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Hiker Dies After Falling From Trail Near Horsetail Falls - 08/28/26

Read on our website: https://www.mcso.us/public-information/hiker-dies-after-falling-trail-near-horsetail-falls

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a report of a hiker who had fallen from a trail near Horsetail Falls, located at 56600 E Historic Columbia River Hwy.

 

Cascade Locks Fire notified MCSO around 1:45 p.m. that a woman had fallen approximately a half mile up the trail. The fall was reported by the victim’s friend, who called for help.

 

Emergency responders located the 70-year-old woman and determined she had died from her injuries after falling an estimated 400 feet.

 

The victim’s identity is not being released pending next-of-kin notification.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to Cascade Locks Fire and the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office for their assistance.

 

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Hiker Dies After Falling From Trail Near Horsetail Falls - 08/28/26

Read on our website: https://www.mcso.us/public-information/hiker-dies-after-falling-trail-near-horsetail-falls

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a report of a hiker who had fallen from a trail near Horsetail Falls, located at 56600 E Historic Columbia River Hwy.

 

Cascade Locks Fire notified MCSO around 1:45 p.m. that a woman had fallen approximately a half mile up the trail. The fall was reported by the victim’s friend, who called for help.

 

Emergency responders located the 70-year-old woman and determined she had died from her injuries after falling an estimated 400 feet.

 

The victim’s identity is not being released pending next-of-kin notification.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to Cascade Locks Fire and the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office for their assistance.

 

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UPDATE: MCSO Initiates In-custody Death Investigation At Inverness Jail, Identity Released - 08/25/26

Update 8/25/2026

 

With next of kin notification complete, MCSO is releasing the identity of the adult in custody who died at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deceased is 48-year-old David Rivera Godinez.

 

The death investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

 

 

Original News Release 8/20/2026

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail (MCIJ).

 

At approximately 5:10 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, deputies assigned to MCIJ responded to an incident involving a 48-year-old man who appeared to be experiencing a medical event in his cell and became unresponsive.

 

Deputies and Multnomah County Corrections Health staff attempted lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional medical support. Paramedics from Portland Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response (AMR) arrived and continued providing care. Despite these combined efforts, the man could not be revived and was pronounced deceased by AMR personnel.

 

Following established procedures, MCSO detectives responded to the scene, and the East County Major Crimes Team has begun a formal death investigation. The Sheriff’s Office follows specific policies and protocols after any in-custody death, and those steps are currently underway to ensure the investigation is thorough and comprehensive.

 

The man who died entered MCSO custody on August 16, 2026, after being booked into jail by the Portland Police Bureau.

 

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office is leading the death investigation. The person’s identity will be released once their family has been notified. Information about how and why the person died will be shared after the medical examiner's office completes its investigation, which will include an autopsy and toxicology analysis.

 

This death follows another incident in which a man died at the Multnomah County Detention Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The two cases are unrelated. The preliminary investigations on both events indicate neither death was caused by force, suicidal acts, nor were there any indications of drug use within the jails. The death investigations will remain on-going with further reviews of surveillance video, additional interviews, and other investigative tasks. When the Medical Examiner provides findings on these cases, MCSO Detectives and the Major Crimes Team will conclude their investigations.

 

No additional information can be released at this time.

 

The East County Major Crimes Team includes detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Gresham Police Department and Oregon State Police.

 

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.

UPDATE: MCSO Initiates In-custody Death Investigation At Inverness Jail, Identity Released - 08/25/26

Update 8/25/2026

 

With next of kin notification complete, MCSO is releasing the identity of the adult in custody who died at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deceased is 48-year-old David Rivera Godinez.

 

The death investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

 

 

Original News Release 8/20/2026

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail (MCIJ).

 

At approximately 5:10 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, deputies assigned to MCIJ responded to an incident involving a 48-year-old man who appeared to be experiencing a medical event in his cell and became unresponsive.

 

Deputies and Multnomah County Corrections Health staff attempted lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional medical support. Paramedics from Portland Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response (AMR) arrived and continued providing care. Despite these combined efforts, the man could not be revived and was pronounced deceased by AMR personnel.

