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Mar 22

Mar 22 Wrong-way Driver, Fatality, Debris in roadway, part of accident uptick in Gorge

Police in the Gorge have had their hands full the last several days as multiple accidents, a fatality, and yet another wrong-way driver on Interstate 84 sent lights flashing.

Mar 9

Mar 9 The Dalles City Police to Intensify Traffic Enforcement

Cole Goodwin

The Dalles, Home Page

The City of The Dalles Police Department announced on Facebook that they will be conducting a traffic emphasis patrol in the coming week.

Aug 6

Aug 6 City Council hears ideas on curbing crime & poop in TD

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Concerns about theft, trespassing, public defecation and urination and policing brought a series of public policy discussions with The Dalles City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, July 24. Some crimes such as theft of packages off doorsteps or the finding of human fecal matter outside businesses have pushed locals to ask for additional help from the City.

May 15

May 15 Troopers bust up street racers at Rowena Loops May 13; one wreck, crowd of 150 gather

Tom Peterson

Home Page

When officers arrived, Troopers estimated that a crowd of more than 100 were gathered in the Rowena Crest Parking lot as 50 sports cars and their drivers were “racing and burning out their tires on US 30 and in the parking lot.”

Mar 28

Mar 28 18-year-old Found Deceased in middle of Hood River Bridge this morning, March 28

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Hood River County

A passerby reported the vehicle had no lights on and the vehicle appeared to be unoccupied. When Police arrived a short time later to check on the vehicle, they found a male laying in the middle of the bridge.

Jun 9

Jun 9 School safety is no joke; let your kids know

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, The Dalles

We’ve all been young and made poor decisions, no doubt, but children and youths might not understand the levity of what seems like a harmless action. So, it is important to talk it through with kids so they understand that their idea of fun might land them in pretty hot water. With the last day of school set for Friday, June 10, parents might do well by having a quick discussion with their children about when jokes turn bad.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Police pursue pickup in West TD; spike strips deployed; suspect flees on foot

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, The Dalles, Wasco County

A Red Ford Pickup was seen by multiple eyewitnesses with The Dalles Police and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office in Pursuit. Even with spiked tires, the suspect led law enforcement officials on a speedy chase through town.

(Photo Credit: Kyiah Rose via Facebook)

Jan 25

Jan 25 Carjacker Subdued; Authorities deploy Taser after Vehicle Stolen at Knifepoint

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, Hood River County

With a vehicle stolen at knifepoint, Oregon State Police assisted The Dalles Police & Wasco County Sheriff’s Office in subduing suspect in Cascade Square parking lot.

Jan 21

Jan 21 SWAT TEAM UPDATE: 26-year-old HR man in custody; suspected Stolen Lottery tickets found with barricaded man

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, Hood River County

Hood River Police Department says Cascade Ave from 20th to Rand Road is closed while officers wait for assistance. Public is asked to remain clear form the area and choose alternate travel routes

Apr 6

Apr 6 TD Police Station, 2 Vehicles Hit in Drive-by Shooting

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Police log, The Dalles

The Dalles Police Department reported today, April 6, that two of their vehicles and their station were struck by bullets in what they believe is a drive-by shooting that happened 10 days ago on March 28. Read more.

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