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MCSO Green Hornets Rescue Lost Hikers In Columbia River Gorge (Photo) - 10/08/25

Multnomah County, Ore. – Members of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Green Hornets Team rescued two lost hikers along the Horsetail Falls Trails system in the Columbia River Gorge.

Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, two hikers called 911 to report they were lost and unable to find their way back to the trailhead. An MCSO deputy reached the hikers by phone and started gathering information about their location.

  

The hikers had a hiking app that displayed their GPS coordinates, which they texted to the deputy. The coordinates placed them near the Rock of Ages Trail – a rugged, overgrown area that has remained closed since the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. The trail is known for its steep cliffs and challenging terrain.

 

The MCSO Green Hornets, who have advanced search and rescue skills, responded to assist in rescue efforts. The MCSO’s Drone Team launched a drone from the Horsetail Falls parking lot to help in the search effort from the air.

 

Despite the difficult conditions, two Green Hornets team members successfully reached the hikers shortly before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The hikers were cold and thirsty, but otherwise in good condition. They were given water and jackets before being safely escorted down the trail and returned to their car at the Horsetail Falls Trailhead. 

This rescue highlights the importance of preparation and the value of GPS-enabled devices and hiking apps when exploring the Columbia River Gorge. The hikers also made several smart decisions once they realized they were lost: 

  • They called 911 for help. 

  • They stopped moving, stayed in place, and waited for rescuers. 

  • Once contact was made and their location was confirmed, they preserved their phone batteries by switching to airplane mode and checking in periodically as instructed. 

MCSO reminds all hikers to stay safe when exploring the Columbia River Gorge: 

  • Always tell someone your hiking plans and expected return time. 

  • Wear sturdy footwear and carry an extra layer for warmth. 

  • If you become lost or injured: stop, call 911, and stay put so rescuers can find you. 

  • If you don’t have a signal for a phone call, try sending a text message. 

Photos from the rescue are being released. Media may use these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.  

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Attached Media Files: Green-Hornet-Response-2-October-8-2025.jpg, Green-Hornet-Response-October-8-2025.jpg,

MCSO Green Hornets Rescue Lost Hikers In Columbia River Gorge (Photo) - 10/08/25

Multnomah County, Ore. – Members of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Green Hornets Team rescued two lost hikers along the Horsetail Falls Trails system in the Columbia River Gorge.

Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, two hikers called 911 to report they were lost and unable to find their way back to the trailhead. An MCSO deputy reached the hikers by phone and started gathering information about their location.

  

The hikers had a hiking app that displayed their GPS coordinates, which they texted to the deputy. The coordinates placed them near the Rock of Ages Trail – a rugged, overgrown area that has remained closed since the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. The trail is known for its steep cliffs and challenging terrain.

 

The MCSO Green Hornets, who have advanced search and rescue skills, responded to assist in rescue efforts. The MCSO’s Drone Team launched a drone from the Horsetail Falls parking lot to help in the search effort from the air.

 

Despite the difficult conditions, two Green Hornets team members successfully reached the hikers shortly before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The hikers were cold and thirsty, but otherwise in good condition. They were given water and jackets before being safely escorted down the trail and returned to their car at the Horsetail Falls Trailhead. 

This rescue highlights the importance of preparation and the value of GPS-enabled devices and hiking apps when exploring the Columbia River Gorge. The hikers also made several smart decisions once they realized they were lost: 

  • They called 911 for help. 

  • They stopped moving, stayed in place, and waited for rescuers. 

  • Once contact was made and their location was confirmed, they preserved their phone batteries by switching to airplane mode and checking in periodically as instructed. 

MCSO reminds all hikers to stay safe when exploring the Columbia River Gorge: 

  • Always tell someone your hiking plans and expected return time. 

  • Wear sturdy footwear and carry an extra layer for warmth. 

  • If you become lost or injured: stop, call 911, and stay put so rescuers can find you. 

  • If you don’t have a signal for a phone call, try sending a text message. 

Photos from the rescue are being released. Media may use these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.  