 

Following established procedures, MCSO detectives responded to the scene, and the East County Major Crimes Team has begun a formal death investigation. The Sheriff’s Office follows specific policies and protocols after any in-custody death, and those steps are currently underway to ensure the investigation is thorough and comprehensive.

 

The man who died entered MCSO custody on August 16, 2026, after being booked into jail by the Portland Police Bureau.

 

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office is leading the death investigation. The person’s identity will be released once their family has been notified. Information about how and why the person died will be shared after the medical examiner's office completes its investigation, which will include an autopsy and toxicology analysis.

 

This death follows another incident in which a man died at the Multnomah County Detention Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The two cases are unrelated. The preliminary investigations on both events indicate neither death was caused by force, suicidal acts, nor were there any indications of drug use within the jails. The death investigations will remain on-going with further reviews of surveillance video, additional interviews, and other investigative tasks. When the Medical Examiner provides findings on these cases, MCSO Detectives and the Major Crimes Team will conclude their investigations.

 

No additional information can be released at this time.

 

The East County Major Crimes Team includes detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Gresham Police Department and Oregon State Police.

 

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.

UPDATE: MCSO Initiates In-Custody Death Investigation Protocol At The Multnomah County Detention Center, Identity Released - 08/21/26

Update:

 

With next of kin notification complete, MCSO is releasing the identity of the adult in custody who died at the Multnomah County Detention Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The deceased is 71-year-old John C. Hanberry.

 

The death investigation is ongoing. No further information will be shared at this time.

 

Original News Release 8/18/2026

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC).

 

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, deputies assigned to MCDC responded to a medical incident involving a 71-year-old man who was found unresponsive in his cell.

 

 

Deputies and Multnomah County Corrections Health personnel performed lifesaving measures. Paramedics from Portland Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response (AMR) arrived and continued medical care. Unfortunately, those efforts were not successful, and the man was declared dead by AMR paramedics.

 

In accordance with standard protocol, MCSO detectives responded and the East County Major Crimes Team is conducting a death investigation. The Sheriff’s Office has policies and procedures that guide our response following an in-custody death, and those processes are underway to ensure we conduct a thorough investigation.

 

The man who died entered MCSO custody on August 14, 2026, after being booked into jail by the Portland Police Bureau. 

 

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office is leading the death investigation. The person’s identity will be released once their family has been notified. 

 

Information about how and why the person died will be shared after the medical examiner completes its investigation, which will include an autopsy and toxicology analysis.

 

No additional information can be released at this time.

 

The East County Major Crimes Team includes detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Gresham Police Department and Oregon State Police.

 

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.

 

UPDATE: MCSO Initiates In-Custody Death Investigation Protocol At The Multnomah County Detention Center, Identity Released - 08/21/26

Update:

 

With next of kin notification complete, MCSO is releasing the identity of the adult in custody who died at the Multnomah County Detention Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The deceased is 71-year-old John C. Hanberry.

 

The death investigation is ongoing. No further information will be shared at this time.

 

Original News Release 8/18/2026

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC).

 

At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, deputies assigned to MCDC responded to a medical incident involving a 71-year-old man who was found unresponsive in his cell.

 

 

Deputies and Multnomah County Corrections Health personnel performed lifesaving measures. Paramedics from Portland Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response (AMR) arrived and continued medical care. Unfortunately, those efforts were not successful, and the man was declared dead by AMR paramedics.

 

In accordance with standard protocol, MCSO detectives responded and the East County Major Crimes Team is conducting a death investigation. The Sheriff’s Office has policies and procedures that guide our response following an in-custody death, and those processes are underway to ensure we conduct a thorough investigation.

 

The man who died entered MCSO custody on August 14, 2026, after being booked into jail by the Portland Police Bureau. 

 

The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office is leading the death investigation. The person’s identity will be released once their family has been notified. 

 

Information about how and why the person died will be shared after the medical examiner completes its investigation, which will include an autopsy and toxicology analysis.

 

No additional information can be released at this time.

 

The East County Major Crimes Team includes detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Gresham Police Department and Oregon State Police.

 

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.