Troy Brynelson
Troy Brynelson is OPB’s public safety reporter, covering law enforcement throughout the Northwest. He was previously OPB’s bureau chief in Southwest Washington. Troy grew up in Southeast Portland, graduated from Franklin High School and is a long-suffering Blazer fan. Send any and all tips to tbrynelson@opb.org.
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Oregon State student sues Trump administration for revoking visa
Aaron Ortega Gonzalez says he’s never committed a crime despite ICE officials’ claims.
Portland could soon drop objection to paying police shooting victim’s family
Wilson’s letter reverses the city’s course from last year. City attorneys had contended the jury misunderstood Oregon’s new use of force laws and, in September, got the OK from the Portland City Council to move forward.
Jail health care provider to pay $25 million to Washington man after leg amputation
NaphCare Inc., which operates in 49 states, has been handed two multimillion dollar lawsuits related to inmate care in recent years
After a muted start, Oregon erupts in resistance to Trump’s second term with a groundswell of protests
Oregon alone saw dozens of protests, from small towns to large cities. All voiced frustration with President Donald Trump's administration, particularly his recent tariffs on foreign countries and his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk.
Protesters across Oregon stand against public services cuts under Trump and Musk
Outside of Portland, protests drew hundreds of people in Tigard, Madras, Pendleton, Medford and elsewhere across Oregon on Saturday, as part of the national “Hands Off” day of action.
Portland lawyer wants to create county fund to pay up to $2,500 to property crime victims
Attorney John DiLorenzo says his idea would have to keep budgets buoyant for the Multnomah County's Sheriff’s Office and district attorney.
Washington County deputy released drunk man from traffic stop hours before murder-suicide
Nicholas Alexander killed his daughter and himself hours after his DUII arrest.
Attempted murder trial in Benton County abruptly dismissed after three days amid undisclosed footage
Body camera footage showed the alleged victim contradicting his claim of self-defense. It wasn’t released for two years.
North Portland store under drug investigation has liquor license suspended
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is also proposing permanently canceling its license, a process that could take weeks.
After major drug bust at Portland convenience store, neighbors ‘wait and see’ for improvements
Informants accused the store owner of selling drugs by EBT card, stashing drugs for other dealers and fencing stolen goods, records show.