Today, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the 2025 Annual Report for TriMet’s Transit Police. The report highlights the collaborative work of local law enforcement agencies, TriMet staff, and community partners.
A safe and thriving community for everyone
Services
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.
What you need to know
News and Media
Recent News Releases
Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the United State Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, have arrested a 28-year-old man who is accused of murdering his girlfriend’s two-year-old child.
Detectives booked Dison Ruda into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and two counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree.
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Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a deadly Wood Village shooting.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Wood Village Fred Meyer.
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Just before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) received a 911 call from a community member reporting a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in the 23300 block of Northeast Glisan Street.
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We are currently hiring Corrections Deputies.
Are you ready for a new career? Join our team at the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.
