Crime Stoppers of Oregon Closes After 43 Years | Portland News

After 43 years, Crime Stoppers of Oregon is shutting down its tip line by September 30, 2026 — a bittersweet end for a program that once paid out millions in rewards. Declining tips, an aging board, and a major March 2026 data breach that forced the Portland Police Bureau to advise caution all contributed to the decision. As founder Henry Groepper reflects on the changing times, the closure marks the fading of a long-standing pillar in community crime-fighting — a chapter closing as technology, trust, and priorities shift. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba4aae5ad4dd8c75