A 47-year-old driver faces multiple criminal citations after losing control of her SUV during an illegal pass and crashing into a Pleasant Valley home's nursery. Although the crash caused significant structural damage, no serious injuries were reported, as the mother had removed her child from the room just minutes before the crash.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit is issuing a safety advisory for community members utilizing the Sandy River between Oxbow Regional Park and Dabney State Recreation Area.

Following a powerful storm cycle in December 2025, the river’s path has naturally shifted, creating new and potentially significant hazards for recreational users.

Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 30-year-old man following a pursuit and crash on Interstate 205.

This incident began around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after the driver of a white BMW SUV nearly hit a patrol deputy’s SUV near Southeast Grand Avenue and Southeast Harrison Street in Portland. Several other drivers had to quickly break to avoid being hit by the BMW.

MCSO is issuing a safety warning to community members as temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s this Sunday. 

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.

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.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is inviting community members to provide feedback on five new policy drafts.

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.

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.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has received dozens of phone calls today, April 16, 2026, from community members reporting a series of illegitimate text messages.

The fraudulent messages claim to be from law enforcement, claiming the recipient is scheduled for a court appearance within 24 hours. The messages further state that failure to appear will result in penalties ranging from significant fines to immediate arrest.