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Attached Media Files: Green-Hornet-Response-2-October-8-2025.jpg, Green-Hornet-Response-October-8-2025.jpg,

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office To Participate In Faith & Blue Event In Gresham - 10/08/25

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office to Participate in Faith & Blue Event in Gresham

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will join community members, local faith leaders, and law enforcement partners for the upcoming Faith & Blue event 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Gresham, Oregon.

MCSO deputies and Gresham Police Department officers will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions, speak with residents, and highlight the work our agencies do every day to keep Multnomah County safe.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about community safety initiatives and discuss issues important to them.

Faith & Blue is a national initiative designed to foster safer, stronger, and more unified communities by promoting meaningful connections between law enforcement professionals and faith-based organizations. The events encourage open dialogue, relationship-building, and service activities that bring residents and officers together in shared purpose.

Through this effort, law enforcement agencies and faith-based partners across the country host gatherings, service projects, and community forums.

“These events remind us that public safety is not only about enforcing laws, but also about empathy, collaboration, and shared values,” said Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell.

Attendees can enjoy a family-friendly night with live music, light snacks, and connections.  

Event Details:

For more information about the Faith & Blue national initiative, visit www.faithandblue.org.

MCSO recognizes the work of the Gresham Police Department’s community outreach division for leading this event. MCSO values the collaboration between our two agencies.

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office To Participate In Faith & Blue Event In Gresham - 10/08/25

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office to Participate in Faith & Blue Event in Gresham

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will join community members, local faith leaders, and law enforcement partners for the upcoming Faith & Blue event 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Gresham, Oregon.

MCSO deputies and Gresham Police Department officers will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions, speak with residents, and highlight the work our agencies do every day to keep Multnomah County safe.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about community safety initiatives and discuss issues important to them.

Faith & Blue is a national initiative designed to foster safer, stronger, and more unified communities by promoting meaningful connections between law enforcement professionals and faith-based organizations. The events encourage open dialogue, relationship-building, and service activities that bring residents and officers together in shared purpose.

Through this effort, law enforcement agencies and faith-based partners across the country host gatherings, service projects, and community forums.

“These events remind us that public safety is not only about enforcing laws, but also about empathy, collaboration, and shared values,” said Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell.

Attendees can enjoy a family-friendly night with live music, light snacks, and connections.  

Event Details:

For more information about the Faith & Blue national initiative, visit www.faithandblue.org.

MCSO recognizes the work of the Gresham Police Department’s community outreach division for leading this event. MCSO values the collaboration between our two agencies.

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MCSO Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell Dedicates Inverness Jail Library To Retired Librarian Carol Cook (Photo) - 10/06/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell has dedicated the Inverness Jail (MCIJ) Library to retired Multnomah County librarian Carol Cook.

“When people are in our custody, we have an opportunity to provide thoughtful and intentional services to connect them with resources and services,” said Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell. “Carol Cook did so much for our adults in custody. She provided career paths, joy, hope and opportunity. She defined what it means to be a part of our MCSO community.”

For more than two decades, Cook worked as a library educator and incarceration service coordinator, serving adults in custody in Multnomah County. Cook ran the library at MCIJ, taught classes on adult and child literacy, and provided library services, including selecting and purchasing books for jail book clubs. She also regularly volunteered to do practice interviews with adults in custody who were developing job-seeking skills to make meaningful life changes upon their release. 

Cook, who received the Multnomah County Superior Public Service to External Customers Award in May 2025, and retired earlier this year, returned to the Inverness Jail on September 30, 2025, for the official dedication of the Inverness Jail Library in her honor.

Multnomah County Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell, Chief Deputy Stephen Reardon, and Chief Deputy Steve Alexander presented the dedication plaque at the ceremony. Several MCIJ adults in custody enrolled in the library program also attended, eager to see Cook and to witness her prestigious recognition.

 

“Carol’s career demonstrates the power those working in the justice system have to uplift, heal and transform,” said Inverness Jail Programs Supervisor Duane Randle.

 

Cook devoted countless hours to literacy programs, including the ‘A Book is a Bridge’ program, a monthly literacy group for adults in custody with young children. At the end of each session, participants received age-appropriate books to read to their children during non-contact visits. The books were then mailed to the children’s residences following these visits.

