrant out for his arrest and a suspended license. The officer recovered a loaded handgun and several loaded magazines; the driver was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

Friday, March 8:

• During the swing shift, officers took 10 referrals from the Department of Human Services (DHS) and/or Adult Protective Services (APS) regarding cases that require officer follow-up.
• A welfare check was conducted on a senior citizen who hadn’t been heard from in days. Officers found her deceased of apparent natural causes.
• A theft was reported at a pharmacy store. Officers found the suspect in a car in the parking lot and learned she had warrants out for her arrest. She was taken to jail.

Thursday, March 7:

• A caller reported a person actively tagging the skate park at SW Hall & Burnham with graffiti. The skate park is located in front of the police department. The subject was cited for criminal mischief.
• At 3:44 AM a silent alarm went off at a construction site on SW Oak Street. Responding officers learned there were two suspects on the property, who ran off as officers arrived. One was found quickly nearby. A K-9 track and drone were used to help search for the second suspect, who was also safely arrested. Both were arrested for burglary and went to jail.

Wednesday, March 6:

• A man reported his car was stolen overnight from an apartment complex on SW Bonita Road. There is no suspect information at this time.
• Just after 11 PM a man called in to report witnessing a man tagging a commercial building earlier in the evening. Officers are working to track down nearby surveillance to identify the person involved.

Tuesday, March 5:

• A woman reported being scammed out of more than $4,000 by someone pretending to be a deputy who falsely told her she had a warrant out for her arrest, and wanted her to pay ‘fines’ to clear it up. The woman transferred the money to the scammers before she realized what had happened. The case remains under investigation.
• A 16-year-old was detained by store security for shoplifting hundreds of dollars in merchandise from a store on SW Washington Square Road. An officer responded and the teen was charged with theft II.
• A woman reported her garage was burglarized at an apartment complex on SW 72^nd Avenue and hundreds of dollars in tools and car parts were stolen.

Monday, March 4:

• An officer responded to a store on SW Washington Square Road, where loss prevention detained a woman for shoplifting more than $1,000 in merchandise. The officer charged her with theft I.
• At 6:11 AM officers responded to a crash on 99W at SW Walnut Place, where one driver made a left turn in front of an oncoming car with the right of way. Thankfully, nobody was seriously hurt.
• Graveyard officers stopped a man who gave a fake name. They learned his real identity and that he had a felony warrant for his arrest. He was taken to jail on the warrant.

Sunday, March 3:

• A woman called to report losing $40,000 to scammers. She said they sent her an email with a fraudulent invoice for a subscription with instructions on how to cancel. Over the course of their interaction, the scammers took over her computer, then instructed her to send them money. The case is being investigated as aggravated theft but there is no suspect information at this time.

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Week of February 25 – March 2, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 747 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 23 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, March 2:

• Officers responded to two separate CPR calls; one involved a person on hospice and the other was assisting a neighboring agency with one of their calls.
• A domestic disturbance was reported in the parking lot of a grocery store, which led to a person being arrested for violating a restraining order.
• Officers assisted another agency with looking for the suspect in a case where he threatened family members with a gun.

Friday, March 1:

• A person reported being the victim of sex abuse in 2019. The case was referred to detectives for follow-up.
• Officers helped with two separate crashes: a T-bone on SW Hall & 99W and a second crash on SW Main & Tigard.
• Throughout the day, officers responded to several welfare checks, suspicious vehicles, suicide calls, DHS referrals and more.

 

Thursday, February 29:

 

• Graveyard officers responded to a hit and run involving an intoxicated driver. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was later measured at 0.29% - which is nearly four times the legal limit. The driver was taken to jail.
• A restraining order service called led officer to develop probable cause for an arrest on domestic violence – strangulation charges.

 

Wednesday, February 28:

 

• The person in crisis who refused help yesterday called back saying he was going to end his life and had a weapon. The Mental Health Response Team worked with him and ultimately he agreed to get help.
• A person called a crisis line saying they had overdosed on medication in an attempt to harm themselves. Officers and medics responded and the person agreed to go to the hospital.
• A burglary in progress was reported at a restaurant where two people were seen going inside. Officers found both suspects and they were both charged.

 

Tuesday, February 27:

 

• A person in a mental health crisis told someone they were going to harm themselves. Officers and the Mental Health Response Team responded and spoke with the person in crisis by phone. Ultimately the person refused help.
• A person staying at a hotel texted 911 saying he had cut his wrists and needed help. Officers responded along with medics; the man got treatment.
• A report of sexual abuse involving a child was made. Officers worked with DHS to develop a safety plan and follow up.

 

Monday, February 26:

 

• Overnight, a graveyard officer doing traffic enforcement stopped a driver for going 89 mph in a 55 mph zone.
• A woman reported being attacked by two men two weeks earlier. The investigation is open.
• A road rage incident turned into a crash at 99W & Durham, where a street sign was hit and got stuck in a third party’s vehicle.

 

Sunday, February 25:

 

• An employee at a laundromat called to report a man inside the building being indecent with children’s underwear. Officers arrested the man for public indecency and trespassing and he was taken to jail.
• Officers responded to a hit and run where a driver knocked a Red Box video kiosk through the window of a convenience store. There are leads on a suspect and the case is open at this time.

 

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Week of February 18 – 24, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 808 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 28 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 24:

• Just before 11 PM, an officer on routine patrol passed by a car going 50-55mph in a 35mph zone. The officer caught up with the driver and saw signs of impairment. The woman was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.14%. The legal limit is 0.08%.
• A disturbance between ex-partners who share children led to the man chasing the woman and two kids and strangling the woman. She went to the hospital and he was taken to jail. This was a complex call that escalated throughout the day and took officers nearly two hours to talk to all the involved parties, including witnesses and neighbors.
• A graveyard officer on patrol came across a man with a warrant out for his arrest who provided false information to the officer to avoid being arrested. The man was taken to jail.

Friday, February 23:

• A caller reported seeing a man pointing a gun to a woman’s head inside a car in the parking lot of a grocery store on 99W, prompting a large multi-agency response. When officers got there, the two were out of the car and separated. Officers learned the woman has a restraining order against the man and found out the ‘gun’ was actually a lighter made to look like a gun. The man was taken to jail.
• Officers have been called a few times regarding a person who is medically unable to care for himself who walks away from his group home. The man returned safely tonight.

Thursday, February 22:

• There was a significant police response to an apartment complex on SW Hunziker Road after a man with a long kitchen knife cut his hand and was blocking the driveway to the complex while holding the knife and bleeding. He was cooperative when officers responded and is in the care of a family member for mental health concerns.
• car crashed and injured a person after a repossession attempt went wrong.
• Around 8 AM wheels and tires were reported stolen from a property on SW 69^th Avenue.

Wednesday, February 21:

• The Mental Health Response Team followed up with a person who had made statements of self-harm. She was taken to the hospital on a Director’s Hold.
• A School Resource Officer was notified of an incident involving a group of teenagers, and worked with detectives for follow-up. The case is ongoing.

Tuesday, February 20:

• Officers responded to a CPR call after a woman overdosed on drugs. An officer administered Narcan and started compressions; a second officer gave another dose of Narcan and the woman regained a pulse. She was taken to the hospital.
• Officers were called to a suspicious circumstance on SW Shady Court, where a caller reported someone got into his car in front of his home. An officer quickly found the suspect, who took off running, leading to a short foot pursuit before the suspect gave up. Officers learned he had a felony warrant out for his arrest, and recovered evidence he’d been breaking into at least three cars. He was taken to jail.

Monday, February 19:

• A burglary in progress was reported at a home on SW 106^th & Walnut. It turns out the home is vacant and the people inside were workers.
• Graveyard officers responded to a home where a woman was experiencing an apparent mental health crisis and having delusions. She went to the hospital for an evaluation.

Sunday, February 18:

• Callers reported five teenagers were throwing eggs at cars on SW Main Street, with one of them saying they’d shoot someone. They ran off before officers arrived. At the same time in a separate call, loss prevention employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road reported a group of five teenagers shoplifting from a store.
• A man was charged with theft 1 – shoplift after he was detained by loss prevention at a store on SW Washington Square Road for stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
• At 1 AM a driver was stopped arrested for DUII on 99W and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.11%.

 

 

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Week of February 18 – 24, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 808 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 28 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 24:

• Just before 11 PM, an officer on routine patrol passed by a car going 50-55mph in a 35mph zone. The officer caught up with the driver and saw signs of impairment. The woman was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.14%. The legal limit is 0.08%.
• A disturbance between ex-partners who share children led to the man chasing the woman and two kids and strangling the woman. She went to the hospital and he was taken to jail. This was a complex call that escalated throughout the day and took officers nearly two hours to talk to all the involved parties, including witnesses and neighbors.
• A graveyard officer on patrol came across a man with a warrant out for his arrest who provided false information to the officer to avoid being arrested. The man was taken to jail.

Friday, February 23:

• A caller reported seeing a man pointing a gun to a woman’s head inside a car in the parking lot of a grocery store on 99W, prompting a large multi-agency response. When officers got there, the two were out of the car and separated. Officers learned the woman has a restraining order against the man and found out the ‘gun’ was actually a lighter made to look like a gun. The man was taken to jail.
• Officers have been called a few times regarding a person who is medically unable to care for himself who walks away from his group home. The man returned safely tonight.

Thursday, February 22:

• There was a significant police response to an apartment complex on SW Hunziker Road after a man with a long kitchen knife cut his hand and was blocking the driveway to the complex while holding the knife and bleeding. He was cooperative when officers responded and is in the care of a family member for mental health concerns.
• car crashed and injured a person after a repossession attempt went wrong.
• Around 8 AM wheels and tires were reported stolen from a property on SW 69th Avenue.

Wednesday, February 21:

• The Mental Health Response Team followed up with a person who had made statements of self-harm. She was taken to the hospital on a Director’s Hold.
• A School Resource Officer was notified of an incident involving a group of teenagers, and worked with detectives for follow-up. The case is ongoing.

Tuesday, February 20:

• Officers responded to a CPR call after a woman overdosed on drugs. An officer administered Narcan and started compressions; a second officer gave another dose of Narcan and the woman regained a pulse. She was taken to the hospital.
• Officers were called to a suspicious circumstance on SW Shady Court, where a caller reported someone got into his car in front of his home. An officer quickly found the suspect, who took off running, leading to a short foot pursuit before the suspect gave up. Officers learned he had a felony warrant out for his arrest, and recovered evidence he’d been breaking into at least three cars. He was taken to jail.

Monday, February 19:

• A burglary in progress was reported at a home on SW 106th & Walnut. It turns out the home is vacant and the people inside were workers.
• Graveyard officers responded to a home where a woman was experiencing an apparent mental health crisis and having delusions. She went to the hospital for an evaluation.

Sunday, February 18:

• Callers reported five teenagers were throwing eggs at cars on SW Main Street, with one of them saying they’d shoot someone. They ran off before officers arrived. At the same time in a separate call, loss prevention employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road reported a group of five teenagers shoplifting from a store.
• A man was charged with theft 1 – shoplift after he was detained by loss prevention at a store on SW Washington Square Road for stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
• At 1 AM a driver was stopped arrested for DUII on 99W and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.11%.

 

 

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Week of February 11-17, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 803 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 34 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 17:

• A robbery was reported at a store on SW Washington Square Road involving two female juvenile suspects. Shortly after, officers were dispatched to a call in the same area involving an assault with pepper spray. They determined the same juveniles were involved, and they were taken to the juvenile detention center.
• A driver was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.11%.
• Officers on the graveyard shift responded to three separate overdose calls: one involved a person who was okay, a second person was taken to the hospital related to meth use and officers found the third person in an altered state but not overdosing.

Friday, February 16:               

• A road rage incident led to an assault at a gas station on Bull Mountain.
• A man experiencing an apparent mental health crisis was hitting cars and banging on storefronts along 99W. He was detained and given a citation.
• Officers responded to a death investigation involving a 47-year-old man who passed away.

Thursday, February 15:

• A disturbance with a gun was reported at an apartment complex, but when officers arrived they learned there was a family dispute over custody issues and mental health was involved. In the end, there was not actually a gun.
• A DUII driver crashed off Garden Place and his car ended up on the sidewalk. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit.
• The Community Service Officer stayed busy with several criminal mischief and graffiti calls, as well as abandoned vehicles.

Wednesday, February 14:

• Graveyard officers responded to an assault in a car that stopped at a grocery store on 99W and Royalty. The passenger was assaulting the driver, who got out of the car to call police. The passenger caused a fire to start in the car, and when officers arrived the car was engulfed and the passenger was gone. The case remains under investigation and charges are likely.
• A man was chasing another man with a hatchet at an apartment complex on Greenburg. He was safely arrested and taken to jail, and officers recovered a hatchet and BB gun.

Tuesday, February 13:

• Several callers reported a man yelling and pointing a gun at them near an apartment complex on SW Royalty Parkway. Officers arrived and found the man, who was armed with several knives but no gun. He was arrested for menacing, unlawful use of a weapon and felon in possession of a restricted weapon.
• A disturbance was reported near 103rd & Canterbury related to a stolen e-bike. A man was arrested, and officers believe he’s also related to a stolen car from a recent report. He was taken to jail.

Monday, February 12:

• A driver reported a juvenile threw a rock at their car on Gaarde, cracking the windshield. Officers responded but were unable to find the juveniles, who had walked away.
• Officers and detectives responded to a death investigation involving a child. The investigation is ongoing.

Sunday, February 11:         

• Officers conducted targeted DUII patrols to coincide with the Super Bowl game, which led to a few warnings/citations and an arrest on an outstanding warrant.
• A caller requested a welfare check on a houseless community member who was passed out near 78th & Pfaffle. The responding officer found the man passed out with a gun, who appeared to be under the influence of a substance. The man woke up and agreed to let officers hold the gun until he was sober.

 

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Week of February 4-10, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 787 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 21 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 10:

• Graveyard officers responded to a crash, where a DUII driver who was heading northbound on 99W was hit by another DUII driver who ran a red light at Bull Mountain Road. A warrant was signed for a blood draw from one driver; the other had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.11%.
• Overnight, there were several thefts from cars and damage to vehicles reported. The investigations are ongoing.
• Officers responded with medics to a CPR call involving a 70-year-old man at a bar. He was breathing when officers arrived.

Friday, February 9:

• An assault was reported at a shelter, where a man grabbed a brick and went toward a woman he was upset with. Staff got the man to drop the brick, but he ended up punching the woman. He was taken to jail.
• Overnight, an officer found an occupied stolen car. The driver was safely arrested and went to jail.
• Throughout the day, officers responded to several domestic disturbances, thefts, crashes, harassment, overdose, welfare checks and more.

Thursday, February 8:

• A person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis called 911 to report someone had a gun to her head, she had a gun to their head, or she was alone. Officers responded but the woman would only talk to officers from the balcony, then ended up going back inside her apartment. Officers made a referral to the Mental Health Response Team for follow up.
• Overnight, two cars crashed on Hwy 217 causing them both to be totaled. The highway was shut down for about an hour to allow responders and tow trucks to gain access.

Wednesday, February 7:

• Detectives arrested a man in connection with 50-100+ storage unit burglaries, dating back to 2022 and recovered truckloads of stolen property. Read the full news release here.
• Officers were called to a disturbance with a weapon involving a teenager who reportedly grabbed a butcher knife and was threatening to cause damage in the home. He was safely detained. Ultimately, officers determined there was no evidence of a crime.

Tuesday, February 6:

• An officer responded to a non-injury crash involving a driver who did not have a license. The officer learned the driver had a warrant out for his arrest. The jail would not accept the intake, so the man was cited on the warrant and for driving while suspended.
• Two customers stole merchandise from a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd. They have not been identified at this time.
• An officer found new graffiti on city property near downtown Tigard and cleaned it up.

Monday, February 5:

• About 3PM, an intoxicated driver on northbound Hwy 217 hit several cars and finally came to a stop in the left lane just before the Scholls Ferry exit. Nobody was seriously hurt but there was a significant impact to traffic. The driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit.
• A driver hit a pedestrian on 99W at McDonald. The driver stayed on the scene and the pedestrian is expected to recover.

Sunday, February 4:

• Officers were called to a disturbance at an apartment involving a woman’s boyfriend and ex-boyfriend. One of the men left and the woman was given resources for filing a restraining order.
• Officers took part in extra traffic enforcement throughout the day, including one driver who was stopped going 108 mph on I-5.

 

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(We apologize for the gap in calls for service, which was due to staffing limitations.)

 

 

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Week of January 14 – 20, 2024

Tigard Police responded to at least 569 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 16 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 20:

• A welfare check was requested for a man who hadn’t been heard from in several days. He was found dead in his apartment or apparent natural causes.
• A pane of an apartment window was shot out by a BB gun or something similar on SW Hunziker. Nobody was hurt, but officers took a report on the suspicious circumstance.
• At 1 AM, a driver crashed on SW Canterbury Lane near SW 103rd. He was not hurt and was ultimately arrested for DUII, reckless driving and recklessly endangering.

Friday, January 19:

• Loss prevention reported two women were shoplifting at a store on SW Washington Square Road. An officer responded to investigate, charged both women with theft II and was able to return the stolen property.
• A woman known to officers who experiences chronic mental health issues broke into a vacant commercial building near SW Hall & 99W. Officers explained to her that she needed to leave and was being charged with criminal trespass. A property owner secured the premise.

Thursday, January 18:

• Weather related hazards continued with another round of freezing rain and icy roads, including trees falling onto power lines, welfare checks, drivers needing assistance, false alarms, etc.
• An officer on the graveyard shift found a car on the side of I-5 that had eluded a neighboring police agency. The driver was not there. An extensive K-9 track was conducted in the fog and rain, but the driver was not immediately found.

Wednesday, January 17:

• Officers responded to a rear-end crash at 99W & Greenburg. The driver who crashed was ultimately arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.23% - which is nearly three times the legal limit.
• A person at a care home was reported missing off 95th. He was gone for roughly 30 minutes before an officer found him safe.

Tuesday, January 16:

• Several hazards were reported throughout the day related to very slick roads and storm conditions, including a semi truck that was stuck, welfare checks, etc.
• Officers on the graveyard shift responded to a car that crashed into a tree on SW Dartmouth. The driver was not seriously hurt and was picked up by a friend to be taken home. The car was towed.
• Several storage units were burglarized in one facility overnight on SW Atlanta. The investigation has been referred to detectives and is ongoing.

Monday, January 15:

• Staff at an independent living facility found a 63-year-old resident dead in her room. The thermostat had been turned down and the window was left open in very cold weather. The medical examiner investigated the death as related to hypothermia.
• A man reported his home, which has no power and is under construction, may have been burglarized when he found footprints and an open door. Nothing appeared to be taken.

Sunday, January 14:

• Throughout the day, officers responded to several weather-related calls, including welfare checks, crashes, hazards, power outages, driving issues, etc.
• A man was arrested after breaking things in a relative’s home in a domestic disturbance. Officers learned the man also had a warrant out for his arrest, and he was taken to jail.
• Officers responded to an attempted armed robbery at a pharmacy in the 16200 block of 99W, which was reported to dispatch an hour after it happened. Officers learned a man came in, showed a gun and demanded money, but left when the employee didn’t have access to any. Nobody was hurt.

 

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Week of January 7 – 13, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 521 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 27 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 13:

• Officers responded to several weather-related calls throughout the day, including trees and power lines down, hazards, cars abandoned in the snow and ice, weather-related alarms, etc.
• Just before 9PM an officer saw a driver blow through a red light to make a left turn near 99W & Royalty Parkway in the icy weather conditions. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving.

Friday, January 12:                      

• A person forced open a locked case at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd, stole merchandise and left. A K-9 track was conducted in the area. Officers found a suitcase with most of the stolen property inside but the suspect was not immediately found.
• A semi truck jackknifed at Hwy 217 & 99W, causing a morning traffic issue. Officers assisted at the scene.

Thursday, January 11:

• A caller reported a man with a bottle near a strip mall on 99W & Hall Blvd who broke a mirror on a car and threw cones into traffic. He fought with responding officers, who learned he had a felony warrant out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.
• A business on SW Tech Center Drive was burglarized twice over the course of the week. The investigation is active at this time.

Wednesday, January 10:

• Graveyard officers responded to several hazard calls with trees and/or power lines down across the city, including a tree that fell on a house on SW Omara.
• Officers investigated a call involving the violation of a restraining order between ex-partners. A man was arrested in the case.

Tuesday, January 9:

• A driver was arrested near SW Greenburg & 91st for DUII after crashing into a car. Two hours later, his blood alcohol concentration of 0.27% - which is more than three times the legal limit.
• Officers were called to a motel for a person who would not leave his room. It turns out the man died of an apparent overdose. Detectives were notified and responded to assist with the death investigation.
• A caller reported a man pointed a gun at him on Hwy 217 near Greenburg Road in a road rage incident. The suspect was not immediately identified.

Monday, January 8:

• A power line fell across lanes of travel on 99W near SW Gaarde, forcing traffic to be shut down in both directions while power crews responded. Officers assisted with traffic detours on both ends of the closure.
• Loss prevention employees detained a man for shoplifting at a store on SW Washington Square Road. An officer responded and charged the man with theft.

Sunday, January 7:

• A man was arrested for criminal mischief after he vandalized an ex-partner’s home and car.
• A group of three juveniles stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from a store on SW Washington Square Road then left in a stolen car. Officers were not able to immediately find the car, but the investigation is ongoing.
• At 2:43 AM an officer on patrol saw a car speeding and driving recklessly on Hwy 217 near 72nd Avenue, reaching 93 mph. The driver had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.13% and he was arrested for DUII, reckless driving and was given a speeding ticket.

 

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Week of December 31, 2023 – January 6, 2024:

Tigard Police responded to at least 665 calls this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 23 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 6:

• An employee at a store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street reported that someone carrying two large knives approached her and forced her to give him a hug. The employee told offices it appeared the man thought she was someone else. A K-9 track was conducted and a drone was deployed, but the suspect was not immediately found. The employee was not physically hurt.
• A driver bumped into a pedestrian near 99W and SW McDonald Street. An officer responded to assist with the traffic crash report. The pedestrian was not hurt.

Friday, January 5:

• An attempted burglary was reported at an apartment complex in the 11900 block of SW 72nd. Officers found the suspect nearby and learned he had two warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.
• A woman stole a truck from an ER in Portland and was found in Tigard with it. She was charged and the truck was returned to its rightful owner.
• A woman reported being the victim of sexual abuse. The case has been referred to detectives for follow-up investigation.

Thursday, January 4:            

• A woman reported her detached garage was burglarized in the 11400 block of SW 135th and belongings worth thousands of dollars were stolen. At this time, there is no suspect information.
• A car that was stolen out of Washington County was recovered in Tigard.
• Loss prevention employees at a store on SW Washington Square Road reported two women stole merchandise worth hundreds of dollars. A responding officer was unable to immediately find them.

Wednesday, January 3:

• Just before 9PM officers responded to a car in a ditch on 99W near Royalty Parkway. They learned the driver was intoxicated, along with two passengers. The driver was arrested for DUII.
• Parents discovered their teenager actively engaged in self harm. The girl was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.

Tuesday, January 2:

• Overnight, officers responded to two separate drug overdoses and a person threatening self-harm who was taken to the hospital.
• A home under construction was burglarized in the River Terrace neighborhood and was heavily vandalized on the inside.
• A person stole merchandise worth thousands of dollars from a store on SW Washington Square Road, then ran out. Offices are following up in hopes of identifying the suspect.
• A car that was stolen from Hillsboro was recovered in Tigard.

Monday, January 1:

• Officers responded to an overdose involving fentanyl. The patient was taken to the hospital.
• A man was arrested on several charges related to assault and strangulation involving multiple family members.
• Officers working overnight encountered several disturbances and welfare checks as people rang in the New Year, many of which involved alcohol.

Sunday, December 31:

• Several calls came in related to fireworks as people rang in the New Year.
• A driver was arrested for DUII, reckless driving, driving while suspended and reckless endangering. A judge signed a warrant to obtain the driver’s blood to determine impairment.
• Officers responded to a disturbance at an apartment involving several intoxicated women who were fighting. One had a laceration to her head, but no one was seriously hurt.

Tigard Police engaged in at least 690 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 25 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 11:

• A woman shopping at a store in the Washington Square area reported a man followed her into a dressing room and exposed himself. Officers were able to track him to his residence in a neighboring city and arrested him for public indecency.
• Officers assisted with two separate death investigations that happened around the same time:
  • One involving a woman who took her own life.
  • Another involving a person with medical issues.
• Just before midnight, officers interrupted a domestic disturbance between a man and woman in a car near SW McDonald and 105^th Avenue. The man was ultimately arrested for DUII, reckless driving and resisting arrest.

Friday, February 10:

• Around 7:45 AM a driver hit a pedestrian who was crossing the street on SW 72^nd at Pacific Highway. The pedestrian was not seriously hurt, and the driver remained on the scene.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a body that was found in the river near Cook Park. Detectives responded and an autopsy was conducted. There are no signs of foul play at this time.
• A bank near SW Hall Blvd and Pacific Highway was robbed by a person with who implied he had a weapon but did not display one. A K-9 and drone were used to search the area for the suspect, but he was not immediately found. The investigation remains open.
• K-9 Rico and his handler, Officer Suyama, were called to assist Clackamas County in the search for a suspect.

Thursday, February 9:

• Officers conducted self-initiated activity and responded to several calls regarding houseless individuals around Main Street, resulting in several trespass notices, some camps moved and one person with an outstanding arrest warrant being taken to jail.
• A few minutes before midnight, an officer was called to a fast-food restaurant in the 11200 block of SW 72^nd where a manager reported a customer in the drive-through who was passed out in his car. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.09% an hour after being stopped.
• Officers responded to a call involving a 15-year-old making statements of self harm to a crisis line. He was taken to the hospital.
• A truck went off the road near SW 121^st and Merestone Court, hitting guide wires and nearly flipping on its side in a wetland area. The driver ran away. A K-9 track was conducted but the driver was not located. The truck was towed from the scene.

Wednesday, February 8:

• A driver crashed into the back of a TriMet bus hard enough to deploy the airbags in his car. He had minor injuries; nobody on the bus was hurt. Officers believe it was a distracted driving crash and that the driver was on his phone.
• Two crashes happened around the same time:
  • One involving a car that rear-ended a semi on SW 99W & McDonald. Nobody was seriously hurt.
  • Another involving a car and pedestrian on SW Sattler & 92^nd. Nobody was hurt.
• A man was arrested for first-degree theft after officers believe he was trying to sell power tools he stole from a store earlier in the day.
• A man was arrested for public indecency after exposing himself and making inappropriate comments to a woman in the 12000 block of SW 135^th Avenue.

Tuesday, February 7:

• A crash between a car and pedestrian happened at SW Hunziker and 72^nd. Witnesses told officers the pedestrian ran across Hunziker and hit the car. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with injuries.
• During the swing shift, thefts in progress were reported at three major retail stores. One resulted in a misdemeanor warrant arrest, the second led to two arrests and the third involved a suspect who smashed cases to get high-end items. That suspect was not immediately located.
• A woman at a shopping center in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd reported a man in the car next to her touching himself inappropriately. She left the lot and reported it to police. 

Monday, February 6:

• Around 2 PM an officer on patrol near SW Ash and Burnham Street came across a person known to him to have frequent warrants out for his arrest. A check of a police database confirmed the man had a new warrant and he was taken to jail.
• A man used a fake $20 to get gas and cash back in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway. The case may be linked to the passing of other counterfeit bills and has been referred to detectives.
• Workers at a business in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway reported embezzlement by an employee. The case remains under investigation.

Sunday, February 5:

• Patrol officers on the day shift responded to at least three domestic disturbances and two assaults / fights in the span of a few hours across the city.
• During the swing shift, officers went to two major stores on calls involving potential shoplifting. In at least one case, the suspects put merchandise back when they saw patrol cars in the parking lot.
• While the shoplifting calls unfolded, there was a three car rear-end crash on SW Scholls Ferry Road at Nimbus. Nobody was seriously hurt.

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Week of January 29 – February 4, 2023:

Tigard Police engaged in at least 656 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 32 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, February 4:

• A proactive, targeted shoplifting enforcement was simultaneously held at three different stores near Washington Square. Detectives worked with loss prevention employees and patrol officers to identify and arrest 14 people during the enforcement. Read the full news release here.
• A woman who appeared to be in a mental health crisis destroyed a neighbor’s car with a hammer. She was charged with criminal mischief.
• A family reported that on 2/1 a 10-year-old girl left her home to meet her friends across the street, when a man walking a dog was on the lawn of her home and motioned for her to come over. The report was documented.

