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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office

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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

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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Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives have learned that the teenage girl who was shot is 14 years old. She remains in the hospital with injuries that are considered non-life threatening. To protect her privacy, no additional information about her identity will be released.

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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday afternoon near Northeast 235th Avenue and Northeast Arata Road in Wood Village.

This investigation began at 4:14 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, when a school bus driver called 911 to report a shooting near a bus stop.

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