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.
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.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday afternoon near Northeast 235th Avenue and Northeast Arata Road in Wood Village.
This investigation began at 4:14 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, when a school bus driver called 911 to report a shooting near a bus stop.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual memorial services to honor the 10 deputies and one civilian staff member who have died in the line of duty.
The observances, held Wednesday, May 13, 2026, began with a wreath-laying at the Loll Memorial, the site where Deputy Ernest Loll was killed in 1935 while responding to a call for service in Southwest Portland. In the afternoon, Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell joined families of the fallen, county officials, and agency members for a formal memorial ceremony at the Troutdale Sheriff’s Office Operations Center.
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.
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.
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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