Colleen Ann Waibel

Death by Force

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On January 27, 1998, Officer Colleen Ann Waibel of the Portland Police Department was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty. The incident occurred when Officer Waibel and another officer attempted to arrest Stephen Douglas Dons, a 37-year-old individual, for operating a marijuana-growing operation at his residence.

Stephen Douglas Dons had a extensive and troubling criminal history. He had been convicted of several crimes, including obstructing a police officer, resisting arres ...Read More
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Victim Details

Colleen Ann Waibel

Female

White / Caucasian

Portland

OR

1998-01-27

44

Colleen

Ann Waibel

01/03/2025

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I keep thinking about the dangerous reality officers face every day, especially when encountering in... ...Read More
01/21/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the aftermath of the incident and how it must have profoundly affec... ...Read More
01/19/2023
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