St. Helens Police

The St. Helens Police Department is a full service police agency serving the citizens of St. Helens. Account is not monitored 24/7.

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Seat Belts Save Lives: Buckle Up May 18-31 and Every Day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and St. Helens PD are urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the “Click It or Ticket” seat belt safety campaign: https://t.co/mKJ8LBUaAg

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We are seeking additional information related to a St. Helens man recently indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder. Please read the following info and call non-emergency dispatch at 503-397-1521 if you have additional details: https://t.co/ac3WpDQy8w

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St. Helens man sentenced in sexual assualt investigation: https://t.co/6G8R1nv4TH

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Thank you to local American Heritage Girls Troop OR3130 for stopping by the St. Helens station today to drop off goodies and celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It's an honor to serve you!

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Congrats Chief Smith and Lt. Treat!

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@SHPD Chief Smith and Lt. Treat were recognized at today's St. Helens City Council meeting for reaching 5 years of service with the City of St. Helens. Congrats!

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Congrats, Pati! Thank you for all that you do for our department!

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Congrats to @SHPD Police Records and Evidence Specialist Pati Askelson and Public Works Director Mouhamad Zaher on both reaching five years of service with the City of St. Helens!

Pati and Mouhamad were recognized at the St. Helens City Council's December 3 Council meeting.

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Halloween is a fun time for families, but it can also be dangerous with more impaired drivers on the road and higher pedestrian vs vehicle accidents.

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday by reviewing the following safety tips before trick-or-treating: https://t.co/RUIwMprUPE

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St. Helens investigation leads to indictment and arrest on child sex abuse charges: https://t.co/i2uIqwuP30

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Congrats, Chief Smith!

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At the Sept. 3 St. Helens City Council regular session, Matthew Smith was sworn in as @SHPD's new chief. Congratulations, Chief Smith! You can learn more about Chief Smith's appointment on the City's website: https://t.co/YX7jI4Fvy0

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Suspect indicted, arrested on encouraging child sexual abuse charges:
https://t.co/uZj6XgNkTD

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St. Helens Cooling Center information!

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St. Helens Cooling Center information for August 22-25, 2025: https://t.co/oTrhkiZZow

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At their August 20, 2025, meeting, the St. Helens City Council appointed Matthew Smith as the St. Helens Police Department’s new police chief. Congrats, Chief Smith: https://t.co/YX7jI4Fvy0

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Aloha suspect indicted and arrested on child sex abuse charges: https://t.co/MqpuIgFvhj

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It was another successful Crafting with a Cop event today in partnership with @StHelensPR! If you missed today's event (decorating bird houses and checking out a patrol car), we have one event left this summer. Join us on August 14! Event details here: https://t.co/HzgWLk3nrR

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Congrats to @SHPD Officer Jamin Coy on reaching 10 years of service with the City of St. Helens. Officer Coy was hired in July 2015 as a patrol officer where he continues to serve today.

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Watch for approx. 6,000 cyclists traveling through St. Helens this weekend using Highway 30, Columbia Boulevard, and Sykes Road with McBride Elementary School as an official rest stop for Seattle to Portland.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Seattle to Portland traveling through St. Helens Sat. and Sun., July 12-13, 2025. Approx. 6,000 cyclists expected. McBride Elementary School is an official rest stop that contributes as a major fundraiser for the St. Helens High School Band and Guard Program.

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Happy Independence Day, St. Helens! We hope you have a happy and safe July 4th! Please celebrate responsibly and remember that 911 is for emergencies only.

We are downtown helping patrol at today’s St. Helens Independence Day Celebration. Come say hi if you see us.

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UPDATE: 3:15 p.m. Fire crews are continuing to monitor hot spots. Local access is now being allowed past the road closure. Please continue to avoid the area if you are not a resident to allow fire crews and other emergency services to continue monitoring and clean up work.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Police, Fire, & Public Works on scene at Railroad Ave near First Street responding to brush fire. Avoid area until further notice. Perimeter is established to fight fire. First Street is under evac. A road block is in place for all Railroad Ave beginning at OPR.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Police, Fire, & Public Works on scene at Railroad Ave near First Street responding to brush fire. Avoid area until further notice. Perimeter is established to fight fire. First Street is under evac. A road block is in place for all Railroad Ave beginning at OPR.

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Thanks to everyone who came to our first Crafting with a Cop event! Special thanks to Means Nursery, Columbia County OSU Extension Service, and Master Gardeners for making today possible. Info on how to join the next event: https://t.co/HzgWLk3nrR