A multi-agency public safety mission was held on Friday, March 8, in the communities of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village. Organized by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the mission primarily focused on retail theft and traffic safety.
Police officers from the Portland Police Bureau and Gresham Police Department assisted MCSO deputies.
The mission resulted in 43 traffic stops and 10 arrests. Deputies confiscated one handgun, and altogether, the team recovered $2,174.43 of stolen merchandise.
“What makes this public safety mission unique is the level of collaboration from the Portland Police Bureau and Gresham Police Department," Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell said. "Their officers joined our deputies, leading to a more impactful and successful mission. We’re grateful for their partnership and support of east county.”
In 2023, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office conducted 60 individual public safety missions across the county, focusing on speed and seatbelt enforcement, crosswalk and school zone safety, distracted driving, car theft, gun violence, safety and security on TriMet platforms, buses and trains, and human trafficking.
The Sheriff's Office will continue to conduct these public safety missions into 2024.
“We are committed to creating safe and thriving communities in Multnomah County and our contract cities of Maywood Park, Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village," Sheriff Morrisey O'Donnell said.
Image description Recovered handgun: Handgun, magazine and bullets
Image description 0277: Patrol vehicles parked in front of Walmart
Image description 0289: Sheriffs deputies and a Portland police officer converses as they catalogue stolen merchandise
Image description 0300: A deputy places a man in handcuffs
Image description 0306: Police vehicles with overhead lights flashing at a traffic stop