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Missing Hiker Found Deceased - 03/16/24

A hiker reported missing after not returning from a hike was found deceased near Horsetail Falls Trailhead.

On Friday, March 15, 2024 at around 10:00 p.m., Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a call from a person reporting that their friend, a 61-year-old woman, had not returned from a planned solo hike at Oneonta Falls. The caller reported that they had located the hiker’s car in the parking lot at Horsetail Falls Trailhead. 

MCSO Green Hornets, a team of deputies trained for hasty deployment to the trails of the west Columbia River Gorge, responded and searched for the missing hiker throughout the night. They were assisted by Gresham Police Department who used Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) to help search the vast area. The hiker did not have her cell phone with her, making it impossible to find her location through cell tower pings.

The next morning, Saturday, March 16, 2024, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) began a daylight search mission. They were aided by multiple neighboring agencies. By 10:00 a.m., there were more than fifty personnel on the ground searching. Search efforts included the use of tracking dogs and drones. 

At approximately 12:30 p.m., the missing hiker was found at the bottom of a cliff near Horsetail Falls Trailhead. E Old Historic Columbia Highway was closed, briefly, in both directions so that the deceased hiker’s remains could be safely recovered. The medical examiner’s office responded and took custody of the hiker’s remains and will determine the official cause of death. The name of the deceased hiker is being withheld until next of kin notifications are completed.

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies who assisted in the search and recovery efforts: MCSOSAR, Gresham Police Department, Clackamas County Search & Rescue, Mt. Wave Search & Rescue, Hood River Crag Rats and Oregon Department of Transportation.

Metro Area Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces for Traffic Safety Mission During St. Patrick's Day Weekend - 03/15/24

Law enforcement agencies from across Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties are working together on a high-visibility enforcement mission from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17, 2024.

This joint effort aims to enhance road safety and reduce fatal and serious injury crashes during St. Patrick’s Day weekend by emphasizing the enforcement priorities known as the "Fatal 5”: Speed, Occupant Safety, Lane Usage, Impaired Driving, and Distracted Driving.

The mission will see the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office collaborating closely with partner agencies to deploy deputies, officers and troopers on roadways, highways and streets within the tri-county area. Increased patrols will be conducted to detect and deter violations related to the “Fatal 5” priorities. The goal is to create safer road conditions and prevent tragedies caused by reckless or impaired driving behaviors.

Data analysis reveals that a significant number of traffic crashes resulting in fatalities or serious injuries are attributable to violations of these key road safety factors. By intensifying enforcement efforts targeting these behaviors, law enforcement aims to raise awareness, enforce compliance with traffic laws, and ultimately save lives.

The following agencies are participating in this mission:

  • Beaverton Police Department
  • Canby Police Department
  • Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
  • Gresham Police Department
  • Hillsboro Police Department
  • Lake Oswego Police Department
  • Milwaukie Police Department
  • Molalla Police Department
  • Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
  • Oregon City Police Department
  • Oregon State Police
  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Washington County Sheriff’s Office
  • West Linn Police Department

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Multi-agency public safety mission held in Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village (Photo) - 03/09/24

A multi-agency public safety mission was held on Friday, March 8, in the communities of Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village. Organized by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the mission primarily focused on retail theft and traffic safety.

Police officers from the Portland Police Bureau and Gresham Police Department assisted MCSO deputies.

The mission resulted in 43 traffic stops and 10 arrests. Deputies confiscated one handgun, and altogether, the team recovered $2,174.43 of stolen merchandise.

“What makes this public safety mission unique is the level of collaboration from the Portland Police Bureau and Gresham Police Department," Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell said. "Their officers joined our deputies, leading to a more impactful and successful mission. We’re grateful for their partnership and support of east county.”

In 2023, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office conducted 60 individual public safety missions across the county, focusing on speed and seatbelt enforcement, crosswalk and school zone safety, distracted driving, car theft, gun violence, safety and security on TriMet platforms, buses and trains, and human trafficking.

