City of The Dalles Police Department

09/11/2026

Community Partnership with local businesses and groups is what makes our community special. We are happy to support the Bingen Huckleberry Festival as well as Angels Bakery downtown the Dalles. Huckleberry festival in Bingen is happening this weekend. Hope everybody gets a chance to enjoy the festivities. Wasco County Sheriff's OfficeCity of The Dalles Police DepartmentThe Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

09/09/2026

At around noon on September 9, 2026 this significant crash occurred on Scenic Drive and Scenic View Lane in The Dalles. The driver was a juvenile as were the two passengers. Thankfully this crash only resulted in minor injuries. The roadway was closed for about 30 minutes while on scene emergency responders assessed the incident and cared for the occupants.

The Dalles Police Traffic Unit took lead on the investigation and charges were issued against the offending driver. Speed and reckless driving behavior were determined to be the cause of the crash.

09/08/2026

Huge Congratulations to Chief MacNab!

The OACP congratulates Eric Macnab on his appointment as Chief of Police for the Gladstone Police Department.

Chief Macnab brings more than two decades of Oregon law enforcement experience to the position. He joined the Gladstone Police Department in October 2024 as a Lieutenant after completing a 21-year career with the The Dalles Police Department, where he began serving as a police officer in 2003.

During his career in The Dalles, Chief Macnab served in a variety of operational, investigative, and leadership assignments, gaining experience in criminal investigations, narcotics, code enforcement, and organizational management. He was promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2017, overseeing the department’s investigative function and working closely with regional law enforcement and community partners.

Chief Macnab later served as Administration Sergeant and played an important role in preparing The Dalles PD for its first agency accreditation. In 2023, he was among the command staff recognized for the work involved in preparing the department for the comprehensive review of its policies, procedures, professional standards, and management practices.

His work has also included community and interagency partnerships, including participation in Wasco County’s 'Handle with Care' initiative, which brought law enforcement and local schools together to better support students who had experienced potentially traumatic events.

Chief Macnab brought that combination of investigative, administrative, and leadership experience to Gladstone in 2024 and has continued serving the community in a command role leading up to his appointment as Chief of Police.

Chief Macnab and his wife, Angie, have five children and enjoy camping and spending time at the beach.

Congratulations, Chief Macnab, on your appointment. The OACP wishes you every success as you lead the Gladstone PD and serve the Gladstone community.

09/03/2026

Period of enhanced enforcement: September 4, 2026 9am to 2pm.

Please be aware that officers will be targeting seatbelt enforcement and compliance tomorrow. Drivers and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts at all times while driving on public streets or highways. ORS 811.210, fine for noncompliance $115.00

09/02/2026

Please read this post about the upcoming Pig Bowl - The Dalles, September 26th at 7pm at the Wahtonka Football Field. You can enter to win a .223 rifle donated by Urness Motors and Wasco County Sheriff's Office, or an archery package that was donated by The Dalles Police Association. This worthwhile and fun event benefits two local families in need. Please plan to attend, you will have a blast.

09/01/2026

Help us fight this noxious w**d, which is common in The Dalles.

The attached photo shows the growing stages of puncture vine; commonly known as goat head.

To remove puncture this vine: DIG or PULL up plant(s) and seeds, BAG and DISPOSE. DO NOT mow or w**d trim as it will spread seeds.

Did you know that property owners are responsible for vegetation control throughout their property and vegetation that encroaches the public right-of-way (street, alley, sidewalk, planting strip, curbs).

Reference: The Dalles Municipal Code: Title 5 Offense, Chapter 5.24(3) Noxious Vegetation.

To report uncontrolled puncture vine you can contact:

CODES ENFORCEMENT
CITY OF THE DALLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
401 COURT STREET * 541-296-2613

The puncture vine growth this year is above average and controlling this w**d is only possible if everyone pitches in for the good of our community.

08/26/2026

We were honored to be invited aboard the American Cruise Line ship on August 11th for a firsthand look at the vessel and an opportunity to learn more about the safety and security considerations that come with welcoming cruise passengers to our community. The tour of the ship was educational to say the least.

As The Dalles continues to receive international recognition and welcomes more visitors from around the world, it is important that we, as a public safety agency, continue to adapt, prepare, and find ways to better serve both our community and its guests. Preparation is essential, and that was the primary reason for our visit.

We met some great people aboard the ship and gained valuable insight into how the crew prepares for and responds to situations that could arise. Having that firsthand knowledge and understanding is an important part of making sure we are prepared to work together should the need ever arise.

The City of The Dalles is fortunate to be included on the American Cruise Line itinerary, and our department will continue doing everything we can to help ensure the safety of our visitors, cruise passengers, and our community.

And yes, we know…Captain Mathew looks like he’s about 14 years old! 😂 But we quickly learned that he has a pretty impressive and lengthy career in the maritime industry.

A big thank you to American Cruise Line, Captain Mathew, his crew, Patrick (Security) and everyone who took the time to welcome us aboard and share their knowledge with us.

Most importantly, thank you to our community—and to all of our “guests”—for putting your trust in us. We’re proud to serve The Dalles and look forward to continuing to work together to keep our community safe.

08/24/2026

***Update-This sticky fingered suspect has been identified. That you for all the tips***

**Do you know me?**
This lonely gentleman stole over $500 worth of “self entertainment devices” from a local business. He has a distinct tattoo on his left calf. If you recognize him please call The Dalles Police Department at (541) 296-2613 and ask for Detective Castro. An alternative method would be to use our anonymous tip feature, Tip411, by typing “The Dalles Tip411” into any search engine.

***We used AI to blur the image background.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Just before 2pm 8-18-26 a grass fire broke out at east 9th and Morton street in The Dalles. Several homes were directly threatened by the flames. Again, MCFR came through and stopped the blaze before any substantial damage occurred.

We cannot stress enough how extreme our fire conditions are here in The Dalles. Be fire safe!

Thank you to Chief Jensen who fought this fire expertly and got his hands dirty alongside his firefighters.

Mid Columbia Fire Rescue