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The Hood River Police Department was established in 1895. The department currently consists of 12 certified police officers.

The department currently consists of 12 certified police officers including Chief, 2 Sergeants, 1 Criminal Detective, and 7 patrol officers. The department also employs 2 Non-Sworn members including a Community Service Officer/Parking Enforcement Officer and an Administrative Assistant. The Department provides police services to the City of Hood River which is comprised of 3 square miles of residential, business, industrial and recreational properties. Hood River has a population of approximately 6500 full time residents. The City welcomes a large influx of tourists and outdoor recreational enthusiasts looking to experience the vast natural wonders, and recreational and sporting opportunities that the Columbia Gorge has to offer. Hood River is located about 60 miles east of Portland on the banks of the Columbia River. The city is nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, with its picturesque views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams, Hood River offers abundant access to outdoor activities that have outdoorsmen, athletes, and people who appreciate natural beauty, visiting us from all over the world.

10/27/2026

If you see two new faces around town in a Police uniform you would be correct.

Officer Evan Morgan and Officer Noah Linder have successfully graduated from the Oregon Police Academy!

They are now moving into the next critical phase of their careers: the Field Training portion. Over the course of 16 weeks, both officers will be working hands-on in the community alongside our experienced Field Training Officers to hone their skills and learn the ins and outs of our city.
Officer Morgan and Officer Linder are incredibly excited to begin serving the residents and visitors of Hood River.

Let’s give them both a warm Hood River welcome as they begin protecting and serving our beautiful community.

10/24/2026

UPDATE! The gas leak has been stopped, and residents can return to their homes. Gas Company will be in the area for a while working on the line. No need for concern.

Alert!!! There is a gas leak on 8th Street and Columbia. Residents living on Columbia Street from 700 block to 800 block are asked to leave the area and come back when the gas leak has been stopped.

Thank you!!

10/19/2026

🚨 LOCAL BUSINESS ALERT: Phone Scam Costing Thousands 🚨

The Hood River Police Department is warning the public, local business owners, and managers about an active phone scam targeting area businesses over the past two days.
How the Scam Works:
• The Caller: An unknown individual calling store landlines using the name "Mr. Martinez" or "Matthew Martinez."
• The Pitch: The scammer informs employees about an incoming FedEx shipment supposedly required to pass an upcoming Fire Department inspection.
• The Deception: To sound credible, the scammer sends text messages pretending to be the business owner or manager—even referencing them by their actual name—to "confirm" the shipment and inspection are real.
• The Threat: The caller claims that if a "minimum payment" is not made immediately, the business will face a $10,000 fine.
• The Payoff: Employees are pressured into opening store safes, withdrawing cash, and making an international wire transfer via Western Union.
This scam has already cost local businesses thousands of dollars.

🛑 What to do:
If you are a business owner or manager, please educate your staff immediately. Remind employees to never look up or authorize payments based solely on an unexpected phone call or text, and to always verify such requests through internal company policies.
If you receive a suspicious call like this, hang up and report it to the Hood River Police Department. Please share this post to help protect our local business community!

HRPD

10/14/2026

Looking to clean out your medicine cabinet? 💊
Bring your unwanted or expired household medications down to the Hood River Police Department Saturday, October 24th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. It’s totally free and safe.
Check out the flyer below to see what items you can and can't bring, or scan the QR code in the image to get all the details.
See you there!

HRPD

09/29/2026

A choice made under the influence can change the course of your life in an instant. Recently, an officer stopped a vehicle for reckless driving. Once the vehicle yielded, the driver was observed making hurried, concealing movements toward the center console causing the officer to be a bit more cautious. The officer then observed several signs of impairment. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII with a blood alcohol content twice the per se limit of (.08%) Inside the armrest, right where those concealing movements were made, officers found a loaded fi***rm carried concealed without a permit.

Mixing alcohol with certain prescription medications severely degrades your cognitive abilities and destroys your judgment to the point where you make incredibly dangerous choices—like driving recklessly and trying to conceal a fi***rm as you’re being contacted by law enforcement.

Please be mindful of how your medications interact with alcohol. The cognitive fog and reckless decisions that result from this combination puts everyone in our community at risk. Let's keep our streets safe and look out for one another by making responsible choices before stepping behind the wheel.

HRPD

09/12/2026

🚨 UPDATE: DENNIS WAS FOUND THIS MORNING IN SKAMANIA COUNTY – THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SHARES 🚨

The Hood River Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly male who suffers from dementia and diabetic-related medical issues.

He was last seen at approximately 5:30 PM at the Sunset Motel in Hood River.

Due to his medical conditions, there is significant concern for his safety and well-being. His name is Dennis Cahoon and he is on foot.

If you have seen him or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Hood River Police Department immediately at 541-386-2711 or call 911.

Thank you

HRPD

09/06/2026

🚔 HOLIDAY WEEKEND DUII ENFORCEMENT LEADS TO FELONS IN POSSESSION OF FI****MS & CO***NE

On September 6, 2026, a Hood River City Police Officer stopped a vehicle for a speeding violation within the city limits of Hood River.

During the investigation, the Officer observed several signs of impairment. After completing field sobriety tests, the 20-year-old driver was taken into custody for DUII.

A search incident to the arrest revealed two concealed fi***rms within reach of both the driver and the 19-year-old passenger, along with a baggie containing co***ne and other impairing substances.