Friday, February 3:

• An overdose was reported where a man on a bus took pills believed to contain fentanyl
• At 5:20 AM a work van was stolen from a parking lot in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway while the owner was doing work nearby.
• At 3:03 AM a glass door was smashed out at a market on Walnut and items were stolen. Witnesses saw the suspects running out to the back of the store before officers arrived, and they were not immediately located.

Thursday, February 2:

• At 10 PM a woman called to report that around 4 PM her 10-year-old daughter was on the swings at Jack Pack when a man told her to come with him. The girl went home and told her mother what happened. A police report was created to document the incident. The man has not been identified.
• About 5:30 PM an officer came across what appeared to be a spray-painted car. The officer learned it had been stolen out of Salem and the owners came to get it.

Wednesday, February 1:

• Around 4 AM a man reported being robbed a few days prior by a man in a parking lot who demanded his wallet. The victim reported recognizing the suspect and the case remains open.
• Employees at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road detained a shoplifting suspect. A responding officer determined the suspect had three active warrants out for his arrest. He went to jail on the warrants and a theft charge.

Tuesday, January 31:

• Around 12:30 AM, an impaired driver fell asleep at a red light in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth. When he woke up, he took his foot off the brake and rolled into a patrol car. He was taken to jail charged with DUII, driving while suspended and reckless driving.
• An elderly woman with dementia was reported missing but was quickly reunited with her family.
• Employees at a store in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth reported a theft in progress. Officers contacted a man and woman and learned the man had a warrant out for his arrest. He was taken to jail, and the woman was released.

Monday, January 30:

• A driver sheared off a light pole and kept going on SW Burnham. Responding officers learned the driver was an elderly man who appeared confused. A driver retest was submitted for him.
• A trailer was stolen from a hotel parking lot in the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway.
• A missing endangered juvenile was found safe in Portland.

Sunday, January 29:

• A business on Bonita was burglarized and an officer responded within two minutes. Unfortunately, the suspects were already gone. The case remains open.
• Officers were dispatched to a call of a suicidal person with a knife. It turned out a crisis line worker misunderstood some information and the person in question had resources and a plan to get help.

 

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Week of January 22 - 28, 2023:

Tigard Police engaged in at least 686 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 27 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 28:

• Officers responded to a hazard on Highway 217, where traffic barrels were knocked down and created confusion for drivers who got stuck in the construction area. Officers closed a few lanes to allow the stuck drivers to back out onto the freeway.
• A caller reported a wrong way driver on 99W, who then hit the median and a sign and kept driving on rims before crashing. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Officers were called to a domestic disturbance, involving a man who was drunk and punched a woman, then tried to run away. Responding officers found him and he was taken to jail for domestic harassment.
• A man caught a suspect breaking into his car near SW 67^th & Pine around 8AM. The suspect left in a stolen car and was not immediately located.

Friday, January 27:

• Our Traffic Safety Unit officer who focuses on evening DUII patrols made three DUII arrests within the span of a few hours Friday night and into Saturday morning:
  • At 5:49PM a driver crashed into a guard rail on SW North Dakota near Tiedeman. She was ultimately arrested for DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief.
  • Then at 9PM a caller reported following a driver from Beaverton who was all over the road and nearly hit a pedestrian on the sidewalk. That driver was stopped in Tigard and was arrested for DUII and reckless driving.
  • At 3:40AM a caller reported following a driver on Highway 217 who had swerved into his lane, sped up, slowed down, then took the Greenburg exit and stopped at the top of the exit ramp. Responding officers found the driver had fallen asleep with the car still in drive. He was arrested for DUII and reckless driving. An hour after the initial traffic stop, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit.

Thursday, January 26:

• A man in crisis armed himself with a knife and wanted to hurt himself. Crisis negotiators and officers responded and spoke with the man for two hours before he agreed to come out peacefully. He was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• A woman took a knife away from a man who wanted to hurt himself in the parking lot of an apartment complex. He left when officers responded but came back and went to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• An alarm went off at a local business and officers saw a suspect leaving quickly on a bike. He gave officers false names before they learned his true identity and that he had two felony warrants out for his arrest, including for burglary. He was taken to jail.

Wednesday, January 25:

• A car that was stolen on 1/20 from a Tigard gas station was recovered in Portland.
• A man drove over the island at Walnut & Tiedeman at a high rate of speed, flipping over his car into a yard and damaging property. He ran off. Responding officers conducted a K-9 track but he was not immediately located.

Tuesday, January 24:

• Our officer on the Mental Health Response Team assisted a neighboring police agency with a juvenile who climbed onto a roof with the intent to end their life. The juvenile was safely brought down and went to the hospital for an evaluation.
• Employees at a retail store called to report a customer taking high-end items into the changing room and exhibiting shoplifting signs. A responding officer contacted the suspect and learned he had a warrant out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.

Monday, January 23:        

• A welfare check in Metzger led to the report of a sex crime in Tigard. The case has been referred to detectives for follow-up.
• A hit-and-run suspect left a car in the middle of the road in the 13200 block of SW Village Glenn Drive. An hour later, the suspect was located by a patrol officer on SW McKenzie. He was charged for the crash and jailed on an outstanding warrant.
• Two officers witnessed a man shoplift at a store in the 9400 block of SW Washington Square Road. He was taken to jail charged with theft.

Sunday, January 22:          

• Officers on the graveyard shift arrested a man for assault, menacing, unlawful use of a weapon and strangulation in a case involving his girlfriend.
• Employees at a store on SW Sequoia Parkway reported a theft in progress involving a man who was stealing shelving units and a hand truck. He ran and tried to hide in bushes, but was located by officers and cited for theft.

 

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Week of January 15 – 21, 2023:

Tigard Police engaged in at least 662 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 25 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 21:

• At 11:27PM police were called to an armed robbery at a business near the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. A group of teenagers approached a car pretending to be police officers and demanded to search the caller’s car. They then pulled a gun and robbed the caller of her purse and cell phone. Officers performed a high-risk traffic stop and discovered all 5 teenagers involved were under the age of 18. Detectives conducted interviews with the teenagers, including learning that the group had filmed themselves committing the crime to share on social media.
• At 10:30PM a purse was stolen from the parking lot of a store near the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway. Please remember it’s always a good idea to keep your purse closed and on your body while shopping and loading groceries into the car.
• A shoplifting incident took a turn and became a strong-arm robbery when the suspect assaulted an employee who attempted to stop her from stealing. The suspect was arrested nearby and went to the Washington County jail.
• A 4-year-old child wandered away from their mom while on a walk in their new neighborhood. The child was located quickly once officers arrived.
• A Tigard officer located a woman with dementia missing out of Beaverton. She was located safely near SW Hall Boulevard and SW Oak Street.

Friday, January 20:

• At 6:45PM a caller reported that their 1999 Toyota Corolla had been stolen earlier that day around noon.
• At 5:05PM an employee at a business near the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road was arrested for stealing nearly $5,000 from the register over the course of a month.
• Several people called throughout the day to report their animals had been stolen, though most ended up being civil issues.

Thursday, January 19:

• At 9:05PM a restaurant in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway reported one of their delivery vehicles has been stolen while they left it running to go inside and grab more food to deliver.
• A K-9 team assisted Tualatin Police with a burglary in progress.
• At 2:38PM a resident at an apartment complex near the 10900 block of SW Gaarde Street called police to report a group of men were at his door confusing him for a prior tenant who they planned to beat up. As officers arrived, the men took off.

Wednesday, January 18:

• In the afternoon, a teenager with special needs ran away from their mother at a business near the 11700 block of SW Hall Boulevard. Thankfully, police found the girl near SW 71^st Avenue and SW Pacific Highway and reunited her with her mother.
• At around 3:00AM a man was seen waving a handgun and dancing near a grocery store in the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway. Officers contacted the man who has a history of behavioral and mental health incidents.

Tuesday, January 17:

• As officers were leaving the Washington County Jail in Hillsboro, they heard a fight break out at the McDonalds nearby. They were the first to arrive and detained both parties until Hillsboro Police could arrive.
• During the swing shift, the FBI called to have Tigard Police investigate a person who called their tip line several times stating he planned to kill people. The man has a history of behavioral and mental health issues and police were able to contact him.

Monday, January 16:

• Throughout the day, officers were called to several locations where individuals were experiencing mental health crises.
• At 2:00PM while working on another investigation, a detective noticed a suspicious vehicle nearby and discovered the license plates had been taken from another car. When he attempted to stop the individual, they took off at a high rate of speed and eluded the detective. However, the detective found the car again an hour later at a business in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. The driver was arrested for his crimes that day, as well as his warrants for previous crimes.
• At 12:48AM officers were dispatched to a CPR call turned fentanyl overdose at a bar in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway. A Tigard officer administered Narcan and brought the person back to life, who was then taken to the hospital.

Sunday, January 15:

• Two individuals caused a disturbance in front of a group home in the 12200 block of SW Hall Boulevard. One man was using a large parking sign pole to threaten the other, until police arrived and diffused the situation.
• At around 5:00AM someone called to report seeing an elderly individual laying on the ground. They did not provide a location, but thankfully a patrol officer happened to drive down the right street and located the 101-year-old woman who had fallen in her driveway some time before being spotted. She was taken to the hospital.

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Week of January 8 – 14, 2023:

Tigard Police engaged in at least 652 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers made 26 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 14:

• At 5:45PM police were called to an active domestic violence incident involving a weapon at an apartment complex in the 9600 block of SW Dakota Street. At the same time, several other priority one and two calls came in for a stolen vehicle in progress on SW Washington Square Road, a theft in progress on Main Street, and an intoxicated violent man at a bar on Locust Street. Due to extremely limited staffing, police had to prioritize their response to the imminent threat to life on SW Dakota Street and all other calls had to wait on hold.
• Later in the afternoon, officers responded to a woman experiencing a medical emergency. Police were able to assist, and the woman was safely taken to the hospital by her spouse.
• At 12:00PM a woman called to report she saw a man exposing himself an hour prior in a public park. Officers were able to locate and arrest the man. As a reminder, if you witness a crime taking place please call as soon as you can or in the moment, if possible. Learn more about reporting suspicious behavior and how to be a good witness.

Friday, January 13:

• Throughout the day officers responded to several shoplifting calls from a store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway, as well as calls from stores on SW Washington Square Road.
• At 4:07PM a hit and run was called in near SW Durham Road and SW Summerfield Drive. The witness saw who hit their car, got a description of the vehicle, the occupants and license plate and called police. The car was quickly spotted and the driver was arrested, adding to their list of at least 8 prior driving violations. They were issued citations for failure to perform the duties of a drivers, driving while suspended, driving uninsured, and failure to install an interlock device from a previous conviction.

Thursday, January 12:

• Officers were overwhelmed with the number of calls for service on this day with over 144 calls. Traffic Safety officers and Commercial Crimes Detectives were pulled away from their assignments to assist with the inundation of calls, some of which were so complex that single calls tied up officers for several hours.
• At 10:30AM a community member called non-emergency dispatch to report suspicious behavior coming from two people in a car near SW 131^st Place and SW Hawks Beard Street. When officers arrived, they discovered two individuals passed out in a running car and drug paraphernalia in plain view. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found many tools consistent with the theft of catalytic converters as well as a replica handgun. The driver willingly allowed officers to seize the replica gun for destruction.
• At 9:21AM a driver hit a carport at an apartment complex in the 9900 block of SW North Dakota Street, causing it to collapse on several cars. They drove off before police could arrive.
• At 8:00AM someone stole a forklift from a business 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway and drove it to a drive-thru ATM at a bank nearby. They used the forklift so destroy the ATM, but did not get away with any cash. If you know anything about this attempted theft, please email your tips to tips@tigard-or.gov.

Wednesday, January 11:

• At 7:00PM officers were called to a motel located in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway where an individual was assaulting several people and motel staff. They were arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail.
• At 11:45AM Commercial Crime Detectives were meeting with mall loss prevention when a well-known chronic shoplifter walked past CCU detectives and our crime analyst, who immediately identified him as a wanted suspect. As he ran from officers, he spilled his orange soda, slipped in it, and fell. His backpack contained multiple tasers and bear mace as well as other theft tools. He was arrested and taken to jail for his previous crimes, crimes that day and his active warrants.
• At 1:00AM a person called to report they know someone experiencing a mental health crisis that plans to shoot and kill two Tigard Police officers. No other information was provided on where, when, which officers or why.

Tuesday, January 10:

• In the evening hours a concerned community member called to report a man sleeping in the post office lobby. Officers were able to make sure the man was alright and directed him to another area.
• It was a busy afternoon as officers were continuously called to businesses across Tigard during the swing shift to address reported shoplifting. Several people were arrested and lodged at the Washington County jail. Learn more about our Commercial Crimes Unit and view educational resources (including shoplifting prevention) on our CCU page.

Monday, January 9:

• At 6:30PM a 19-year-old man was arrested for shoplifting at a business near the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road. After he attempted to argue with officers that he should be treated as a small child, he was treated as an adult, arrested and lodged at the Washington County jail.
• In the afternoon, man experiencing a mental health crisis was using a shopping cart to ram into cars in the parking lot of a business in the 16000 block of Pacific Highway.
• At 8:00AM a purse was stolen from a car parked in a business lot in the 8900 block of SW Commercial Street. The thief was later arrested at a nearby business after fleeing from officers who had initially stopped her for license plates that were not registered to her car.

Sunday, January 8:

• At 7:54PM a child called 911 from a home on the 9300 block of SW Hill Street asking police to help her father who she believed was attempting to end his own life. Officers were able to talk with the man, who agreed to receive help from the Washington County Mental Health Response Team. MHRT is a rotating team comprised of one police officer and one mental health clinician. Tigard Police has served on this rotation since 2021, primarily serving the southern cities within the county.
• During the graveyard shift, officers were called to an alarm at a funeral home in the 11000 block of Pacific Hwy. A K-9 team was called in to search the building, but did not find any evidence of someone breaking in.

 

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Week of January 1 - 7, 2023:

Tigard Police engaged in at least 604 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers also made 30 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, January 7:

• Officers partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods to host Shop with a Cop, to help children in our community get clothing and supplies.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a 43-year-old woman in the 10700 block of SW 69^th Avenue. It appears she had medical issues and there is no sign of foul play.
• A suicide threat was called in involving a person in chronic mental health crisis. The family is working with the crisis team and officers provided additional resources.
• A caller reported a person asleep in a car that had been running for a few hours. Officers checked on the driver, who also had a gun with an extended magazine on the front seat. The driver and gun both came back clear, so there was no criminal element that would lead to charges.

Friday, January 6:

• At 12:20 AM a caller reported following a suspected drunk driver, who ran several red lights near the 14200 block of SW Pacific Highway. Responding officers found the driver, who had just parked at a bar. The driver was arrested for DUII and reckless driving and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.13%. The legal limit is 0.08%.
• A 15-year-old was charged with assault IV – domestic violence after a physical confrontation involving his mother. The case had been referred to the juvenile department.
• Loss prevention called officers for a shoplifting suspect in custody in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road who had stolen hundreds of dollars in merchandise. The suspect – who is 16 years old – was charged with theft II and the case was referred to the juvenile department.
• Just before 11 PM officers were called to an overdose in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. Officers spoke with neighbors and the patient was taken to the hospital, but later died.

Thursday, January 5:

• An officer on routine patrol made a traffic stop, which led to the arrest of a woman with a warrant and recovery of methamphetamine.
• Employees at a car dealership in the 11800 block of SW Pacific Highway reported two cars were stolen from the lot over the last two days. There is no suspect information immediately available.

Wednesday, January 4:

• An officer on routine patrol saw a person driving an unlicensed car near SW 72^nd and Baylor Street. The driver accelerated away from the officer, but later stopped. The driver was cited for attempting to elude, and the car was towed from the scene due to no insurance.
• A man reported tools were stolen from his garage sometime over the last several weeks in the 14400 block of SW 100^th Avenue. There is no suspect information at this time.
• A person in a mental health crisis was trying to fight family members. The Mental Health Response Team arrived to help. The man was later charged with domestic violence.

Tuesday, January 3:

• A man reported his home was burglarized while he was away during the afternoon in the 15000 block of SW Kenton Drive and some items were stolen. Officers reviewed his surveillance cameras and have leads on the male and female suspects who were pictured.
• Tuesday evening, officers received a report about a child being approached by a stranger at a bus stop that morning who told her to get in his care. The child is safe, and the stranger drove away. Read the news release here.

Monday, January 2:

• A caller reported seeing a man throwing rocks at a building and breaking at least one window. Responding officers looked at surveillance images and contacted a man nearby who matched. He was cited for criminal mischief.
• A Traffic Safety Unit officer was in the middle of a traffic stop when he heard a crash on SW Pacific Highway and witnessed one of the involved drivers leave the scene. He provided information to dispatch on the description of the car and direction of travel, then responded to check on the victim driver. There were no serious injuries, but the suspect was not located.

Sunday, January 1:

• Minutes into the New Year, an assault was reported near SW Brookside Place & Brookside Avenue where a man was breaking bottles along the road and physically assaulted a group of people, causing minor injury. He was arrested on charges of assault and two counts of harassment.
• A theft in progress was reported at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth, where a man broke a display case with a bat and tried to steal merchandise. The merchandise was recovered and the suspect ran off. Responding officers used a K-9 and drone to search the area for him, but he was not immediately located.
• A K-9 team helped Beaverton Police search for a suspect who drove through a roll-up door at a business, then got away. The suspect was not immediately located.

 

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Week of December 25 - 31, 2022:

Tigard Police engaged in at least 558 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers also made 24 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, December 31:

• Around 1:30 AM officers assisted Beaverton Police with containment and K-9 support for a stolen car that was being driven between jurisdictions. Five people bailed on foot, but K-9 Rico ultimately found a gun and one of the suspects hiding in the bushes. The other four suspects were taken into custody by others at the scene.
• At 7 AM a business in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway was burglarized. The owner was watching the suspect live on a surveillance camera, but information was delayed getting to officers and the suspect was gone before officers arrived. A K-9 track was attempted but was not successful. The investigation remains open.
• At 11 AM officers responded to an armed robbery at a bar in the 14200 block of SW Pacific Highway. An employee reported a man with a gun robbed them, then walked out. Responding officers conducted a K-9 track and utilized a drone in the search but were unsuccessful. Detectives are reviewing surveillance video and the investigation remains open.

Friday, December 30:

• Around the same time, officers responded to several calls, stretching police resources. These included:
  • A death investigation involving a man at an apartment in the 7700 block of SW Pfaffle Street who appears to have died of natural causes.
  • A fraud in progress involving a suspect shopping with a fraudulent credit card at a department store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers and detectives responded, found the suspect and took her to jail.
  • While the above two calls were underway, employees at another store reported a theft in progress involving two suspects. One of them ran across Scholls Ferry near Hall, then ran across Highway 217 and entered another store. He was ultimately safely arrested on several charges and also had a felony warrant out for his arrest.
• A sergeant on patrol recognized a man walking into a store in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway whom he knew to have an active warrant out for his arrest from Washington State. The man was detained and went to jail on the warrant.
• At 5:30 PM a caller reported seeing a man stumbling to his car, then going forward instead of in reverse, nearly hitting another car. The driver refused a breath test, so a judge signed a warrant for a blood sample to be taken. The man was taken to jail charged with DUII.

Thursday, December 29:

• Around 4:30 AM a patrol officer was trying to catch up with a reckless driver near SW Washington Drive. Another officer searching the area found a man on foot nearby who had a felony warrant out for his arrest. He was also charged with attempt to elude – vehicle, attempt to elude – on foot and reckless driving.
• Multiple police agencies, including Tigard officers, were involved in a call involving a reckless driver who crossed multiple jurisdictions, led officers on pursuits and tried to ram cars. He was ultimately safely taken into custody.
• Officers were called to assist with a juvenile issue involving an out-of-control child with her mother and case worker.

Wednesday, December 28:

• Around 2 PM officers were called to a suicide attempt involving a woman who hurt herself with a knife while barricaded in a bathroom. Responding officers secured the knife and applied a tourniquet. Medical crews took the woman to the hospital. No one else was hurt.
• Three significant calls occurred within minutes of each other around 4 PM taxing police resources:
  • A premise check in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway turned into man with a felony warrant running from a patrol officer. Containment was set up in the area as well as a K-9 team and drone. The suspect was safely taken into custody and went to jail on his warrant.
  • A man set a bench on fire in the 8900 block of SW Commercial Street. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. Responding officers detained the suspect nearby, who also had a warrant out for his arrest.
  • Callers reported hearing an explosion and seeing smoke near the 14300 block of SW Pacific Highway. Fire crews and officers arrived to find evidence of a small explosion, likely from an illegal firework. Nobody was hurt.

Tuesday, December 27:

• Officers went from call to call all day in stormy weather, responding to hazards, high water, power outages, etc. caused by strong winds and heavy rain.
• An officer responded to a death investigation involving a 61-year-old man with medical issues.
• A mother reported her 15-year-old son received inappropriate sexual messages from a person on an app used to sell household items. The case was forwarded to detectives for review.

Monday, December 26:

• The wind and high rain led to some additional police calls for hazards including fallen trees and high water throughout the city.
• A theft of tools totaling thousands of dollars was reported by employees of a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard. It appears a lock to a storage area was cut.
• At 11:30 PM, officers responded to an alarm call at a department store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. They learned a shoplifting suspect was inside and unable to get out due to the doors being locked after closing. Employees did not want to prosecute the attempted theft, but the woman was trespassed from the store for 12 months.

Sunday, December 25:

• Employees at a hotel in the 10800 block of SW Greenburg Road called police due to a guest who was intoxicated and likely struggling with mental health who overstayed and was refusing to leave. Officers responded and advised hotel staff to de-activate his room key. Later in the day, officers were called back after the same man was causing a disturbance at a gas station, trying to fight employees, then went back to the hotel and again caused a disturbance. He was ultimately taken to jail on charges of disorderly conduct and menacing.
• Officers assisted with two death investigations involving senior citizens who died of suspected natural causes.
• An officer was asked to assist TVFR crews with an investigation involving a car fire that may have been arson in the 10900 block of SW Durham Road. At this time, there is no suspect information or confirmation that it was set maliciously.

 

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Week of December 18 - 24, 2022:

Tigard Police engaged in at least 599 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers also made 23 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, December 24:

• A driver lost control trying to park on a hill off SW Beef Bend Road in the ice and crashed down a small embankment into a tree. Nobody was seriously hurt.
• A significant power outage occurred on the north side of Tigard from 121^st & Scholls Ferry to Washington Square Mall and down to Greenburg & North Dakota. Officers drove through the affected area to patrol around affected businesses and be nearby for anyone who needed help.
• A burglary was reported at an apartment unit in the 10900 block of SW Hall Blvd, where the suspect was seen on security camera video. Officers arrested a neighbor’s adult son in connection with the case.
• Officers conducted a lot of extra patrols around businesses that were closed for the Christmas Eve holiday.

Friday, December 23:

• Officers got an automatic crash notification from a car on SW 109^th with several callers reporting people running from the car. Officers learned the car was stolen and set up a containment area. The suspects had gone into a nearby apartment and three people were ultimately arrested on various charges.
• A woman who experiences chronic mental health crises caused a disturbance inside a business in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway and was trespassed from the location.
• Officers helped with a few hazards and traffic crashes in the icy weather.
• Around 1 AM a driver was arrested for DUII near SW Hall & 99W. An hour after being stopped, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit and in dangerous, icy conditions.

Thursday, December 22:

• Officers helped with several hazards throughout the day as the freezing rain / ice began, including trees in the road, traffic lights not working, railroad crossing arms failing, etc. as well as more than a dozen business alarms.
• A woman was arrested for harassment – domestic violence after an altercation with her significant other.
• A resident reported ordering an iPhone in the mail but the when the box arrived, the package was empty. There is no suspect information at this time.
• Two firearms were left behind in a hotel room after the guest checked out. Both were clear and the owners were located.

Wednesday, December 21:

• Two cars were stolen from a home in the 14800 block of SW 116^th Place by a suspect or suspects who is known to the residents. One of the cars was quickly recovered in Portland. One person went to jail on a felony warrant.
• A 14-year-old was detained by loss prevention for shoplifting from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. She was cited for theft II – shoplift and was released to a relative.
• Around midnight, an officer on patrol came across a person in a dumpster in a commercial area in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway which is marked for no trespassing. The officer learned the person had two warrants out for his arrest and he was taken to jail.

Tuesday, December 20:

• Two shoplifters left a store in the 9400 block of SW Washington Square Road with unpaid merchandise. After police responded, one of them returned to the store and apologized. One person was arrested.
• A man was bitten by a roommate’s dog in the 12300 block of SW Knoll. The man went to the hospital for treatment and the owner ultimately had the dog put down.
• A Tigard K-9 team was requested by a neighboring agency to come help search a building.

Monday, December 19:

• Officers were called to a road rage incident near 99W & SW Royalty, where one driver got out of their car and began damaging the other person’s car.
• Employees at a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road reported a woman in the store who was opening boxes and appeared to be in a mental health crisis. The woman left before police arrived.

Sunday, December 18:

• A man climbed through a drive-through window at a restaurant in the 12000 block of SW Main Street and started fighting with employees, then ran off. He was not immediately located but the case remains open.
• A woman was arrested for DUII and reckless driving near 99W and the Hwy 217 off-ramp. The officer determined the woman was under the influence of marijuana. She was released to her husband.
• A woman reported her car was stolen after someone took her jacket with her car keys inside from a business in the 8900 block of SW Commercial. An officer located the woman’s car nearby. There is no suspect information at this time.

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Week of December 11 - 17, 2022

Tigard Police engaged in at least 558 activities this week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Officers also made 26 arrests, with many resulting in multiple charges.

Saturday, December 17:

• Four businesses were broken into (or had attempted burglaries) overnight:
  • One in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway, where the cash register was taken
  • One in the 12000 block of SW Garden Place, where someone attempted to break in by smashing a window but was unsuccessful
  • One in the 7300 block of SW Bonita Road, where a window was smashed and electronics were taken
  • Another in the 14200 block of SW 72^nd Avenue, where a storage container was broken into.
• Just before 2AM a patrol officer pulled over a speeding driver on Hwy 217 near Hall Blvd. The officer learned the driver had a revoked license and believed the driver was under the influence of intoxicants at the time. The driver was charged with DUII – felony and driving while suspended/revoked.

Friday, December 16:

• Overnight, a driver who was under the influence crossed into oncoming traffic on SW Greenburg Road between 98^th & North Dakota and hit another car head-on. Nobody was hurt but the DUII driver went to the hospital for an evaluation.
• Callers reported a man on a bicycle stealing things from cars near SW 68^th & Hampton. That investigation led officers to a second suspect at a hotel in the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway, who was arrested on a felony warrant, assault, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, criminal mischief and theft.
• An injury crash was reported on SW Pacific Highway near SW Royalty. One person was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. Southbound 99W was closed for a short time.

Thursday, December 15:

• A crash between a car and pedestrian was reported at SW Main & Burnham. Witnesses reported the pedestrian walked in front of the car and was hit. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. The driver remained at the scene and was cooperative.
• A juvenile was detained for shoplifting by loss prevention employees at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers contacted the juvenile’s parents and the case was referred to the juvenile justice system.
• Several thousand dollars in merchandise was stolen from a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road. Suspect information is not immediately available.

Wednesday, December 14:

• Two people were indicted by a Washington County grand jury and arrested for the July burglary of a Tigard business. Read the full news release here.
• Officers responded to a criminal mischief call at a store in the 12000 block of SW Main, where a person was causing a disturbance and breaking items, then walked off. He was found and arrested nearby on charges related to this call as well as several warrants out for his arrest.
• A man reported someone stole his rent check from a drop slot at his apartment complex in the 7500 block of SW Hunziker Road sometime over the last 10 days. There is no suspect information at this time.

Tuesday, December 13:

• A car was stolen from a store parking lot in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street. Officers learned the owners left the keys in the car while they went shopping for several hours.
• A man reported his storage unit was burglarized and items were missing in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway. There is no suspect information at this time.
• A man reported he used an ATM in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway and was walking back to his car when he was approached by two men who wanted to use his phone. He said no and got away, but he reported the suspects were insistent and he believed they wanted to rob him.

