Chief McDonald Announces Retirement
(June 2, 2026)
Tigard Police Chief Jamey McDonald is announcing his retirement, effective July 2, 2026, which marks exactly 25 years of service with the City of Tigard.

$36,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered, 3 Arrested in Organized Retail Theft Task Force Case
(May 29, 2026)
Roughly $36,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered and three people were arrested in an Organized Retail Theft case.

Upcoming Seat Belt and Car Seat Enforcement
(May 15, 2026)
The Tigard Police Department will be joining other agencies across the state to take part in a “Click It or Ticket” proactive seat belt and car seat enforcement this month.

114 Actions Taken in Distracted Driving Enforcement
(May 14, 2026)
Tigard Police Officers took 114 actions in a recent distracted driving enforcement, showing just how prevalent this dangerous behavior is.

Tigard Man Indicted on 14 Sex Crimes Against a Minor
(May 12, 2026)
A Tigard man has been indicted by a Washington County Grand Jury on 14 charges relating to sex crimes against a minor, including 12 charges that are Measure 11 crimes.

K-9 Rico Passes Away
(April 16, 2026)
We are very sad to share that K-9 Rico passed away recently, after nine years of service to the Tigard community.

Detectives Asking for Tips in Armed Robbery Investigation
(April 6, 2026)
Detectives are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate the armed robbery of a jewelry store that happened Saturday.

Results of Recent DUII Enforcement
(April 5, 2026)
The results are now available from a DUII enforcement that took place around the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

Upcoming Distracted Driving Enforcement
(April 1, 2026)
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Tigard Police officers will be joining other agencies throughout the region to conduct special enforcements throughout the month.

Five Teenagers in Custody, Stolen Car Recovered
(March 25, 2026)
Five teenagers are safely in custody and several are facing charges after stealing a car and running from police.

22 Stolen Handbags Recovered, Man Arrested on Several Charges
(March 19, 2026)
A man was safely arrested after officers responded to a theft in progress that led to a short pursuit, the recovery of 22 stolen purses and several additional charges.

Upcoming DUII Enforcement
(March 4, 2026)
Tigard Police Officers will be conducting a special enforcement focused on impaired drivers leading up to the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

Update: Driver Who Crashed Into House Facing Additional Charges
(March 3, 2026)
The driver of a truck who recently crashed into a Tigard home has now been indicted by a Washington County Grand Jury on nine criminal charges.

Results from Recent Traffic Safety Enforcement
(February 24, 2026)
The results are now available from a recent traffic safety enforcement focusing on seat belts and car seats.

Man Arrested After Crashing Into House
(February 13, 2026)
The driver of a truck was arrested after he crashed into a house in the middle of the night. Fortunately, the family inside was not hurt.

Nine Arrested in Retail Theft Mission
(February 11, 2026)
Nine people were arrested in a recent retail theft mission conducted by Tigard Police officers and detectives, in partnership with loss prevention employees.

Man Stabbed, Large Search for Suspect
(February 3, 2026)
A man was stabbed in Tigard Tuesday morning, leading to a large search for the suspect.

Upcoming Traffic Safety Enforcement
(January 20, 2026)
Officers with the Traffic Safety Unit will be taking part in an upcoming traffic safety enforcement focused on seat belts and car seats.

Arrest Made in Deadly 2023 Hit-And-Run
(January 6, 2026)
Thanks to continued work on the case, an arrest has been made in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a Tigard woman more than two years ago.

Results Available from Holiday Season Retail Theft Missions
(December 30, 2025)
The results are now available from two retail theft missions held over the holiday shopping season, leading to several arrests as well as the recovery of drugs and stolen merchandise.

DUII Enforcement Through Holiday Season
(December 10, 2025)
Tigard Police officers will be conducting a special enforcement for impaired drivers for the holiday season and New Year. 

Man Arrested in Domestic Disturbance & Assault Cases
(November 26, 205)
Neighbors woke up to a large police presence in a Tigard neighborhood this morning, after officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance with a weapon. Ultimately, one man was safely arrested.

Bicyclist Left With Life-Threatening Injuries in Crash
(October 7, 2025)
A bicyclist is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he hit a car in a traffic crash on 99W.

Results of Recent Pedestrian Safety Enforcement
(October 6, 2025)
Results are now available from a recent pedestrian safety enforcement, including information on the 52 total actions Tigard Police officers took while working this special enforcement. 

Results of Recent Traffic Safety Enforcements
(October 6, 2025)
Results are now available from two recent traffic safety enforcements focused on seat belt use and driving while under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), resulting in 82 total actions made by Tigard Police officers working the missions. 

Update: Shooting Suspect Facing Several Charges, Linked to 3 Gun-Related Cases in 1 Week
(September 30, 2025)
The suspect in Saturday’s shooting is facing several charges, and detectives believe he’s responsible for three gun-related calls in Tigard in the last week.

Man Hurt In Shooting, Suspect Safely Arrested
(September 27, 2025)
Tigard Police officers responded to a shooting just after noon today and the suspect has been safely arrested.

