The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently hosted a graduation ceremony at its Inverness Jail to celebrate the academic achievements of an adult in custody who completed their General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
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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
Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) conducting proactive patrols have seized three firearms as well as suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana.
This investigation began around 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, when a deputy saw a parked car in a fire lane near the entrance to Davis Park, located at 322 Northeast 194th Avenue in Gresham.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is inviting community members to provide feedback on five new policy drafts.
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Today, Monday, April 20, 2026, Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell released the following community letter after Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson announced her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
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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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