MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – Today, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the United States Marshals (USMS) Fugitive Task Force, arrested 26-year-old Ty Sage. 

“Ty Sage should never have been able to post bail,” said Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “To the family of Lowgunn Ivey, the young man killed, I want to acknowledge the fear and trauma that this mistaken release has caused.” 

“Lowgunn’s family deserved better. As Multnomah County’s sheriff, I am committed to making sure this does not happen again, that we learn from our mistakes, and that Lowgunn’s family can have justice,” Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell added.  

The arrest of Sage occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at a gas station off Highway 101 in Florence, Oregon, without any use of force. 

Due to the ongoing investigation, no additional details about the arrest can be shared at this time.  

Sage was mistakenly allowed to post bail and was subsequently released from the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on Monday, September 22, 2025. 

MCDC is operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.  

According to court documents, a Multnomah County grand jury indicted Sage on May 13, 2025. The indictment charged him with one count of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree robbery.  

On September 17, 2025, Sage appeared before a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge for a murder bail hearing, according to Oregon’s official court registry.  

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, MCSO learned about Sage’s release.  

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell immediately launched an inquiry into how Sage’s release occurred. The preliminary review suggests a misinterpretation – on MCSO’s part – of the initial court order presented to the sheriff’s office that was signed September 17 and filed September 18, 2025. The full inquiry remains ongoing.   

Although MCSO employees acted in good faith and sought clarification with the court, Sage was still allowed to post bail – that should not have happened.  

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell committed that MCSO will learn from this incident and strengthen processes.  

She thanked the deputies and investigators who have been working non-stop from the beginning of this incident and who dedicated themselves to bringing Sage into custody.  

Sage will be booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a no bail hold.  

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell spoke with Lowgunn’s family to share the news of Sage’s arrest.  

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell also acknowledges the U.S. Marshals Service, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, and the Gresham Police Department for their assistance with the case and ongoing investigation.  

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