Three Credit Card Skimmers Recovered
(September 23, 2025)
Three credit card skimmers were discovered at separate stores in Tigard on Sunday, and detectives want to remind people to check their bank statements and take steps to protect their personal information.

Pedestrian Safety Enforcement
(August 28, 2025)
The Tigard Police Department will be conducting a pedestrian safety enforcement this Friday. 

Upcoming Traffic Safety Enforcements
(August 14, 2025)
Tigard officers will be taking part in several federally-funded special enforcements now through the end of September. This is time dedicated to proactive enforcement and promoting safer driving habits.

Update: Assault Suspect Arrested, Taken to Jail
(August 5, 2025)
Thanks to the news coverage in this case, the suspect in this investigation has been identified as Marcellus Ford, age 18, of Tigard.

Investigators Looking for Help Identifying Assault Suspect
(August 5, 2025)
Tigard Police Detectives are asking for your help to identify the suspect in a serious assault that left an 82-year-old Tigard woman hospitalized.

Results from Recent Traffic Safety Enforcements 
(June 12, 2025)
Results are now available from recent proactive traffic safety enforcements conducted from May 19, 2025 through June 1, 2025.

Twelve Arrested in Recent Retail Theft Mission
(June 2, 2025)
A recent proactive retail theft mission held at several stores in Tigard led to a dozen arrests and the recovery of over $1,000 in stolen merchandise. 

Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Criminal Investigation
(May 29, 2025)
A former Tigard Police officer has pleaded guilty in a criminal investigation into whether he was truthful in the course of his official duties.

Results of Recent Traffic Safety Enforcements
(May 20, 2025)
Results are now available from two recent proactive traffic safety enforcements conducted throughout the month of April and during Cinco de Mayo weekend.

Upcoming Traffic Safety Enforcement
(May 15, 2025)
Tigard Police officers will be participating in proactive patrols focused on safety belt enforcement.

Deadly Crash Under Investigation
(April 26, 2025)

Tigard Police officers responded to a deadly crash this evening between a vehicle and a pedestrian on SW Gaarde Street.

Ten Arrested in Recent Retail Theft Mission
(April 22, 2025)
The results are now available from a recent retail theft mission, which led to the arrests of 10 people and the recovery of dozens of stolen items.

Tigard Police Lt. Graduates from the FBI National Academy
(April 17, 2025)
The Tigard Police Department would like to congratulate Lt. Monty Fox on his recent graduation from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Results of Recent Speed Enforcement
(April 15, 2025)
The results are now available from a recent speeding enforcement conducted by our Traffic Safety Unit.

Upcoming Enforcements for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
(April 1, 2025)
Tigard Police officers will be participating in proactive patrols throughout April for Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Tigard Police Asking for Public's Help in Incident that Left Woman Seriously Hurt
(March 20, 2025)
The Tigard Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the driver or truck involved in an incident that left a woman seriously hurt.

Shots Fired at Tesla Dealership for the Second Time in a Week
(March 13, 2025)
For the second time in a week, a Tesla dealership in Tigard was damaged by gunfire.

DUII Enforcement for St. Patrick's Day
(March 12, 2025)
The Traffic Safety Unit will be taking part in an upcoming DUII enforcement for St. Patrick's Day.

Detectives Investigating Shots Fired at Tesla Dealership
(March 6, 2025)
Detectives are investigating after a Tesla dealership in Tigard was damaged by gunfire.

TTSD/Church Burglary Suspect Identified, Charges Pending
(March 6, 2025)
The suspect in at least half a dozen burglaries at a Tigard-Tualatin School District building and a local church has been identified and will be facing several charges in connection with the investigation.

Results of Traffic Safety Enforcements
(February 24, 2025)
The results from recent traffic safety enforcements are now available.

Multi-Jurisdictional Burglary Investigation Update: 39 Known Cases, 4 Arrests, Several Search Warrants Served
(February 10, 2025)
There are significant updates to share in an ongoing multi-jurisdictional burglary investigation that has been tied to 39 known cases so far.

Results from Traffic Safety Enforcements
(January 29, 2025)
The results are now available from recent traffic safety enforcements that were held during the holiday season, focusing on drivers who are intoxicated and/or speeding.

Upcoming Click It or Ticket and DUII Enforcements
(January 26, 2025)
Members of the Tigard Police department will be taking part in upcoming Traffic Safety enforcements, including a DUII enforcement focused around the Super Bowl. 

Man Charged with Crime After Approaching Teen Girl on Trail
(January 23, 2025)
A teenage girl reported a concerning interaction with a man on the Fanno Creek Trail this morning, which led to the man being charged with a felony crime.

Officers Respond to Deadly Crash
(January 22, 2025)
Tigard Police officers responded to a deadly crash early this morning, involving a driver that crashed into a house.

Burglar Spends Hours at School Campus
(January 15, 2025)
After being repeatedly targeted, a school campus was burglarized again, and this time the suspect spent hours on site.

City of Tigard Takes Key Step Forward in ‘Building a Better Tigard’ Project
(January 8, 2025) 
The Tigard City Council has approved a contract with Otak, Inc., to serve as the Project Director for the "Building a Better Tigard" initiative. This project focuses on designing and constructing a modern, resilient facility to house Tigard’s Police and Public Works departments.