 

From July 2024 through June 2025, Cook conducted 120 literacy and early literacy sessions, or 180 hours of group facilitation, with 1,189 attendees. She also conducted 89 library sessions, or 133.5 hours of group facilitation, with 780 attendees.

 

During the recognition ceremony, some of Cook’s students shared their heartfelt gratitude, not just for the service she provided, but for the way that she connected with them. One adult in custody said, “[Cook] kept us engaged, and that gets us through this hard time.”

Another told Cook at her library dedication ceremony, “We looked forward to our Tuesdays, because we came back [to the dorm] joyful, with something to talk about.”  

Cook’s colleagues say that she always saw the tremendous potential and intellect of the people she served.

Cook believes her greatest strength is listening and connecting.  

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The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is providing images taken at Cook’s recognition ceremony for media use. The adults in custody featured have signed MCSO authorizations to release their images. Media is not required to blur their faces. We are also providing b-roll (click link to download) of the Inverness Jail library and books stored within the dorms. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office when using our images and b-roll.  

Attached Media Files: On Tuesday, September 30, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office held a dedication ceremony at Inverness Jail Library in honor of retired Jail Library Educator Carol Cook., Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell presented retired Inverness Jail Library Educator Carol Cook with a plaque honoring her decades-long career.,

MCSO Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell Dedicates Inverness Jail Library To Retired Librarian Carol Cook (Photo) - 10/06/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell has dedicated the Inverness Jail (MCIJ) Library to retired Multnomah County librarian Carol Cook.

“When people are in our custody, we have an opportunity to provide thoughtful and intentional services to connect them with resources and services,” said Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell. “Carol Cook did so much for our adults in custody. She provided career paths, joy, hope and opportunity. She defined what it means to be a part of our MCSO community.”

For more than two decades, Cook worked as a library educator and incarceration service coordinator, serving adults in custody in Multnomah County. Cook ran the library at MCIJ, taught classes on adult and child literacy, and provided library services, including selecting and purchasing books for jail book clubs. She also regularly volunteered to do practice interviews with adults in custody who were developing job-seeking skills to make meaningful life changes upon their release. 

Cook, who received the Multnomah County Superior Public Service to External Customers Award in May 2025, and retired earlier this year, returned to the Inverness Jail on September 30, 2025, for the official dedication of the Inverness Jail Library in her honor.

Multnomah County Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell, Chief Deputy Stephen Reardon, and Chief Deputy Steve Alexander presented the dedication plaque at the ceremony. Several MCIJ adults in custody enrolled in the library program also attended, eager to see Cook and to witness her prestigious recognition.

 

“Carol’s career demonstrates the power those working in the justice system have to uplift, heal and transform,” said Inverness Jail Programs Supervisor Duane Randle.

 

Cook devoted countless hours to literacy programs, including the ‘A Book is a Bridge’ program, a monthly literacy group for adults in custody with young children. At the end of each session, participants received age-appropriate books to read to their children during non-contact visits. The books were then mailed to the children’s residences following these visits.

 

From July 2024 through June 2025, Cook conducted 120 literacy and early literacy sessions, or 180 hours of group facilitation, with 1,189 attendees. She also conducted 89 library sessions, or 133.5 hours of group facilitation, with 780 attendees.

 

During the recognition ceremony, some of Cook’s students shared their heartfelt gratitude, not just for the service she provided, but for the way that she connected with them. One adult in custody said, “[Cook] kept us engaged, and that gets us through this hard time.”

Another told Cook at her library dedication ceremony, “We looked forward to our Tuesdays, because we came back [to the dorm] joyful, with something to talk about.”  

Cook’s colleagues say that she always saw the tremendous potential and intellect of the people she served.

Cook believes her greatest strength is listening and connecting.  

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The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is providing images taken at Cook’s recognition ceremony for media use. The adults in custody featured have signed MCSO authorizations to release their images. Media is not required to blur their faces. We are also providing b-roll (click link to download) of the Inverness Jail library and books stored within the dorms. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office when using our images and b-roll.  

