Multnomah Co. Sheriff’s Office

We are happy to report that we increased our hiring by more than 50% in 2025 when compared to 2024. Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell credited the success to county budget investments and modernized hiring practices. In 2025, MCSO hired 114 employees. This marks the first time since 2022 that new hires exceeded separations. This positive update comes at a time when Multnomah County’s public safety system is seeing increased demands. As law enforcement agencies throughout the county increase their public safety initiatives, jail bookings have increased. In February 2026, MCSO processed 1,721 standard jail bookings, up 22% from February 2025. mcso.us/news-informati… To learn more about job openings, visit mcso.us/careers.

TriMet Transit Police and the Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit have determined a suspicious object found in possession of a 42-year-old man did not contain any energized or explosive materials. The coordinated efforts of responding law enforcement helped to ensure a safe and controlled environment. Each step taken during this investigation was guided by training and a shared commitment to public safety. MCSO thanks PPB, MEDU, and TriMet for their assistance with this investigation. mcso.us/news-informati…

Our Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team successfully rescued two missing hikers in the Columbia River Gorge overnight following a lengthy effort through heavy rain and high winds. mcso.us/news-informati…

A 20-year-old woman is accused of driving while impaired and crashing into a Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s patrol SUV. The crash occurred during a DUII patrol mission conducted in honor of two MCSO reserve deputies who were killed in 1993 by an impaired driver. We thank @ORStatePolice, @GreshamPolice, and TriMet Transit Police Department for their assistance and partnership. mcso.us/news-informati…

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday February 25, 2026, MCSO deputies safely located 37-year-old Ann Marie Quarles and her two children in the 170000-block of Northeast Sacramento Street in Gresham. mcso.us/news-informati…

We have issued an AMBER Alert for two missing and endangered children who are believed to be with their non-custodial mother. Haizlee and her sister, Brinzlee, are both white females, approximately 4 feet tall and weighing between 40 and 45 pounds. They each have dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. The suspect in this case is 37-year-old Ann Marie Quarles. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 9-1-1. mcso.us/news-informati…

As part of ongoing efforts to increase public safety in North Portland and along transit corridors, TriMet’s Transit Police Division, led by our agency, coordinated a high-visibility enforcement mission. High-visibility enforcement, whether through uniformed presence, foot and bicycle patrols, or a strong presence at major events – deters potential crime and increases safety for neighbors as well as TriMet riders and staff. mcso.us/news-informati…

Detectives with TriMet’s Transit Police, under our agency’s leadership, are investigating an assault that occurred in downtown Portland near City Hall. The two suspects ran from officers and later entered Lincoln High School, where they were taken into custody without further incident. No one inside the school was injured. mcso.us/news-informati…

A man accused of crashing into an occupied Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) patrol SUV is in custody. Neither MCSO deputy inside the patrol SUV were seriously injured. mcso.us/news-informati…

We are grateful both officers are expected to recover from their injuries. Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell has offered our agency’s full support to PPB in any way needed. This incident is another reminder of the inherent risks we as law enforcement accept as we serve our community.

We had 29 adults in custody (AIC) graduate from the Aramark IN2Work program in 2025. For more information, click here: mcso.us/news-informati…

MCSO patrol deputies made 47 traffic stops, resulting in four Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) arrests during our recent holiday DUII enforcement operation. The focused operation, which ran from December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, was part of MCSO’s ongoing commitment to reducing impaired driving crashes. More details: mcso.us/news-informati…

Today, Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell presented two MCSO deputies with our agency’s inaugural National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award. “This is a day to pause, reflect, and to thank our law enforcement professionals here in Multnomah County and across the country,” said Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell. “Public safety is a daily commitment, carried out with care and accountability by those who understand the weight of their authority and the immense trust placed in them.” MCSO’s National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award recognizes a member, or members, of MCSO for exemplary public safety service. mcso.us/news-informati…

Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell issued the following statement in response to the shooting in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood. --- La Alguacil del Condado de Multnomah, Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell, comparte el siguiente mensaje en respuesta al tiroteo ocurrido en el barrio de Hazelwood, en Portland. mcso.us/news-informati…

If you look around our roll calls, you’ll see a map of different career paths. Some of our deputies are continuing a family legacy that spans generations, like Deputy Yates here. Others have transitioned from the military, like Deputy Forsberg. Some are just starting out from school or other jobs, while others have been working the road for years. Despite these different paths, we all arrived at the same purpose and truth. This job – being a deputy sheriff in Multnomah County -- is about helping people. The "service" we provide can look different than it does in the movies. In our job, we get the opportunity to help people in need. That’s exactly what happened the other day when Deputy Yates and Deputy Forsberg helped a community member in Fairview change a flat tire. Every time our deputies step out of their patrol car, they are fulfilling the promise they made the day they were sworn in. Thank you, Deputy Yates and Deputy Forsberg for your exemplary public service…and Deputy Kelsey for snapping the photo!

We are investigating a suspected impaired driving crash that resulted in a vehicle going down an embankment and becoming partially submerged in a creek in Troutdale. We thank the Gresham Fire Department, which responded and conducted a high-angle rope rescue to get the driver from the car and up the embankment. mcso.us/news-informati…

As a lateral hire from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Roach had his rural policing instincts kick in yesterday when he saw a 1,200-pound cow being pursued by a @SandyPDOregon officer. Deputy Roach joined the efforts to *steer* the situation toward safety and prevent any further *moo-ving* violations. In *udder* seriousness (sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves) … great work, Deputy Roach, on using those Clackamas roots to keep our neighbors and roads safe. This is just another reminder that no matter the time or place, our deputies are always ready to step in and help our partner agencies and the communities law enforcement serve.

We are proudly announcing the conclusion of the 2025 Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive, which served 1,112 children from 280 families, marking one of our most successful toy drives to date. The Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive is an annual effort that brings together deputies, community partners, and local families to ensure children across East Multnomah County experience a joyful holiday season. Over the past several weeks, MCSO, in collaboration with its contract cities, collected hundreds of new, unwrapped toys at city hall locations in Fairview, Wood Village, Maywood Park, and Troutdale. Additionally, deputies and volunteers staffed tables at local retail locations where they received numerous donations. The MCSO Community Events Team coordinated the drive. Organizers distributed the donated toys during a toy giveaway event held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Families living throughout East Multnomah County were invited to the church to select gifts for their children, which corrections and law enforcement deputies and volunteers wrapped on site.

Our deputies have arrested a 62-year-old man who is accused of ramming his car into two patrol vehicles in an attempt to escape a traffic stop in Northeast Portland. mcso.us/news-informati…

This season is all about kindness, generosity, and looking out for one another. Whether you’re gathering with family, helping a neighbor, or volunteering your time, we’re proud to serve a community that cares so deeply. Wishing everyone peace, joy, and safety. From all of us at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!