Monday, December 12:

• Just before 7PM a crash between a car and bicyclist was reported at SW Pacific Highway & SW 68^th. The bicyclist went to the hospital with an injury that is not life threatening and the driver remained at the scene. No citations were immediately issued.
• Officers responded to a burglary at a home on SW Anna Court, where the suspect came inside and threatened the homeowner. The suspect, who appeared to be in a mental health crisis, was arrested nearby and charged with first-degree burglary. Nobody was hurt.
• Two neighboring businesses were burglarized by someone who smashed glass doors in the 11500 and 11600 blocks of SW Pacific Highway.
• During the morning commute at 7:30AM, a traffic crash was reported on the Hwy 217 offramp to SW Greenburg Road. One of the drivers was ultimately arrested for DUII. More than an hour after the crash his blood alcohol concentration was 0.16% - twice the legal limit.

Sunday, December 11:

• A man called 9-1-1 to report he was armed and planned to hurt himself. Officers responded along with the Mental Health Response Team. The man went to the hospital for an evaluation on a director’s hold.
• A man was arrested in a domestic violence investigation involving a relative.
• Officers found a previously stolen car running and abandoned near SW 85^th & Oak Street.

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Week of December 4 - 10, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 25 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 619 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, December 10:

• A call of a suspicious vehicle near SW Kent & 103^rd led to the recovery of a car that had just been stolen from SW 108^th, and the arrest of a man who had a felony warrant out for his arrest.
• At 4AM a man accidentally fired two rounds into his mattress while breaking down his gun to clean it. Nobody was hurt.
• Overnight, between 10PM and 2AM officers responded to more than 6 alarms all over the city. Nothing was found.

Friday, December 9:

• Two prolific shoplifters were called in as suspicious people at a store in the 12600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. Officers learned they both had several warrants out for their arrest and both were taken to jail.
• Two shoplifters (an adult and a juvenile) were detained by loss prevention at a store on SW Bridgeport Road. They were both charged with theft.
• Officers assisted with a juvenile in a mental health crisis who made statements of self harm. She was transported to a hospital for an evaluation.
• Several callers reported a car crashed into a tree on SW Omara. The driver was a friend of the homeowner and got stuck in the mud by the tree. Nobody was hurt.

Thursday, December 8:

• Officers responded to assist TVF&R with a house fire on SW Cornell Place, which was believed to be caused by a space heater.
• A car crash caused one driver to go off the road and into a retaining wall in the 10200 block of SW Walnut. Nobody was hurt.
• A nail salon was burglarized on SW North Dakota. The suspect was caught on video and appeared to target an ATM, which was empty.
• About 3AM a burglary was reported at a home in the 13300 block of SW 169^th where a group of teenagers got into a garage and tried getting in the home but were scared off by a resident. The resident believes they accessed the garage through an opener left in a car parked outside.

Wednesday, December 7:

• Two men assaulted another man at Walnut & Pacific, which was witnessed by several people. Officers arrested the suspects for assault and the victim was taken to the hospital.
• A traffic safety officer pulled over a driver with no plates or temp tags. The officer learned the driver had a suspended license, and he was issued a citation.

Tuesday, December 6:

• A Tigard K-9 officer was requested to assist WCSO with a priority call.
• There was a verbal disturbance between two parties over a trailer that was reportedly hit by a delivery driver. Officers responded and the situation was resolved.
• Overnight, a car was stolen from a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway.

Monday, December 5:

• A man was arrested for domestic harassment after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment in the 11000 block of SW 68^th Parkway.
• A juvenile with a history of self harm was reported missing. The juvenile’s phone was pinged but was turned off, but the juvenile was found safe when the phone started showing activity again.
• An overdose was reported at an apartment in the 10900 block of SW Gaarde. Responding officers learned the person administered Narcan to themselves and took off running. The person has a felony warrant out for his arrest. He was not immediately located.
• An attempted catalytic converter theft was interrupted on SW Locust, where a man scared off two suspects who had sawed through half of his converter.

Sunday, December 4:

• Several callers reported a man who appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis along the northern 99W corridor, who was only wearing a sweatshirt.
• An aggressive customer was reported at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street, who wanted to fight employees. When officers responded, the customer was gone.

 

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Week of November 27 - December 3, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 16 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 597 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, December 3:

• A business near SW Walnut & Barrows was robbed by someone who displayed a gun, then left on foot. Nobody was hurt. A K-9 track was conducted but the suspect was not immediately located.
• Officers had several calls holding throughout the evening, including multiple shoplifting and theft calls from stores throughout the city.
• A significant police presence was seen in the neighborhood around SW Lomita as officers searched for an assault suspect who was believed to be armed and made threats of harm against a specific individual. Despite significant resources, he was not immediately located.

Friday, December 2:

• Officers were called to help at a medical facility where a patient was irate and interfering with staff. The person was trespassed from the site and the business did not wish to pursue charges.
• A domestic disturbance was reported at an apartment complex, where a person pepper sprayed another person.
• At 3AM an officer pulled over a driver on Hwy 217 near Kruse Way who nearly hit the center barrier and was driving erratically. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving. Her blood alcohol concentration was 0.28% - more than three times the legal limit.

Thursday, December 1:

• The Traffic Safety Unit investigated a crash that occurred during the morning commute on 99W & SW 68^th which caused significant damage to a truck and a car. One driver was given a citation for driving while suspended. Nobody was seriously hurt.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex involving a man and woman. The man left before officers arrived and the woman was taken to a hospital for an evaluation.
• Suspicious circumstances were called in on SW 114^th near Gaarde. Officers found a man and woman with a cutting tool and a catalytic converter in a car that had been stolen out of Portland. The woman also had a warrant out for her arrest. Both parties were taken to jail.

Wednesday, November 30:

• A senior citizen crashed into a retaining wall while turning from SW McDonald onto 99W. He was not seriously hurt but went to the hospital as a precaution.
• Overnight, high winds and high water created travel issues, which led to several calls.
• A shoplifting suspect was detained at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road and was charged with theft 2 – shoplift.

Tuesday, November 29:

• A person who experiences chronic mental health crises returned to a property where she was not allowed to be. The Mental Health Response Team assisted patrol officers and the woman went to the hospital for an evaluation.
• Officers responded to a suicide attempt in an apartment. A person was taken to the hospital for treatment.
• A janitorial crew alerted officers to an attempted burglary in progress. The suspect tried to get away but was safety detained by officers and went to jail on several charges.

Monday, November 28:

• A Tigard officer who serves on the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) was called out to assist with a barricaded subject.
• Officers began investigating a case of sexual abuse involving a minor. No further information is available at this time.

Sunday, November 27:

• A man reported his truck was stolen overnight from a parking lot in the 14800 block of SW 74^th Avenue.
• Officers were asked to check on the welfare of a person who was making statements of self harm. The Mental Health Response Team followed up.

 

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Week of November 20 - 26, 2022:

During this week, Tigard Police made 37 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 552 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 26:

• A juvenile who appeared to be upset at the outcome of a sporting event damaged a car with a tree branch in the 14800 block of SW 132^nd then walked out of city limits into the Washington County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction and continued to commit crimes. He was taken to the hospital then to the juvenile detention center.
• An assault was reported at a business in the 13500 block of 99W where a person punched a customer then left. The victim went to the hospital and a K-9 track was conducted for the suspect, but he was not immediately located. The case remains open.

Friday, November 25:

• In the span of six hours, officers had 29 overlapping priority calls, including domestic disturbances, thefts in progress, self harm and traffic crashes. Many of the calls relating to theft and traffic were likely linked to the increased volume of people shopping for Black Friday.
• An employee got into an argument with his supervisor at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street and tried to physically fight him. He was charged with harassment and was taken to jail.

Thursday, November 24:

• Officers responded to an alarm at a business in the 12000 block of SW Pacific Highway just before 6 AM. The suspect was gone before officers arrived. A car and some tools were stolen, and the case remains open.
• A shoplifter stole expensive merchandise from a store in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. The case remains open.

Wednesday, November 23:

• Officers spent a lot of time following up on recent cases throughout the afternoon and evening.
• A man reported someone he did not know drove into his driveway on SW Mountain Ridge Court. When he told the driver to leave, he said the man threatened to shoot him but did not show a weapon. Officers stopped the suspect nearby, who was ultimately arrested for DUII and menacing.
• A person in chronic mental health crises created a disturbance at a few locations, before he refused to leave a property in the 13600 block of SW Pacific Highway, where he had previously been kicked off the property three times in recent months. He was taken to jail for criminal trespass.

Tuesday, November 22:

• A detective who was following up on a separate case happened upon an active theft involving two suspects at a store on SW Washington Square Road. One of the two suspects was a felon with a firearm who was taken to jail.
• Overnight, someone drove through an electronic gate and onto a turf field, then down 97^th to McDonald and later 103^rd, crashing in several places along the way. When officers stopped him, his airbags had gone off and he appeared very intoxicated. He went to the hospital, then to jail on several charges.

Monday, November 21:

• A person in a mental health crisis came into the lobby with his family. The Mental Health Response Team was requested and spent nearly an hour speaking with all parties.
• Officers were called to a disturbance in the 11800 block of SW 72^nd that involved a couple going through a divorce. Officers determined no crime was committed and the parties agreed to stay in separate places for the night.
• A recently fired employee stole a work van after his termination. Officers found him and arrested him for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Sunday, November 20:

• A disturbance was reported at a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway involving four intoxicated men who know each other. One of them had a felony warrant out for his arrest and he was taken to jail. The other three did not wish to press charges.
• A driver crashed near a store in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street and was ultimately arrested for DUII. Their blood alcohol concentration was 0.15% - nearly twice the legal limit. 

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Week of November 13 - 19, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 18 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 649 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 19:

• Just before 6PM, officers responded to a DUII where a driver crashed over a retaining wall in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway. Almost an hour later, the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.26% - more than three times the legal limit. He was arrested for DUII and reckless driving.
• As the DUII crash was being investigated, a theft in progress was reported from a store across the street. A woman stole merchandise and was being chased by employees as she ran up 99W. Officers detained her and learned she had several warrants out for her arrest involving theft and other charges, and she was taken to jail.

Friday, November 18:

• At 10:30PM a witness called 911 to report a suspected drunk driver who had a child on her lap in the 12300 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road. A Tigard officer pulled over the driver, who had two unrestrained children in the car. An hour later, her blood alcohol content was measured at 0.13%. She was arrested on charges of DUII, reckless driving and two counts of reckless endangering.
• Officers located an occupied stolen car in the 11400 block of SW Winterlake Drive. They gave the driver commands to get out of the car, but instead he put the car in reverse and nearly hit a patrol car, then took off at a high rate of speed. The car was found unoccupied in the 12000 block of SW 135^th and a suspect was found on foot nearby. He was arrested on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and attempting to elude police.

Thursday, November 17:

• Officers were called to a welfare check for people slumped over in a car in the 13300 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. Officers attempted contact while the occupants were doing drugs, but the occupants drove away. Officers have probable cause to make an arrest and will be following up.
• A traffic crash on 99W involved three cars, two of which had to be towed from the scene. One person was taken to the hospital for their injuries.
• Officers were called to an overdose that was reported at a local school, where a teenager told the nurse they took a large amount of pills. The student agreed to go to the hospital.
• A large tree fell onto the roof of home on 65^th. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Officers were called to the scene along with firefighters, but tree removal experts were needed.

Wednesday, November 16:

• Officers were called to a death investigation in the 16100 block of SW 113^th involving an 87-year-old who appears to have died due to natural causes.
• Around 10PM a caller reported a crash between a driver and a pedestrian on 99W & Park Street. Officers learned the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and was in a crosswalk when the lights changed. The driver then had the right of way and hit the pedestrian. The driver stopped to check on the pedestrian, who had minor injuries and walked away. No charges were issued.
• A car that was stolen in Tigard on 11/13 was recovered by Portland Police.

Tuesday, November 15:

• A woman reported a relative with substance abuse issues broke into her home while she was inside. Officers responded but did not immediately locate the suspect. However, several welfare checks came in from areas near the home shortly after which led officers to locate him. He went to jail on several charges.
• A rollover crash happened on I-5 south near Lower Boones Ferry, trapping a person inside an upside-down truck. TVFR got the driver safely out while Tigard Police and other neighboring agencies assisted at the scene.
• A trailer was stolen near SW 70^th & Pine, which was later recovered on Highway 217.

Monday, November 14:

• Just after midnight, our patrol officers stopped a driver who was going 113 mph in a 55 zone down I-5. The driver, who was 17, had a ghost gun with 16 rounds in the magazine. He was also driving under the influence with a covered license plate and had a passenger in the car. He was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, DUII, reckless driving, recklessly endangering and identity theft. He was taken to the juvenile detention center.
• An officer responded to a CPR call involving a 16-year-old who was being treated my medics. The teenager survived and it may be related to drugs. A report was shared with DHS and the SRO.
• Officers conducted a lot of proactive activity, checking on high-crime areas within the city.

Sunday, November 13:

• A death investigation was conducted for a man who passed away in the woods behind the Tigard Library. The deceased appears to be a houseless individual who had other medical concerns. There is no indication of foul play.
• A man reported he was assaulted yesterday while driving a commercial truck by a driver who followed him then shoved him in the chest. The suspect was not immediately identified.

 

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Week of November 6 - 12, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 22 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 699 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 12:

• Officers located a man with a felony warrant out for his arrest for attempted kidnapping near 99W & Hall Blvd. The man did not cooperate with commands to come out of his car, which led to a 3-hour standoff with officers and interagency teams. Ultimately, the man was safely arrested and went to jail on several charges. Read the full release here.
• At 6:50 PM an officer responded to a crash between a driver and pedestrian near SW Main & Commercial. The pedestrian went to the hospital with minor injuries. The investigating officer determined it was a no-fault crash.

Friday, November 11:

• Officers responded to an overdose call involving a person in a parked car at a grocery store near 99W & 72^nd Avenue. Naloxone was administered.
• Callers reported a man damaging cars and harassing residents at an apartment complex in the 8300 block of SW Pfaffle Street. Officers arrived and the man was not cooperative, but he was ultimately safely arrested.
• A crash on SW Hall & McDonald led to the DUII arrest of the driver involved. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.28% - more than three times the legal limit.

Thursday, November 10:

• During the evening commute, a pickup driver crashed into a utility pole on SW Hall & Burnham. Officers learned the driver was under the influence. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.12% and he was arrested for DUII. No one else was hurt.
• Employees at a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road reported a large theft of merchandise that had occurred earlier in the day.

Wednesday, November 9:

• A Tigard K-9 officer was asked to assist a neighboring police agency with a search for a suspect.
• A hazard call turned into a DUII traffic crash on Hwy 217 & Greenburg Road.
• Swing shift officers handled at least two calls involving people in a mental health crises. The Mental Health Response Team was called to help on both calls.

Tuesday, November 8:

• A Uhaul van that had been stolen was recovered at a tow lot in Tigard.
• A woman reported a burglary in process at her home. Responding officers learned the woman may have been experiencing a mental health crisis and officers did not locate anyone suspicious in or around her home.

Monday, November 7:

• An officer on patrol saw a man pointing a gun at two other people. The officer learned the person with the gun was a mechanic who found the two people inside a customer’s car and believed one of them was a threat to his safety. The responding officer made sure the scene was safe. Ultimately, the complainant did not wish to press charges.
• A person who was making statements of self harm ultimately agreed to go to the hospital for an evaluation.

Sunday, November 6:

• A person came to the police lobby to report a sexual assault that happened last month. The case has been referred to detectives.
• A person known to officers who experiences chronic mental health challenges was reported by a passerby after he tried to take a woman’s keys. He also had several felony warrants out for his arrest, and he went to jail.

 

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Week of October 30 - November 5, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 34 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 662 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 5:

• Throughout the day, patrol officers responded to at least six calls involving people in mental health crises. One person was inside a store screaming with her belongings and a bat, another was chasing people and running traffic along 99W, while another was trying to get into a back room at a store.
• A person known to loss prevention workers as a repeat shoplifting suspect was detained at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road for shoplifting, and ultimately went to jail.
• Officers conducted extra walking patrols through the downtown corridor along SW Main Street.

Friday, November 4:

• Officers assisted with nearly 10 DHS referrals throughout the day.
• An officer conducting extra patrols noticed suspicious activity outside a store on SW Sequoia Parkway. Based on their activity, he believed they were going to shoplift but were deterred when they saw him. The involved car was towed after officers learned the driver had no insurance and his license was suspended.

Thursday, November 3:

• A crash happened on 99W & SW Dartmouth between a car and a person in an electric wheelchair. The driver stayed on the scene and there were only minor injuries.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a young man at an apartment complex in the 10900 block of SW Gaarde Street. Foul play is not suspected.

Wednesday, November 2:

• Several officers, detectives, loss prevention employees, mall security and partner agencies worked together for a proactive enforcement targeting shoplifting at several stores around the Washington Square Mall area. 13 arrests were made and thousands of dollars in merchandise was recovered. Read the full news release here.
• A man was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment, after he was yelling and pounding on the door of a business near SW Main Street & Burnham. The man was trespassed from the business.

Tuesday, November 1:

• A disturbance was reported at a gas station on SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, where a man used a knife in a fight. He was taken to jail, charged with assault. The victim had non-life threatening injuries.
• A 10-year-old was reported missing from an apartment complex in the 16100 block of SW 108^th, but she was quickly found safe.

Monday, October 31:

• Tigard High School went into a brief lockout (exterior doors locked) after receiving a threat. Police determined there was no credible threat and the lockout was lifted.
• A K-9 officer was asked to assist on two calls for neighboring agencies.
• Officers and staff participated in Trick or Treat on Main Street to give out candy and stickers to people in our community.

Sunday, October 30:

• A sergeant on patrol pulled over a wrong-way driver on SW McKenzie near 99W. The driver had three outstanding warrants and was taken to jail.
• A man reported his truck was stolen overnight from the 10700 block of SW Murdock Street.

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Week of October 23 - 29, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 20 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 711 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 29:

• A prescription drug take-back event was held, where Tigard PD collected 169 pounds of old/unused prescription medications for safe disposal. Thank you to everyone who came by to drop items off! Future events will be shared here: www.tigard-or.gov/PoliceEvents
• A man entered a business on SW Main Street and spit on an employee. A TriMet officer spotted the man coming out of another business and he was taken into custody, charged with harassment.

Friday, October 28:

• An employee in the 9500 block of SW Locust Street reported a suspicious package left in a parking area. Officers requested the assistance of a regional bomb squad to render the package safe. They determined it did not contain anything dangerous.
• A van was stolen from a nonprofit near SW Greenburg & SW Tiedeman.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation in the 11500 block of SW Cornell Place. Foul play is not suspected.

Thursday, October 27:

• Officers conducted several foot patrols along SW Main Street and around the Tigard Plaza shopping area.
• Two crashes were reported back-to-back on 217 – one in the northbound lanes and the other in the southbound lanes. Officers assisted with both scenes. Nobody was seriously hurt.
• A shoplifter was stopped by loss prevention employees at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers learned the suspect also had warrants out for their arrest and they were taken to jail.

Wednesday, October 26:

• A man reported his car was broken into and thousands of dollars in tools were stolen in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road sometime between 6:30 – 11PM.
• A man came to the Tigard Police Department to turn himself in on an outstanding warrant.

Tuesday, October 25:

• A man was taken to jail on charges of menacing, criminal mischief, attempt to elude and a felony arrest warrant after officers responded to a domestic disturbance.
• A car that was stolen overnight from the 9800 block of SW Frewing was recovered by Tigard Police a few hours later in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd.

Monday, October 24:

• A nonprofit was burglarized in the 8900 block of SW Center Street.
• Officers responded to a crash between a car and motorcycle on SW Hall Blvd & 99W.
• An overdose was reported at a hotel in the 13000 block of SW 68^th Avenue. A witness administered a dose of Narcan. Responding officers administered CPR and administered an additional two doses of Narcan. Medics arrived and took the patient to the hospital.

Sunday, October 23:

• An assault was reported between two staff members at a nonprofit in the 12200 block of SW Hall Blvd. A woman was arrested and went to jail.
• A man known to officers who experiences chronic mental health challenges pulled a knife on a person that he accused of stealing. He went to jail on charges including unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.

 

 

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Week of October 16 – 22, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 23 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 696 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 22, 2022:

• Officers responded to a menacing in progress, where a person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis smashed a glass bottle and threatened to stab a man who was walking his dogs. The suspect chased the victim, who locked himself inside a nearby business for safety. Officers arrested the suspect for unlawful use of a weapon and menacing. He also had several warrants out for his arrest.
• Customers at a grocery store on 99W near SW 72^nd Avenue reported two men smoking drugs in a car. Officers responded and learned one of the men had a warrant out for his arrest. A realistic looking BB gun was also concealed under the seat. The man with the warrant was taken to jail.
• A man went behind the counter at a pharmacy in the 13900 block of 99W and broke into a cash register, getting away with cash. A K-9 track was conducted and officers reviewed surveillance video, but the suspect was not immediately located.

Friday, October 21, 2022:

• A Tigard man was arrested on 25 counts related to sexual abuse, after he was indicted by a Washington County grand jury. Read the full press release HERE.
• Several cars were reported stolen throughout the city, including:
  • In the 12200 block of SW 69^th Avenue
  • In the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway
  • In the 10800 block of SW Greenburg Road
• Officers were called to a welfare check on 99W near Hall Blvd, where a man kept walking up to people and asking them to call 911. The man asked for medical help then refused it, and ultimately walked onto 99W, sat down on the roadway and started yelling. For his own safety, he was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation on a police officer’s hold.

Thursday, October 20, 2022:

• Just before midnight, a driver was arrested for DUII near SW Locust St and SW Hall Blvd. Almost two hours later, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.09%.
• A few minutes after the 1AM DUII arrest, a driver crashed into a utility pole at 99W and SW Frewing Street, causing significant damage to the car and the pole. Investigators believe the driver was looking at her phone prior to the crash.
• Just before 1AM a driver was stopped on SW 78^th Avenue and was ultimately arrested for DUII. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.12%.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022:

• A semi truck sideswiped construction barriers on Hwy 217 near Greenburg Road, moving them out of place. A Traffic Safety Unit officer responded to help with traffic control and to facilitate information exchange while a tow truck was called.
• A man reported scammers sent him an email claiming to be from the Best Buy Geek Squad wanting to renew an electronic protection program he did not have. He called the scammers by phone who wanted remote access to his computer and banking software. He became suspicious before he lost any money and reported the attempt to police.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022:

• About 8PM a customer pulled a knife on another customer at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street, then left. Nobody was hurt. Officers are reviewing surveillance video and the case remains open.
• A loss prevention employee reported being assaulted by two shoplifting suspects in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road, turning the shoplifting into a robbery. Responding officers arrested two 18-year-old suspects.

Monday, October 17, 2022:

• At 11:30PM officers were called to an apartment in the 11511 block of SW 135^th Avenue where a woman pulled a knife on a man, caused property damage and threatened him with it. The woman was arrested for assault, menacing and criminal mischief. The man was not hurt.
• A man reported thousands of dollars in property was stolen from his storage unit over the last month in the 7600 block of SW Atlanta Street. A suspect or suspects was not immediately identified.

Sunday, October 16, 2022:

• A man was arrested for theft after shoplifting several hundred dollars in merchandise from a store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway.
• A car that was stolen in Tigard on 10/14 was recovered in Portland.
• A woman reported her wallet was stolen from her purse, which was inside a locked car with cracked windows in the 16000 block of SW 85^th Avenue. Within a few minutes, someone tried to fraudulently use her card to make a large purchase and she canceled her cards.

 

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Week of October 9 - 15, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 24 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 719 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 15, 2022:

• Employees reported a man exposing and touching himself outside a coffee stand on 99W near SW McDonald. The man was arrested for public indecency.
• Around 8:50 PM a driver crashed head-on into a tree near SW North Dakota Street & SW Scholls Ferry Road. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving. An hour and a half after the crash, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit.
• At 1:30 AM officers were dispatched to an assault with a weapon in the 12300 block of SW Main Street. The caller reported a man was bleeding and said he was stabbed nearby. The victim was taken to the hospital and officers recovered meth from his person. Officers learned a second person reported being assaulted by the same suspect, who remains unidentified at this time. The case has been referred to detectives.

Friday, October 14, 2022:

• A Tigard man reported he allowed two people to test drive his car before a private sale, but they never returned with it. Officers learned the tuck they arrived in was also reported stolen. The case remains open.
• Around 1:30 PM officers responded to an assault at an apartment complex in the 11100 block of SW Hall Blvd. A man reported being punched by his friend after an argument, but ultimately did not want to pursue charges.

Thursday, October 13, 2022:

• Officers responded to a man running around in traffic on 99W near SW 72^nd. They learned he had two warrants out for his arrest and he went to jail.
• A man who detectives believe is responsible for $300,000 in retail theft across the metro area was arrested on a long list of charges. Read the full news release here.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022:

• Overnight, officers responded to a crash on SW Bonita at 82^nd where a car crashed into a power pole, knocking it down. Officers learned the car was stolen and the occupants ran off. A K-9 track was conducted but the suspect or suspects were not immediately located.
• Just after 7 PM a woman was arrested for shoplifting from a store in the 9400 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers recovered hundreds of dollars in merchandise and learned the woman was using tools to avoid security sensor alarms. She was charged with theft and possession of burglar tools.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022:

• A resident reported finding a dead animal on his back porch, which he believed to be connected to an ongoing dispute with his neighbor. The neighbor was given a citation and a future court date.
• Around 11 AM officers in the 12000 block of SW Main Street were finishing a call when they were flagged down for suspicious activity nearby. There, they contacted a man with three warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.

Monday, October 10, 2022:

• A woman reported a driver pointed a gun at her after she crossed the street on SW 72^nd near Hermosa Way. The woman did not get the license plate and officers were unable to locate the suspect.
• Around 5:43 PM officers were dispatched to a disturbance where callers reported at least four people involved in a physical altercation outside an apartment complex and that the fight involved racial slurs. The case is being referred to a grand jury for charging consideration.
• A restaurant was burglarized in the 17000 block of SW 72^nd Avenue, but nothing appeared to be taken.

Sunday, October 9, 2022:

• Around 5:45 AM several businesses had rocks thrown through doors and other property damage in the 12000 and 12100 blocks of SW Garden Place. Responding officers arrested a man for 1^st degree criminal mischief in connection with the cases.
• A woman reported her backpack with her wallet was stolen while she was inside a dressing room at a store in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. The backpack and wallet had been left in her stroller, parked outside the changing area. The case remains open.

 

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Week of October 2 - October 8, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 22 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 677 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 8, 2022:

• Officers responded to a traffic crash on SW Greenburg Road at Locust. One of the drivers had a warrant and a blood alcohol content of 0.16% - twice the legal limit. He was taken to jail. The other driver involved was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
• Two officers assisted with a free catalytic converter marking event hosted by Tigard Police. Community members got their converters etched with identifying numbers and sprayed with high-temp paint to help deter theft. Watch the news coverage on the event from KGW and KPTV.

Friday, October 7, 2022:

• School Resource Officers from several jurisdictions investigated an ongoing issue between high school students from multiple schools threatening each other.
• A man with a traumatic brain injury became verbally aggressive with his family, and the Mental Health Response Team was called out to help and provide resources.

Thursday, October 6, 2022:

• Officers served a search warrant at a Tigard home in connection with a first-degree animal abuse investigation.
• Witnesses reported a man waving a knife outside a restaurant on SW Hall Blvd near 99W. The man was cooperative, apologized and was trespassed from the property.
• A woman assaulted a neighbor in the 9900 block of SW North Dakota Street. She was arrested.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022:

• A few patrol officers attended the national Coffee with a Cop event at the Starbucks by Bi-Mart to encourage meeting neighbors, having conversations and building relationships in a low-key environment. If you missed this one, check out our other upcoming events on our police events page.
• A restaurant on SW 68^th was burglarized overnight and the cash register was taken.
• A burglary in progress was reported at an apartment in the 9900 block of SW Walnut Street. A suspect was seen running from the area and the resident located items that were stolen from the apartment stacked up outside. Officers set up containment and conducted a K-9 track to try and find the suspect, but he was not immediately located.
• A DUII driver crashed into the bus stop on SW 72^nd Avenue across from Bridgeport Village, uprooting a large tree. The driver was taken to the hospital and had a blood alcohol content of 0.34% - more than FOUR TIMES the legal limit. Public Works responded to clear the tree from the roadway. Luckily, nobody was at the bus stop at the time.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022:

• Callers reported a naked man on SW Hall at Pfaffle. He ran from responding officers, but then was safely taken into custody and went to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• A CPR call turned into a death investigation on SW Kable Lane. Officers and medics tried life-saving measures on an unresponsive man, but he died at the scene. Foul play is not suspected.