Attached Media Files: On Tuesday, September 30, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office held a dedication ceremony at Inverness Jail Library in honor of retired Jail Library Educator Carol Cook., Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell presented retired Inverness Jail Library Educator Carol Cook with a plaque honoring her decades-long career.,

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Welcomes Home Honor Flight Veterans (Photo) - 09/30/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Honor Guard participated in a grand reception for veterans returning from Washington D.C. 

 

“This past Sunday we welcomed home our heroes from their Honor Flight—a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of our veterans. It’s our privilege to stand in salute as they return,” said MCSO Captain Lance Hemsworth. 

 

Last week, a group of 60 veterans with the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit museums and war memorials built in honor of their sacrifice and service to our nation. 

 

An Honor Flight is a special opportunity for any veteran who served in the military during a time of war or peace to receive a free trip to Washington D.C. and connect with other veterans, reflecting on their years of military service. These trips are fully funded by public and corporate donations. 

 

The South Willamette Valley Honor Flight veterans visited the World War II Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They also toured the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the National Army Museum. 

 

This group of national heroes returned to Portland on Sunday, receiving a warm welcome at Portland International Airport. 

 

The MCSO Honor Guard attended the Honor Flight’s grand reception, saluting the veterans as they arrived. 

 

“To stand in honor is to carry the weight of tradition, the pride of service, and the silent gratitude of a nation,” Captain Hemsworth said. “As the Honor Guard Commander for the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, I have the solemn duty of upholding the legacy of those who have served before us and alongside us.” 

 

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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is providing photos for media use. Media may use these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Suggested captions are also included below.  

Attached Media Files: Caption: MCSO Sgt. Bryan White visits with a U.S. veteran returning home from the fall Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., Caption: MCSO Sgt. Bryan White (left) and Captain Lance Hemsworth (right) represent the MCSO Honor Guard at the Honor Flight reception., Caption: The South Willamette Valley Honor Flight returns to Portland after a three-day trip to Washington, D.C.,

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Welcomes Home Honor Flight Veterans (Photo) - 09/30/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Honor Guard participated in a grand reception for veterans returning from Washington D.C. 

 

“This past Sunday we welcomed home our heroes from their Honor Flight—a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of our veterans. It’s our privilege to stand in salute as they return,” said MCSO Captain Lance Hemsworth. 

 

Last week, a group of 60 veterans with the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit museums and war memorials built in honor of their sacrifice and service to our nation. 

 

An Honor Flight is a special opportunity for any veteran who served in the military during a time of war or peace to receive a free trip to Washington D.C. and connect with other veterans, reflecting on their years of military service. These trips are fully funded by public and corporate donations. 

 

The South Willamette Valley Honor Flight veterans visited the World War II Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They also toured the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the National Army Museum. 

 

This group of national heroes returned to Portland on Sunday, receiving a warm welcome at Portland International Airport. 

 

The MCSO Honor Guard attended the Honor Flight’s grand reception, saluting the veterans as they arrived. 

 

“To stand in honor is to carry the weight of tradition, the pride of service, and the silent gratitude of a nation,” Captain Hemsworth said. “As the Honor Guard Commander for the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, I have the solemn duty of upholding the legacy of those who have served before us and alongside us.” 

 

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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is providing photos for media use. Media may use these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Suggested captions are also included below.  

Attached Media Files: Caption: MCSO Sgt. Bryan White visits with a U.S. veteran returning home from the fall Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., Caption: MCSO Sgt. Bryan White (left) and Captain Lance Hemsworth (right) represent the MCSO Honor Guard at the Honor Flight reception., Caption: The South Willamette Valley Honor Flight returns to Portland after a three-day trip to Washington, D.C.,

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Recognizes Outstanding Achievements At Annual Awards Ceremony (Photo) - 09/26/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) hosted its annual awards ceremony to honor the outstanding public service of its employees, law enforcement partners, and community members.

“These ceremonies give us a chance to recognize the incredible courage and selfless acts that define the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office,” said MCSO Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “By honoring these individuals, we’re living out our values of being present, connected, inspired, and proud. We are doing our best to make sure the work of our deputies and community members never goes unnoticed.”  

