The MPD said Marquese Marchand Sykes, 29, will be sentenced on Aug. 14 for promoting prostitution and unlawful possession of ...

District attorneys’ offices and social service organizations across Oregon watched the end of the legislative session in defeat. They had failed to convince state lawmakers to backfill $18.5 million ...

The United States Marshals Service partnered with multiple federal, state, and local government agencies to conduct the most ...

(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ rides along with a specialized human trafficking unit in Portland, Oregon, to see how law enforcement is choosing to handle victims with compassion instead of ...

(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ rides along with a specialized human trafficking unit in Portland, Oregon, to see how law enforcement is choosing to handle victims with compassion instead of ...

The Portland Police’s Human Trafficking Unit, with the help of their Victim Services Unit and organizations like Safety Compass, strives to offer trauma-informed services.

Updated: Apr 21, 2025 / 02:52 PM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill in an effort to crack down on human trafficking in illicit massage businesses.

The Oregon House today passed a bill by a 51–2 vote aimed at cracking down on illicit massage businesses. House Bill 3819-A, sponsored by state Rep. Thuy Tran (D-Portland) and Sen. Kathleen ...

Community members are encouraged to report suspected trafficking activities by calling 911, the PPB’s non-emergency line at 503-823-3333, or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

MILTON-FREEWATER — A Milton-Freewater winemaker was among more than 30 people the Portland Police Bureau cited or arrested in a sex trafficking takedown. According to state court records, Todd ...

A recently retired Portland police sergeant was arrested and charged with soliciting sex services during a recent human trafficking mission targeting prostitution around NE 82nd and NE Sandy ...

Crime Portland police arrest 6 in human trafficking mission on 82nd Avenue On Friday, PPB's Human Trafficking Unit conducted proactive anti-trafficking initiatives, working alongside other agencies.