Monday, October 3, 2022:

• Officers assisted at a hit-and-run crash, which involved a bus on 99W and blocked traffic during the morning commute.
• An attempted theft of an ATM was reported by a bank near the Washington Square Mall.
• Officers were called to at least three welfare checks throughout the city overnight.

Sunday, October 2, 2022:

• Two separate DUII calls were reported. In one case, the caller took the driver’s keys away from him. In the other, officers arrested the driver who had a blood alcohol content of 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit.
• A car went over an embankment on SW 72^nd at 99W, and a caller reported the driver ran from the crash. Officers arrived and spoke with the driver, then found the car in Fanno Creek nearby. Several tow trucks were called and 72^nd was shut down for a while in the process.
• Several callers reported a man with no pants trying to get into cars at an apartment complex in the 12400 block of SW Ash Ave. Officers arrived and learned the suspect had been cited earlier by another officer for failing to register as a sex offender. They recovered property stolen from the cars and the man went to jail.

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Week of November 20 - 26, 2022:

During this week, Tigard Police made 37 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 552 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 26:

• A juvenile who appeared to be upset at the outcome of a sporting event damaged a car with a tree branch in the 14800 block of SW 132^nd then walked out of city limits into the Washington County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction and continued to commit crimes. He was taken to the hospital then to the juvenile detention center.
• An assault was reported at a business in the 13500 block of 99W where a person punched a customer then left. The victim went to the hospital and a K-9 track was conducted for the suspect, but he was not immediately located. The case remains open.

Friday, November 25:

• In the span of six hours, officers had 29 overlapping priority calls, including domestic disturbances, thefts in progress, self harm and traffic crashes. Many of the calls relating to theft and traffic were likely linked to the increased volume of people shopping for Black Friday.
• An employee got into an argument with his supervisor at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street and tried to physically fight him. He was charged with harassment and was taken to jail.

Thursday, November 24:

• Officers responded to an alarm at a business in the 12000 block of SW Pacific Highway just before 6 AM. The suspect was gone before officers arrived. A car and some tools were stolen, and the case remains open.
• A shoplifter stole expensive merchandise from a store in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. The case remains open.

Wednesday, November 23:

• Officers spent a lot of time following up on recent cases throughout the afternoon and evening.
• A man reported someone he did not know drove into his driveway on SW Mountain Ridge Court. When he told the driver to leave, he said the man threatened to shoot him but did not show a weapon. Officers stopped the suspect nearby, who was ultimately arrested for DUII and menacing.
• A person in chronic mental health crises created a disturbance at a few locations, before he refused to leave a property in the 13600 block of SW Pacific Highway, where he had previously been kicked off the property three times in recent months. He was taken to jail for criminal trespass.

Tuesday, November 22:

• A detective who was following up on a separate case happened upon an active theft involving two suspects at a store on SW Washington Square Road. One of the two suspects was a felon with a firearm who was taken to jail.
• Overnight, someone drove through an electronic gate and onto a turf field, then down 97^th to McDonald and later 103^rd, crashing in several places along the way. When officers stopped him, his airbags had gone off and he appeared very intoxicated. He went to the hospital, then to jail on several charges.

Monday, November 21:

• A person in a mental health crisis came into the lobby with his family. The Mental Health Response Team was requested and spent nearly an hour speaking with all parties.
• Officers were called to a disturbance in the 11800 block of SW 72^nd that involved a couple going through a divorce. Officers determined no crime was committed and the parties agreed to stay in separate places for the night.
• A recently fired employee stole a work van after his termination. Officers found him and arrested him for unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Sunday, November 20:

• A disturbance was reported at a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway involving four intoxicated men who know each other. One of them had a felony warrant out for his arrest and he was taken to jail. The other three did not wish to press charges.
• A driver crashed near a store in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street and was ultimately arrested for DUII. Their blood alcohol concentration was 0.15% - nearly twice the legal limit. 

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Week of November 13 - 19, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 18 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 649 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 19:

• Just before 6PM, officers responded to a DUII where a driver crashed over a retaining wall in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway. Almost an hour later, the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.26% - more than three times the legal limit. He was arrested for DUII and reckless driving.
• As the DUII crash was being investigated, a theft in progress was reported from a store across the street. A woman stole merchandise and was being chased by employees as she ran up 99W. Officers detained her and learned she had several warrants out for her arrest involving theft and other charges, and she was taken to jail.

Friday, November 18:

• At 10:30PM a witness called 911 to report a suspected drunk driver who had a child on her lap in the 12300 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road. A Tigard officer pulled over the driver, who had two unrestrained children in the car. An hour later, her blood alcohol content was measured at 0.13%. She was arrested on charges of DUII, reckless driving and two counts of reckless endangering.
• Officers located an occupied stolen car in the 11400 block of SW Winterlake Drive. They gave the driver commands to get out of the car, but instead he put the car in reverse and nearly hit a patrol car, then took off at a high rate of speed. The car was found unoccupied in the 12000 block of SW 135^th and a suspect was found on foot nearby. He was arrested on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and attempting to elude police.

Thursday, November 17:

• Officers were called to a welfare check for people slumped over in a car in the 13300 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. Officers attempted contact while the occupants were doing drugs, but the occupants drove away. Officers have probable cause to make an arrest and will be following up.
• A traffic crash on 99W involved three cars, two of which had to be towed from the scene. One person was taken to the hospital for their injuries.
• Officers were called to an overdose that was reported at a local school, where a teenager told the nurse they took a large amount of pills. The student agreed to go to the hospital.
• A large tree fell onto the roof of home on 65^th. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Officers were called to the scene along with firefighters, but tree removal experts were needed.

Wednesday, November 16:

• Officers were called to a death investigation in the 16100 block of SW 113^th involving an 87-year-old who appears to have died due to natural causes.
• Around 10PM a caller reported a crash between a driver and a pedestrian on 99W & Park Street. Officers learned the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and was in a crosswalk when the lights changed. The driver then had the right of way and hit the pedestrian. The driver stopped to check on the pedestrian, who had minor injuries and walked away. No charges were issued.
• A car that was stolen in Tigard on 11/13 was recovered by Portland Police.

Tuesday, November 15:

• A woman reported a relative with substance abuse issues broke into her home while she was inside. Officers responded but did not immediately locate the suspect. However, several welfare checks came in from areas near the home shortly after which led officers to locate him. He went to jail on several charges.
• A rollover crash happened on I-5 south near Lower Boones Ferry, trapping a person inside an upside-down truck. TVFR got the driver safely out while Tigard Police and other neighboring agencies assisted at the scene.
• A trailer was stolen near SW 70^th & Pine, which was later recovered on Highway 217.

Monday, November 14:

• Just after midnight, our patrol officers stopped a driver who was going 113 mph in a 55 zone down I-5. The driver, who was 17, had a ghost gun with 16 rounds in the magazine. He was also driving under the influence with a covered license plate and had a passenger in the car. He was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, DUII, reckless driving, recklessly endangering and identity theft. He was taken to the juvenile detention center.
• An officer responded to a CPR call involving a 16-year-old who was being treated my medics. The teenager survived and it may be related to drugs. A report was shared with DHS and the SRO.
• Officers conducted a lot of proactive activity, checking on high-crime areas within the city.

Sunday, November 13:

• A death investigation was conducted for a man who passed away in the woods behind the Tigard Library. The deceased appears to be a houseless individual who had other medical concerns. There is no indication of foul play.
• A man reported he was assaulted yesterday while driving a commercial truck by a driver who followed him then shoved him in the chest. The suspect was not immediately identified.

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Week of November 6 - 12, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 22 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 699 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 12:

• Officers located a man with a felony warrant out for his arrest for attempted kidnapping near 99W & Hall Blvd. The man did not cooperate with commands to come out of his car, which led to a 3-hour standoff with officers and interagency teams. Ultimately, the man was safely arrested and went to jail on several charges. Read the full release here.
• At 6:50 PM an officer responded to a crash between a driver and pedestrian near SW Main & Commercial. The pedestrian went to the hospital with minor injuries. The investigating officer determined it was a no-fault crash.

Friday, November 11:

• Officers responded to an overdose call involving a person in a parked car at a grocery store near 99W & 72^nd Avenue. Naloxone was administered.
• Callers reported a man damaging cars and harassing residents at an apartment complex in the 8300 block of SW Pfaffle Street. Officers arrived and the man was not cooperative, but he was ultimately safely arrested.
• A crash on SW Hall & McDonald led to the DUII arrest of the driver involved. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.28% - more than three times the legal limit.

Thursday, November 10:

• During the evening commute, a pickup driver crashed into a utility pole on SW Hall & Burnham. Officers learned the driver was under the influence. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.12% and he was arrested for DUII. No one else was hurt.
• Employees at a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road reported a large theft of merchandise that had occurred earlier in the day.

Wednesday, November 9:

• A Tigard K-9 officer was asked to assist a neighboring police agency with a search for a suspect.
• A hazard call turned into a DUII traffic crash on Hwy 217 & Greenburg Road.
• Swing shift officers handled at least two calls involving people in a mental health crises. The Mental Health Response Team was called to help on both calls.

Tuesday, November 8:

• A Uhaul van that had been stolen was recovered at a tow lot in Tigard.
• A woman reported a burglary in process at her home. Responding officers learned the woman may have been experiencing a mental health crisis and officers did not locate anyone suspicious in or around her home.

Monday, November 7:

• An officer on patrol saw a man pointing a gun at two other people. The officer learned the person with the gun was a mechanic who found the two people inside a customer’s car and believed one of them was a threat to his safety. The responding officer made sure the scene was safe. Ultimately, the complainant did not wish to press charges.
• A person who was making statements of self harm ultimately agreed to go to the hospital for an evaluation.

Sunday, November 6:

• A person came to the police lobby to report a sexual assault that happened last month. The case has been referred to detectives.
• A person known to officers who experiences chronic mental health challenges was reported by a passerby after he tried to take a woman’s keys. He also had several felony warrants out for his arrest, and he went to jail.

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Week of October 30 - November 5, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 34 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 662 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, November 5:

• Throughout the day, patrol officers responded to at least six calls involving people in mental health crises. One person was inside a store screaming with her belongings and a bat, another was chasing people and running traffic along 99W, while another was trying to get into a back room at a store.
• A person known to loss prevention workers as a repeat shoplifting suspect was detained at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road for shoplifting, and ultimately went to jail.
• Officers conducted extra walking patrols through the downtown corridor along SW Main Street.

Friday, November 4:

• Officers assisted with nearly 10 DHS referrals throughout the day.
• An officer conducting extra patrols noticed suspicious activity outside a store on SW Sequoia Parkway. Based on their activity, he believed they were going to shoplift but were deterred when they saw him. The involved car was towed after officers learned the driver had no insurance and his license was suspended.

Thursday, November 3:

• A crash happened on 99W & SW Dartmouth between a car and a person in an electric wheelchair. The driver stayed on the scene and there were only minor injuries.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a young man at an apartment complex in the 10900 block of SW Gaarde Street. Foul play is not suspected.

Wednesday, November 2:

• Several officers, detectives, loss prevention employees, mall security and partner agencies worked together for a proactive enforcement targeting shoplifting at several stores around the Washington Square Mall area. 13 arrests were made and thousands of dollars in merchandise was recovered. Read the full news release here.
• A man was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment, after he was yelling and pounding on the door of a business near SW Main Street & Burnham. The man was trespassed from the business.

Tuesday, November 1:

• A disturbance was reported at a gas station on SW Upper Boones Ferry Road, where a man used a knife in a fight. He was taken to jail, charged with assault. The victim had non-life threatening injuries.
• A 10-year-old was reported missing from an apartment complex in the 16100 block of SW 108^th, but she was quickly found safe.

Monday, October 31:

• Tigard High School went into a brief lockout (exterior doors locked) after receiving a threat. Police determined there was no credible threat and the lockout was lifted.
• A K-9 officer was asked to assist on two calls for neighboring agencies.
• Officers and staff participated in Trick or Treat on Main Street to give out candy and stickers to people in our community.

Sunday, October 30:

• A sergeant on patrol pulled over a wrong-way driver on SW McKenzie near 99W. The driver had three outstanding warrants and was taken to jail.
• A man reported his truck was stolen overnight from the 10700 block of SW Murdock Street.

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Week of October 23 - 29, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 20 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 711 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 29:

• A prescription drug take-back event was held, where Tigard PD collected 169 pounds of old/unused prescription medications for safe disposal. Thank you to everyone who came by to drop items off! Future events will be shared here: www.tigard-or.gov/PoliceEvents
• A man entered a business on SW Main Street and spit on an employee. A TriMet officer spotted the man coming out of another business and he was taken into custody, charged with harassment.

Friday, October 28:

• An employee in the 9500 block of SW Locust Street reported a suspicious package left in a parking area. Officers requested the assistance of a regional bomb squad to render the package safe. They determined it did not contain anything dangerous.
• A van was stolen from a nonprofit near SW Greenburg & SW Tiedeman.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation in the 11500 block of SW Cornell Place. Foul play is not suspected.

Thursday, October 27:

• Officers conducted several foot patrols along SW Main Street and around the Tigard Plaza shopping area.
• Two crashes were reported back-to-back on 217 – one in the northbound lanes and the other in the southbound lanes. Officers assisted with both scenes. Nobody was seriously hurt.
• A shoplifter was stopped by loss prevention employees at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers learned the suspect also had warrants out for their arrest and they were taken to jail.

Wednesday, October 26:

• A man reported his car was broken into and thousands of dollars in tools were stolen in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road sometime between 6:30 – 11PM.
• A man came to the Tigard Police Department to turn himself in on an outstanding warrant.

Tuesday, October 25:

• A man was taken to jail on charges of menacing, criminal mischief, attempt to elude and a felony arrest warrant after officers responded to a domestic disturbance.
• A car that was stolen overnight from the 9800 block of SW Frewing was recovered by Tigard Police a few hours later in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd.

Monday, October 24:

• A nonprofit was burglarized in the 8900 block of SW Center Street.
• Officers responded to a crash between a car and motorcycle on SW Hall Blvd & 99W.
• An overdose was reported at a hotel in the 13000 block of SW 68^th Avenue. A witness administered a dose of Narcan. Responding officers administered CPR and administered an additional two doses of Narcan. Medics arrived and took the patient to the hospital.

Sunday, October 23:

• An assault was reported between two staff members at a nonprofit in the 12200 block of SW Hall Blvd. A woman was arrested and went to jail.
• A man known to officers who experiences chronic mental health challenges pulled a knife on a person that he accused of stealing. He went to jail on charges including unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.

 

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Week of October 16 – 22, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 23 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 696 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 22, 2022:

• Officers responded to a menacing in progress, where a person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis smashed a glass bottle and threatened to stab a man who was walking his dogs. The suspect chased the victim, who locked himself inside a nearby business for safety. Officers arrested the suspect for unlawful use of a weapon and menacing. He also had several warrants out for his arrest.
• Customers at a grocery store on 99W near SW 72^nd Avenue reported two men smoking drugs in a car. Officers responded and learned one of the men had a warrant out for his arrest. A realistic looking BB gun was also concealed under the seat. The man with the warrant was taken to jail.
• A man went behind the counter at a pharmacy in the 13900 block of 99W and broke into a cash register, getting away with cash. A K-9 track was conducted and officers reviewed surveillance video, but the suspect was not immediately located.

Friday, October 21, 2022:

• A Tigard man was arrested on 25 counts related to sexual abuse, after he was indicted by a Washington County grand jury. Read the full press release HERE.
• Several cars were reported stolen throughout the city, including:
  • In the 12200 block of SW 69^th Avenue
  • In the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway
  • In the 10800 block of SW Greenburg Road
• Officers were called to a welfare check on 99W near Hall Blvd, where a man kept walking up to people and asking them to call 911. The man asked for medical help then refused it, and ultimately walked onto 99W, sat down on the roadway and started yelling. For his own safety, he was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation on a police officer’s hold.

Thursday, October 20, 2022:

• Just before midnight, a driver was arrested for DUII near SW Locust St and SW Hall Blvd. Almost two hours later, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.09%.
• A few minutes after the 1AM DUII arrest, a driver crashed into a utility pole at 99W and SW Frewing Street, causing significant damage to the car and the pole. Investigators believe the driver was looking at her phone prior to the crash.
• Just before 1AM a driver was stopped on SW 78^th Avenue and was ultimately arrested for DUII. His blood alcohol concentration was 0.12%.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022:

• A semi truck sideswiped construction barriers on Hwy 217 near Greenburg Road, moving them out of place. A Traffic Safety Unit officer responded to help with traffic control and to facilitate information exchange while a tow truck was called.
• A man reported scammers sent him an email claiming to be from the Best Buy Geek Squad wanting to renew an electronic protection program he did not have. He called the scammers by phone who wanted remote access to his computer and banking software. He became suspicious before he lost any money and reported the attempt to police.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022:

• About 8PM a customer pulled a knife on another customer at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street, then left. Nobody was hurt. Officers are reviewing surveillance video and the case remains open.
• A loss prevention employee reported being assaulted by two shoplifting suspects in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road, turning the shoplifting into a robbery. Responding officers arrested two 18-year-old suspects.

Monday, October 17, 2022:

• At 11:30PM officers were called to an apartment in the 11511 block of SW 135^th Avenue where a woman pulled a knife on a man, caused property damage and threatened him with it. The woman was arrested for assault, menacing and criminal mischief. The man was not hurt.
• A man reported thousands of dollars in property was stolen from his storage unit over the last month in the 7600 block of SW Atlanta Street. A suspect or suspects was not immediately identified.

Sunday, October 16, 2022:

• A man was arrested for theft after shoplifting several hundred dollars in merchandise from a store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway.
• A car that was stolen in Tigard on 10/14 was recovered in Portland.
• A woman reported her wallet was stolen from her purse, which was inside a locked car with cracked windows in the 16000 block of SW 85^th Avenue. Within a few minutes, someone tried to fraudulently use her card to make a large purchase and she canceled her cards.

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Week of October 9 - 15, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 24 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 719 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 15, 2022:

• Employees reported a man exposing and touching himself outside a coffee stand on 99W near SW McDonald. The man was arrested for public indecency.
• Around 8:50 PM a driver crashed head-on into a tree near SW North Dakota Street & SW Scholls Ferry Road. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving. An hour and a half after the crash, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit.
• At 1:30 AM officers were dispatched to an assault with a weapon in the 12300 block of SW Main Street. The caller reported a man was bleeding and said he was stabbed nearby. The victim was taken to the hospital and officers recovered meth from his person. Officers learned a second person reported being assaulted by the same suspect, who remains unidentified at this time. The case has been referred to detectives.

Friday, October 14, 2022:

• A Tigard man reported he allowed two people to test drive his car before a private sale, but they never returned with it. Officers learned the tuck they arrived in was also reported stolen. The case remains open.
• Around 1:30 PM officers responded to an assault at an apartment complex in the 11100 block of SW Hall Blvd. A man reported being punched by his friend after an argument, but ultimately did not want to pursue charges.

Thursday, October 13, 2022:

• Officers responded to a man running around in traffic on 99W near SW 72^nd. They learned he had two warrants out for his arrest and he went to jail.
• A man who detectives believe is responsible for $300,000 in retail theft across the metro area was arrested on a long list of charges. Read the full news release here.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022:

• Overnight, officers responded to a crash on SW Bonita at 82^nd where a car crashed into a power pole, knocking it down. Officers learned the car was stolen and the occupants ran off. A K-9 track was conducted but the suspect or suspects were not immediately located.
• Just after 7 PM a woman was arrested for shoplifting from a store in the 9400 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers recovered hundreds of dollars in merchandise and learned the woman was using tools to avoid security sensor alarms. She was charged with theft and possession of burglar tools.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022:

• A resident reported finding a dead animal on his back porch, which he believed to be connected to an ongoing dispute with his neighbor. The neighbor was given a citation and a future court date.
• Around 11 AM officers in the 12000 block of SW Main Street were finishing a call when they were flagged down for suspicious activity nearby. There, they contacted a man with three warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.

Monday, October 10, 2022:

• A woman reported a driver pointed a gun at her after she crossed the street on SW 72^nd near Hermosa Way. The woman did not get the license plate and officers were unable to locate the suspect.
• Around 5:43 PM officers were dispatched to a disturbance where callers reported at least four people involved in a physical altercation outside an apartment complex and that the fight involved racial slurs. The case is being referred to a grand jury for charging consideration.
• A restaurant was burglarized in the 17000 block of SW 72^nd Avenue, but nothing appeared to be taken.

Sunday, October 9, 2022:

• Around 5:45 AM several businesses had rocks thrown through doors and other property damage in the 12000 and 12100 blocks of SW Garden Place. Responding officers arrested a man for 1^st degree criminal mischief in connection with the cases.
• A woman reported her backpack with her wallet was stolen while she was inside a dressing room at a store in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. The backpack and wallet had been left in her stroller, parked outside the changing area. The case remains open.

 

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Week of October 2 - October 8, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 22 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 677 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 8, 2022:

• Officers responded to a traffic crash on SW Greenburg Road at Locust. One of the drivers had a warrant and a blood alcohol content of 0.16% - twice the legal limit. He was taken to jail. The other driver involved was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
• Two officers assisted with a free catalytic converter marking event hosted by Tigard Police. Community members got their converters etched with identifying numbers and sprayed with high-temp paint to help deter theft. Watch the news coverage on the event from KGW and KPTV.

Friday, October 7, 2022:

• School Resource Officers from several jurisdictions investigated an ongoing issue between high school students from multiple schools threatening each other.
• A man with a traumatic brain injury became verbally aggressive with his family, and the Mental Health Response Team was called out to help and provide resources.

Thursday, October 6, 2022:

• Officers served a search warrant at a Tigard home in connection with a first-degree animal abuse investigation.
• Witnesses reported a man waving a knife outside a restaurant on SW Hall Blvd near 99W. The man was cooperative, apologized and was trespassed from the property.
• A woman assaulted a neighbor in the 9900 block of SW North Dakota Street. She was arrested.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022:

• A few patrol officers attended the national Coffee with a Cop event at the Starbucks by Bi-Mart to encourage meeting neighbors, having conversations and building relationships in a low-key environment. If you missed this one, check out our other upcoming events on our police events page.
• A restaurant on SW 68^th was burglarized overnight and the cash register was taken.
• A burglary in progress was reported at an apartment in the 9900 block of SW Walnut Street. A suspect was seen running from the area and the resident located items that were stolen from the apartment stacked up outside. Officers set up containment and conducted a K-9 track to try and find the suspect, but he was not immediately located.
• A DUII driver crashed into the bus stop on SW 72^nd Avenue across from Bridgeport Village, uprooting a large tree. The driver was taken to the hospital and had a blood alcohol content of 0.34% - more than FOUR TIMES the legal limit. Public Works responded to clear the tree from the roadway. Luckily, nobody was at the bus stop at the time.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022:

• Callers reported a naked man on SW Hall at Pfaffle. He ran from responding officers, but then was safely taken into custody and went to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
• A CPR call turned into a death investigation on SW Kable Lane. Officers and medics tried life-saving measures on an unresponsive man, but he died at the scene. Foul play is not suspected.

Monday, October 3, 2022:

• Officers assisted at a hit-and-run crash, which involved a bus on 99W and blocked traffic during the morning commute.
• An attempted theft of an ATM was reported by a bank near the Washington Square Mall.
• Officers were called to at least three welfare checks throughout the city overnight.

Sunday, October 2, 2022:

• Two separate DUII calls were reported. In one case, the caller took the driver’s keys away from him. In the other, officers arrested the driver who had a blood alcohol content of 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit.
• A car went over an embankment on SW 72^nd at 99W, and a caller reported the driver ran from the crash. Officers arrived and spoke with the driver, then found the car in Fanno Creek nearby. Several tow trucks were called and 72^nd was shut down for a while in the process.
• Several callers reported a man with no pants trying to get into cars at an apartment complex in the 12400 block of SW Ash Ave. Officers arrived and learned the suspect had been cited earlier by another officer for failing to register as a sex offender. They recovered property stolen from the cars and the man went to jail.

 

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Week of September 25 - October 1, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 16 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 709 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, October 1, 2022:

• Two separate fights were reported back to back, one in the 7100 block of SW Elmhurst where friends were trying to keep a person from driving under the influence. They worked it out prior to officers arriving. In the second call, in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway, those involved left the area before officers arrived.
• Officers responded to a man who wanted to harm himself and had access to a weapon. The man came outside unarmed and was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A business on SW Main Street was burglarized and a glass door was smashed, but nothing appeared to be taken.
• Several callers reported a suspicious person at SW Dartmouth & 99W who had a sworn or baton and was swinging it at traffic. He complied with responding officers, who explained their concerns.

Friday, September 30, 2022:

• Several callers reported a woman who was screaming and running around on SW Bull Mountain Road near 150th. The woman was in an apparent mental health crisis and was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A woman tried to harm herself inside an apartment and was taken to the hospital for care.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a 79-year-old woman at a memory care facility.

Thursday, September 29, 2022:

• An investigation is just beginning into a reported embezzlement by a business employee who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars over a period of time.
• Several officers responded to a large fight in the 8900 block of SW Center involving party guests who scattered when officers arrived. Officers were called back several times throughout the evening, including for a report of someone at the party threatening to shoot people. Officers found no evidence of an actual shooting or anyone hurt.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022:

• A sexual assault was reported by a man who said a woman was being assaulted and held against her will. Investigating officers determined the man was experiencing a mental health crisis and no such thing occurred.
• Just after 1 AM a woman called 911 on behalf of her daughter, who reported being assaulted by her significant other. Responding officers found the daughter with significant injuries and arrested a man involved.
• Officers responded to at least four separate shoplifting calls throughout the day.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022:

• Just before 11 PM a suspicious circumstance was reported in the 12800 block of SW Ash Avenue, where callers reported two men in dark clothing looking into car windows. Officers contacted the two men and learned one of them had a warrant out for his arrest, is a convicted felon and was in possession of restricted weapons. He was taken to jail.
• Loss prevention employees at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road detained a person suspected of shoplifting. An officer arrived to investigate and arrested the man for theft II.

Monday, September 26, 2022:

• A man reported his garage was burglarized in the 13300 block of SW Hawks Beard Street and items were stolen. A suspect has not been identified at this time.
• A car was stolen in the 10600 block of SW Murdock Street.
• A woman reported being verbally harassed by another customer at a store in the 12000 block of SW Main Street four days earlier.

Sunday, September 25, 2022:

• Officers received an automatic crash report from a phone app and learned a motorcyclist crashed on Hwy 217 near Scholls Ferry. Officers found the man okay on the side of the road, but determined he was under the influence of intoxicants, and he was arrested. Hours later, he had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.13%.
• Officers responded to a death investigation involving a 49-year-old woman who was found at her home. Detectives were notified but the cause appears to be natural.
• A domestic disturbance was reported involving a mother and her two adult children. One of the children was arrested for violating a release agreement.
  At 3:30 AM a domestic disturbance with a knife was reported at an apartment complex on SW Royalty Parkway. Officers spoke with a woman who was safe but uncooperative. The case remains open.
  
  
  

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Week of September 18 - 24, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 16 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 661 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, September 24, 2022:

• Three businesses along 99W were broken into overnight. Due to the mode of entry, it’s possible they are all connected. Nothing appears to have been taken in any of the three cases.
• Patrol officers came across a car involved in a menacing with a firearm call. Officers attempted to pull the car over near SW 99W & Hall Blvd but the driver sped off, traveling into the oncoming lanes. Due to safety concerns, officers did not pursue.

Friday, September 23, 2022:

• A caller reported a man slumped over in a car on SW 72nd Avenue. Officers learned he had warrants out for his arrest. He was also charged with identity theft after officers found a stolen out-of-state license in his possession.
• What was initially reported as a robbery at a business in the 13100 block of SW Pacific Highway was actually a person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis. No robbery occurred.