Tigard Police Doubling Down on Distracted Driving 

Tigard Police took part in a proactive enforcement for Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, and KOIN-TV rode along with us. (April 2026)

Nine Arrested in Retail Theft Mission

Nine people were arrested in a retail theft mission at the Tigard Fred Meyer, where officers worked in partnership with loss prevention employees to address crime in real time. (February 2026)

Arrest Made in Deadly 2023 Hit-and-Run

An arrest has been made in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a Tigard woman in 2023. (January 2026)

Arrest Made in Attack That Left 82-Year-Old Woman Hurt

An arrest has now been made in the unprovoked attack of a woman along the Fanno Creek Trail. (August 2025)

Detectives Investigating Second Shooting at Tesla Dealership

Watch this coverage from KGW. (March 2025)

National Police Woman Day is recognized every September 12th, and we have a message for the 11 amazing women who serve as Tigard Police Officers and Detectives. With 70 sworn officers, that means women make up more than 15% of our police force - which is one of the highest percentages in the State of Oregon. We want that number to continue to grow! (September 2024)

Tigard Police Use Drone to Help in Two-Alarm Apartment Fire 

Tigard Police officers used a thermal imaging drone to help firefighters at a two-alarm blaze at a Tigard apartment complex earlier this week, which helped map the fire and showed fire crews where to focus their resources. Watch this coverage from KOIN-TV. (June 2024)

Tigard Police Warn of Scam Involving Luxury Cars, Fake Jewelry

Tigard Police are warning the community about a scam involving luxury cars and fake jewelry, where several people have lost money. Watch Fox 12's coverage here. (April 2024) 

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 Officer Gregston Returns to Work After On-Duty Motorcycle Crash

Officer Gregston is sharing a safety message about what to do when you hear an emergency siren, after he was in a traffic crash on his motorcycle while responding to a priority call with his lights and siren on. Luckily, he only had minor injuries. Watch KGW's coverage here. (March 2024)

International Women's Day: Celebrating Officer Kary Gregson

Officer Kary Gregson has been a police officer for more than two decades, and she recently earned a psychology degree from George Fox University. She's passionate about trauma care and mental health and serves as the Tigard Police Department's member of the interagency Mental Health Response Team. (March 2024)

When to Call 911 vs Non-Emergency

This winter storm is a good reminder to talk about when it's appropriate to call 911 vs the non-emergency number (503-629-0111). Get some tips in this interview with Fox12 Oregon, and save the non-emergency number to your contacts now. (January 2024)

Dangers of Rolling Stops

Fox12 Oregon spoke with Tigard Police Officer Mike Davis about the dangers of rolling through stop signs. (January 2024)  

Welfare Check Leads to Man Ramming Two Patrol Cars

Tigard Police officers responded to a welfare check involving two people slumped over in a car. The driver rammed two patrol cars before driving off, sparking a large search that ended in two arrests. (December 2023)

Tigard Police Launches Community Feedback Tool

Earlier this year, we launched a new text-based survey tool to get feedback from the community on their interactions with our officers after they call 911 or non-emergency. Watch KATU's story on the new program here. (November 2023)

Significant Burglary and Theft Arrest; Man Facing 26 Charges

100 key fobs and other stolen property were recovered after a man was arrested on 26 charges, linked to 10 separate burglary and theft cases. Watch the coverage from KOIN news here. (October 2023)

Investigation: School Resource Officers in Portland metro area

Watch the story from KPTV Fox 12 Oregon, highlighting the role of School Resource Officers and the tools they carry across the metro area, including here in Tigard. (September 2023)

23 Arrested in Recent Proactive Shoplifting Enforcement

Watch the coverage from KOIN 6 here. (May 2023)

14 People Arrested in Proactive Shoplifting Blitz

Watch the coverage from KPTV Fox 12 Oregon here. (February 2023) 

CPR HEROES

Mark Houston gathered together with the people who saved his life after he had a sudden heart attack, including Tigard Police Officer Brian Orth, TVFR crews and a witness who all did CPR. Watch the KPTV and KGW coverage here. (December 2022)

Tony Martinez from Fox12Oregon talked with Traffic Safety Officer Travis Gregston about the huge issue of distracted driving. (November 2022)

In response to an overwhelming number of catalytic converter thefts, Tigard Police held a free marking event as a theft deterrent. Watch coverage from KGW and KPTV Fox 12 Oregon. (October 2022)

TPD'S COMMERCIAL CRIMES UNIT

Detectives with the Commercial Crimes Unit spoke with KPTV Fox12 Oregon about their work interrupting crimes affecting the business community. (September 2022)

DELAYS IN THE POLICE ACADEMY

 KGW spoke with Tigard Police about the delay in getting new officers to the police academy in Salem. (September 2022)

IMPACTS OF RETAIL THEFT

KOIN-TV discusses the impact of retail theft, including the recent proactive shoplifting enforcement conducted by the Tigard Police Commercial Crimes Unit. (August 2022)