On July 12, 2026, at approximately 2:05 pm deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting a person who was seen swimming near Sand Island appeared to be in distress and did not resurface. Sand Island is located on the east end of Rooster Rock State Park and sits within the Columbia River.
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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
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office announced the opening of a 30‑day Stakeholder Review period for six proposed policies, including one outlining arrest authority for sworn corrections members.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly Fourth of July weekend boating crash on the Willamette River.
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A coordinated multi-agency operation successfully rescued a hiker from the Columbia River Gorge after she injured herself on a popular hiking trail.
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Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Multnomah County Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) Team rescued a young teenager who had become trapped in a heavily wooded area in Corbett.
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We are currently hiring Corrections Deputies.
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