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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office

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A safe and thriving community for everyone

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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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Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell

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

Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 37-year-old man who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims.

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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has received dozens of phone calls today, April 16, 2026, from community members reporting a series of illegitimate text messages.

The fraudulent messages claim to be from law enforcement, claiming the recipient is scheduled for a court appearance within 24 hours. The messages further state that failure to appear will result in penalties ranging from significant fines to immediate arrest.

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TriMet’s Transit Police arrested eight people as part of an investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the Parkrose neighborhood.

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Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) serving on an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested a 40-year-old man accused of disseminating child sexual abuse material.

Detectives executed a search warrant on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the 700 block of Southwest Halsey Street in Troutdale and arrested Josiah Coberley.

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Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 48-year-old man accused of stealing brass plates from TriMet MAX platforms.

Based on the preliminary investigation, between March 17 and March 19, 2026, TriMet reported someone unscrewing multiple large brass plates and stealing them. These alleged thefts occurred from several MAX stations along North Interstate Avenue.

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