Thursday, September 22, 2022:

• Officers were called to a transit station where a person refused to get off a bus. The man gave officers a fake name, but they learned he had multiple felony warrants out for his arrest. He was also charged with aggravated identity theft, after officers recovered suspected stolen property from him.
• A School Resource Officer was contacted about a student who wanted to hurt herself. The student was taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, where her mother met her.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022:

• At least three separate theft cases were reported from stores in the 12000 block of SW Main Street, 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road and 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road. In the first two cases, the suspect was gone before officers arrived. The suspect in the third call was taken to jail.
• Two catalytic converters were reported stolen in separate cases.
• A car that was stolen in Tigard earlier in the week was recovered by police in Salem.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022:

• Officers responded to a CPR call that turned into a death investigation involving a 36-year-old man who apparently overdosed on fentanyl. Detectives and the medical examiner responded to the scene.
• A woman reported being punched by her significant other, causing physical injury. The case has been referred to the District Attorney’s office.

Monday, September 19, 2022:

• A garage was broken into in the 13300 block of SW Laurmont Court and several items were stolen. A suspect in the case was not immediately identified.
• An employee reported someone stole hundreds of dollars in tools from their business in the 12300 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road while staff were distracted.
• A woman reported the sexual abuse of a juvenile, which occurred two years ago. The case has been referred to detectives.

Sunday, September 18, 2022:

• A woman was arrested for harassment (domestic violence) after a caller reported she was hitting a man and throwing objects at him.
• Officers charged a man who is already in custody at the Washington County Jail with stalking after a woman reported several unwanted contacts and filed a protective order against the man.
• A loss prevention employee reported a man stole hundreds of dollars in tools from a store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway.

 

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Week of September 11 - 17, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 21 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 629 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, September 17, 2022:

• A person reported the catalytic converter was stolen from their Lexus while they were out at dinner in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road. In a separate report, another driver reported the catalytic converter was stolen out of her Prius sometime between 2-10PM in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• Around 1 AM a driver was arrested for DUII near SW 72nd & SW Spruce Street. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.09% - just over the legal limit. The driver was cited and released to his mother.
• Officers responded to an assault near 99W & Tigard Street, where a man reported he and his wife were walking their dog, when another man’s dog attacked theirs. The victim reported he was punched in the face by the other dog owner after he tried to physically intervene with the suspect’s dog. The aggressor was arrested for assault.

Friday, September 16, 2022:

• A woman reported seeing someone inside her apartment on real-time surveillance video. Officers responded to the burglary in the 8300 block of SW Pfaffle Street, but the suspect left before officers arrived. The case remains open.
• Officers were conducting follow up related to a recent disturbance with a weapon call when they saw the suspect from that case in the 9900 block of SW Walnut Street. He had several warrants out for his arrest and was taken to jail.
  A man reported going to a restaurant to meet a date, but when he arrived, he was robbed by someone. He was not hurt, but unfortunately the suspect was gone before police arrived.

Thursday, September 15, 2022:

• A welfare check turned into a domestic disturbance inside a car on SW 109th. Officers contacted the couple and arrested a man for strangulation and domestic assault IV. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
• A disturbance was reported at a fast-food restaurant in the 12000 block of SW Main Street, where patrons were involved in a physical fight over name calling. One person was arrested for harassment.
• A man was taken into custody by detectives in connection with a sexual abuse investigation.
• Officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance. A man was arrested on charges of strangulation, assault IV and felon in possession of a restricted weapon. He also had a previous warrant out for his arrest. The woman involved was seen by medics and given domestic violence resources for follow up.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022:

• A business was burglarized overnight, this time a restaurant where the glass front door was broken out and an ATM was stolen. As officers were responding there, they heard another business in a neighboring city was also broken into. They are investigating whether the two may be related.
• A man reported someone fraudulently opened an account in his name and bought electronics.
• A hit-and-run crash was reported in a store parking lot, where one driver hit another car, causing damage, then drove off. Officers tracked down the driver – a 16-year-old – and helped facilitate an exchange of insurance information. The victim did not wish to press charges.
• Loss prevention employees at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road detained a shoplifting suspect. An officer arrived and charged the suspect with theft II – shoplift.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022:

• A patrol officer responded to a suspicious vehicle parked inside a construction area just before 11 PM. The man inside the car gave a false name to police. Officers were able to confirm his identity and learned he had a felony warrant out for his arrest. Drugs were also recovered from the car.
• An officer assisted a DHS case worker with a home visit to check on the welfare of a little boy.
• A mother reported finding a sexually explicit photo that was sent to her child through a social media messaging app. An officer spoke with the mother and child about safety, sexual abuse and follow-up options.
• Around 5:30 AM, an officer responded to a suspected commercial burglary in the 13700 block of SW Pacific Highway. A portable air conditioning unit was removed but nothing appeared to be stolen.

Monday, September 12, 2022:

• Officers were dispatched to a weapons call, where a caller reported there was a subject shooting someone. Several officers quickly responded to the scene but found no evidence of a shooting. In talking with other witnesses, they learned the caller appeared to be under the influence of drugs and no shooting occurred.
• A man reported his home was burglarized over the weekend in the 11600 block of SW Hall Blvd. Items were out of place and some items that did not belong to him were there, but nothing of value appeared to be stolen.

Sunday, September 11, 2022:

• At 3:46 AM officers were dispatched to a call where two teens were robbed of their car at gunpoint. Officers learned the victims were in a parking garage when they were approached by another group of young people who engaged them in casual conversation before the robbery. The suspects were not immediately located, and the case remains open.
• At 2:23 AM a domestic disturbance was reported between a man and woman. The man was gone when officers arrived, but officers were later called back just before 4 AM when the man returned, bloody and knocking on doors. He was taken to the hospital for his injury. Officers checked on the woman, and she was not hurt.
  
  

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Week of September 4 - 10, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 18 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 692 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, September 10, 2022:

• Just after 4 AM a business owner reported watching two men prowling cars in a back lot via a live camera feed. Responding officers found a work truck nearby had been broken into and tools had been removed. Officers found one of the two suspects and learned he also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was taken to jail on several charges.
• A man was arrested for criminal mischief after a witness saw him tagging street signs with spray paint. The same man was also a suspect in an assault case from August, and he was taken to jail.

Friday, September 9, 2022:

• Officers assisted around SW 72nd & Bonita, where downed power lines took out traffic lights for the afternoon.
• A domestic disturbance was reported between a mother and son. Officers learned the son had a warrant out for his arrest and he was taken to jail.
• A mother was arrested via a citation for shoplifting at a store in the 9400 block of SW Washington Square Road while her daughter was with her.
• Officers responded to a traffic crash where a box truck lost its brakes coming off I-5 and rolled over near SW 68th & Dartmouth. The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Thursday, September 8, 2022:

• An 11-year-old was reported missing, and officers flooded the area to look for him. He was found safe within 20 minutes.
• Officers responded to a young man who wanted to hurt himself inside a home. Officers spoke with him and got him to a safe position. He was then taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Wednesday, September 7, 2022:

• A patrol officer helped saved a man’s life after he collapsed, likely due to a cardiac event. The man had no pulse and was not breathing, but the officer began CPR and continued until medics arrived. The man was revived at the scene and was taken to the hospital.
• Just before 6 PM a loss prevention employee from a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road reported a shoplifter who stole an expensive piece of merchandise, then shoved the loss prevention employee who tried to stop him, turning the case into a robbery. The suspect was not immediately located and the case remains open.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022:

• A man was arrested for strangulation involving an ex-partner of his.
• An employee from a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth reported a theft that occurred on August 1st when two men fraudulently purchased thousands of dollars of electronics. The case remains open.

Monday, September 5, 2022:

• Officers responded to several calls involving people experiencing apparent mental health crises throughout the city.
• An employee reported finding a man passed out in a car in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant on SW 72nd. A responding officer discovered the man had taken fentanyl. The officer did CPR and administered Narcan (which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose) and brought the man back.

Sunday, September 4, 2022:

• Several thefts from cars were reported from a hotel parking lot in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• A woman reported an expensive family heirloom was stolen from her apartment while she was hospitalized. The case remains open.
• Around 8 AM a man reported getting off Hwy 217 onto 99W, when a man approached his car and jumped on it when the man wouldn’t give him money. Officers recognized the suspect as someone who is known to experience chronic mental health issues. The suspect was charged with disorderly conduct.
  
  

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Week of August 28 – September 3, 2022: 

During this week, Tigard Police made 30 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 688 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, September 3, 2022:

• Officer Suyama and his K-9 partner Rico were busy throughout the county assisting on calls in Washington County, Beaverton and Hillsboro.
• A neighbor reported a fire on the back side of a house on SW 84th. Responding officers learned the husband put it out with a garden hose and nobody was hurt.
• Two people were found slumped over in a stolen car in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. When officers arrived, they took off running and were not immediately located. While that call was underway with officers and medics, a separate man who was bleeding and holding a razor walked up to first responders and required on-scene treatment before being taken to a hospital.

Friday, September 2, 2022:

• Officers responded to a call of a disturbance with a weapon in the 11700 block of SW Tigard Drive, where a man was attacked by two women who were armed with a gun. Responding officers were able to arrest both women and recovered the gun.
• A witnesses called in a suspected drunk driver along I-5. A responding officer found the driver parked at a gas station. He was ultimately arrested for DUII, reckless driving and driving while suspended. He also had a warrant out for his arrest, and a blood alcohol content of 0.16% - twice the legal limit.

Thursday, September 1, 2022:

• At 1 AM a patrol officer came across a pickup that was high centered over a retaining wall near SW Pacific Highway & SW Pfaffle. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII.
• A store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth was robbed by a woman who tried to steal merchandise, then fought with an employee and made verbal threats to stab employees. The woman was taken to jail by responding officers.
• A woman reported losing $14,000 to scammers who hacked her computer, sent her fake messages about outstanding charges and requested she pull cash out from her bank and send it to them through an encrypted account. As a reminder, anytime someone you don’t know makes threats, locks your accounts and/or wants you to send them money, be cautious! It is likely a scam.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022:

• Just after 8 AM a crash was reported on SW Pacific Highway near SW Durham Road. Officers learned a driver was going the wrong way down Pacific Highway, crossed traffic and ultimately hit another car. He was arrested for DUII – controlled substance and reckless driving.
• Employees at a store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road reported having an 11-year-old shoplifting suspect in custody. The girl was released to her mother after being cited for theft III.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022:

• A theft in progress was reported from a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road involving a suspect and a getaway driver. A drone and K-9 team were utilized to locate the suspect. Officers learned the getaway driver is a known criminal with a felony warrant out for his arrest. Both men went to jail and a gun was later recovered from their car.
• A person who had a car for sale reported being robbed by a potential buyer, who stole the keys and took off with his car.
• A road rage incident was reported where one person displayed a gun. Nobody was hurt.
• A patrol officer recognized a person with a warrant out for his arrest near the Tigard Plaza. The man tried hiding, but a K-9 track successfully led to him and he was taken to jail.

Monday, August 29, 2022:

• A hit-and-run crash was reported at SW Durham Road & 98th. Officers located the involved vehicle and the case remains under investigation.
• A person reported their 2004 Infiniti G35 was stolen from an apartment complex in the 9900 block of SW Frewing Street. The person reported they possibly left their keys inside the car.

Sunday, August 28, 2022:

• During the afternoon, officers arrested a driver for DUII near the 14200 block of SW Pacific Highway. The driver’s blood alcohol content was 0.20% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Officers were called to help with a man experiencing an apparent mental health crisis who was telling people he needed help getting kids out of his truck who wouldn’t leave. Officers found there were no kids in the truck.

 

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Week of August 21 - 27, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 21 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 586 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday August 27, 2022:

• At 5:27 PM a woman had her wallet and car keys stolen from her vehicle parked at a hotel on the 11700 block of SW 69^th Ave. Her wallet contained her license, bank cards, cash, and the crucial identity documents for herself, children, and grandchildren. Soon after, police were able to locate the woman’s property on a man accused of breaking into vehicles. Please remember to remove valuables from your vehicle when not in use.
• At 2:20 PM a woman reported her Amazon account had been hacked and the scammer had made more than $1600 in fraudulent charges. She also observed her Walmart account, which had the same exact email and password, had high value items in the cart that she did not add. When is the last time you changed your passwords? Learn more about how to secure your online accounts here.
• An older gentleman with dementia was reported missing from his care home in Tigard after getting separated from his caretaker at a park on S. Macadam Ave. in Portland. He was last seen at 5:30 PM on Friday and was found on Trimet at 12:30 PM on Saturday by a Hillsboro Police Officer. A staff member came to take him home.

Friday August 26, 2022:

• At 6:10 PM Tigard Police responded to a call at an apartment complex on the 9500 block of SW Greenburg Road where a man armed with a gun threatened a woman in an apartment. After a 6-hour stand-off, the man was taken to jail and charged with first-degree attempted rape, unlawful use of a weapon and menacing. Read the full news release HERE.
• At 2:33 PM a man reported that he had left his firearm in the cup holder of his unlocked vehicle. When he came back outside, he discovered someone had stolen the gun.

Thursday August 25, 2022:

• At 5:06 PM multiple customers at a business on the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway called 911 to report a man passed out on the floor of the store with a gun sticking out of his pants, who woke up before police arrived. Officers spotted the man on the sidewalk, who also appeared under the influence, and performed a takedown. They recovered a replica firearm and learned that the man had multiple warrants out for his arrest including aggravated assault with a weapon, robbery II, robbery with a firearm, and resisting arrest. Thankfully, the individual and the officers were all uninjured in the takedown and the man was lodged at jail.
• At midnight after responding to a separate issue at an apartment complex on the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue, an officer was alerted by a resident that the resident had acquired a 2-year-old child from what she believed to be a severely neglectful and abusive living situation. The child was immediately placed into protective custody. This investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday August 24, 2022:

• At 1:53 PM a stolen dog was recovered at a unit in an apartment building on the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue.
• At 9:33 AM a woman reported a pair of designer sunglasses were stolen from her car at a residence on the 12400 block of SW Aspen Ridge Drive.
• At 4:00 PM a pickup truck was reported stolen from the 7100 block of SW Locust Street.

Tuesday August 23, 2022:

• At 9:49 AM a hit and run was reported at a residence on the 9700 block of SW Lakeside Drive.
• At 1:00 AM a patrol officer noticed suspicious activity in a parking lot on the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway. A car quickly pulled away from the officer and was then pulled over for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as having an arrest warrant and suspended driving privileges. A passenger in the vehicle also had a warrant. Officers also recovered a loaded gun, and large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl pills.

Monday August 22, 2022:

• At 6:57 PM a woman called 911 after her partner physically abused her. Her daughter reported to police that she came out to record the altercation as proof, and also reported that the man is physically abusive to his 4-year-old daughter as well. The man was arrested, and DHS was contacted. Are you experiencing intimate partner violence? Click here to view resources or call the 24/7 Domestic Violence Resource Center hotline at 503-469-8620. Vistan a los recursos en Español.
• At 1:33 PM a woman called to report a fraudulent student debt program. The woman was told the scammer called her on the phone and told her if she paid him $10,000 that she would not have to pay the remaining $9,000 of her student debt. She gave him all her personal information, bank account and routing numbers, social security number, and had already paid roughly $800 before realizing he was a scammer. Remember – when it comes to scams, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• At 11:37 AM an abandoned vehicle on SW North Dakota Street was towed.

Sunday August 21, 2022:

• At 10:11 PM the Washington County Crisis Team requested police assistance at an apartment where a man was experiencing a mental health crisis and fighting emergency personnel. Officers were able to help control the situation and the man was placed on an emergency hold at the hospital by the crisis team clinician.
• At 1:08 PM employees at a store on the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road reported a man stole over $900 in merchandise and pushed one of the employees to the ground as he fled. The suspect has not yet been identified, though employees were able to give a description to police and provide security camera footage. This case is still under investigation.

 

 

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Week of August 14 - 20, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 27 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 661 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, August 20, 2022:

• Officers were called to a domestic disturbance where a man was fighting with his girlfriend and his mother, where children were present. He was arrested and officers spoke with the victim about resources related to domestic violence.
• A woman witnessed two men stealing luxury merchandise from a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road. The woman initially followed them, then the men ditched the car they were in and split up on foot. Responding officers found them both and learned they also had outstanding warrants. They went to jail on several charges.

Friday, August 19, 2022:

• A man was arrested for DUII after he drove his car onto the railroad tracks from SW Hall to the Transit Center and got stuck. He was charged with DUII and reckless driving and his blood alcohol content was later measured at 0.08%.
• Officers responded to a traffic crash near SW Center Street & 87^th Avenue. A driver crashed into an unoccupied parked car while having a medical emergency. The driver was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A witness reported a man and woman stole items from a car parked in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway after smashing the car’s window. One suspect drove away from officers while the other one took off on foot. Responding officers searched for them both and found the woman, along with stolen credit cards and ID’s. One of the stolen cards belonged to a man whose car was stolen earlier in the day. The woman went to jail on several charges and an outstanding warrant.

Thursday, August 18, 2022:

• A minor reported being sexually abused by a family member dating back years. The case has been referred to detectives and is under investigation.
• At midnight, officers were called to a robbery at a motel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. The victim reported being robbed at gunpoint by a person she knew. The suspect was arrested and charged with robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and menacing. The victim was not hurt.
• Just before 3 PM a woman reported being physically attacked and robbed by an acquaintance in the 10700 block of SW Greenburg Road. The suspect was charged with theft and harassment.
• At 4:10 AM a man came to the Tigard Police Department to turn himself in for a domestic violence – harassment case. He was taken to the Washington County Jail.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022:

• Just before 10 PM officers were called to a hit-and-run in the 10800 block of SW Walnut Street, where a driver reported another driver crashed into him, kept going, and was swerving all over the road. The suspect had a blood alcohol content of 0.10% and is not of legal drinking age. He was ultimately arrested for DUII, reckless driving, criminal mischief and hit and run.
• An officer on patrol came across a car associated with a wanted suspect in the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway. The suspect is a felon with three warrants out for his arrest. Officers developed a plan and safely took the man into custody. Methamphetamine was also recovered at the scene.
• A sergeant who stopped a shoplifting suspect in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd recovered stolen merchandise, 34 grams of methamphetamine and thousands of dollars in cash from his car. He went to jail charged with distribution of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022:

• Employees at a store in the 16900 block of SW 72^nd Avenue reported someone stole merchandise and slapped an employee who tried to intervene. There were three suspects in all, but they left before police were called and were not immediately located.
• A man reported the catalytic converter was stolen from his 1997 Honda Odyssey van in the 12000 block of SW Main Street.
• At 6:12 AM officers responded to a four-car crash on 99W near SW Dartmouth Street. The at-fault driver was ultimately arrested for DUII – controlled substance.

Monday, August 15, 2022:

• A 78-year-old woman hit two parked cars near SW Ash Ave & SW Commercial Street. There were no serious injuries, and the responding officer became concerned about the woman’s cognitive and memory functions. She was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A witness reported someone was punched and their phone was stolen in the 9900 block of SW Walnut Street around 7:30 PM. The victim and suspect are known to each other, and the suspect was arrested for first-degree theft.
• An officer on routine patrol found a suspicious car parked in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway just after midnight. A man was inside exhibiting signs of drug use. He gave officers a fake name, but officers ultimately learned the car he was in was stolen, confirmed his real identity and learned he had several warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.

Sunday, August 14, 2022:

• An armed robbery was reported at a pharmacy in the 12000 block of SW Main Street. Witnesses reported a man shoplifted and threatened staff with a knife. A K-9 track was conducted in the area, but the suspect was not immediately found. Four hour later, another officer found the suspect in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Mall. He was safely arrested and went to jail charge with first-degree robbery.
• Officers began an investigation into the rape of a minor. The case remains open at this time.
• Officers responded to a call involving a man who was touching himself inappropriately inside a construction fence of a property in the 8700 block of SW Scoffins Street. The man was contacted and charged with felony public indecency and criminal trespass.

 

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Week of August 7 – 13, 2022

During this week, Tigard Police made 29 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 690 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday August 13, 2022:

• At 5:30 PM police responded to a residence on the 13800 block of SW 118^th Court where an 86-year-old man had passed away. The death appeared to be natural.
• At 4:05 PM a man suspected of shoplifting was stopped by police near SW Summit Lane. The man had $571.84 in stolen merchandise on him at the time he was arrested. The merchandise was returned to the store by police.

Friday August 12, 2022:

• At 6:05 PM a woman was arrested for felony assault on the 15100 block of SW Royalty Parkway.
• At 1:40 PM an autistic young adult was reported missing after going on a walk near the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway. They were later located and reunited with their mother.
• At 7:26 AM a person called to report their car had been involved in a hit and run at a business on the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Mall.

Thursday August 11, 2022:

• At 1:47 PM a man reported to police that his tire was slashed while visiting a business near SW Main Street and SW Commercial Street.
• At 8:01 AM officers were able to intervene a suicide attempt by a juvenile. The child was transported to the hospital and survived.

Wednesday August 10, 2022:

• At 11:02 PM a man was seen walking around a parking lot while screaming and flailing his arms 7600 block of SW Hunziker Road. Upon contacting the man, officers learned he had ingested an unknown amount of fentanyl. He later cleared by medical and transported to the Washington County Jail and arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance.
• At 04:34 AM a domestic violence incident was reported at on the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. Both parties involved claimed they were verbally arguing but that it never escalated to a physical altercation. As officers were leaving, they provided domestic violence resource cards. Are you struggling with intimate partner violence? Please review our resources page or reach out to an officer by calling the Tigard Police Non-Emergency line at 503-629-0111.

Tuesday August 9, 2022:

• At 10:11 AM a man walked into the Tigard Police Lobby to report a woman he met online was kidnapped and the kidnappers were demanding a $500 ransom. After speaking with officers, it became apparent that the woman he had been talking to was not a real person and that he was the victim of an internet romance scam.
• 3 storage units were broken into on the 11700 block of SW Warner Avenue.

Monday August 8, 2022:

• At 7:38 PM a man walked out of a store on the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard pushing a full shopping cart of stolen merchandise totaling $1,209.88. Officers quickly located the man at a nearby hotel, arrested him and returned the stolen items to the store.
• At 11:36 AM a woman reported that she came to discover some cash and approximately $20,000 in jewelry were stolen from her apartment on the 7700 block of SW Pfaffle Street. Remember – keep valuables secure in a safe or behind a locked door when you are not home.

Sunday August 7, 2022:

• At 11:35 PM a driver was arrested for DUII after wrecking their car on SW 121^st Avenue. The driver admitted to using marijuana, dabbing, and drinking prior to driving between 50-55 MPH in a posted 35 MPH zone. The driver’s blood alcohol content was 0.14%. This is another reminder to not get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking or using marijuana.
• 2 Vehicles were reported stolen:
  • A 2006 red Suzuki from the 11400 block of SW 98^th Avenue, last seen on April 8, 2022.
  • A 1997 gold Honda Accord from the parking lot of a business on the 9000 block of SW Hall Boulevard.

 

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Week of July 31 - August 6, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 16 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 778 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, August 6, 2022:

• Officers responded to a crash on Hwy 217 where a tire came off a southbound truck, went over the jersey barrier and into a car in the northbound lanes.
• A loss prevention employee was pushed by a shoplifting suspect who left a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road with unpaid merchandise.
• Officers were called to a domestic disturbance involving several family members. A man was arrested for assault connected to the case.

Friday, August 5, 2022:

• A man stole from a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road, then drove off in a car. Officers who were in the area pulled the car over and the suspect took off running, dropping stolen merchandise along the way. The man was caught nearby and went to jail. Investigators believe he’s tied to additional theft cases. A woman in the car was also arrested on outstanding warrants.
• A woman reported being the victim of a moving scam where her belongings were taken to a storage unit she does not have access to. The case is open and detectives are following up.

Thursday, August 4, 2022:

• Officers assisted with a three-car crash on SW Pacific Highway & Canterbury. Two people were taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• Detectives with the Commercial Crimes Unit worked with loss prevention officers for a ‘blitz’ focused on shoplifting. Read the news release here.
• At 4:26 AM officers were called to an attempted robbery, where a man reported being approached by a man and woman at a car wash near SW Walnut & Pacific Highway who implied having a gun in an effort to take his car. The victim drove off and nobody was hurt.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022:

• A person ran out of a store with a cart full of unpaid merchandise in the 12000 block of SW Main Street. He was arrested nearby and had several outstanding warrants for his arrest as well.
• At 10 PM officers responded to a report of a disturbance near SW Tigard Street & Main Street. One of the men involved in the disturbance ran from officers but was ultimately caught. Officers learned he had six warrants out for his arrest and he was taken to jail.
• At 10:20 PM a gas station in the 12000 block of SW Pacific Highway was robbed by someone with a gun. Nobody was hurt and the suspect got away. Officers reviewed surveillance video and the case has been referred to detectives for further investigation.
• A restaurant in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway was burglarized overnight. The investigation is open.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022:

• Several officers stopped by neighborhood parties in Tigard for National Night Out, an annual event designed to encourage people to build relationships toward safer, more connected communities. Learn more here.
• Officers were called to a welfare check for a woman sleeping in a car near SW 72^nd Avenue & Fir. When officers arrived, the woman woke up and sped off, hitting several cars and one patrol car. Officers learned the car she had been in was stolen. She was not immediately located.

Monday, August 1, 2022:

• For the second time in a week, a shoplifting suspect targeted a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road and stole thousands of dollars of merchandise. The case remains open.
• Officers investigated a case of harassment, where an employee was terminated, then reportedly made threats of harm against the company.

Sunday, July 31, 2022:

• A driver was ticketed for going 96 mph in a 45 mph zone on SW Roy Rogers Road.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a man and woman in a car on Hwy 217 near the 99W interchange. The woman was physically attacked, and the man was arrested.

 

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Week of July 24 – 30, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 31 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 786 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, July 30, 2022:

• At 1:30 AM a man reported that another man who was known to him pulled a knife on him and threatened him. The victim ran off and was not hurt. The investigation remains open.
• A Tigard officer who serves on the Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) and another Tigard officer who serves on the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) responded to assist with a call in Yamhill County.
• A man reported his apartment was burglarized in the 9300 block of SW Maplewood Drive sometime between 2:30 – 3 AM. An officer responded but suspect information was not immediately available.
• As the weather hovered around 100 degrees, officers were called to several welfare checks and domestic disturbances in the heat of the day.

Friday, July 29, 2022:

• A woman reported being the victim of chronic domestic violence, including physical attacks and strangulation. The case is being referred to detectives for further investigation.
• Officers investigated a case of domestic violence assault and burglary involving chronic incidents between a man and woman. The case remains open at this time.
• Several cars were broken into overnight at an apartment complex in the 11800 block of SW Greenburg Road.

Thursday, July 28, 2022:

• At 1 AM officers were called to a domestic disturbance, where a man was reportedly being violent, breaking things and trying to punch his mother. Responding officers learned the man was on probation and was not allowed to be at the address, and he was taken to jail.
• At 3:30 AM, a woman reported her roommate attacked her with a golf club. The roommate was arrested on charges of assault, menacing and unlawful use of a weapon.
• Catalytic converters were reported stolen from:
  • A 2007 Honda Element near SW Big Leaf Drive & SW Raptor Place, sometime between July 22^nd and today.
  • A 2005 Honda Accord, which was parked in a garage in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road while the owner was at work.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022:

• A woman reported a man who is known to her exposed himself to her young daughter and made inappropriate comments. Responding officers arrested the man for luring a minor, and the case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation.
• A caller reported a man with a hammer was hitting things inside a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. When officers responded, the man approach them and raised the hammer as though he intended to fight. When he was warned he may be Tased, he dropped the hammer and was safely arrested.
• Officers were called to a disturbance in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue, where callers reported four people in a unit were fighting and one of them may have been stabbed. When officers arrived, they learned no one was actually stabbed.
• A Tigard officer who serves on the Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) and another Tigard officer who serves on the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) responded to assist with a call in Washington County. Read WCSO’s news release here: https://www.co.washington.or.us/_cs_upload/News/sonews/1953203_1.pdf
• A store in the 13100 block of SW Pacific Highway was robbed just before 8 AM by a pair of shoplifters who pulled a gun and pointed it at an employee. Nobody was hurt. The case was forwarded to detectives and the investigation remains active.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022:

• A woman reported the refrigerant line to her air conditioning unit was cut by an unknown person and no longer works. The case was investigated as criminal mischief but suspect information has not been developed at this time.
• Officers investigated a case of harassment (domestic violence) where a woman reported a man who has been ordered by the court not to have contact with her showed up, asked for money and threatened her. The suspect left before officers arrived and was not immediately located.
• At midnight, a call for a suspicious vehicle on SW Fanno Creek Drive near SW Pennywort Terrace turned into a DUII arrest. Officers discovered the driver was under the influence and his blood alcohol content was measured at 0.16% - twice the legal limit.

