Portland CT Police Department

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

PRESS RELEASE - ASSAULT / ARREST

10/15/2026

09/11/2026

In remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Never forget the victims, first responders, ordinary people going about their day that offered help and all the victims since the attacks. Communities coming together with compassion, strength and resolve. Twenty five years later, may we never forget.

09/10/2026

Press Release:

This evening at approximately 7pm Portland First Responders were dispatched to the Ct River for a report of a body floating in the river in the area of Riverside Street near the marinas. A body was recovered and police are working on identifying the person and making appropriate notifications. An investigation is underway regarding the circumstances surrounding the person death.

UPDATE:

The body in the water has been identified as 40 y.o. Bennett Nocera. He was listed as a missing person from Norwich on 09/07/26. No further details at this time.

08/26/2026

Good morning Portland,
Today is the first day of the new school year. Please remember that there will be students walking to school, riding thier bikes and waiting at bus stops. Please be patient for school busses while they drive thier routes picking up and dropping off students. Lastly, please pay attention to speed limits and school zones. Thank you for following us and helping our community, be safe.