This year’s award ceremony covered events that occurred in 2024. MCSO award recipients are selected through a comprehensive, multi-step process. An internal MCSO Awards Committee reviews all nominations, submitting its recommendations to MCSO’s executive team, which makes a final decision.  

Among the awards presented, MCSO recognized 10 people with a letter of commendation. It also presented 30 citations and 21 lifesaving awards – representing eight separate critical incidents. 

The agency recognized four people with the newly created Meritorious Service Medal, for demonstrating a continuous pattern of exceptional service.  

Additionally, the agency presented several members of law enforcement and the broader public safety community with awards related to a plane crash in Fairview, Oregon.

In late August 2024, a small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood, causing a fire and significant destruction. The incident drew national attention. 

The emergency response began with Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) 911 call takers receiving multiple calls about thick black smoke. The call takers provided accurate information to dispatchers, who quickly coordinated fire and law enforcement units from MCSO and Gresham.

   

When MCSO deputies arrived on scene, they went door to door evacuating residents and using garden hoses to combat the fire until firefighters arrived.  

The investigation that followed was complex. MCSO detectives secured the debris field and interviewed witnesses. They coordinated with local, regional, and federal officials as the investigation progressed.

  

Residents later expressed gratitude for the compassionate way they were treated by MCSO deputies and other first responders, including paramedics and firefighters.  

“This unexpected emergency demonstrated that our deputies coordinate and manage crises with compassion above all else,” said Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell.

  

The MCSO also presented the first recipient of the Major James Turney Award. Named after a retired MCSO executive leader, the award recognizes a member who consistently demonstrates kind and genuine care for their colleagues. The awardee, a MCSO deputy, was recognized by Sheriff Morrissey O’Donnell for upholding the agency's values of safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment. 

Several photos from the MCSO’s awards ceremony are being released. Media may use these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. 

Attached Media Files: 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 002.JPG, 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 038.JPG, 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 063.JPG, 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 114.JPG,

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Recognizes Outstanding Achievements At Annual Awards Ceremony (Photo) - 09/26/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) hosted its annual awards ceremony to honor the outstanding public service of its employees, law enforcement partners, and community members.

“These ceremonies give us a chance to recognize the incredible courage and selfless acts that define the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office,” said MCSO Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “By honoring these individuals, we’re living out our values of being present, connected, inspired, and proud. We are doing our best to make sure the work of our deputies and community members never goes unnoticed.”  

This year’s award ceremony covered events that occurred in 2024. MCSO award recipients are selected through a comprehensive, multi-step process. An internal MCSO Awards Committee reviews all nominations, submitting its recommendations to MCSO’s executive team, which makes a final decision.  

Among the awards presented, MCSO recognized 10 people with a letter of commendation. It also presented 30 citations and 21 lifesaving awards – representing eight separate critical incidents. 

The agency recognized four people with the newly created Meritorious Service Medal, for demonstrating a continuous pattern of exceptional service.  

Additionally, the agency presented several members of law enforcement and the broader public safety community with awards related to a plane crash in Fairview, Oregon.

In late August 2024, a small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood, causing a fire and significant destruction. The incident drew national attention. 

The emergency response began with Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) 911 call takers receiving multiple calls about thick black smoke. The call takers provided accurate information to dispatchers, who quickly coordinated fire and law enforcement units from MCSO and Gresham.

   

When MCSO deputies arrived on scene, they went door to door evacuating residents and using garden hoses to combat the fire until firefighters arrived.  

The investigation that followed was complex. MCSO detectives secured the debris field and interviewed witnesses. They coordinated with local, regional, and federal officials as the investigation progressed.

  

Residents later expressed gratitude for the compassionate way they were treated by MCSO deputies and other first responders, including paramedics and firefighters.  

“This unexpected emergency demonstrated that our deputies coordinate and manage crises with compassion above all else,” said Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell.

  

The MCSO also presented the first recipient of the Major James Turney Award. Named after a retired MCSO executive leader, the award recognizes a member who consistently demonstrates kind and genuine care for their colleagues. The awardee, a MCSO deputy, was recognized by Sheriff Morrissey O’Donnell for upholding the agency's values of safety, trust, collaboration, and empowerment. 