Monday, July 25, 2022:

• A man reported his car was broken into overnight, his belongings were strewn about, and a man and woman were passed out near his car. The man and woman went to the hospital as a precaution, and both were cited for unlawful entry into a motor vehicle.
• Later in the day, a disturbance was reported involving the same couple near SW Hall Blvd & SW Hunziker Road, where the man threatened to hit the woman with a rock. The man had a felony warrant out for his arrest and was taken to jail.
• A man reported his storage unit was burglarized in the 8900 block of SW Burnham Street, after the door to his unit was pried open. Officers are following up on leads, to include surveillance video, to identify suspect(s).
• A woman reported losing a large amount of money to scammers over the last 8-9 months. The case is under investigation.

Sunday, July 24, 2022:

• At 7:45 AM, a driver crashed into a photo enforcement pole on SW Hall Blvd at SW 72^nd Avenue. Responding officers ultimately arrested the driver for DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief. An hour and a half after the crash, his blood alcohol content was measured at 0.24% - three times the legal limit.
• Four cars were broken into overnight in a hotel parking lot in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. In three of these cases, windows were broken. The fourth car was left unlocked. A gun and ammunition were among the items stolen. The case remains open.
• A car was reported stolen from an apartment complex in the 11300 block of SW Bull Mountain Road. A few hours later, it was recovered in Portland.

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Week of July 17 - 23, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 33 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 660 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, July 23, 2022:

• Officers responded to a deadly traffic crash on SW Gaarde Street west of 99W. A 62-year-old driver hit an 82-year-old pedestrian, who died at the scene. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and the glare of the sun is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. Read the full news release here.
• A theft in progress was reported from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. The suspect’s car was found nearby and the two people who were in the car were arrested on warrants and theft charges.

Friday, July 22, 2022:

• A shoplifting suspect attacked a loss prevention employee at a store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. The employee was taken to the hospital with injuries and the suspect was taken to jail on charges of robbery and assault.
• Two separate overdoses were reported: one at an apartment in the 11000 block of SW 68^th and another at a restaurant in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway. In both cases, the patient was taken to the hospital by medical crews.

Thursday, July 21, 2022:

• Officers were asked to check on the welfare of a 59-year-old man on SW Walnut Terrace. The man was found deceased and the medical examiner responded. Foul play is not suspected.
• Catalytic converters were reported stolen from SW Lady Marion overnight and from a store parking lot in the 15000 block of SW Sequoia Parkway during the day.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022:

• What was initially reported as a robbery at an apartment complex turned into a misunderstanding between two residents, with mental health being a possible contributing factor.
• A patrol officer conducting a traffic stop spoke with a driver who gave a fake name. The driver’s true identity was confirmed, and he had several warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.
• A caller reported a dog left in a hot car in a mall parking lot. Officers removed the puppy from the car and gave it water and air conditioning. Officers tried having the owner paged to return to their car and also tried the license plate to get contact information for a possible owner, but both were unsuccessful. After an hour, the puppy was taken to a shelter for temporary safekeeping.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022:

• At 4 AM, a patrol officer pulled over a person who was driving on the wrong side of the road on SW Hall Blvd near Burnham Street. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol content of 0.22% - nearly three times the legal limit.
• A theft in progress at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd was interrupted by a sergeant who happened to be there. The suspect also had three warrants out for his arrest and was taken to jail.

Monday, July 18, 2022:

• An assault was reported at a restaurant in the 16200 block of SW Pacific Highway, where a man was injured by another man. The two men are acquaintances. The suspect was arrested for assault and went to jail.
• A woman who was in an apparent mental health crisis was taken to a hospital for an evaluation on a police officers’ hold. Her family has been assisted by the crisis team in the past.

Sunday, July 17, 2022:

• At 1:30 AM a patrol officer on 99W near 217 saw a cloud of smoke and a car driving on a rim with no tire. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and reckless driving. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.16% - twice the legal limit.
• A shoplifter was detained by loss prevention at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road after stealing nearly $2,000 in merchandise. An officer responded and arrested the suspect for first-degree theft.

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Week of July 10 – 16, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 24 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 771 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, July 16, 2022:

• At 12:03 PM a car accident near SW Pacific Highway and SW Greenburg Road led to one of the drivers fleeing the scene. While the officers were unable to locate the suspect at the time of the incident, they were able to contact him using the vehicle registration information on the car he left behind.
• At 6:45 AM staff at a motel on the 11700 lock of SW 69^th Avenue reported a car break in their parking lot. The car belonged to an active-duty soldier and his family who were in the process of moving to a new base in Kentucky. A firearm, dependent military ID cards, and bank cards were some of the items stolen.

Friday, July 15, 2022:

• At 11:37 PM a man was exiting a grocery store on the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street when he observed his pickup truck drive away. While interviewing the reporting party, another officer located the stolen vehicle several blocks away at a nearby motel.
• Two vehicles were stolen from a dealership on the 11800 block of SW Pacific Highway overnight.

Thursday, July 14, 2022:

• At 2:42 PM an armed robbery occurred at a business on the 12100 block of SW Pacific Highway. The thief robbed the store of cash at gun point. Within a minute of the call officers were in the area and used K9 tracking and drone technology to track the thief, but were unsuccessful in locating him. Any tips on this robbery should be reported to tips@tigard-or.gov or by calling 503-718-COPS. Read the full news release, including a description of the robber, HERE.
• Several stolen vehicles were recovered between 12 – 6:30 AM.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022:

• At 8:09 PM officers responded to a traffic crash in the intersection of SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW Nimbus Avenue. One of the drivers appeared incoherent and failed a field sobriety test. The driver was arrested for DUI and an hour later her blood alcohol content was 0.23% - just short of three times the legal limit.
• At 7:48 PM a man with developmental disabilities became aggressive toward staff members at an adult care home on the 9600 block of SW North Dakota Street. Responding officers used de-escalation tactics to calm the man and restore the peace.
• A car was stolen from a dealership in the 12000 block of SW 66^th Avenue between 12 – 4:26 PM

Tuesday, July 12, 2022:

• A baby on the 1200 block of SW River Terrace Blvd was having difficulty breathing and turned purple. Tigard and Beaverton Police responded and were able to stabilize the baby, who was then transported to the hospital by ambulance.
• At 7:45 AM a man discovered his fiancée unresponsive in their apartment on the 1500 block of SW Royalty Parkway. Emergency personnel administered CPR but were unsuccessful in reviving the woman.
• At 1:40 AM an officer observed a driver run a red light at the intersection of 99W and SW Watkins Avenue. The driver’s blood alcohol content was 0.20% - nearly three times the legal limit. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUI.

Monday, July 11, 2022:

• A woman reported her bank account was hacked, resulting in $6,500 in fraudulent charges. The charges were made in Florida using Zelle, Venmo, and Billpay apps. A good reminder to practice internet safety by keeping passwords strong and activating two factor authentication, when possible, among other measures.
• At 4:48 AM a hotel employee witnessed an individual breaking into a car in the 11700 block of SW 69^th Avenue. When police arrived, the owner of the car informed officers that his bag containing 2 pistols and ammunition was stolen from the back seat.
• A caller reported that their mailbox had been blown up by fireworks during the night.

Sunday, July 10, 2022:

• Between 2:30 – 9:30 PM a catalytic converter was sawed off a car parked on the top floor of a parking garage on SW Washington Square Road.
• At 12:27 PM two individuals were seen stealing over $900 in vitamins from a grocery store in the 12200 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road. Management provided security footage of the incident for officers to review further.
• Overnight a pickup truck was stolen from the parking lot of a hotel on the 11700 block of SW 69^th Avenue.

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Week of July 3 – 9, 2022: 

During the week, Tigard Police made 23 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 736 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, July 9, 2022:

• An autistic man in a group home experienced a mental health crisis. Officers were able to calm him down and restore the peace so he could go back inside.
• At 12:05 PM a woman received a scam call from a man identifying himself as a Tigard police officer and claimed she needed to turn herself into police. The scammer “spoofed” the non-emergency dispatch phone number on her caller ID. She contacted Tigard Police and spoke to a real officer who informed her that an officer would typically show up in person to arrest someone, and that officers will never call to demand money over the phone.

Friday, July 8, 2022:

• At 9:50 PM two individuals thought they heard fireworks outside their home on the 11000 block of SW 106^th Ave. They later discovered bullet holes that had been fired into their bedrooms and garage. A K9 team was called out to do an article search.
• At 10:47 AM a woman was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance and child neglect at a motel on the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway.

Thursday, July 7, 2022:

• At 10:39 PM a patrol officer stopped a person who was driving erratically on I5 near SW Carmen Drive. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUI. An hour later, her blood alcohol content was 0.15% - nearly twice the legal limit.
• An officer came across a lost chihuahua and was able to reunite the dog with its family.
• A Community Service Officer rescued a baby deer from a fence.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022:

• A large snapping turtle was found by staff at a Tigard middle school. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officers were able to relocate the snapping turtle back to safety.
• Tigard Police assisted Lake Oswego in searching for a non-verbal autistic child who ran away from his house. Officers found the boy in an elevator at a nearby construction site.
• At 8:23 AM a woman experiencing a mental health crisis was involved in a series of hit and run crashes that began on Highway 217 and ended on 99W. Tigard Police worked with the Mental Health Response Team, Beaverton Police, Metro West, and TVF&R to help the woman receive the medical care she needed.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022:

• A good Samaritan turned in a found cell phone to the police department lobby.
• At 4:30 AM two men were spotted underneath a truck in the 7500 block of SW Tech Center Drive. When confronted by the reporting caller, the men took off and left behind a cell phone and tools, as well as the catalytic converter they had just finished sawing off the trailer.

Monday, July 4, 2022:

• At 10 PM a woman witnessed a burglar attempting to break into her apartment on the 9200 block of SW Center Street. The resident was able to provide a description of the individual, and officers were quickly able to arrest the suspect nearby.
• 37 Tigard residents called to report illegal fireworks in their area. 31 of those calls came in after 9:30 PM.
• A pickup truck was reported stolen from the 1200 block of SW North Dakota Street between 6 – 8PM.

Sunday, July 3, 2022:

• At 10:50 PM officers responded to reports of illegal fireworks in the 6900 block of SW Atlanta St. Six men were found having a pizza and illegal fireworks party. The fireworks were seized and taken to a nearby TVFR station for destruction.
• A man was tricked into sending intimate images of himself to an unknown individual he met on social media, who then threatened to disseminate the image to family and friends unless the young man paid $1,500.

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Week of June 26 – July 2, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 28 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 677 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, July 2, 2022:

• A woman reported losing thousands of dollars in an employment-related scam. Scammers posed as employers listing a job on a legitimate job hunting site, but when the woman applied and was told she got the job, the scammers sent her checks to deposit so she could “buy” her work equipment. After she transferred money back out to them, she learned their checks bounced.
• A woman known to officers who experiences chronic mental health crises called police several times throughout the day to report various things, including a burglary in progress. Officers responded to her home but found no one else there.

Friday, July 1, 2022:

• Officers responded to a home on SW 114^th Avenue for a violation of a release agreement. Callers reported a man was there and he was not allowed to be, due to previous domestic violence arrests. When officers arrived he was gone, but he later turned himself in to police in a neighboring jurisdiction.
• A couple reported a wallet was stolen from their rental car while they were parked at a hotel in the 11700 block of SW 69^th Avenue. Officers are working on getting surveillance video from the hotel.
• Two cars were reported stolen:
  • One from a dealership in the 12100 block of SW 68^th Avenue in the middle of the day
  • Another from the 12900 block of SW Pacific Highway between 6 – 10PM last night.

Thursday, June 30, 2022:

• A car that was stolen in Beaverton was recovered in Tigard near SW Gaarde & SW 129^th Avenue.
• A woman was arrested for assault IV after she physically attacked another woman outside a hotel in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. The two women know each other.
• A man was arrested for DUII after an officer on patrol saw him driving erratically near the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022:

• Loss prevention employees at store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road detained a man for shoplifting. An officer responded to investigate and arrested the man for theft II after he stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise.
• Later in the day, another shoplifting suspect was arrested at a separate store in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road. There, a woman stole an item worth hundreds of dollars and was charged with theft II.
• A man broke into a business after it closed in the 15500 block of SW Sequoia Parkway and was wandering around inside. Responding officers took him into custody for criminal mischief.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022:

• A car that was stolen from Tigard was recovered by police in Springfield.
• A man reported his catalytic converter was stolen sometime overnight in the 11100 block of SW 68^th Parkway.
• Officers responded to a theft in progress from a business in the 7000 block of SW Sandburg Road. The suspect ran off and employees chased him, and ultimately held him down for police to arrive and take him into custody. He was taken to jail charged with theft I.

Monday, June 27, 2022:

• At 11:08 AM a caller reported a possible drunk driver near SW Walnut Street & SW Gaarde, who was swerving and crossing the center line. An officer in the area also reported the suspect nearly crashed into someone. He was stopped and was ultimately arrested for DUII. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.28% - more than three times the legal limit.
• Catalytic converters were stolen from work trucks near SW Bonita & Sequoia sometime overnight.
• A caller reported a naked man wandering around and touching himself near SW Gaarde & SW 110^th. He was arrested for public indecency.

Sunday, June 26, 2022: 

• Officers responded to a suspicious death, which was determined to be a homicide at the Just Compassion Resource Center on SW Hall Blvd. The suspect was arrested on scene and is in jail. Read the full news release here.
• A woman found child pornography on a phone belonging to her significant other, who then tried to hurt himself after it was discovered. Responding officers intervened and the man was taken to the hospital for treatment before being arrested.
• Employees at a grocery store in the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway reported a man inside the store who was yelling at customers. Before officers arrived, the man ran out and was laying in the northbound lanes of traffic on Pacific Hwy. Officers were able to safely detain him and he was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation.

 

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Week of June 19 - 25, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 25 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 733 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, June 25, 2022:

• Two people with multiple warrants out for their arrests were taken into custody after a traffic stop near I-5 & Carman Drive.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation where a man passed away while he was at a business in the 12400 block of SW Main Street due to suspected natural causes.
• A man was arrested for assault II and unlawful use of a weapon after he reportedly hit an ex significant other with his car. The woman who was hit was not seriously hurt.
• A car was stolen from the parking lot of a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth.

Friday, June 24, 2022:                 

• Around 2AM officers on patrol heard a banging noise in the 12000 block of SW Main Street. They discovered a man who was throwing large rocks at businesses, breaking a door and several windows. He was taken to jail on charges of criminal mischief I and criminal mischief II.
• A car that was stolen out of Portland was found abandoned in the 15900 block of SW Serena Court. The owner came to pick it up.
• A father left his 2-year-old child alone in the car while he went into a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street when it was 82 degrees outside. A caller reported it to officers, who arrived quickly. The father immediately came back, and the child was fine. The father was educated about the laws and danger of leaving children alone in a warm car.

Thursday, June 23, 2022:

• A 15-year-old was arrested for stabbing another 15-year-old at Cook Park. The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Read the full news release here.
• A disturbance was reported at a care facility on SW 95th where a client was throwing objects and causing damage. The Mental Health Response Team also arrived to assist.
• An officer recovered a stolen gun from a group of people during a suspicious circumstances call in the 8900 block of SW Burnham Street. The caller reported the group may have been stealing cars or car parts in the area. Several people in the group went to jail on arrest warrants.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022:

• A man reported another man pulled a gun and pointed it at him over a dispute regarding a common trash dumpster in the 10800 block of SW Canterbury Lane. The man with the gun ran off and had a child with him. Several officers responded to the area and ultimately the suspect was safely taken into custody and went to jail on several charges, including unlawful use of a weapon, menacing and felon in possession of a firearm.
• A car that was stolen in Clackamas County was recovered in the 9900 block of SW Scott Court.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022:

• Employees at store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road reported two customers shoplifted more than a thousand dollars in merchandise. They left before officers were called and were not immediately identified.
• Two catalytic converters were stolen from cars in a business lot in the 11800 block of SW Pacific Highway sometime in the last day.

Monday, June 20, 2022:

• For the second time in a matter of days, patrol officers recovered a realistic looking replica gun from a teenager. A 16-year-old was shooting at cars and trash cans at an apartment complex in the 11900 block of SW 91st Avenue, which caused alarm for neighbors. The teen was cited for disorderly conduct.
• A woman reported her detached garage was broken into in the 13400 block of SW Hawks Beard Drive and several items were missing. There are no leads on a suspect at this time.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation in the 13600 block of SW 121st Avenue, where a 71-year-old woman passed away of suspected natural causes.

Sunday, June 19, 2022:

• Family requested a welfare check for a woman in the 9600 block of SW McKenzie Street who hadn’t been heard from in a while. Officers found her deceased of suspected natural causes.
• A woman who was threatening self-harm was taken to the hospital on a police officer’s hold for an evaluation.
• A man was beaten by two other men outside a business in the 16200 block of SW Pacific Highway. Responding officers were not able to immediately locate the suspects, and the victim was taken to the hospital.

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Week of June 12 - 18, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 22 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 671 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, June 18, 2022:

• A man was arrested for menacing and unlawful use of a weapon, after he threatened to harm a friend with a knife. When officers responded, the man raised the knife and initially refused to comply with commands, but he was ultimately safely taken into custody.
• An employee at a pharmacy in the 12000 block of SW Main Street reported an agitated customer was inside the store breaking things. Officers arrested her for criminal mischief and learned she also had a warrant out for her arrest.

Friday, June 17, 2022:

• Officers responded to SW Whistlers Loop, where a man with a gun fired a couple of shots then killed himself. Nobody else was hurt. Out of an abundance of caution, neighbors in the area were asked to shelter in place as officers secured the firearm and the scene.
• A man was arrested for violating a restraining order involving an ex-spouse.
• A driver who was under the influence crashed into a sign on Highway 217 near I-5. He wasn’t hurt and was ultimately arrested for DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief.

Thursday, June 16, 2022:

• Employees at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road reported a woman who shoplifted items. When loss prevention tried to intervene, she bit the employee. She left before officers arrived and was not immediately located.
• A woman reported her locked garage was broken into in the 13200 block of SW Hawks Beard Street, and a few items were missing.
• A man reported his storage unit was burglarized by someone who cut off the lock and stole several thousand dollars in tools in the 12800 block of SW Pacific Highway.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022:

• A group of four kids, ages 10-14, shoplifted from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. One of them flashed a gun at loss prevention when the employee tried to intervene. Responding officers found all four kids and learned the gun was a very realistic looking airsoft gun. The 14-year-old who flashed it was charged with robbery II and was taken to the juvenile detention center.
• Two vehicles were reported stolen: an F350 from a store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street, and a GMC van from an apartment complex in the 11500 block of SW 135th.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022:

• A crash happened between a car and bicyclist on SW 72nd at Oak. The driver stayed on the scene and was cooperative, and the cyclist went to the hospital with minor injuries.
• Callers reported a fight at a store in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth where witnesses reported one man was holding another man down on the ground. Responding officers learned the man on the ground was autistic and the man holding him down was his caregiver. The man with Autism had become upset over pizza. A responding officer offered him ice cream and he calmed down.
• An auto shop owner on SW Burnham found a suspect in a customer’s vehicle. The owner pulled the suspect out of the car, but the suspect broke free and got away.

Monday, June 13, 2022:

• Overnight, patrol officers arrested the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run from March, after the suspect was indicted on several charges by a Washington County grand jury. Read the full news release here.
• A woman was hit by a car in a store parking lot in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth. The driver stayed on scene and the woman had minor injuries.
• People reported five separate catalytic converter thefts throughout the city.

Sunday, June 12, 2022:

• A fight was reported between a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl near SW Walnut & Grant. Responding officers arrived and separated them. Their parents responded and will be following up with School Resource Officers.
• A man reported his van was broken into while he stopped for lunch, and several thousand dollars’ worth of items were stolen.
• A man in an apparent mental health crisis had a gun and was seeing things in his apartment. The Mental Health Response Team arrived, and officers got the man to put the gun away and walk out to officers. The man agreed to give his firearm to a family member for safe keeping.

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Week of June 5 – 11, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 31 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 741 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, June 11, 2022:

• Officers assisted with a death investigation on SW Greenburg, where a man passed away of suspected medical issues.
• A man broke open a cash register with a crowbar at a grocery store in the 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway and got away on foot. A K-9 track was conducted but the suspect was not immediately located.
• A family came home to their apartment in the 10700 block of SW 69th to find a man sleeping on their couch. Officers arrived and got the man to come outside. He appeared to have mental health concerns and was charged with criminal trespass.

Friday, June 10, 2022:

• Officers responded to an injury crash on 217 north. Two cars were in a minor crash and pulled over to exchange information when a third car hit them. A person was standing outside of his car at the time and was also hit. He went to the hospital and survived the crash. The driver was charged with careless driving. Heavy rain is believed to be a contributing factor.
• At 8 PM officers responded to a crash in the 14400 block of SW Pacific Highway, where witnesses reported the driver was drunk. Responding officers arrested the man for DUII, reckless driving, hit and run and criminal mischief.

Thursday, June 9, 2022:

• A welfare check was requested on a juvenile for suspicion of neglect at home. DHS is following up on the case.
• A woman reported being the victim of identity theft on her digital accounts.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation where a 90-year-old man passed away in the 15100 block of SW Royalty Parkway. Foul play is not suspected.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022:

• A man robbed a bank on SW Hall near 99W, then left on foot. Officers flooded the area and a K-9 track was conducted, but he was not immediately located. The case has been referred to detectives and remains open. Read the full news release here.
• Shortly after the bank robbery, a second robbery was reported a grocery store near 99W & SW 72nd Avenue. Officers learned a man broke into a cash register with a crowbar and got away on foot. He was not immediately located, and officers do not believe the suspect is linked to the bank robbery.
• A 4-year-old girl wandered away from home and was taken to a local non-profit organization where an employee watched over her. Officers tried to locate the girl’s parents but were unable to immediately identify them. DHS was notified and two hours later, the girl’s mother called police to report her daughter missing. Officers cited the mother for child neglect.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022:

• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance between a man and woman near SW Walnut & SW 35th. The man was arrested and went to jail.
• A driver crashed into a pole near Durham Elementary and two juveniles were seen running away from the scene.
• A stolen car was recovered in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.

Monday, June 6, 2022:

• An 18-year-old was arrested for violating a no-contact order. He ran from officers, then fought with them, punching one officer and trying to strangle another. He was ultimately placed in a cloth device to prevent self injury or injury to others, and he was safely taken into custody on several charges including assaulting a public safety officer, strangulation, resisting arrest, interfering with a peace officer and violation of a release agreement.
• A man was cited for theft II for shoplifting merchandise from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. The man had been detained by loss prevention prior to an officer arriving.

Sunday, June 5, 2022:

• A theft in progress was reported at a storage unit facility off SW 68th. Arriving officers found two people inside a unit. One of them was cooperative, but the other was not and began physically fighting with officers. He was taken to jail for assaulting a public safety officer.
• At 2:44 AM a driver crashed into a nail salon on SW Pacific Highway near SW Watkins Road, causing extensive damage to both the car and the building. The driver was not hurt and was ultimately arrested for DUII and criminal mischief. An hour later, her blood alcohol content was measured at 0.15% - nearly twice the legal limit.

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Week of May 29 – June 4, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 29 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 643 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, June 4, 2022:

• Callers reported a suspicious person trying to get into cars in a store parking lot in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd. Responding officers learned the man was in a stolen truck and had several warrants out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.
• Two catalytic converters were reported stolen: one from a restaurant in the middle of the day in the 9200 block of SW Burnham, the other from an apartment complex in the 11600 block of SW 72nd which was stolen sometime in the last few days.

Friday, June 3, 2022:

• A caller reported a burglary in progress at an apartment complex in the 14600 block of SW 76th where four people entered a vacant unit. Responding officers learned all four were juveniles connected to the complex and management did not wish to press charges. They were released to their parents.
• Officers responded to a minor fender bender between a car and a school bus near SW Hall & Durham. Nobody was hurt.
• Just before 1 AM a man was arrested for improper use of 911 and disorderly conduct after he sent threatening text messages to 911 indicating he wished to harm people and police officers. Nobody was hurt.

Thursday, June 2, 2022:

• Detectives were notified of a case of elder abuse. The investigation remains active.
• The Mental Health Response Team worked with a man experiencing a crisis near SW Burnham & Main Street. Ultimately, they provided the man a voluntary transport to the hospital for an evaluation.

Wednesday, June 1, 2022:

• A man was arrested for harassment (domestic violence) for a physical altercation involving another person in the home.
• A welfare check turned into a death investigation involving a 35-year-old with suspected medical issues.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022:

• Officers responded to an attempted robbery where a woman tried to rob a man in Tigard, then drove to a second location where she threatened people and nearly hit them with her car. Responding officers tried to stop her, but she eluded police and continued to drive erratically and at a high rate of speed on surface streets and Hwy 217 before she ultimately stopped near Bangy & Bonita. She was safely taken into custody and went to jail on 12 charges plus two out of state arrest warrants.
• Copper wire was stolen from a property near SW Hall & Pacific Highway. No arrests were immediately made but officers are working with a suspect description.

Monday, May 30, 2022:

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on SW Center Street. Responding officers learned the car was stolen and found one person in the car who had a felony warrant out for his arrest. He was taken to jail.
• Around 3 AM a patrol officer arrested a woman with a felony warrant during a traffic stop near SW Pacific Highway & SW 72nd Avenue.
• A man reported his rental property was burglarized sometime over the last few days on SW Center Street and electronics were taken.

Sunday, May 29, 2022:

• A man reported he was walking near SW Summerfield Drive & Durham Road when a driver pulled up next to him and called him racial slurs. Officers spoke with the suspect at his home, who denied the interaction. The case remains open.
• Two shoplifters were detained by loss prevention at separate stores in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road within a matter of hours. In each case, an officer responded and arrested the suspects for theft II.

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Week of May 22 – 28, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 19 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 659 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, May 28, 2022:

• A man with memory issues walked into a restaurant near SW Pacific Highway & Dartmouth Street. Officers assisted with tracking down his family and getting him safely home.
• Officers responded to a person in an apparent mental health crisis who was running around on the freeway near the I-5/217 interchange. Assistance from neighboring agencies was requested and the person was safely taken into custody. She went to the hospital for an evaluation.

Friday, May 27, 2022:

• A man reported being robbed two days ago by a person known to him. The investigation remains open.
• An attempted burglary in progress was reported in an industrial complex, where the property owner was watching real-time surveillance video. The suspect took off when he learned the property owner was watching and never made it inside the building.
• The Mental Health Response Team was busy throughout the day responding to various people in crisis, who were threatening harm to themselves or others.

Thursday, May 26, 2022:

• A driver crashed into a tree in the 10100 block of SW Walnut Street. When officers arrived, two people were outside the car and claimed a third person who left the scene was driving. One of the occupants was taken to the hospital and the investigation is open.
• Just after midnight, a patrol officer stopped a person who was driving erratically in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and criminal mischief. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.18% - more than twice the legal limit.
• At 7:50 PM a patrol officer saw a driver speeding and ignoring traffic signals near SW Greenburg Road, who then got onto Highway 217 and continued to drive erratically at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the driver kept going and was not immediately identified.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022:

• Officers assisted with traffic control at a house fire in the 8900 block of SW Center Street while firefighters with TVF&R put out the flames.
• A man reported he caught three people burglarizing his home and was holding them at gunpoint. Responding officers arriving and quickly learned the man was experiencing a mental health crisis and there had not been a burglary. The man was taken to the hospital for an evaluation on a police officer’s hold.
• Around 8:30 PM officers were called to the 12000 block of SW Main Street, where a man was agitated and throwing rocks through business windows. He refused to comply with responding officers and charged toward them. An officer deployed a Taser for the safety of everyone involved. After being checked out at the hospital, the man was taken to jail charged with criminal mischief.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022:

• A man reported his office was burglarized in the 8900 block of SW Center Street. The case was referred to detectives.
• A mother reported her 11-year-old son never came home from school. Ultimately, the son took a later bus home due to an after-school activity and returned home safely.
• Three cars were reported stolen:
  • A silver 2004 Subaru Forester from the 12300 block of SW 72^nd
  • A red 1989 Nissan pickup from SW Village Glenn Drive
  • A gold 2003 Hyundai Elantra from the 12000 block of SW Main Street.
• Two catalytic converters were stolen overnight from a business on SW Garden Place.

