On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a serious crash at the intersection of NW Germantown Rd and NW Kaiser Rd, just north of the Bethany area.
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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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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 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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Recent News Releases
On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a report of a hiker who had fallen from a trail near Horsetail Falls, located at 56600 E Historic Columbia River Hwy.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail (MCIJ).
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Update: With next of kin notification complete, MCSO is releasing the identity of the adult in custody who died at the Multnomah County Detention Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The deceased is 71-year-old John C. Hanberry.
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UPDATE: The missing 17-year-old has been located safely and unharmed. Thank you to everyone who assisted in getting the word out.
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