UPDATE: Victim in Hazelwood Neighborhood Stabbing Identified

The victim in the fatal stabbing in the Hazelwood Neighborhood on December 20, 2025, has been identified as Jessica L. Host-Norwest, 33, of Portland. Her family has been notified of her death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide a photo for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined Jessica, the wife of the suspect, died of homicide by stab wound.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this case, who has not already talked to police, is urged to contact [email protected] or 503-823-0479. Please reference case number 25-347614.

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UPDATE: Man Booked for Murder Following Hazelwood Homicide Investigation

Following an investigation, Homicide Detectives booked Jason A. Norwest, 41, of Portland, into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree (Domestic Violence) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

The name of the victim and cause and manner of death will be released following an autopsy by the medical examiner and after family has been notified.

The investigation is continuing. If anyone has information about this case and have not already talked to police, please e-mail [email protected] or call 503-823-0479. Please reference case number 25-347614.

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Woman Found Deceased Following a Reported Stabbing, Man Detained

A man has been detained by police following a stabbing call in the Hazelwood Neighborhood that left a woman deceased.

On Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 6:13 a.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to East Precinct responded to the report of a disturbance at an apartment in the 12600 block of Southeast Stark Street. When they arrived, they were told that a woman had been stabbed inside the apartment. Officers discovered a woman deceased at the scene.

A man was detained at the scene. At this time, no suspects are being sought by police.

Portland Police Homicide Unit Detectives are responding to the scene to investigate the case. During the investigation, officers have one lane of Southeast Stark Street closed between Southeast 125^th Avenue and Southeast 126^th Avenue. Another lane is open, allowing traffic to pass by.

If anyone has information about this case and have not already talked to police, please e-mail [email protected] or call 503-823-0479. Please reference case number 25-347614.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

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