Several photos from the MCSO’s awards ceremony are being released. Media may use these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. 

Attached Media Files: 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 002.JPG, 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 038.JPG, 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 063.JPG, 092425-MCSO_Award_Ceremony 114.JPG,

Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell Announces Arrest Of Ty Sage - 09/25/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – Today, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the United States Marshals (USMS) Fugitive Task Force, arrested 26-year-old Ty Sage.

“Ty Sage should never have been able to post bail,” said Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “To the family of Lowgunn Ivey, the young man killed, I want to acknowledge the fear and trauma that this mistaken release has caused.”

“Lowgunn’s family deserved better. As Multnomah County’s sheriff, I am committed to making sure this does not happen again, that we learn from our mistakes, and that Lowgunn’s family can have justice,” Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell added.

The arrest of Sage occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at a gas station off Highway 101 in Florence, Oregon. No use of force was used.

Due to the ongoing investigation, no additional details about the arrest can be shared at this time.

Sage was mistakenly allowed to post bail and was subsequently released from the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on Monday, September 22, 2025.

MCDC is operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

According to court documents, a Multnomah County grand jury indicted Sage on May 13, 2025. The indictment charged him with one count of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree robbery.

On September 17, 2025, Sage appeared before a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge for a murder bail hearing, according to Oregon’s official court registry.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, MCSO learned about Sage’s release.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell immediately launched an inquiry into how Sage’s release occurred. The preliminary review suggests a misinterpretation – on MCSO’s part – of the initial court order presented to the sheriff’s office that was signed September 17 and filed September 18, 2025. The full inquiry remains ongoing.  

Although MCSO employees acted in good faith and sought clarification with the court, Sage was still allowed to post bail – that should not have happened.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell committed that MCSO will learn from this incident and strengthen processes.

She thanked the deputies and investigators who have been working non-stop from the beginning of this incident and who dedicated themselves to bringing Sage into custody.

Sage will be booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a no bail hold.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell spoke with Lowgunn’s family to shar the news of Sage’s arrest.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell also acknowledges the U.S. Marshals Service, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, and the Gresham Police Department for their assistance with the case and ongoing investigation.

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Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell Announces Arrest Of Ty Sage - 09/25/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – Today, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the United States Marshals (USMS) Fugitive Task Force, arrested 26-year-old Ty Sage.

“Ty Sage should never have been able to post bail,” said Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “To the family of Lowgunn Ivey, the young man killed, I want to acknowledge the fear and trauma that this mistaken release has caused.”

“Lowgunn’s family deserved better. As Multnomah County’s sheriff, I am committed to making sure this does not happen again, that we learn from our mistakes, and that Lowgunn’s family can have justice,” Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell added.

The arrest of Sage occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at a gas station off Highway 101 in Florence, Oregon. No use of force was used.

Due to the ongoing investigation, no additional details about the arrest can be shared at this time.

Sage was mistakenly allowed to post bail and was subsequently released from the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on Monday, September 22, 2025.

MCDC is operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

According to court documents, a Multnomah County grand jury indicted Sage on May 13, 2025. The indictment charged him with one count of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree robbery.

On September 17, 2025, Sage appeared before a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge for a murder bail hearing, according to Oregon’s official court registry.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, MCSO learned about Sage’s release.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell immediately launched an inquiry into how Sage’s release occurred. The preliminary review suggests a misinterpretation – on MCSO’s part – of the initial court order presented to the sheriff’s office that was signed September 17 and filed September 18, 2025. The full inquiry remains ongoing.  

Although MCSO employees acted in good faith and sought clarification with the court, Sage was still allowed to post bail – that should not have happened.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell committed that MCSO will learn from this incident and strengthen processes.

She thanked the deputies and investigators who have been working non-stop from the beginning of this incident and who dedicated themselves to bringing Sage into custody.

Sage will be booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a no bail hold.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell spoke with Lowgunn’s family to shar the news of Sage’s arrest.

