PPB Tactical Teams Responding to Incident in South Portland Neighborhood

Portland Police Bureau Tactical Teams are responding to an incident in the South Portland Neighborhood.

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 5:05 p.m., Central Precinct officers responded to reports of a burglary in the 600 block of Southwest Sherman Street. When they arrived, officers determined a suspect was barricaded inside a residence. Over the course of the next two hours, the suspect refused to comply with the officers' commands numerous times. At approximately 7:30 p.m., PPB's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) responded to the scene to assist.

Streets in the area are cordoned off as PPB personnel work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion. People who live and work in the area are urged to shelter in place.

A PIO is responding to the scene and will provide additional information when appropriate.

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