Speed racing mission in the Columbia River Gorge results in citations and an...
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office conducted a high-visibility patrol mission in the Columbia River Gorge on Saturday, June 22, that resulted in 18 traffic stops, three citations, 15 warnings and...
View ArticleDeath investigation continues in Willamette River boat tubing incident (Photo)
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) River Patrol Unit (RPU) deputies continue to investigate the death of 24-year-old Kaileigh Seidel.On Saturday, June 22, at 7:53 p.m., Portland firefighters and...
View ArticleUPDATE: MCSO seeks the public's help locating a missing woman (Photo)
UPDATE: Ms. Kapriel has been located safe and is with her family.The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman who walked away from her home. The...
View ArticlePleasant Home explosion under investigation (Photo)
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Detective Unit is investigating an early morning explosion in the rural community of Pleasant Home.At about 3:40 a.m., MCSO sheriff’s deputies responded to...
View ArticleHiker Rescued After Falling (Photo)
A hiker on the Oneonta Trail fell down an embankment, called 911 herself and was rescued.On Friday, July 12th, 2024, a little before 9:00 a.m., a 50-year-old solo hiker, called 911 and reported that...
View ArticleMultnomah County Sheriff's Office seeks feedback on proposed policy
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) takes seriously its responsibility to engage community stakeholders about the services the agency provides. Policy and procedure serve as the foundation for...
View ArticleAdult In Custody Death At Multnomah County Detention Center
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at about 7:30 a.m., an adult in custody was found unresponsive in their cell at the Multnomah County Detention Center. A corrections deputy immediately called for jail...
View ArticleMan Drowns in Columbia River
Correction:Original release stated an incorrect date of July 17. This incident happened on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The release has been corrected.A man fell out of a boat, went under water and did not...
View ArticleMultnomah County Sheriff's Office enacts policy following review process
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) would like to thank the public for providing feedback during the policy review process. These policies were recently enacted:105.00 Policy and...
View ArticleStatement from Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell on booking criteria
As Sheriff, my priority is to hold people who violate the law accountable and meet the public safety expectations of the community. As the elected official charged with managing the jail, I believe we...
View ArticleMCSO Investigates Stabbing Incident in Wood Village (Photo)
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a stabbing that occurred on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Wood Village.Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at...
View ArticleSheriff's office warns of phone scam impersonating deputies and sergeants
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reminding the public to be vigilant about a phone scam impersonating our deputies and sergeants. Recently, we’ve learned of a person losing $1,000 to...
View ArticleFairview deadly plane crash update - September 3, 2024 (Photo)
Crash investigationThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to investigate the deadly plane crash that occurred in Fairview, Oregon, on Saturday, August 31, 2024.During a press...
View ArticleSheriff's Office hosting multiple hiring events this fall
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) invites those interested in a career in public safety to attend one of our hiring events this fall.We are currently seeking self-disciplined, dedicated and...
View ArticleThree people who died in Fairview, Oregon plane crash identified
With positive identifications and official next of kin notifications completed by the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the identities of...
View ArticleMultnomah County Sheriff's Office launches Cold Cases webpage; photos/video...
For media: Detective Tamari Johnson and Detective Sergeant Brad Robertson will be available for interviews about the highlighted cases at 10 a.m. at the Troutdale Sheriff's Operation Center (234 SW...
View ArticleMultnomah County Sheriff's Office asks for the public's help in finding a...
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is asking for help in our continuing efforts to find a missing Fairview teen. Bailey 'Jade' Loucks was last seen on June 14, 2024, in the area of SE 122nd...
View ArticleMCSO Deputies Make Arrest After Fatal Crash
On September 14, 2024 at 3:01am deputies responded to a report of a two-vehicle, serious-injury crash in the 16500 block of SE Foster Rd in east Multnomah County. Shortly after arriving at the scene,...
View ArticleSheriff's Office seeks new members to Community Budget Advisory Committee
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is looking for community members to join our Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). As a participant, you will have the opportunity to become familiar with...
View ArticleMCSO Deputies Respond to Fatal Crash in Fairview (Photo)
The East County Vehicular Crimes Team (ECVCT) is investigating a serious crash that resulted in the death of one person and injured multiple people on Sunday night in Fairview.Multnomah County...
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