The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) wants community members to take proactive steps to stay safe over the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend consists of several community events throughout Multnomah County. MCSO will have increased patrols at many of these events, including the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in downtown Portland.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is committed to creating safe and thriving communities for everyone. The impact of MCSO is immense, providing corrections, civil and public safety services to the most populous county in the state of Oregon. MCSO serves four contract cities: Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale and Wood Village, and unincorporated areas, such as Sauvie Island and the Columbia River Gorge, and is responsible for keeping more than 100 miles of waterways safe.
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Meet Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell
Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell has been dedicated to public safety service since she began her career with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in 1996. Throughout her more than 25 years of service, her desire to learn every aspect of public safety has propelled her through the ranks of deputy, lieutenant, captain, chief deputy, and undersheriff. In addition, she is one of the few Sheriff's Office members who hold dual certification in police and corrections. As Multnomah County’s 41st Sheriff, Nicole is the first woman to hold this highest rank.
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Recent Press Releases
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and East Metro SWAT Team have arrested two people and seized six firearms, body armor, cocaine, methamphetamine, and drug manufacturing materials from a Gresham home.
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Officers and sheriff deputies with TriMet’s Transit Police Division have arrested a 33-year-old man who is accused of driving a stolen vehicle, refusing to stop for police, and then crashing into multiple cars during rush hour.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is recognizing a 46-year-old man who rescued a 38-year-old man from the Columbia River.
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Members of the Transit Police Division (TPD) and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) have safely arrested a 36-year-old man who is accused of using a weapon to threaten transit security guards in the Hazelwood neighborhood.
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