The 20-year-old driver was lodged at NORCOR on charges of DUII, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Co***ne), and Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm by a Felon.

The 19-year-old passenger was also lodged on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm by a Felon and a Probation Violation.

These weren’t accidents. These were choices.

Choosing to drive while impaired puts everyone on the road at risk. Every time someone gets behind the wheel under the influence, they are gambling with their own life and the lives of innocent people who have done nothing wrong.

Add illegal possession of fi***rms by individuals prohibited from possessing them, along with co***ne and other impairing substances inside the vehicle, and those poor decisions become even more dangerous.

We say it repeatedly because it matters: DUII is preventable. There is no excuse for choosing to drive impaired. Make the responsible choice—find a sober driver, call a friend, use a taxi , or simply don’t drive.

The Hood River Police Department will continue to take impaired driving seriously. Rain or shine, day or night, holiday weekend or ordinary weekday, we will be proactive in DUII enforcement.

HRPD

08/22/2026

Reckless Driver Eluded Officers Twice Before Crashing

On August 21, 2026, a Hood River Officer observed a Dodge Charger traveling WB on I-84 near exit 64 at a high rate of speed. The Officer was on another call so he advised other units of his observations. A short time later, another Officer who was patrolling the downtown area observed a Charger run through a red light and accelerated at a high rate of speed. The Dodge Charger was being driven recklessly and fish-tailing through downtown Hood River at a peak time with patrons throughout the area.

The Officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop and accelerated onto I-84 heading eastbound at a high rate of speed. Despite the officer having his emergency lights and siren activated, the driver continued to flee. Within seconds, the vehicle was out of the officer’s sight.

The officer continued eastbound into Mosier to determine whether the vehicle had exited the freeway. While traveling eastbound on Highway 30, the officer spotted the same silver Dodge Charger traveling westbound and again attempted a traffic stop. The driver once again refused to stop and eluded the Officer This time heading back toward Hood River.

After an unsuccessful spike strip deployment on I-84, an Oregon State Trooper spotted the Charger in the city limits. The driver again accelerated away at a high rate of speed on Country Club Road. Due to the vehicle’s excessive speed, the trooper lost sight of it.

The trooper eventually located the Charger after it had crashed near the intersection of Country Club Road and Barrett Drive. At approximately the same time, an automated 911 crash notification from the suspect’s personal cell phone alerted Dispatch to the motor vehicle crash.

Hood River Police officers responded to the scene and the driver was located a short distance from the crash. The driver was taken into custody.

The driver was arrested on charges including Reckless Driving, Felony Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, DUII, and Misdemeanor Driving While Suspended.

This incident is another example of how quickly reckless and impaired driving can turn dangerous—not only for the driver, but for everyone sharing our roads.

No innocent motorists or pedestrians were seriously injured. The coordinated response by local and state law enforcement helped end the incident and remove a dangerous driver from the road.

08/06/2026

On August 4, 2026, an Officer with the Hood River Police Department stopped a vehicle for Reckless Driving after observing it traveling at a high rate of speed, cutting off another vehicle, and narrowly avoiding a collision. The driver was also seen traveling in the opposing lane of traffic and disregarding a STOP sign.

During the investigation, a resident approached the Officer and volunteered as a witness after observing the driver speeding and nearly colliding with their vehicle while they were exiting their driveway.

As the investigation continued, the Officer observed several signs of impairment. After field sobriety tests were completed, the driver was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle revealed a concealed fi***rm, a glass methamphetamine pipe, approximately 14 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and an open alcoholic beverage.

The driver was lodged at NORCOR on charges of DUII, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Reckless Driving and Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm.

Driving under the influence and driving recklessly are bad choices. Every time someone chooses to get behind the wheel while impaired, they gamble with the lives of everyone else on the road. In this case, those choices nearly resulted in a serious crash and could have easily ended in tragedy. Thankfully, no innocent motorists or pedestrians were injured.

Make the right choice. If you choose to use any kind of impairing substances do NOT drive. Plan ahead, call a sober friend, call a cab, or find another safe way home!

07/30/2026

After 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Hood River, today we celebrate the retirement of Officer Erin Mason.

Throughout his career, Officer Mason has served our department and community with honor, integrity, and unwavering commitment. He has worn many hats during his tenure, including Field Training Officer, Use of Force Instructor, Ground Fighting Instructor and Detective, where he spent many years investigating cases and mentoring fellow officers.

Beyond his law enforcement duties, Officer Mason has always believed in the importance of community policing and building strong relationships with those he serves. His impact extends far beyond the badge, as he has been a familiar and respected figure throughout Hood River.

Many in our community also know Officer Mason from his years as a high school tennis and golf coach, where he invested countless hours mentoring and encouraging young athletes both on and off the court and course.

As this chapter comes to a close, we know retirement won’t keep Erin idle for long. We have a feeling you’ll find him spending plenty of time on the golf course, enjoying a well-earned retirement with family and friends.

Thank you, Officer Mason, for 25 years of outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the Hood River community. Your contributions have left a lasting legacy within our department and throughout our community.

Congratulations on your retirement, Erin! We wish you nothing but the very best in the years ahead.

HRPD

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207 2nd Street
Hood River, OR
97031

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15413875256

Website

https://cityofhoodriver.gov/police/

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