Monday, May 23, 2022:

• Callers reported a man was threatening people with a machete at an apartment complex in the 12300 block of SW 72^nd over a barking dog. Responding officers arrested the man on four counts of menacing with a weapon and took the machete into evidence.
• Three cars were broken into overnight near SW Ashford & 82^nd Place.
• A storage shed belonging to a business was broken into over the weekend in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• Officers responded to a call that was initially reported as someone holding a knife to another person, but learned there was actually no knife and the person was experiencing a mental health crisis. He was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.

Sunday, May 22, 2022:

• A theft in progress was reported from a store in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway, where a shoplifter took several pieces of merchandise. Officers located the suspect nearby, recovered all the merchandise, and took the man to jail.
• Officers were called to at least three domestic disturbances throughout the city:
  • A woman reported being punched by a man, who left before officers arrived
  • A woman was arrested for a physical altercation involving a relative
  • Officers determined no crime was committed at the third location. 

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Week of May 15 – 21, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 28 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 594 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, May 21, 2022:

• A person in an apparent mental health crisis was called in by four businesses throughout the day. Officers learned the person had committed crimes of theft, harassment and mail theft. The person went to jail and the Mental Health Response Team was consulted for potential follow up.
• Employees at a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road reported customers shoplifting high-dollar merchandise. Officers were called after the suspects left in a car, and were not able to immediately locate the suspects.

Friday, May 20, 2022:

• A driver hit several cars and trees in a neighborhood along SW Riverwood. Callers thought the driver may be drunk, but officers learned he had an apparent medical issue which caused him to crash. Medics responded to care for him.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a man who passed away of apparent medical causes. Foul play is not suspected.
• Witnesses reported a man walking into the street and running toward a car near SW Hall & Hunziker. The driver had to swerve to avoid hitting him. Officers contacted the man, who had a warrant out for his arrest, and he was taken to jail on the warrant.

Thursday, May 19, 2022:

• Officers responded to a crash on SW Pacific Highway involving a semi truck and a car. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries.
• Just after 6 PM a theft in progress was reported from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. As a K-9 track was started, a suspicious vehicle left the area which aligned with the K-9 track. The driver was stopped near SW Hall & Burnham, then ran into a wetland area. Officers ran after the man, who continued to fight with officers. He was ultimately detained on several charges and went to jail.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022:

• A catalytic converter was stolen overnight from an apartment complex in the 12200 block of SW Knoll Drive.
• The Mental Health Response Team was called out to a man in an apparent mental health crisis who was not taking his medication. He was taken to the hospital for an evaluation on a mental health hold.
• A jewelry store in the 9200 block of SW Hall was burglarized overnight. The glass door and several glass cases were damaged. The investigation remains open.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022:

• Officers were asked to assist DHS with a call involving a mother and two kids at a local hotel.
• A woman reported her car was broken into in a parking lot in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road, and her credit cards are showing fraudulent charges.
• At 9 PM officers responded to an assault with a firearm in the 10700 block of SW Greenburg Road. A man reported he was hit in the head with a gun after he got into a verbal confrontation with two men at a convenience store. Both suspects ran off and one was found quickly nearby by a K-9 handler. The second suspect was found hiding in bushes thanks to a WCSO drone who assisted Tigard PD. Officers recovered a gun, ammunition and pills from the suspect’s backpack, who went to jail on 9 charges.

Monday, May 16, 2022:

• Employees at a business off SW 68^th reported coming to work to find a kitchen area rummaged through and the bathroom door locked from the inside. Responding officers found the suspect inside and he was arrested for burglary.
• A shoplifter was detained by loss prevention employees at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. The suspect stole high-end handbags and officers recovered wire cutters, brass knuckles with a folding knife and several fraudulent credit cards from him. He went to jail on charges of aggravated shoplifting and felon in possession of a restricted weapon.

Sunday, May 15, 2022:

• A fraud was reported from a store in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road, where a woman fraudulently returned high-end merchandise to get a credit with the store. The fraud wasn’t discovered until after the customer left.
• Two cars were involved in a rear-end crash on Hwy 217 at Greenburg Road. The driver that caused the crash was cited and no one was seriously hurt.
• A man reported his Acura MDX was stolen from a parking lot overnight in the 13500 block of SW Pacific Highway.

 

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Week of May 8 – 14, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 32 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 630 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Saturday, May 14, 2022:

• A man with a shopping cart repeatedly rammed his cart into a car at a business on the corner of SW Pfaffle and Pacific Highway. Responding officers learned he also had a warrant out for his arrest and he was taken to jail.
• Overnight, a suspect in a stolen F-250 rammed a Tigard Police patrol car, then tried to get away. He hopped fences and tried getting into a residence before he was found in a tree by K-9 Rico. The passenger in the stolen truck was found hiding in blackberry bushes thanks to a drone operator who found his heat signal. Read the full news release here.

Friday, May 13, 2022:

• At 1 AM a patrol officer merging onto Hwy 217 from Greenburg Road saw a car fast approaching behind him. The driver was going 99 mph in a 55 mph zone. The officer pulled over the driver and noted signs of intoxication. The driver was ultimately arrested on charges of DUII and reckless driving. An hour later, his blood alcohol content was measured at 0.17% - more than twice the legal limit.
• A catalytic converter was stolen overnight from a car in front of a hotel in the 10800 block of SW Greenburg Road.
• At 5:30 PM a caller reported his car was just hit in a business parking lot by a suspected drunk driver in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief. More than an hour later, his blood alcohol content was measured at 0.23% - nearly three times the legal limit.

Thursday, May 12, 2022:

• A CPR call turned into a death investigation in the 14200 block of SW 112^th where a 40-year-old man passed away. Detectives responded but foul play is not suspected.
• Officers were called to a domestic disturbance involving a mother and her juvenile daughter. DHS was notified and the case remains open.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022:

• Several callers throughout the day reported a man near the 12500 block of SW Pacific Highway who was hitting and spitting on cars, then pepper sprayed a car. He was arrested for criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and unlawful use of tear gas.
• A stolen car was recovered near SW Dartmouth & Atlanta, but the catalytic converter had been taken from it.
• A driver crashed into a boulder on SW 72^nd near Upper Boones Ferry Road. The driver was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol content of 0.12% - over the legal limit.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022:

• A woman reported being the victim of a sexual assault involving a person who is known to her. The investigation remains open.
• A neighbor called to ask officers to check on the welfare of two young children who were reportedly hanging out of a window without parental supervision. Officers spoke with their father and DHS is aware.

Monday, May 9, 2022:

• A person was trespassing at a vacant home on SW Hall. Arriving officers determined the person had a warrant out for their arrest and they were taken to jail.
• Officers were called to at least three reports of domestic disturbances throughout the city.
• Callers reported a man screaming and yelling for help in a hotel room in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. Responding officers found the man was extremely under the influence of drugs and assisted medics at the scene. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Sunday, May 8, 2022:

• Two customers stole merchandise from a store in the 9700 block of Washington Square Road. When confronted by loss prevention, one of them shoved the store worker, who was not hurt. No arrests have yet been made.
• Officers responded to a traffic crash where one driver t-boned another after running a red light at SW Sequoia Parkway & Upper Boones Ferry Road. No one was hurt and the driver who cause the crash was cited.

 

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Week of Monday, May 2 – Sunday, May 8, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 18 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 651 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, May 8, 2022:

• Two customers stole merchandise from a store in the 9700 block of Washington Square Road. When confronted by loss prevention, one of them shoved the store worker, who was not hurt. No arrests have yet been made.
• Officers responded to a traffic crash where one driver t-boned another after running a red light at SW Sequoia Parkway & Upper Boones Ferry Road. No one was hurt and the driver who cause the crash was cited.

Saturday, May 7, 2022:

• Around 9:30 PM a driver crashed into a light pole and the occupants ran from the scene. Officers responding to the area near SW Blum Road & SW Washington Square Road believe the driver was under the influence. A K-9 track was conducted to try and locate the driver, but that person was not immediately found. The case remains open.
• Officers investigated an ongoing domestic violence situation, where a woman is being threatened by a former partner.
• Tigard officers assisted Oregon State Police with an injury crash on I-5 near Hwy 217.
• A man reported his home was burglarized in the 8400 block of SW Bonita Road. He believed the suspect was known to him.

Friday, May 6, 2022:

• Two men were found dead at the Embassy Suites hotel in Tigard, after officers responded to reports of gunfire about 1:30 AM. The Washington County Major Crimes team is taking over this double homicide investigation. Read the full news release here.
• A man was arrested for stealing more than $1,000 in merchandise from a store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway.
• A man reported being the victim of aggravated theft, where he lost more than $100,000 in an internet scam involving a woman who asked him to wire money. The case is being referred to detectives.

Thursday, May 5, 2022:

• Just before 11 PM an officer stopped a speeding driver near SW Pacific Highway & SW Hall Blvd. The driver refused to cooperate but was ultimately arrested on outstanding warrants.
• Officers responded to an overdose where a woman ingested drugs with the reported intent to kill herself. She was placed on a police officer’s hold and taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation.
• A hit-and-run crash happened near SW Pacific Highway & SW Durham, where one driver rear-ended another, causing that driver to hit a third car. The driver who caused the crash took off on foot, but was located just as a K-9 track was being set up. He provided a false name to officers and was ultimately taken to jail on charges of hit-and-run and giving false information to police.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022:

• A car that was stolen during a burglary was located in a store parking lot in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street. Responding officers arrested the suspect who had just tried using the victim’s stolen credit card inside the store.
• Just after midnight, an off-duty Tigard Police officer saw a wrong-way driver on SW Pacific Highway near SW Johnson. The driver then hit the median and a traffic sign, deflating three of his tires, got out of his car and fell to the ground. He went to the hospital and was ultimately arrested for DUII.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022:

• A woman intentionally cut herself with a kitchen knife. She was taken to the hospital on a police officer’s hold for treatment and a mental health evaluation.
• Callers reported a woman was breaking bottles and throwing things at cars in the 11200 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. Another caller reported the same woman was standing in the street blocking her car, then pounded on her car hood with an object. Responding officers learned the woman had a warrant out for her arrest. She went to jail on the warrant and additional charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
• Four cars were involved in a chain reaction rear-end crash on Highway 217. Nobody was hurt.

Monday, May 2, 2022:

• A man armed with a gun was threatening to harm himself in a public area in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway. As officers responded, the man left the area in a car, then got out on foot. He was not immediately located, and no one was hurt.
• Officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on a woman who hadn’t been heard from in a while. Responding officers found the woman dead inside her home, along with evidence that she intentionally killed herself.

 

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Week of Monday, April 25 – Sunday, May 1, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 31 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 671 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, May 1, 2022:

• Officers assisted with a death investigation involving a 78-year-old man in the 11200 block of SW Summerfield Drive. His death appears due to natural causes.
• A man was arrested for stealing merchandise from a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road.

Saturday, April 30, 2022:

• A woman reported being beaten in a domestic violence incident. The suspect in the case was arrested.
• Store employees near SW Hall Blvd & SW Pacific Highway called police for three juveniles inside the store who refused to leave. Responding officers got two of the teens to leave the store, but the third refused. In the process of arresting him for criminal trespass and interfering with a peace officer, a realistic looking BB gun with a Glock insignia was recovered from his waist, along with a large sheathed knife, smaller knife, window-breaking mechanism and ski mask.

Friday, April 29, 2022:

• Officers were called to a welfare check for two people who appeared to be passed out in a car with no plates in a store parking lot in the 14300 block of SW Barrows Road. When officers arrived, the driver woke up and sped off, traveling the wrong direction on Walnut and nearly causing several crashes. Officers did not pursue.
• Two drivers who were in a fender bender in the 13100 block of SW Pacific Highway got into an argument and one of them produced a knife. No one was hurt, and the person who pulled the knife was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and other charges.

Thursday, April 28, 2022:

• A theft in progress was reported at a store in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. Ten men tried to steal merchandise and a customer intervened. One of the suspects produced a pipe and confronted the customer, who pulled a concealed weapon. The suspect with the pipe ran off and the second suspect was arrested on robbery and theft charges.
• Witnesses reported a prowler in the 12500 block of SW 108^th Terrace who entered several yards and tried to get into RVs, sheds and ultimately entered a detached garage. Officers found the suspect nearby, and arrested him on five charges.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022:

• Two catalytic converters were reported stolen:
  • A man reported the catalytic converter was stolen from his Prius while he was parked at work between 5 AM – 1 PM in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway.
  • A woman reported the catalytic converter was stolen from her Prius while she was at a doctor’s appointment in the 6600 block of SW Redwood Lane.
• Officers learned what was initially reported as an abandoned vehicle had actually been stolen in Tigard on April 13^th. It was recovered in the 14100 block of SW 80^th Court.
• At 3:30 AM officers got a call that a woman had been stabbed. When they arrived to the location, they learned she had not been stabbed. She is known to officers as a person who experiences chronic mental health crisis. She was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022:

• A woman was arrested on a charge of menacing – domestic violence for an incident where she pulled a kitchen knife on her son. He was not hurt.
• A woman reported the catalytic converter was stole from her Acura while it was parked in an apartment complex parking lot in the 11600 block of SW 72^nd Avenue.

Monday, April 25, 2022:

• A driver had an apparent medical issue while driving, which caused him to hit several cars in a parking lot along SW 72^nd Avenue & SW Pacific Highway. A responding officer punched out the window to rescue the man from the car. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
• A woman was arrested for stealing merchandise from a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road.

 

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Week of Monday, April 18 – Sunday, April 24th:

During the week, Tigard Police made 19 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 636 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, April 24, 2022:

• A theft was reported at a store in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway, where a man walked out the front door with merchandise. Witnesses reported the man was throwing some of the merchandise into a nearby dumpster. When he returned to collect the merchandise, he was observed by an officer who arrested him for theft.
• A customer stole a piece of jewelry from a store kiosk in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. The suspect was not immediately identified.
• Loss prevention employees from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road detained a shoplifting suspect who stole more than $1,500 in merchandise. An officer responded and arrested the man for first-degree theft.
• A woman reported her Honda Civic was stolen from her apartment parking lot overnight in the 16100 block of SW 108^th Avenue.

Saturday, April 23, 2022:

• A case of physical abuse involving a minor child was reported to officers. The case remains open and detectives are investigating.
• At 2:16 PM a witness called to report a drunk driver leaving a shopping plaza in the 15700 block of SW 116^th Avenue. An officer responded and ultimately arrested the woman for DUII. She had a blood alcohol content of 0.21% - nearly three times the legal limit.
• Officers received an Adult Protective Services Referral involving two senior citizens who reported a medical professional acted inappropriately with them. The case is being investigated by detectives.
• Officers responded to four traffic crashes that happened at roughly the same time:
  • One on SW Tiedeman where a driver went over a curb, into a parking lot and stopped next to a building. Officers believe the driver fell asleep. The car was towed and the driver was cited.
  • A driver on 217 cut across all lanes of travel to take an exit, causing other cars to stop and resulting in a rear-end crash. Officers are following up on this.
  • A person taking driving lessons crashed into a tree near SW Blum Rd & SW Washington Square Road.
  • As officers were wrapping up the above three crashes, a fourth was reported on SW Pacific Highway near SW Royalty involving three cars. Two of them were towed and two people were taken to the hospital.

Friday, April 22, 2022:

• A welfare check was requested for a woman who was throwing things out of her car and exposing herself to passerby in the 13500 block of SW Pacific Highway. An officer and mental health clinician from the Mental Health Response Team responded and spoke with the woman at length. After two hours, the woman was placed on a hold and was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A man reported hearing his car alarm go off while he was at work in the 7800 block of SW Dartmouth Street. When he went out to investigate, he saw two people speeding off and later learned his catalytic converter had been stolen. The suspects were not immediately identified.
• A caller reported a man who appeared to be passed out in a car at the intersection of SW Pacific Highway & SW Main Street. Responding officers smelled alcohol, found empty cans in the car and ultimately arrested the man for DUII. His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.18% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Employees at a store in the 16800 block of SW 72^nd Avenue reported a woman in the parking lot slumped over in a car who had been there for a while. When officers checked on the woman, they learned she had a warrant out for her arrest. Officers also recovered drugs and two pieces of identity that did not belong to her.

Thursday, April 21, 2022:

• At 10:10 PM officers responded to a car crash in the 12800 block of SW Pacific Highway. They learned a 17-year-old driver, who was believed to be under the influence of marijuana, went through a red light and hit several parked cars. He went to the hospital and was later cited on charges of hit-and-run, reckless driving and criminal mischief.
• A woman reported being the victim of domestic violence. The investigation is active, and an arrest is pending in the case.
• A woman who has a history of misusing the 911 system to make repeated false reports was arrested on charges of initiating a false police report, improper use of 911 and contempt of court.
• Officers arrested a man who was driving a stolen car in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. They learned the car had been stolen from a home in Tigard in the 9600 block of SW 74^th overnight and the suspect was taken to jail.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022:

• A home was burglarized in the 12200 block of SW Hall Boulevard by someone who kicked in the door and stole several items. The investigation remains active as officers work to identify a suspect or suspects.
• A man reported his office was burglarized in the 8900 block of SW Center Street and that electronics and other items were missing. Officers recovered evidence at the scene and the case remains open.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance where a woman reported her boyfriend was attacking her. Responding officers investigated and arrested the man for strangulation (domestic violence).
• A woman reported her detached garage had been burglarized sometime between April 8 – 18 and that several thousand dollars in tools were missing. There is no suspect information at this time.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022:

• Employees at a store in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway reported the store had closed and a woman was inside who refused to leave, pushed an employee and was wearing unpaid merchandise belonging to the store. Officers responded and the woman was arrested for harassment. Officers learned she also had three warrants out for her arrest, and she was taken to jail.
• A juvenile was arrested for strangulation (domestic violence) after a physical altercation involving a family member.
• At least two thefts from vehicles were reported overnight:
  • One from a hotel parking lot in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway
  • Another off of SW Legacy Oak Way
• A caller reported a suspicious person trying car doors in a hotel parking area in the 11700 block of SW 69^th Avenue. Officers responded and found a person matching the suspect’s description nearby. A K-9 track led officers to the suspect down a path near a retaining wall. Officers learned the suspect had a felony warrant out for his arrest and he was taken to jail on the warrant.

Monday, April 18, 2022:

• At 5:19 AM officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 12600 block of SW Karen Street for a menacing involving a gun. Officers learned a man confronted his ex-girlfriend and another man and displayed a handgun in the process. He was taken to jail on charges of assault, menacing, carrying a concealed weapon and burglary.
• A man reported his Toyota Camry was stolen from the street in front of his house near SW Ash Street & SW Garrett Street sometime overnight.
• A car that was stolen in Portland earlier in April was recovered in the 9900 block of SW Scott Court. The registered owner of the car came out to retrieve it.

 

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Week of Monday, April 11^th – Sunday, April 17^th:

During the week, Tigard Police made 18 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 660 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, April 17, 2022:

• During a road rage incident, a man reportedly pointed a gun at another driver on 99W near SW Beef Bend Road. Officers stopped the suspect’s car on I-5 and recovered two loaded guns. He was taken to jail on charges of menacing.
• At 3:23 AM officers were called to a domestic disturbance involving an adult son and his mother. The son was taken to jail charged with harassment (domestic violence), interference with making a report and interfering with a peace officer.
• A Subaru Outback that was stolen from an apartment complex in the 7700 block of SW Pfaffle Street overnight was recovered in Beaverton.
• A Nissan Pathfinder was stolen from a driveway in the the 11000 block of SW Eschman Way.

Saturday, April 16, 2022:

• Officers assisted Sherwood PD with a driver who was wanted for shoplifting and eluding police. The driver ditched the car in the 10400 block of SW Canterbury Lane and a K-9 track was conducted. During the K-9 track, another car turned on and the occupants drove at the officers, who moved out of the way for safety. The car was later stopped near SW McDonald.
• A man with a felony drug-related warrant was arrested in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway. Officers found a concealed spring-blade knife on his person, pills and cash. He was taken to jail on the warrant and the additional charge of carrying a concealed weapon.
• Two women who are neighbors started fighting over one’s husband, and one of the women pepper sprayed the other. Officers determined the woman who used the pepper spray initiated the fight and she was arrested for harassment.
• A 1999 Honda Civic was stolen from a parking lot in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road.

Friday, April 15, 2022:

• A 2004 Ford Econoline van that was stolen from the 11700 block of SW 69^th Avenue on April 13^th was recovered by officers in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. The van was empty and no arrests have been made.
• Officers responded to an alarm at a business in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway. The case is being investigated as a potential burglary, but officers don’t yet know whether anything was actually stolen.
• Around 4:45 AM a business in the 14200 block of SW 72^nd Avenue was burglarized by someone who broke through a fence. The investigation is active and no arrests have yet been made.

Thursday, April 14, 2022:

• Just before midnight, officers responded to a crash with reported injuries on  SW Pacific Highway near SW Main Street. A driver crashed into a traffic light pole, causing significant damage to his car. He had to be cut out by firefighters with TVF&R. The driver was taken to the hospital for injuries, and was later arrested for DUII, reckless driving and criminal mischief. Southbound 99W was closed for 1 ½ hours for the crash.

• A loss prevention employee at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road reported being punched by a shoplifter who stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise. A Tigard officer and a Washington County deputy found the woman, who was walking with a man, on SW Hall Blvd near SW Eliander Street. The woman was arrested for robbery III and giving false information to police. She also had misdemeanor warrants out for her arrest, and the man she was with was jailed on a felony arrest warrant.
• A Honda CRV was stolen from a store parking lot in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street sometime between 9 – 11 PM.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022:

• Officers took several reports of stolen vehicles:
  • A 2004 Ford Econoline van was stolen from the 11700 block of SW 69^th
  • A 2005 Ford F-350 was stolen from a parking lot in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway
  • A Ford F-250 with a black trailer was stolen from a parking lot in the 10800 block of SW Greenburg Road
• A box truck was broken into overnight near SW 74^th & Torchwood Street. The suspect pried off the lock and stole thousands of dollars in tools and material. There is no suspect description at this time.
• A man was arrested for trying to pass a fraudulent check at a bank. Officers learned a woman’s checkbook had been in her car, which was stolen a month earlier.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022:

• A man reported his 2012 Cadillac Escalade was stolen from a business parking lot in the 14300 block of SW 72^nd Avenue. The car was recovered later that day by police in Vancouver, WA.
• Officers helped with a death investigation, where a 100-year-old woman passed away at her care facility of suspected natural causes.
• Officers are investigating a case of sexual assault involving two minors.
• Callers reported hearing someone near SW Johnson & Grant screaming “get off me” at around 4:30 AM. Officers found a woman on a bridge in the area who was under the influence of drugs and hallucinating. She agreed to be taken to the hospital for treatment.

Monday, April 11, 2022:

• The driver involved in Saturday’s wrong-way head-on crash on Highway 217 was released from the hospital and was taken to jail on several charges.
• Two shoplifting cases were reported:
  • A customer was seen concealing items in her purse and leaving a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth.
  • Merchandise worth more than $1,000 was stolen from a store in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• A few minor crashes were reported due to the brief morning snow and slush.

 

 

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(Please excuse the interruption in weekly reports that were due to a staffing shortage.)

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 Week of February 28 – March 6, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 27 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 715 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, March 6, 2022:

• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance where a woman pulled a knife on a man in the 13000 block of SW 72^nd Avenue, then drove off. Nobody was hurt. Officers located the woman and arrested her.
• A car hit a streetlight and knocked it down at SW 91^st & Greenburg. The car was gone when officers arrived and there is no suspect information at this time.
• A porta-potty was set on fire in the 9100 block of SW Burnham Street overnight. Firefighters with TVF&R responded and put out the flames. Nobody was hurt.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation where an 82-year-old passed away off of SW 103^rd Avenue. Foul play is not suspected.

Saturday, March 5, 2022:

• A burglary in progress was reported in the 1400 block of SW 97^th. The caller reported three men came in his back door but took off when they saw him. Officers were not able to immediately locate the suspects.
• A man was arrested on charges of assault and carrying a concealed weapon after he assaulted his girlfriend. He was taken to jail.
• Officers directing traffic at the deadly pedestrian crash overnight reported a possible DUII driver at SW Hall & Pfaffle who encountered the roadblock on Hall, turned around and then crashed directly into the overpass bridge barrier. An hour and a half after the crash the driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.14% - nearly twice the legal limit. He was arrested for DUII.

Friday, March 4, 2022:

• Officers responded to a hit and run crash at SW Hall Blvd & Lucille Court, where two pedestrians were hit by a driver who left the scene. A woman died at the scene and her mother was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Read the full news release in the case.
• A domestic disturbance was reported involving a teenager armed with a kitchen knife. The teen was outside when officers arrived, and eventually agreed to put down the knife. The teen was taken to the juvenile detention center on assault charges.
• A welfare check turned into a domestic assault involving a man and woman. The woman was arrested for domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. The man was taken to the hospital for an injury.

Thursday, March 3, 2022:

• About 8:25 AM several callers reported a traffic crash on Hwy 217 near SW Greenburg Road. Responding officers learned five cars were involved in a chain reaction rear-end fender bender. No one was hurt and officers helped escort the involved cars to the shoulder and out of the lanes of travel.
• An officer on routine patrol was contacted by a loss prevention employee to report a man just stole merchandise from the store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street and walked out. The suspect was located nearby and was charged with theft. Stolen merchandise was recovered.
• In a separate case, a shoplifting suspect was detained by loss prevention employees at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road. A responding officer arrested her for theft.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022:

• A fight was reported at a restaurant in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road, where a customer was intoxicated and fighting staff. Staff and customers held the man down until officers arrived. He was taken to jail.
• Thefts were reported from two stores in separate cases:
  • A store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway
  • A store in the 11700 block of SW Pacific Highway
• Officers responded to a person in crisis who was running into traffic off SW Fonner Street and trying to open the doors of occupied cars. He was safely taken into custody and went to the hospital for a mental health evaluation on a police officer’s hold.
• Officers assisted with traffic control while firefighters with TVF&R battled a house fire off SW Applewood Lane.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022:

• A witness reported seeing a man punching a woman in the head inside a truck in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. Responding officers found the truck empty and conducted an area check but were unable to locate the couple.
• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving an adult son who physically attacked two other people. Officers set up containment and one officer trained in crisis negotiation spoke with the suspect, who ultimately came outside. He was arrested and taken to jail charged with assault.

Monday, February 28, 2022:

• Officers took a report of sexual abuse involving the molestation of a child. The case has been referred to detectives.
• A CPR call turned into a death investigation in the 11200 block of SW Greenburg Road where a 36-year-old man passed away. Detectives and the medical examiner responded to the scene. The death appears related to medical issues and foul play is not suspected.
• A woman reported being the victim of a computer scam. Scammers impersonating Microsoft employees convinced the woman there was a fraudulent charge on her back account and she needed to buy gift cards to “recover” the money. She did what they asked and lost money. There is no suspect information at this time.

 

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Week of February 21 – 27, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 50 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 676 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, February 27, 2022:

• Officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving two women, where one bit and kicked the other. The suspect went to jail charged with assault and the victim was given resources related to domestic violence.
• Family members asked officers to do a welfare check on an 82-year-old woman who hadn’t been seen or heard from in a few days. Responding officers found the women deceased inside her home on SW Greens Way. Foul play is not suspected.
• Around 1 AM a truck was stolen from a convenience store in the 10700 block of SW Greenburg Road. The truck was left running while the driver was inside the store.

Saturday, February 26, 2022:

• Mail and packages were stolen from a community mailbox in the 14500 block of SW Hall Blvd. There is no suspect information at this time.
• A kitchen fire happened in the 7790 block of SW Hunziker Street and officers helped get a bedridden occupant safely outside. Firefighters from TVF&R took over the scene and put the fire out.
• Officers were called to a person in crisis with access to guns. The Mental Health Response Team arrived and spoke with the person, who walked away from the weapons. They were given to a family friend for safekeeping.
• A shoplifter stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road and was arrested.

Friday, February 25, 2022:

• Just before midnight, officers were called to a suspicious circumstance at a veterans organization in the 8600 block of SW Scoffins Street. A worker reported someone banging on the back door as she was trying to close for the night. Responding officers found a man with a loaded gun concealed on his person who did not have a concealed carry license. He was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
• A Ford F-250 was stolen from a store parking lot in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway while the owner was inside the store.

