Adult In Custody Death (Photo) - 08/18/25
08/18/2025
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the name of the adult in custody who died on August 16th, 2025, now that the next of kin notifications have been completed.
The deceased is 51-year-old Chad William Scott. He was booked into custody on August 15, 2025.
The death investigation, and additional medical examiner’s investigation, are ongoing. When the ME’s investigation is complete, cause and manner of death can be made publicly available. Because of the time required to complete toxicology analysis, these investigations typically take up to three months to be completed for public release.
No further comment will be made at this time.
08/17/2025
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail.
Shortly before 5:30 p.m., on August 16, 2025, deputies discovered an adult in custody who was unresponsive. Deputies and Corrections Health personnel administered lifesaving measures. Paramedics continued medical care. Despite these efforts, the adult in custody was pronounced deceased by the paramedics.
In accordance with standard protocol, the East County Major Crimes Team was activated to initiate a death investigation. The death investigation is being completed with the support of the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The age and identity of the adult in custody can be released after next of kin notifications are completed. The cause and manner of death can be made publicly available when the Medical Examiner concludes their death investigation.
No further comment will be made at this time.
