The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is reminding hikers to exercise caution in the Columbia River Gorge this Memorial Day weekend after a hiker fell 15 feet, injuring themselves.
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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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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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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is releasing video that captured a rollover crash to help with a hit-and-run investigation.
This investigation began around 9 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, when deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash that occurred about a half mile west of Dalton Point Recreation Site on eastbound I-84.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit is providing an update to its ongoing Sandy River safety advisory.
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At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl turned himself into the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. The surrender was facilitated through his attorney at the request of detectives. Deputies and detectives, along with the United States Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, had been looking for the suspect.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is asking for the community’s help finding a missing 61-year-old woman, last seen in Wood Village.
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