Thursday, February 24, 2022:

• Officers responded to a second crash at SW Gaarde Street & 121^st. It appears the driver had a medical issue and passed out briefly, crashing into a tree. The driver was taken to the hospital.
• Employees at a store in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway reported a woman who wouldn’t leave and threated to pull a gun on security personnel. She left before officers arrived and no weapon was actually seen.
• A crash was reported along SW Gaarde & 121^st, where a driver tried to pass another car, hit the center median, lost control and hit a retaining wall causing significant damage. The driver ran from the scene but was found during a K-9 track hiding nearby. The driver was charged with several counts.
• An 11-year-old was reported as a runaway, but she was located a short time later at her school.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022:

• Loss prevention employees in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road tried to stop a shoplifting suspect, but the man pulled a gun and ran off. A K-9 track was conducted but the suspect was not immediately located.
• Thefts were reported from several stores in separate cases, including a pharmacy on 99W, a grocery store on Scholls Ferry Road, a store on SW Sequoia Parkway and another store on SW 72^nd Avenue.
• A fraud in progress was reported at a grocery store on SW 72^nd Avenue where a person was trying to cash a fraudulent check. The investigation remains open.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022:

• A stolen car was recovered at a motel in the 17900 block of SW McEwan Road. Investigating officers were able to locate the suspect who was driving the stolen car and he was taken to jail.
• A coffee stand was robbed by a woman who pulled a gun on the corner of SW Walnut Street & 99W. Nobody was hurt. Read the full news release in the case.
• An officer attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle near the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway, but the driver led the officer on a short pursuit then abandoned the car in a nearby neighborhood. A K-9 track was conducted but the suspect was not immediately located. Officers learned the car was stolen and it was returned to its owner.

Monday, February 21, 2022:

• A catalytic converter was stolen from a dealership in the 12000 block of SW 66^th Avenue.
• Loss prevention employees at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road detained a shoplifting suspect. Responding officers learned the suspect had several outstanding arrest warrants and took the suspect to jail.
• A stolen Honda Civic was recovered along SW Scholls Ferry Road.

 

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Week of February 14 – 20, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 42 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 729 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, February 20, 2022:

• A caller reported a theft in progress in the 15100 block of SW Royalty Parkway where three suspects in a car were cutting catalytic converters off vehicles. Officers found the car nearby and conducted a traffic stop. All three suspects were arrested, and two catalytic converters were recovered.
• Two other catalytic converters were stolen:
  • One on SW Washington Square Road, where the victim confronted two suspects, but they got away with the victim’s catalytic converter.
  • Another happened overnight from a car on SW McKenzie Street.
• A report of sexual abuse was made involving two victims who are children. The suspect is known to the family and the investigation remains active.
• Officers assisted with a death investigation where a 40-year-old man with an underlying medical condition passed away on SW Hermoso Way.

Saturday, February 19, 2022:

• A disturbance was reported in the 11000 block of SW Gaarde Street, where a man reported being punched by another man. The suspect was arrested on charges of assault and violation of a restraining order.
• A teenager reported being the victim of a scam involving intimate photos and demands for money. The investigation remains open.
• A woman reported her ex-husband came to her home and was vandalizing things. Investigating officers arrested him for criminal mischief.

Friday, February 18, 2022:

• Just before 2 AM a car crashed into a tree at SW Durham Road and SW 76^th Avenue, partially wrapping the driver’s side of the car around the tree. Both the driver and passenger had been drinking and the driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while the passenger was checked out at a hospital with minor injuries. The driver was later charged with DUII, assault and reckless driving.
• At 2 PM a witness called in a suspected drunk driver near 99W & SW Garrett Street. A responding officer determined the driver was impaired and arrested him for DUII.
• A hit-and-run crash happened on the Greenburg exit of Hwy 217, where another impaired driver rear-ended a car on the offramp and drove off. Officers located the suspect and arrested him for DUII, hit and run and criminal mischief.
• A caller reported someone broke into their home overnight, which is unoccupied and under renovation, and caused thousands of dollars of damage inside on SW 69^th Avenue. The investigation remains active.

Thursday, February 17, 2022:

• Employees at a store in the 7600 block of SW Dartmouth Street reported finding a man in a back room sleeping overnight while the store was closed. Officers responded and learned the man had four warrants out for his arrest. He went to jail on the warrants.
• A man was arrested in a sex abuse case involving a minor. The investigation is active.
• Arriving workers caught a man in a building under construction, who pretended to be part of the work crew. He was arrested on burglary, theft and other charges.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022:

• At least three separate thefts were reported from stores in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway, 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road, and 15500 block of SW Pacific Highway.
• At least three separate domestic disturbances were reported in the on SW 98^th Avenue, SW Springwood Drive and Merlyne Court.
• A gun that was stolen from a storage unit several months ago was recovered by Portland Police.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022:

• A man threw a stick at a library window in the 13500 block of SW Hall Blvd, breaking the window. He was later found by traffic officers and was arrested.
• An officer and clinician with the Mental Health Response Team went to several calls involving people in crisis, including people threatening self harm.
• A car that was stolen in Portland was recovered at a shopping center on 99W near SW Durham Road. The driver of the stolen car was not located. The registered owner was contacted and picked up the car.
• Officers assisted with two separate death investigations: one involving a 90-year-old man on Summer Crest Drive and the other involving a 61-year-old man. Foul play is not suspected in either case.
• During a traffic stop, officers recovered several magazines of ammunition, knives and restricted weapons from a car being driven by a man with a suspended license who is a convicted felon and legally not allowed to possess them. The weapons were turned in to police either as evidence or for destruction and the man was charged with felon in possession.

Monday, February 14, 2022:

• Witnesses reported a man was physically fighting with a woman outside an apartment complex in the 10400 block of SW McDonald Street. The pair left in a car before officers arrived and officers were unable to locate them.
• A man stole items from a convenience store overnight, then later in the day, the same man went into a business and refused to leave. He then went to another business, forced his way into a break room and threatened employees. He was arrested and charged with burglary.
• Several callers reported a man running into traffic and screaming at 99W and Main Street, but responding officers were unable to find him.

 

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Week of February 7 – 13, 2022

During the week, Tigard Police made 32 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 878 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, February 13, 2022:

• Around 8:30 PM a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis broke a restaurant window with a hatchet in the 12300 block of SW Scholls Ferry Road. The Mental Health Response Team arrived, and the man was ultimately arrested on charges of criminal mischief and felon in possession of body armor.
• Officers were called to SW Hillshire Drive, where a man was found unresponsive and passed away. There are no signs of foul play.

Saturday, February 12, 2022:

• Two suspects broke into a store kiosk in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road. Officers arrived quickly and caught one suspect immediately, while the second ran off. A lengthy K9 track was conducted, and the second suspect was found hiding nearby. They were both charged with burglary and criminal mischief.
• A car was stolen from an auto repair shop in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway, when a suspect pretended to be a legitimate car owner and was given the keys. An officer is reviewing surveillance video in the case.
• Neighbors reported hearing arguing, screaming, and banging at a residence involving a man and woman. Investigating officers arrested the man for assault (domestic violence).

Friday, February 11, 2022:

• A store manager in the 9500 block of Washington Square Road reported a case of shoplifting that happened on Feb. 5^th where two customers stole thousands of dollars in merchandise. The case remains open.
• A car that was stolen overnight from an open residential garage was recovered in Gresham.
• Around 3 AM a witness reported a driver who had stopped in the middle of the road several times and drove the wrong way at some point on 99W near SW McDonald Street. An officer ultimately arrested the driver for DUII and reckless driving. Almost an hour after the traffic stop, her blood alcohol content was measured at 0.23% - almost three times the legal limit.

Thursday, February 10, 2022:

• Officers and a clinician with the Mental Health Response Team responded to a call involving a woman making repeated attempts at self harm. Ultimately, the woman was taken to the hospital for an evaluation on a director’s hold.
• Around midnight, callers in the 14000 block of SW 112^th Avenue reported a man was acting strangely, yelling, and waving his hands around. Responding officers learned the man had a felony warrant out for his arrest, and he was safely taken into custody.
• Just after 1 AM a convenience store customer reported a man was touching himself inappropriately in front of the store. He was cited for public indecency.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022:

• Several burglaries were reported at a commercial storage location in the 11100 block of SW 68^th Parkway. The case is being investigated by detectives in the Commercial Crimes Unit.
• A woman reported a man pulled a gun in a road rage incident along 99W near SW Greenburg Road, but never pointed it at her and drove away. The suspect was not located.
• A caller reported a suspicious person walking around 121^st Avenue & Summer Crest Drive, who appeared to be casing houses to burglarize. Officers found the suspect and took him into custody based on probable cause to arrest from another agency.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022:

• A commercial business burglary was reported that occurred on February 2^nd in the 15900 block of SW 74^th Avenue where several items were missing. Officers are reviewing surveillance video.
• At 2 AM a man called police saying someone was in the act of cutting off his catalytic converter on SW Murdock Pl. He recorded the incident, giving officers pictures of the suspects and the car they left in. Officers found them 3 miles away on SW 74th Ave, with two catalytic converters, saws, and other tools in their car. They were both taken to jail charged with first-degree theft.

Monday, February 7, 2022:

• Catalytic converters were stolen from two work trucks at a business in the 16700 block of SW 72^nd Avenue.
• Two suspects fought with loss prevention employees in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road after they were confronted for shoplifting. Responding officers arrested both suspects.
• Officers and medics responded to a person in an apparent mental health crisis, who said they wanted to go to the hospital but also threatened officers with a machete. Together, officers and medics worked together to come up with a plan and the person in crisis was coaxed into the ambulance in a safe manner.

 

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Week of January 31 – February 6, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 28 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 756 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, February 6, 2022:

• A loss prevention employee tried to stop a shoplifter in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road, but the shoplifter pulled out pepper spray and threatened the employee with it. The suspect took off, but was found in Beaverton and went to jail on several charges including robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and menacing with a weapon.
• A 76-year-old man told officers he walking along SW Royalty Parkway when he was approached by a stranger, who pushed him to the ground. Officers learned the same suspect also approached a 27-year-old man in a parking lot, grabbed him and shoved him up against a car. Officers learned the suspect was already on probation in Marion County, and he was taken to jail on two counts of harassment.

Saturday, February 5, 2022:

• A 13-year-old was assaulted by a group of other juveniles in the 9585 block of SW Washington Square Mall. Surveillance video is being collected and the investigation remains open at this time.
• Officers responded to a disturbance at the transit center, where a man chased a driver to his bus and then laid on the ground in front of the bus. When officers arrived, the man jumped up and was aggressive. They learned he had a history of assaulting police officers and medical staff. The Mental Health Response Team was on scene, and after a long conversation the man calmed down and left the area.
• A man was arrested at a hotel in the 11460 block of SW Pacific Highway for violating a restraining order.

Friday, February 4, 2022:

• Just after 4 PM officers responded to a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road, where loss prevention employees were fighting with a theft suspect. As a responding officer helped detain the suspect, a loaded handgun fell out of the suspect’s waistband or pocket. Officers learned the suspect is a felon with several felony warrants for his arrest. He was taken to jail on several charges.
• Officers began investigating a possible elder abuse case involving an in-home caretaker. The case remains open.
• A DUII driver was reported by an off-duty officer who followed the driver until a Tigard officer arrived. The driver was found with several empty cans of beer in his truck and an open one in his cupholder. He was arrested and had a blood alcohol content of 0.19% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Within a span of one hour, a woman experiencing a chronic mental health crisis who is well known to officers was involved in three calls: she was reported as an unwanted person at a coffee stand, created a disturbance at a discount store, and created a disturbance at a pharmacy. She was formally trespassed from all three locations and was charged with attempted robbery, disorderly conduct and violation of a release agreement.

Thursday, February 3, 2022:

• Officers assisted with a death investigation on Summerwood Drive, where an 84-year-old woman passed away. Foul play is not suspected.
• A 14-year-old was assaulted by other juveniles near SW Durham Rd & Hall Blvd. A School Resource Officer is following up on the investigation.
• A man experiencing a chronic mental health crisis who is well known to officers called police three times in the span of a few minutes for non-police related issues. When a sergeant went to meet with him in person at his apartment, the man pulled out a baton that had been concealed on his person, which is a violation of his release agreement.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022:

• At least four cars were broken into in a restaurant parking lot in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road during the dinner rush. At this time, a suspect or suspects have not been identified.
• A woman reported being assaulted by her boyfriend at a hotel in the 13000 block of SW 68^th Parkway. The suspect left before police arrived and the case remains open.
• Four catalytic converters were stolen from commercial fleet vehicles off SW 68^th Parkway.
• Employees at a business in the 14000 block of SW Milton Court reported a woman who was yelling in the woods came running at them with a bat, then struck their building/door with the bat in an apparent attempt to get inside. The woman, who is well known to officers, is experiencing a chronic mental health crisis. She went to jail charged with unlawful use of weapon.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022:

• A theft in progress was reported from a commercial space that was vacated on SW Pacific Highway, where people were removing wires from an abandoned oven that was discarded outside.
• Around midnight, people reported hearing gunshots near the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway. Responding officers learned the sounds were actually coming from a propane tank that exploded in the woods, where a person who is houseless was trying to stay warm. The explosion caused a fire to spread into the trees. Officers called firefighters with TVF&R, who responded and put out the fire. Nobody was hurt.

Monday, January 31, 2022:

• An alarm came in from a car lot property on SW Elmhurt Avenue, where a man stole tires off a car then drove off. Officers are reviewing surveillance video.
• A stand-alone business inside a shopping center in the 9500 block of SW Washington Square Road was burglarized by a suspect who was inside after hours, then ran down a corridor to escape. A K9 track was conducted but the suspect was not immediately located. The investigation remains open.
• A car crashed into a ditch on the side of NB 217. Officers found several open containers in the car, and the 18-year-old driver was arrested for DUII. The underage man had a blood alcohol content of 0.12%.

 

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Week of January 24 – 30, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 26 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 808 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, January 30, 2022:

• At 3 AM a man reported being robbed by two other men as he was walking on SW Walnut Street near Grant Street. He told police the two suspects punched him, kicked him and stole items from him, then drove away. Officers searched the area, but were not able to immediately locate the suspects.
• Shoplifters were reported from major retailers throughout the day, totaling at least five police reports.

Saturday, January 29, 2022:

• A shoplifter was taken into custody after stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• Officers were called to a disturbance on SW 72^nd Avenue where a man believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis armed himself with several knives and threatened a person. The man was taken to a hospital for an evaluation on a police officer’s hold.

Friday, January 28, 2022:

• Officers were called to a disturbance where a 12-year-old was breaking glass in the home and tried to cut himself and his mother. The Mental Health Response Team responded, and he was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
• A welfare check was requested by employees at a store in the 9000 block of SW Hall Blvd, where a woman undressed down to her underwear and was walking around the parking lot. When an officer responded and spoke with her, she agreed to put her clothes back on and left the area.

Thursday, January 27, 2022:

• A man was arrested for strangulation (domestic violence) for a physical altercation involving his stepson.
• Officers assisted on a CPR call in the 12600 block of SW Karen Street, where a 50-year-old woman was taken to the hospital by medical crews.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022:

• A driver crashed into a parked car, then kept driving. The impact ultimately caught his own car on fire. The driver got out safety and officers later determined his blood alcohol content was 0.16% - twice the legal limit. He went to jail charged with DUII.
• A theft in progress was reported at a pharmacy in the 13900 block of SW Pacific Highway. Employees there told officers they’ve been having issues with the same man who steals, then is aggressive with staff. Later in the day, the same man went to the hospital after attempting to hurt himself.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022:

• A woman accidentally ran over her 2-year-old son with her car in the 9800 block of SW Frewing Street. The boy was taken to the hospital with injuries that were believed to be non-life threatening.
• Officers learned a group of teens beat a man in a park with a pipe overnight, after baiting him to the park on the pretense of having sexual contact with a minor. The man who was beaten never called police, but the case was referred to detectives who made at least one arrest in a matter of days.

Monday, January 24, 2022:

• A driver crashed into a tree near SW Pacific Highway & Beef Bend Road. The 18-year-old driver had minor injuries.
• A person in a mental health crisis came to the police department lobby to talk with officers about delusions he was having. The Mental Health Response Team assisted.
• A woman reported her husband’s work van was stolen from an apartment complex in the 16100 block of SW 108^th Avenue. A few hours later, the stolen van was recovered abandoned nearby. At this time, no arrest has been made.

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Week of January 17 – 23, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 26 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 625 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, January 23, 2022:

• A homeowner in the 7800 block of SW Gentle Woods Drive reported that three hours earlier, she’d woken up to find a man walking out of her house. Officers found the suspect nearby and recovered property stolen from the home, but the homeowner did not want to press charges.
• In separate cases:
  • A white Chevy work truck was stolen from the area of SW 98^th
  • A green Honda Civic was stolen from an apartment complex in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road
  • Thefts from vehicles were reported at 109^th & Canterbury and in the 11900 block of SW 91^st

Saturday, January 22, 2022:

• An assault was reported at a store in the 12000 block of SW Main Street, where a woman who was caught doing drugs in the bathroom was asked to leave and slapped an employee. Officers found the suspect, who was charged with harassment.
• Employees at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square Road reported a woman who had shoplifted items worth more than $1,000 earlier in the day. The investigation remains open.
• A road rage incident was reported on 99W over Highway 217, where one driver didn’t want to let the other into a lane. Ultimately, both drivers got out of their cars and exchanged words. One of the drivers reported the other one used a racial slur against her. The case is being investigated.

Friday, January 21, 2022:

• A man was taken to jail on charges of violation of a restraining order and stalking after he showed up to a home where he is not legally allowed to be.
• At 5:42 PM a woman riding a scooter was hit by a van that left the scene at 99W & Hall Blvd. The van was found ditched around the corner and the investigation is ongoing as officers work to identify the suspect in the case.
• At 3:28 PM employees at a store in the 13500 block of SW Pacific Highway reported a man was in loss prevention custody for stealing merchandise. Employees said the man had fought with loss prevention employees who tried to stop him. Officers took him to jail on robbery and theft charges.

Thursday, January 20, 2022:

• A store in the 13500 block of SW Pacific Highway was robbed by two men who pulled a knife on an employee when they tried to leave with stolen merchandise. One of the suspects drove away and the other took off on foot. A lengthy K-9 track was conducted in the neighborhood and into a wetland area, which involved a large police presence and assistance from neighboring agencies. The suspect was located periodically during the track, but ultimately got away. The investigation remains active.
• Officers responded to two death investigations:
  • One on SW Copper Creek Drive, where a 74-year-old woman passed away of suspected natural causes. Foul play is not suspected.
  • Another on SW 90^th Avenue, where a 72-year-old woman passed away of suspected natural causes. Foul play is not suspected.
• Catalytic converter theft suspects who are believed to be responsible for several thefts in Tigard and across the area were ultimately arrested by Beaverton Police. Read more: https://www.beavertonpolice.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/445.
• An employee at a store in the 15200 block of SW Sequoia Parkway reported someone bought thousands of dollars in merchandise with a stolen credit card. Investigators believe this may be tied to additional thefts in the area, and the case is being referred to detectives.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022:

• Around 4:30 AM a tow truck driver reported someone threw something at the side of his truck, causing him to slam on the brakes, which popped the car he was towing out of the tire holds, damaging it. Officers learned the item the suspect threw was a large water bottle and arrested him for criminal mischief.
• A woman reported being the victim of identity theft after learning someone opened at least one account in her name and charged thousands of dollars, using not only her name but her social security number. There are no leads on a suspect at this time.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022:

• At 6:15 AM an officer responded to a two-car crash on Hwy 217 at the 99W exit with minor damage. Neither driver was hurt.
• At 3:30 AM an officer responded to a store in the 7500 block of SW Dartmouth Street, where a 13-year-old reported she had physically harmed herself. Realizing she wasn’t in the house, her parents called police. Medics responded and she was ultimately taken to the hospital for an evaluation.

Monday, January 17, 2022:

• Around 3:20 PM a car crashed into a fire hydrant on 99W near SW McDonald Street, causing quite a bit of flooding and an impact to traffic until crews could shut off the water. The driver was not hurt.
• Just before 11 PM an officer responded to a death investigation on SW 112^th Avenue, where a 64-year-old man passed away of suspected natural causes. Foul play is not suspected.
• At 10:43 AM several callers reported hearing a domestic disturbance in the 7700 block of SW Pfaffle Street. Responding officers arrested a man there for violating a restraining order, and he was taken to jail.
• A person reported their storage unit was broken into in the 7600 block of SW Atlanta Street and items were stolen. A suspect has not been immediately identified.

 

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Week of January 10 - 16, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 31 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 754 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, January 16, 2022:

• A hardware store in the 16200 block of SW Pacific Highway was burglarized. The suspect stole tools and drove off before the alarm company notified police.
• A gun that was stolen from a Tigard home in a 2019 burglary was recovered in Umatilla County, after it was discarded in a natural area.
• A woman reported the catalytic converter was stolen from her Prius in the 7700 block of SW Bonita Road sometime overnight.

Saturday, January 15, 2022:

• A driver hit another car on Hwy 217 and took off. When the two cars pulled off the highway, the occupants got into a confrontation and both parties ultimately pulled out knives. Nobody was hurt and one of the parties left the scene before police arrived. The case is being forward to a grand jury for charging consideration.
• An initial call of a suspicious circumstance in the 11500 block of SW 88^th Avenue led an officer to pull over a driver for DUII. While processing the car for evidence, officers found suspected fentanyl pills, transaction records, cash and possible packaging materials. The driver and passenger were both arrested on charges relating to drug possession and distribution.
• A hotel guest in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road reported his car was broken into in the hotel parking lot overnight. Surveillance video identified another hotel guest as the suspect. Responding officers found the suspect in possession of the victim’s stolen property, and took him to jail on several charges.

Friday, January 14, 2022:

• Officers were called to a domestic disturbance where a woman reported her ex-boyfriend was threatening her with a box cutter. The woman barricaded herself in her bedroom and the man took off before police arrived. The investigation is ongoing.
• Loss prevention employees tried taking a shoplifter into custody at a store in the 9300 block of SW Washington Square Road, but the man refused to comply and began physically fighting the employees. The suspect had his 3-year-old child with him in a stroller during the shoplifting and subsequent fight. The child was picked up by another adult and the suspect went to jail, charged with robbery III.

Thursday, January 13, 2022:

• A Tigard man was arrested in connection with the severe physical abuse of an 18-month-old child, who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Tigard Police Detectives continue to investigate the case. Read the full news release at: https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showdocument?id=1981&t=637780953082687852.
• Just before 5:30 AM a resident reported seeing two men in hoodies trying the door handles on his car in the 11400 block of SW Springwood Drive. When a responding officer contacted two men in the area who matched the description of the suspects, the two men took off running. Officers learned the pair tried getting into a neighbor’s car as well. The case remains open.

Wednesday, January 12, 2022:

• Just before 11 PM, a man armed with a handgun robbed a gas station convenience store in the 11200 block of SW Bull Mountain Road. Nobody was hurt and the suspect took off on foot. An extensive K-9 track was conducted but the suspect was not immediately located. The investigation remains open.
• A man reported being involved in an inappropriate relationship with a minor back in 2016. The case has been forwarded to detectives for further review.
• Just after 1 AM a resident called in a suspicious vehicle driving around the area of SW 118^th Avenue near SW Lynn Street. The driver was uncooperative and refused to give officers his identification, but his identify was ultimately confirmed through state records. He had a warrant for his arrest out of Clackamas County, and was cited on the warrant.
• A welfare check requested by a neighbor led officers to discover a man who had passed away at a home on Cresmer Drive. Foul play is not suspected.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022:

• A van belonging to a dog trainer that was left running in the 9600 block of SW McDonald Street was stolen with five crated dogs inside. The van was recovered the next day and all 5 dogs were safely returned to their owners.
• A man located his stolen truck in the parking lot of a hotel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. Responding officers pinned the truck in and tried to contact the occupants, who had fled back into the hotel, but the suspects ran off. They were both found nearby and arrested.

Monday, January 10, 2022:

• Employees at a store in the 11900 block of SW Pacific Highway notified officers that a man was trying to pawn a handgun with the serial number filed off. The man tried to get the gun back after he learned police had been notified, then he drove off without it.
• A witness reported two men trying to break into cars in the 7200 block of SW Bonita Road. When the witness confronted them, he was pepper-sprayed by one of the suspects, who then took off. The suspects were not immediately located.

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Week of January 3 - 9, 2022:

During the week, Tigard Police made 27 arrests, many resulting in multiple charges.

Officers also engaged in at least 848 activities during the week, between dispatched calls for service and self-initiated contacts.

Sunday, January 9, 2022:

• A counterfeit operation was discovered in a hotel room in the 11700 block of SW 69^th. Two women were charged with criminal possession of a forging device and were taken to jail.
• A woman reported being the victim of a sex crime. Detectives are investigating the case.
• A car was stolen from an apartment complex in the 10900 block of SW Springwood Drive.
• Someone through a rock through a window of a tenant’s apartment in the 14200 block of SW 112^th Avenue.

Saturday, January 8, 2022:

• A customer at a restaurant in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway was refusing to leave, knocking over ashtrays and being verbally aggressive towards other patrons and staff. He decided to leave after he learned officers had been called.
• A man and woman stole merchandise from a store in the 9400 block of SW Washington Square Road. When an officer contacted them, the man ran off but was quickly located. Officers learned he had a felony warrant out for his arrest and he was taken to jail.
• Witnesses reported an animated man swinging an axe and threatening cars in the roadway near SW 72^nd & Dartmouth. When the man saw a responding officer, he dropped the axe, which officers later learned had been stolen from a nearby store. He was charged with theft and disorderly conduct.

Friday, January 7, 2022:

• A man robbed a bank in the 11600 block of SW Pacific Highway. There was no weapon and the suspect left in what turned out to be a stolen car. Detectives responded and the investigation is ongoing.
• Callers reported a person in an apparent mental health crisis at a grocery store in the 11500 block of SW Pacific Highway. The Mental Health Response Team was called to the scene and the person was taken to the hospital for an evaluation on a police officer’s hold.

Thursday, January 6, 2022:

• Employees of a store in the 14800 block of SW Sequoia Parkway reported two people stole items then left in a car. Officers pulled them over and learned one had an active arrest warrant. They were both charged with first-degree theft and were taken to jail.
• While handling the above call, loss prevention employees at a store in the 9700 block of SW Washington Square reported a shoplifter who was in custody. The man had several warrants for his arrest in Oregon and California and was taken to jail.
• A man was arrested for violating a restraining order in the area of SW Snowdale. Witnesses heard a lot of screaming and the man initially ran from officers, but he was quickly taken into custody.

Wednesday, January 5, 2022:

• A stolen car was found flipped on its side and on fire in a parking lot in the 10200 block of SW Washington Square Road. The car was abandoned when officers arrived, and a suspect was not immediately located or identified.
• Officers responded to a two-car crash on SW Pacific Highway near School Street. No one was hurt, but one of the drivers was arrested for DUII and had a blood alcohol content of 0.20% - more than twice the legal limit.
• Three cars were broken into overnight in the parking lot of a hotel in the 9000 block of SW Washington Square Road.
• A coin-operated dryer was stolen from the community laundry room at an apartment complex in the 11100 block of SW Hall Blvd.

Tuesday, January 4, 2022:

• A burglary was reported at a home off SW Brittany & 135^th. A man was seen on surveillance video trying to get into the backyard while the residents were out of state. Then, a neighbor around the corner caught the suspect in their car and confronted him. Officers charged the man on two counts.
• A person reported being sexually harassed by an employee of their apartment complex. The investigation is open.
• A domestic disturbance was reported at a hotel in the 11400 block of SW Pacific Highway. Witnesses heard yelling and screaming, but responding officers learned one of the people has autism and was having an outburst related to that neurological developmental disability.

Monday, January 3, 2022:

• Officers dealt with wet and windy conditions overnight, including areas of high water, hazards and a tree that came down near SW Tiedeman & Tigard, which blocked the entire road.
• A man reported cash was stolen from his home while he was in the hospital. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is continuing.
• A welfare check was called in for a man who was trying to jump in front of cars near SW Bonita & 74^th. Officers learned he was intoxicated, and his wife was trying to get him home. Officers momentarily blocked traffic and helped them get home safely.