MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – 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.

“Our deputies are doing great work keeping our communities in Multnomah County safe,” said MCSO Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “Their continued efforts to remove illegally possessed firearms and drugs reflects our ongoing commitment to reducing violence and protecting the public."

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, MCSO deputies, with the assistance of the East Metro SWAT Team, MCSO Logistics Evidence Unit, and MCSO detectives served a court-authorized search warrant at a house in the 2500 block of Northwest 4th Street in Gresham.

The investigation originated from a series of community-based complaints about potential illegal activities occurring from within the house. 

During the search warrant, deputies seized six rifles, a bulletproof vest, drugs and drug manufacturing equipment – leading to two arrests. 

The suspects in this case are identified as 49-year-old Tai Nguyen and 76-year-old Craig Larson.

Deputies booked Nguyen into the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on one count each of unlawful manufacture of cocaine, unlawful distribution of cocaine, and unlawful possession of cocaine.

Deputies booked Larson into MCDC on one count each of unlawful manufacture of cocaine, unlawful distribution of cocaine, unlawful possession of cocaine, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

Additional charges may be considered by the district attorney’s office as the investigation continues. 

Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

 The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change. 

A photo of the evidence seized during the search warrant is released. Media may use this photo with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. 

No additional details about this investigation can be released at this time. 

About East Metro SWAT Team:

The East Metro SWAT Team provides law enforcement agencies in Multnomah County with a designated team whose members are recruited, selected, trained and equipped to resolve critical tactical incidents involving significant threats to the safety of our community and where such incidents may exceed the abilities of traditional law enforcement tactics or the capabilities of first responders and/or investigative units. East Metro SWAT is comprised of Multnomah County sheriff’s deputies and Gresham Police officers, and includes members specially trained in crisis negotiation and drone operations.

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