A 47-year-old driver faces multiple criminal citations after losing control of her SUV during an illegal pass and crashing into a Pleasant Valley home's nursery. Although the crash caused significant structural damage, no serious injuries were reported, as the mother had removed her child from the room just minutes before the crash.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is committed to creating safe and thriving communities for everyone. MCSO's impact 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, including Sauvie Island and the Columbia River Gorge. The agency is also responsible for keeping more than 100 miles of waterways safe.
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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 nearly 30 years of service, her commitment to learning every aspect of public safety has propelled her through the ranks of deputy, lieutenant, captain, chief deputy, and undersheriff. She is one of only two Sheriffs to have held dual certification in both police and corrections while serving in office. As Multnomah County’s 41st Sheriff, Nicole is the first woman to hold the agency’s highest rank.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit is issuing a safety advisory for community members utilizing the Sandy River between Oxbow Regional Park and Dabney State Recreation Area.
Following a powerful storm cycle in December 2025, the river’s path has naturally shifted, creating new and potentially significant hazards for recreational users.
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Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 30-year-old man following a pursuit and crash on Interstate 205.
This incident began around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after the driver of a white BMW SUV nearly hit a patrol deputy’s SUV near Southeast Grand Avenue and Southeast Harrison Street in Portland. Several other drivers had to quickly break to avoid being hit by the BMW.
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MCSO is issuing a safety warning to community members as temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s this Sunday.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently hosted a graduation ceremony at its Inverness Jail to celebrate the academic achievements of an adult in custody who completed their General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
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