Individuals vandalize Multnomah Building, set fire to first floor office
On Tuesday night, a large crowd gathered outside the Multnomah Building in Southeast Portland. Shortly after arriving, individuals in the crowd began vandalizing the county building, repeatedly...
View ArticleDeputies continue to investigate single vehicle fatal crash (Photo)
On August 24, at approximately 11:43 p.m., Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were dispatched to the intersection of NE Marine Drive and Blue Lake Road for a single vehicle crash. Upon...
View ArticleThree men issued criminal citations for actions during civilian traffic stop
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office values the safety and well-being of the community and supports the right of everyone to travel freely in our county. We continue to review all related reports of...
View ArticleMCSO and OSP joint statement on Governor Kate Brown's decision to evoke...
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police are committed to the safety and well-being of the communities we serve. We strongly support the right to demonstrate and for people to use...
View ArticleUpdate from Unified Command on Saturday afternoon demonstrations in North...
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, law enforcement working under a Unified Command structure, assisted by regional government agencies, worked together to provide a safe environment for various groups...
View ArticleMCSO Sheriff Reese and OSP Superintendent Hampton release joint statement on...
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, Oregon State Police, the Multnomah County Sheriff Office and Portland Police Bureau as unified command, managed multiple large events across Portland. Throughout the...
View ArticleUnified Command release on Saturday night demonstration in Downtown Portland...
After largely peaceful protests throughout the day Saturday, several hundred protesters gathered in Downtown Portland around 8:30 p.m. in Lownsdale and Chapman Square Parks. As the crowd grew, many...
View ArticleUnified Command responds to use of force concerns during Saturday night...
The Unified Command strongly supports the fundamental rights outlined in the Constitution’s First Amendment, to freedom of speech and free press. Free speech events are the most complex and difficult...
View ArticleSheriff's Office identifies man who fell into the Columbia River Monday while...
On Monday, September 28, 2020, at approximately 10:24 a.m., dispatchers received a 911 call from a witness who reported a man had fallen into the Columbia River from a boat and did not resurface. MCSO...
View ArticleMotorcyclist killed in crash Sunday night identified
On Sunday, October 4, 2020, at approximately 11:05 p.m., Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the intersection of SW Scholls Ferry Road and SW Sheridan Court for a reported...
View ArticleTwo People Die As A Result Of Injuries Sustained From Traffic Crash Near...
On October 18, 2020 at approximately 4:06pm deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash in the 1300 block of East Historic Columbia River...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Unified Command Statement (Photo)
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and Oregon State Police (OSP) are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure elections process. Law enforcement agencies are...
View ArticleUnified Command: Public Gathering of Concern (Photo)
We are aware of a gathering that is being promoted tonight as a “direct action” event at Director’s Park in Downtown Portland at 8 p.m. This event has raised concerns, and we want the public to be...
View ArticleDeath investigation underway in rural Multnomah County
On Monday, November 2, 2020, at approximately 2:09 p.m., Multnomah County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a person down on the side of the road in the 31400 block of NE Mershon Rd. Deputies...
View ArticleHiker returns safe after getting lost, prompting large Search & Rescue...
On Sunday November 1st at approximately 10 p.m., the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) was notified by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) of a missing woman who was past due after a day hike in...
View ArticleUnified Command: Two arrested in downtown protest, officers interrupt...
On Monday, November 2, 2020, individuals gathered at Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave., in Downtown Portland. At about 8:45 p.m., the group, of about 100, began to march in the direction of Portland...
View ArticlePedestrian killed in Gresham crash over the weekend is identified, no charges...
On October 25, 2020, at approximately 12:01 a.m., Multnomah County Sheriff’s patrol deputies responded to the 7900 block of SE 282nd Ave. in Gresham for a 911 hang-up call. While on their way to the...
View ArticleUnified Command Press Release on Nov. 3
On November 3, 2020, several hundred people gathered Revolution Hall near SE 12th Ave. & Stark St. starting around 5 p.m. About two hours later, the crowd left Revolution Hall and walked through...
View ArticleUnified Command press release on Nov. 4 unlawful assembly and riot (Photo)
In the afternoon on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, two groups met in separate locations, then marched on streets through Portland. One group gathered in the North Park Blocks. Police deployed...
View ArticleUnified Command: 12 Arrested During Riot on Nov. 4-5 (Photo)
Twelve people were arrested for various crimes during a riot on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Downtown Portland. The following are those booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center: Wyatt Dylan...
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