MCSO Detectives Seeking Community Tips Related To Child Sexual Abuse Investigation (Photo)
- 10/17/25
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 56-year-old man on more than 140 charges as part of an investigation into alleged crimes against children.
On Monday, October 6, 2025, MCSO detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) detailing historical and recent sexual abuse of minor children and the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from a residence in Wood Village, Oregon.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant at the home, located near Northeast Pike Street and Northeast Kokanee Lane in Wood Village. During the search warrant, detectives arrested 56-year-old Iosif Blashishen.
Detectives booked Blashishen into the Multnomah County Detention Center on 142 charges, including:
- Six counts of first-degree sexual abuse
- One count of first-degree rape
- One count of first-degree sodomy
- Sixty-seven (67) counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse
- Sixty-seven (67) counts of using a child in the display of sexually explicit conduct.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Dylan Lerch (dylan.lerch@mcso.us) or Detective Jonathan Zwick (Jonathan.zwick@mcso.us).
In accordance with ORS 133.870, MCSO is releasing Blashishen’s booking photo to the public to aid in the identification of potential victims and additional criminal activity.
Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.

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MCSO Detectives Seeking Community Tips Related To Child Sexual Abuse Investigation (Photo)
- 10/17/25
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Detectives with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 56-year-old man on more than 140 charges as part of an investigation into alleged crimes against children.
On Monday, October 6, 2025, MCSO detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received information from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) detailing historical and recent sexual abuse of minor children and the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from a residence in Wood Village, Oregon.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant at the home, located near Northeast Pike Street and Northeast Kokanee Lane in Wood Village. During the search warrant, detectives arrested 56-year-old Iosif Blashishen.
Detectives booked Blashishen into the Multnomah County Detention Center on 142 charges, including:
- Six counts of first-degree sexual abuse
- One count of first-degree rape
- One count of first-degree sodomy
- Sixty-seven (67) counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse
- Sixty-seven (67) counts of using a child in the display of sexually explicit conduct.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Dylan Lerch (dylan.lerch@mcso.us) or Detective Jonathan Zwick (Jonathan.zwick@mcso.us).
In accordance with ORS 133.870, MCSO is releasing Blashishen’s booking photo to the public to aid in the identification of potential victims and additional criminal activity.
Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.

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MCSO Warns Community About “Smishing” Text Message Scams (Photo)
- 10/16/25
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is warning community members to be aware of “smishing” text messaging scams.
According to cybersecurity experts, smishing scams utilize fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or providing money to cybercriminals.
These text messages may appear innocuous at first. Often, they look like a message sent to the wrong person.
However, in reality, they are part of a widespread scam campaign. Scammers will send out thousands of these texts to random phone numbers, hoping someone will reply.
If you respond, scammers can confirm that your phone number is active and that they’ve reached a real person.
From there, they often continue messaging to build trust and legitimacy, ultimately seeking to steal personal or financial information.
Recent examples of text messages sent to MCSO employees include:
- “You have a package waiting for delivery, please click here to confirm receipt.”
- “Are you still at your workplace?”
- “Can I speak with you for a moment?”
- “Hi, we missed you at last night’s event.”
- “Hello.”
- “We’d like to connect with you about your current role.”
- “Text me when you’re free, okay.”
How to protect yourself:
- Don’t reply to unknown or suspicious text messages. It’s not rude to protect yourself.
- Block and report unknown and suspicious phone numbers as junk or spam on your phone.
- Never share personal or financial information by text – especially with someone you don’t know.
- Never click on a link sent via text from a number or person you do not know.
MCSO reminds everyone that staying alert and skeptical of unexpected messages is one of the best ways to protect your privacy and financial security.
Several examples of smishing text messages are being provided. Media may use these graphics with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
MCSO Warns Community About “Smishing” Text Message Scams (Photo)
- 10/16/25
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is warning community members to be aware of “smishing” text messaging scams.
According to cybersecurity experts, smishing scams utilize fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or providing money to cybercriminals.
These text messages may appear innocuous at first. Often, they look like a message sent to the wrong person.
However, in reality, they are part of a widespread scam campaign. Scammers will send out thousands of these texts to random phone numbers, hoping someone will reply.
If you respond, scammers can confirm that your phone number is active and that they’ve reached a real person.
From there, they often continue messaging to build trust and legitimacy, ultimately seeking to steal personal or financial information.
Recent examples of text messages sent to MCSO employees include:
- “You have a package waiting for delivery, please click here to confirm receipt.”
- “Are you still at your workplace?”
- “Can I speak with you for a moment?”
- “Hi, we missed you at last night’s event.”
- “Hello.”
- “We’d like to connect with you about your current role.”
- “Text me when you’re free, okay.”
How to protect yourself:
- Don’t reply to unknown or suspicious text messages. It’s not rude to protect yourself.
- Block and report unknown and suspicious phone numbers as junk or spam on your phone.
- Never share personal or financial information by text – especially with someone you don’t know.
- Never click on a link sent via text from a number or person you do not know.
MCSO reminds everyone that staying alert and skeptical of unexpected messages is one of the best ways to protect your privacy and financial security.
Several examples of smishing text messages are being provided. Media may use these graphics with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.