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Portland police see link between robberies, 'gang' behavior

PORTLAND — The Police Department is seeing more robberies involving guns this year, and police are blaming the trend on the drug culture and a growing gang mentality among the city's youth.

Kate Bucklin • News •
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:33 am
p-policechief Police chief pool loses 2 finalists

PORTLAND — Two finalists – including the interim chief of police – have dropped out of the running to become the city's next police chief.

Kate Bucklin • News •
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 1:24 pm

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