Canby Police Department

10/24/2026

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

Summer might be over, but outdoor burning is still prohibited within Canby city limits.

Per the City of Canby’s Code of Ordinances, burning within the city limits is PROHIBITED. For more information or questions, please call Canby PD Code Compliance at (503) 266-1104, opt.2. To report illegal burning activities, please call the Clackamas County Non-Emergency dispatch line at (503) 655-8211 or call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency situation.

Now that dry summer weather is upon us, we want to remind citizens that outdoor burning is prohibited.

Per the City of Canby’s Code of Ordinances, burning within the city limits is PROHIBITED. For more information or questions, please call Canby PD Code Compliance at (503) 266-1104, opt.2. To report illegal burning activities, please call the Clackamas County Non-Emergency dispatch line at (503) 655-8211 or call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency situation.

09/29/2026

The City of Canby is reminding local businesses of the guidance for displaying A-Frame signs in Canby. While A-Frame signs offer a great way for local businesses to market to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the standards for displaying the signage can help to ensure the safety of everyone. See attached: Canby Business A-Frame Guidance

On Thursday, October 1st, the City of Canby’s Code Compliance Officer and Public Works staff will conduct reviews of A-Frame signage as it relates to safety hazards, accessibility, and signage location. City staff will remove any signs that cause a hazard or safety concern, as well as those signs that are in the right-of-way or on city property.

All signage, including A-Frame signs, are regulated by the Canby Municipal Code (CMC) 16.42. A-Frame signs are specifically addressed in 16.42.025 General Sign Standards and 16.42.040 Design Standards for Signs. The CMC outlines the maximum size, number of signs, amount of time signs can be displayed, and safety regulations for A-frame signs. To learn more about the Canby Sign Code, visit: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/canby/latest/canby_or/0-0-0-39557

Should you have any questions, please contact Code Compliance at 503.266.0735.

09/28/2026

On Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, at approximately 7:20 pm, our community lost Quinn Broyles. A 13 year old who was riding an electric scooter and was struck by a vehicle at the 300 block of S Ivy St in Canby. She would later die due to her injuries. Her family initially wanted her to remain anonymous, but now they wish to share the following message.

We thank them for giving us these heart-felt words.

09/24/2026

**UPDATE: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY - PRESS RELEASE TO FOLLOW**

On Wednesday, 9/23/26 at approximately 7:20pm, a juvenile riding an electric scooter was struck by a moving vehicle and seriously injured near the 300 block of S Ivy St in Canby.

The suspect vehicle, a white cargo / sprinter style van fled the scene southbound on S Ivy St after striking the individual. Canby Police does not have any information pertaining to the status of the injured juvenile at this time.

The Canby Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the van and/or its associated business. Based on the evidence collected at the scene, it is likely there is damage to the front of the vehicle.

The van has distinctive green and black decals along the entirety of the vehicle, as well as a logo on the rear doors.

If you have any information which may assist with this investigation, please contact Canby Police Non-Emergency at (503)-655-8211, and reference Canby Police Case # 26-018884.

09/22/2026

**PRESS RELEASE**

"A Clackamas County grand jury concluded that Canby Police Department Sergeants Britton Nelson and Allen Miller were justified in using deadly force when they were confronted earlier this month by Mario Francisco Mendoza Jr.

The grand jury reviewed evidence and testimony from the incident involving Mr. Mendoza, 34. Following deliberations on Friday, September 18, the grand jurors voted and determined that the actions of the law enforcement officers were justified and lawful under Oregon law.

At approximately 9:10 p.m. on September 3, 2026, the Canby Police Department responded to an incident at the Canby Fred Meyer store. Police learned that a man associated with the incident, Mr. Mendoza, was in the retail center’s parking lot.

Sgt. Nelson contacted Mr. Mendoza and learned he was under post-prison supervision and prohibited from consuming alcohol. Sgt. Nelson smelled alcohol on Mr. Mendoza’s breath and sought a detainer from Mr. Mendoza’s parole officer.

When Sgt. Nelson attempted to search Mr. Mendoza for weapons, Mr. Mendoza jumped away from Sgt. Nelson, who decided to let him leave rather than patting him down for weapons and risk a use-of-force incident that could put the safety of Mr. Mendoza, officers and the public at risk.

Just before 10:30 p.m. Mr. Mendoza approached a group of teenagers at the Sequoia Grove apartments adjacent to the Fred Meyer store and offered them money and ma*****na if they would allow him to stay in their apartment while he waited for a ride.

The teens declined. After they went inside the apartment, Mr. Mendoza kept turning the door handle and attempting to enter.

A parent living in the apartment told Mr. Mendoza to leave and called police when he refused.

Sergeants Nelson and Miller responded and shortly after arriving they found Mr. Mendoza walking through the apartment building’s parking lot. The officers ordered him to stop and told him that he was being detained.

Mr. Mendoza was ordered to get on the ground. Mr. Mendoza began running with Sergeants Nelson and Miller in pursuit.

Sgt. Miller caught up with Mr. Mendoza and as he did, Mr. Mendoza pulled out a handgun and fired at Sgt. Miller as Sgt. Nelson simultaneously warned that Mr. Mendoza had a gun.

Sgt. Miller was just inches behind Mr. Mendoza and felt the muzzle blast on his face as Mr. Mendoza fired.

Mr. Mendoza fired one more time before Sergeants Nelson and Miller returned fire. Mr. Mendoza fell to the ground then stood up again.

Together, Sergeants Nelson and Miller fired 24 rounds. The entire exchange of gunfire took 5.6 seconds. The encounter with Mr. Mendoza was recorded on police body-worn cameras, which the grand jury reviewed.

At this point, Mr. Mendoza was still breathing and moving. The sergeants and other officers administered first aid and called for an ambulance. Mr. Mendoza died at the scene after the ambulance arrived.

Mr. Mendoza was armed with a non-serialized “ghost gun” with an extended magazine holding 33 rounds. Investigators determined Mr. Mendoza’s gun malfunctioned when it improperly ejected a spent shell casing.

The investigation was led by Lake Oswego Police Department and Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team."

09/22/2026

**CAN YOU ID ME?**

Canby PD is seeking information to identify this person of interest in an incident that occurred in Canby. If you have any information and can help possibly identify this individual, please call (503) 655-8211 and request to speak with a detective regarding case #26-018078