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell also acknowledges the U.S. Marshals Service, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, and the Gresham Police Department for their assistance with the case and ongoing investigation.

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Fatal Crash On SE Troutdale Road (Photo) - 09/20/25

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and the East County Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) are investigating a deadly crash that happened in Troutdale.

At approximately 7:40 PM on September 20, 2025, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a serious crash at the 2700 block of SE Troutdale Road in Troutdale, involving two vehicles.

One of the vehicles driving southbound on Troutdale Road struck a parked but occupied vehicle that was in a driveway. The person driving on Troutdale Road was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the parked vehicle were uninjured.

Due to the nature of the crash, the VCT was activated and responded to the scene to perform the crash investigation.

The name of the deceased will be released once the next of kin has been notified.

SE Troutdale Road is currently closed from SE Strebin Road to SE Division Drive and will be closed for several hours while the investigation takes place.

No further information will be released at this time.

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The East County Vehicular Crimes Team consists of specially trained law enforcement members from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. VCT investigates serious and fatal vehicle crashes and crimes in Gresham, Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale, Wood Village and unincorporated Multnomah County.

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Fatal Crash On SE Troutdale Road (Photo) - 09/20/25

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and the East County Vehicular Crimes Team (VCT) are investigating a deadly crash that happened in Troutdale.

At approximately 7:40 PM on September 20, 2025, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a serious crash at the 2700 block of SE Troutdale Road in Troutdale, involving two vehicles.

One of the vehicles driving southbound on Troutdale Road struck a parked but occupied vehicle that was in a driveway. The person driving on Troutdale Road was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the parked vehicle were uninjured.

Due to the nature of the crash, the VCT was activated and responded to the scene to perform the crash investigation.

The name of the deceased will be released once the next of kin has been notified.

SE Troutdale Road is currently closed from SE Strebin Road to SE Division Drive and will be closed for several hours while the investigation takes place.

No further information will be released at this time.

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The East County Vehicular Crimes Team consists of specially trained law enforcement members from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department and Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. VCT investigates serious and fatal vehicle crashes and crimes in Gresham, Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale, Wood Village and unincorporated Multnomah County.

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Seizes 7 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Troutdale (Photo) - 09/12/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Investigators with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Dangerous Drug Team (DDT) have seized approximately seven pounds of fentanyl and drug tools as part of an ongoing investigation.
 

This is the team’s second large drug seizure in a one-week span.
 

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, DDT investigators searched an apartment in Troutdale. As part of the investigation, officials also searched a nearby car, resulting in the seizure of fentanyl pills and powdered fentanyl. The specific address is not being released, pursuant to the ongoing investigation.
 

During the search, investigators recovered a large metal press, commonly used to press fentanyl, along with respirator masks to protect the manufacturer. Evidence seized indicates the individuals were cutting, weighing, pressing, and packaging the illegal drugs for delivery.
 

“The work of the Sheriff's Office, Dangerous Drug Team is critical to disrupting the illegal manufacture and trafficking of dangerous drugs,” said Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “I am very proud of the positive impact our investigators have.”  
 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Dangerous Drug Team (DDT) is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force that identifies, disrupts, and dismantles local, multi-state, and international drug trafficking organizations using an intelligence-driven, multi-agency prosecutor-supported approach. MCSO DDT is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and is composed of members from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and is supported by analysts from the Oregon National Guard.
 

The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives, including the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Dangerous Drug Team.
 

Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice’s Adult Services Division assisted with this case.
 

No additional information about this case is available for release.
 

Two photos are being released. Media may use this with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Seizes 7 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Troutdale (Photo) - 09/12/25

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Investigators with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Dangerous Drug Team (DDT) have seized approximately seven pounds of fentanyl and drug tools as part of an ongoing investigation.
 

This is the team’s second large drug seizure in a one-week span.
 

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, DDT investigators searched an apartment in Troutdale. As part of the investigation, officials also searched a nearby car, resulting in the seizure of fentanyl pills and powdered fentanyl. The specific address is not being released, pursuant to the ongoing investigation.
 

During the search, investigators recovered a large metal press, commonly used to press fentanyl, along with respirator masks to protect the manufacturer. Evidence seized indicates the individuals were cutting, weighing, pressing, and packaging the illegal drugs for delivery.
 

“The work of the Sheriff's Office, Dangerous Drug Team is critical to disrupting the illegal manufacture and trafficking of dangerous drugs,” said Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “I am very proud of the positive impact our investigators have.”  
 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Dangerous Drug Team (DDT) is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force that identifies, disrupts, and dismantles local, multi-state, and international drug trafficking organizations using an intelligence-driven, multi-agency prosecutor-supported approach. MCSO DDT is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and is composed of members from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and is supported by analysts from the Oregon National Guard.
 

The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives, including the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Dangerous Drug Team.
 

Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice’s Adult Services Division assisted with this case.
 

No additional information about this case is available for release.
 

Two photos are being released. Media may use this with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

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UPDATE: MCSO Investigating Shooting, 1 Person Injured (Photo) - 09/09/25

09/09/2025

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is providing an update on the critical injury shooting that occurred in Wood Village.

The suspect is  identified as 25-year-old Inteus Michael Brewington.

Deputies booked Brewington into the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, on charges that include Second-Degree Attempted Murder, First-Degree Assault, First-Degree Robbery with a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

The victim remains in critical condition. No additional information about the victim is available for release.

Although this investigation remains ongoing, there is no known threat to our community at this time.

This case will be submitted to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 503-988-0560, or email tips@mcso.us.

09/08/2025

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the East County Major Crimes Team (MCT) are investigating a critical injury shooting that occurred in Wood Village.

At 10:15 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, MCSO deputies responded to reports of a shooting that occurred in the 23700 Northeast Halsey Street.

Deputies arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound. Paramedics took the man to the hospital in critical condition.

Investigators believe the shooting occurred during a robbery.

MCSO Deputies and Gresham Police officers began an immediate search for those involved. A reverse 911 call went out to neighbors alerting them to the incident, warning them to stay inside.

One suspect was detained. Evidence has been collected from the scene and is being processed.

As part of the search, deputies and officers deployed drones and a K9 to assist with their search for anyone involved and evidence collection. Northeast Halsey Street was closed between Northeast 230th Court and Northeast 238th Drive while investigators worked.

Additional details about this incident are being collected and analyzed. Once additional information is confirmed, more may be released.

A MCSO Public Information Officer (PIO) responded to the scene to provide media updates.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 503-988-0560, or email tips@mcso.us.

Attached Media Files: MCSO News Release,

UPDATE: MCSO Investigating Shooting, 1 Person Injured (Photo) - 09/09/25

09/09/2025

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is providing an update on the critical injury shooting that occurred in Wood Village.

The suspect is  identified as 25-year-old Inteus Michael Brewington.

Deputies booked Brewington into the Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, on charges that include Second-Degree Attempted Murder, First-Degree Assault, First-Degree Robbery with a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

The victim remains in critical condition. No additional information about the victim is available for release.

Although this investigation remains ongoing, there is no known threat to our community at this time.

This case will be submitted to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 503-988-0560, or email tips@mcso.us.

09/08/2025

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the East County Major Crimes Team (MCT) are investigating a critical injury shooting that occurred in Wood Village.

At 10:15 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, MCSO deputies responded to reports of a shooting that occurred in the 23700 Northeast Halsey Street.

Deputies arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound. Paramedics took the man to the hospital in critical condition.

Investigators believe the shooting occurred during a robbery.

MCSO Deputies and Gresham Police officers began an immediate search for those involved. A reverse 911 call went out to neighbors alerting them to the incident, warning them to stay inside.

One suspect was detained. Evidence has been collected from the scene and is being processed.

As part of the search, deputies and officers deployed drones and a K9 to assist with their search for anyone involved and evidence collection. Northeast Halsey Street was closed between Northeast 230th Court and Northeast 238th Drive while investigators worked.

Additional details about this incident are being collected and analyzed. Once additional information is confirmed, more may be released.

A MCSO Public Information Officer (PIO) responded to the scene to provide media updates.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 503-988-0560, or email tips@mcso.us.

Attached Media Files: MCSO News Release,