The Sheriff's Office will continue to conduct these public safety missions into 2024.

“We are committed to creating safe and thriving communities in Multnomah County and our contract cities of Maywood Park, Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village," Sheriff Morrisey O'Donnell said.

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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office launches redesigned website (Photo) - 03/08/24

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) launched a new, redesigned mcso.us website, after more than a year of research, development and implementation.

In addition to essential information, the MCSO Communications Unit, which managed the project, expanded information online about the agency’s services, programming and business operations. The website is more intuitive, modern and accessible. It’s mobile-friendly and information rich, and website visitors can now utilize a search bar function. This functionality will help the public access services and obtain information in an easier and more efficient manner.

During the transition to the new website, some URLs were updated across the website, including the link for our online adult in custody roster and booking information search, also known as Public Access Inmate Data (PAID). PAID is now accessible through this link. For those interesting in viewing civil enforcement paperwork, please use this link here. We encourage frequent visitors to bookmark the new webpages.

We hope you take the opportunity to explore the website and learn more about services and programs offered by MCSO.

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Statement on alleged misconduct by three corrections deputies - 02/20/24

Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell has initiated a professional standards investigation into serious allegations of misconduct by three corrections deputies, Mirzet Sacirovic, Jorge Troudt and Gustavo Valdovinos.

In April 2022, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was notified by a federal investigator that two cooperating defendants involved in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) case shared concerning allegations of misconduct by the deputies during a meeting with investigators. The defendants alleged the deputies aided or facilitated assaults, provided contraband and allowed access to computers and personal cell phones. The alleged conduct was said to have occurred between 2018 and 2020.

The MCSO Detectives Unit opened criminal investigations into the allegations in April 2022. Due to the nature of the allegations, scope of the investigations, and for broad transparency, MCSO activated the East County Major Crimes Team. The East County Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department, Port of Portland Police Department, Oregon State Police, and the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

On September 21, 2022, then Sheriff Mike Reese formally requested that Oregon State Police lead the investigation. On that same day, the three deputies were placed on paid administrative leave. They remain in this leave status today.

Eight months later, in May 2023, the OSP investigator concluded the investigations and referred charges of official misconduct to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office. 

After a review by the deputy district attorney (DDA), the DDA declined to criminally charge the three corrections deputies. 

On November 14, 2023, the DDA sent a memorandum to District Attorney Mike Schmidt stating the DA’s Office would be unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt all elements of the alleged crimes, citing the age of the allegations, the credibility of the cooperating defendants, lack of evidence, and lack of corroborating statements, among many other factors. 

With the conclusion of the criminal investigation and the declination to prosecute the corrections deputies, the cases returned to the Sheriff’s Office for further consideration.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell is providing the following statement: 

“The alleged conduct outlined in the Oregon State Police investigative records is egregious and unacceptable. I will not tolerate conduct of this nature within our organization.

I have initiated a professional standards investigation. To ensure there are no perceived conflicts of interest, and because an inquiry of this scope requires significant resources, I will be turning to an independent investigator to complete the professional standards investigations.

It is important for the community to know the Sheriff’s Office has taken significant steps to ensure oversight in our jails in recent years. Measures include, but are not limited to: 

  • Replacing and installing new interior security cameras throughout the jail,
  • Reviewing and enacting policy to ensure compliance with state law and to reflect best practices in corrections settings,
  • Reforming the adult in custody complaint process,
  • Implementing technology to record activations of security doors,
  • Expanding our corrections deputy field training program,
  • Appointing a non-sworn inspector to oversee the MCSO Internal Affairs Unit.

These measures are building blocks. I am committed to identifying and implementing strategies to ensure accountability into the future.”

In the interest of transparency, the Sheriff’s Office is providing the OSP investigation reports; they can be found at this link. The DDA’s memorandum is also being made available here

To safeguard the integrity of the processes and investigations, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is not commenting further at this time.

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