MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Transit Police recently conducted a high-visibility public safety mission, resulting in 28 arrests in the Hazelwood neighborhood.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, over 20 officers and deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and the Port of Portland Police Department, teamed up to address crime occurring on or around TriMet platforms and bus stops. The seven-hour operation focused primarily on Northeast 122nd Avenue between Northeast Halsey and Southeast Division.

The collaborative effort focused on violent crime, criminal mischief, drug use and distribution, harassment, disorderly conduct, and other frequently reported crimes.

Law enforcement participating in the operation was supported by a tactical dispatcher assigned to the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) and specialty-trained PPB narcotics investigators.

To ensure deputies and officers could remain focused on their field operations, MCSO Corrections Division personnel established a temporary booking facility at PPB’s East Precinct. This streamlined the booking process, maximizing the time deputies and officers could spend patrolling and addressing public safety concerns on the transit lines during the mission.

The statistics below reflect the dedicated efforts of the officers and deputies who took part in this mission: 

• 28 arrests
• Numerous charges related to the delivery and possession of fentanyl
• Numerous charges related to the delivery and possession of methamphetamine
• Numerous felony and misdemeanor warrants cleared
• Five vehicles towed
• One stolen vehicle recovered 

During the mission, deputies and officers came across a man using drugs across the street from a pediatric clinic at the corner of Northeast 122nd Avenue and Northeast Oregon Street.

While investigating, the man became unresponsive, although he was still breathing. Recognizing the signs of a potential overdose, deputies and officers administered Naloxone and requested an ambulance.

AMR and Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) responded and took the man to a hospital.

Throughout the mission, several neighbors and business owners expressed their gratitude for the increased presence of officers. One of the employees at the pediatric office near where the potential overdose occurred told officers it was a relief to see the recurring public safety issues addressed and thanked them for coming.

"There’s no doubt the mission’s collaborative approach amplified its impact," said MCSO Captain Matt Jordan, Chief of Transit Police. "Our deputies and partner agency’s officers work tirelessly to enhance safety daily and concentrated missions like these go a long way in deterring future crimes by reminding criminals that we have the resources to hold them accountable.”

Several photos from the operation are being released. Media may use these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

Transit Police will continue to monitor and quickly address crime patterns along TriMet’s system. Expanding enforcement and intervention efforts enhances the safety and well-being of our communities and improves rider and operator experiences.

About Transit Police:  

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) leads the multi-agency Transit Police Unit. Transit Police officers and deputies ensure a safe transit system by riding trains and buses, and visiting platforms and stations. They respond to calls for service and investigate crimes that occur on TriMet property in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties.