On April 29, 2025, the Portland Police Bureau East Precinct Neighborhood Response Team (NRT), assisted by the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT), the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), K9 Unit, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or drone) Unit, and the North & Central Neighborhood Response Teams, executed a search warrant at a home in the 2200 block of Northeast 102nd Avenue. This residence had been a significant source of disruption in the neighborhood, generating a high volume of police calls over the past year and complaints from neighbors.
An East Precinct patrol officer, in collaboration with the East NRT, initiated an investigation into the residence in an effort to resolve ongoing issues affecting the property and surrounding area. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the homeowner was facing medical challenges and was no longer living at the location.
While he was away, the home had been taken over by multiple individuals involved in criminal activity, including a drug dealer and an individual posing as a landlord who was illegally charging people to live on the property. With support from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, an affidavit was prepared to support a search warrant, which was subsequently granted by a judge.
Upon execution of the search warrant, 13 people were contacted, and 9 were arrested on various charges and outstanding warrants. The search resulted in the recovery of one illegally possessed firearm, 22 grams of methamphetamine, 13 grams of fentanyl, 1 gram of cocaine, $1,440 in seized currency, a recovered stolen motorcycle, a significant amount of ammunition, and evidence of identity theft, fraud, and narcotics distribution.
Once the residence was cleared, it was secured. PPB is working with the property owner's family and care team to regain control of the residence and ensure the safety of the surrounding neighborhood.
Source: Portland Police