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Format: 2014
  • Citizen Presented Challenge Coins for Rescue of Suicidal Person
    Police | Tue, Jul 29, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On Monday, July 28, 2014, former Portland City Commissioner Charles “Randall” Leonard was presented with Chief’s Challenge Coins from the Lake Oswego Police Department and Lake Oswego Fire Department. Leonard was recognized for his quick response and commitment to get involved in rescuing a woman who was attempting to commit suicide. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 23, 2014, at about 5:00 p.m. on the Oswego Creek Bridge on Highway 43.
  • Missing Person Found Deceased
    Police | Wed, Jul 23, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Lake Oswego Police were canvassing the neighborhood near where Matthew Christopher Leonard (DOB: 12/28/59) was last seen in Lake Oswego, when they found him deceased in a heavily wooded area behind a residence on Westview Drive. Mr. Leonard was last seen at about 10 P.M., on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at his home on Dellwood Drive. Investigators have determined that the death does not appear to have been suspicious.
  • Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Person
    Police | Mon, Jul 21, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On Wednesday, July 16, 2014, Lake Oswego Police took a report of a missing person from the 2000 block of Dellwood Drive, in Lake Oswego. Matthew Christopher Leonard (DOB: 12/28/59) was last seen at about 10 P.M., on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at his home on Dellwood Drive.
  • Two Women Arrested With Drugs and As Part Of Possible Organized Retail Theft Operation
    Police | Fri, Jul 11, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On July 9, 2014, Lake Oswego Police Officers arrested two northeast Portland women, Carmen Young (DOB: 02/18/78) and Victoria Brown (DOB: 12/28/65), for Theft II, PCS-Meth, PCS-Heroin and PCS-Cocaine. Carmen Young was also charged with 4 counts of probation violation, and the pair are suspected of being a part of an organized retail theft operation.
  • Police To Conduct Two Pedestrian Safety Details
    Police | Wed, Jun 11, 2014 | full story
    The Lake Oswego Police Department was again awarded an overtime grant to improve safety for pedestrians. This is the sixth year in a row the department has received this grant and will once again begin targeted enforcement at crosswalks throughout the City. The primary focus of this program is to raise the awareness of pedestrian safety issues and to reduce the number of auto / pedestrian accidents within the City of Lake Oswego.
  • Lake Oswego Police Conduct Underage Alcohol Sale Operation
    Police | Wed, Jun 11, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On May 29th, the Lake Oswego Police Department sent underage decoys to twenty-four businesses in Lake Oswego and attempted to purchase alcohol. During the operation, decoys successfully purchased alcohol from six businesses.  Three out of the six times, the decoys were sold alcohol even though they presented their own personal identification which clearly showed they were younger than 21 years old.  Three out of the six times, the decoys were never asked for identification.  The sales check resulted in a compliance rate of 75 percent which is below the 2013 statewide average of 84 percent.
  • Drug Arrest Leads to Recovery of Evidence of Identity Theft
    Police | Mon, May 5, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On Sunday, May 4, 2014, at 1:37 p.m., Rhiannon A. Miller (DOB: 10/28/81 – from Tualatin), was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and on a detainer warrant for a violation of her probation at the Phoenix Inn, 14905 Bangy Road, in Lake Oswego.
  • Lake Oswego Celebrates 25th Year as a Tree City USA
    Public Affairs | Wed, Apr 2, 2014 | full story
    This April, the City of Lake Oswego kicks-off its celebration of 25 years as a Tree City USA (TCUSA)! TCUSA status is awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation to communities that demonstrate a commitment to managing and caring for trees.
  • * NEW * Monthly Utility Billing
    Finance | Tue, Apr 1, 2014 | full story
    Water, wastewater, surface water and street maintenance are all utility services provided by the City and were billed every two months.  Many of you have asked for monthly billing, and it is here.
  • Missing 14 Year Old Found Safe
    Police | Mon, Mar 17, 2014 | full story
    Lake Oswego - On Sunday, March 16, 2014, at about 2pm, Lake Oswego Police were notified that 14 year old missing person, Emerald, had been located in Portland by a family member. She is reportedly in good health and is now home safe with her family. We would like to thank everyone who helped to get the word out about her and those who called in tips. It was very much appreciated.
  • Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Juvenile
    Police | Fri, Mar 14, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – Lake Oswego Police Detectives are requesting the public’s help locating a juvenile who has been missing for almost a week.
  • Developer Pulls Out of West End Building Sale
    Public Affairs | Thu, Mar 6, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, the City of Lake Oswego was informed by Kensington Investment Group, the prospective buyer of the City’s 14-acre West End Building property, that it was exercising its option to terminate the Purchase and Sale Agreement based on its recent due diligence examination of the property.  The original sale agreement, signed this past Novembe
  • Lake Oswego Police to Conduct Underage Alcohol Sale Operations
    Police | Thu, Feb 27, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – With spring break approaching, the Lake Oswego Police Department will be conducting underage alcohol sale operations throughout the city during the month of March. During the operations, underage decoys will be sent to businesses and will attempt to purchase alcohol.
  • Intoxicated Suspect Arrested After Ramming Police Cars During Short Pursuit
    Police | Mon, Feb 24, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On Monday, February 24, 2014, at 12:53 A.M., Lake Oswego Police arrested Mary Elizabeth Lanning (DOB: 5/3/1974) after she rammed police cars during a short pursuit. She was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for Attempting to Elude a Police Officer (Felony), Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (2 counts), Reckless Driving, Hit and Run - Property and Criminal Mischief 1.
  • Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect
    Police | Wed, Feb 19, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 1:11 P.M., Lake Oswego Police received a report of a bank robbery that had just occurred at the Chase Bank, 111 S. State Street. The suspect in the case did not say anything, but used a demand note. No weapon was seen or displayed during the robbery.
  • Lake Oswego to Work with Google Fiber to Explore Bringing City Residents Ultra-High Speed Internet Access
    Public Affairs | Wed, Feb 19, 2014 | full story
    Mayor Kent Studebaker is pleased to announce that Lake Oswego is on a short list of cities working with Google to explore the possibility of bringing the ultra high speed Google Fiber broadband network to the city.
  • Thieves Spoofing Caller ID Info To Defraud Victims
    Police | Tue, Jan 28, 2014 | full story
    LAKE OSWEGO – As technology continues to improve in leaps and bounds to make our lives easier and more efficient, it also creates opportunities for savvy thieves to take advantage of unsuspecting citizens. One such way is when criminals use an application on a phone or computer to falsify their caller ID information in order to defraud or threaten someone.
  • S11-01
    Public Works | Wed, Jan 8, 2014 | full story
    Typical Tree Well Power Receptacle
  • S10-01
    Public Works | Wed, Jan 8, 2014 | full story
    Typical Above-Ground Power Receptacle