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On Friday, May 30, 2025, at about 11:10 p.m., Multnomah County sheriffs’ deputies responded to reports of a shooting in a wooded area on the Sandy River near NW Graham and Swigert in Troutdale.
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Public Notice & Press Releases
Public Notice
Public notices may contain information, special announcements, legal proceedings, or requests issued by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
Motor vehicle selection and unbiased enforcement standard operating procedure
MCSO is committed to delivering services in a professional, fair, and respectful manner. The goal of this Office’s public safety mission is to earn legitimacy through public trust, which is accomplished via thoughtful field-to-facility practices that further community safety. Learn more.
Press Releases
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the Reynolds School District (RSD) need your help identifying a thief who stole six catalytic converters from school buses over Memorial Day weekend.
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A joint investigation by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Dangerous Drugs Team (DDT), assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has resulted in the arrest of an Estacada man and the seizure of a record-breaking amount of illegal dangerous drugs.
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On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m., deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person not breathing following a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 14900 block of NW Gillihan Road on Sauvie Island.
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Public Record Requests
Oregon Public Records Law (ORS192) provides individuals, organizations, agencies and businesses the ability to access written documents and materials.
It is our policy to respond to public record requests in an orderly, consistent and reasonable manner in accordance with the Oregon Public Records Law.
How to submit a request
In order to request access to these documents and materials, the request must include the following:
- Be in writing.
- Include contact information.
- Clearly state what records are being sought.
Fees and cost
Please be advised that there may be a fee to cover staff time researching and retrieving the documents.