Portland Firefighter Arrested Following Child Luring Investigation

On April 15, 2026, the Portland Police Bureau's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit reviewed reports of a user initiating an inappropriate chat and sending sexually explicit content to a child in Deschutes County, Oregon dating back to October 2024.

The case was initiated in March of 2025 when the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office began investigating reports from a minor that an adult male had messaged her and sent inappropriate photographs. Through investigative practices, Detectives determined that at least some of them were sent from a Portland Fire & Rescue station in Northeast Portland and connected them to Portland Fire & Rescue firefighter Vincent Ramon Alvarez, 59, of Portland.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, PPB ICAC Detectives arrested Alvarez at his fire station where he works as a Lieutenant. He was interviewed and then booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Luring a Minor and Official Misconduct in the First Degree.

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The case number is 26-801571.

The Portland Police Bureau is grateful to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for their assistance.

This case is unrelated to a recent case involving a different Portland firefighter arrested just over two weeks ago.

The Portland Police Bureau recently debuted a podcast episode offering tips and information about combatting online child exploitation and sextortion. Community members are encouraged to report suspected child abuse or exploitation. In emergencies, dial 911. Reports of suspected online child exploitation can be made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or the cybertip website.

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