Multnomah County’s drug deflection program sees challenges in first year

The Multnomah County deflection program has updated its policies to allow alternatives to jail for people arrested for ...

Man dies after medical incident in Multnomah County jail custody, sheriff’s office says

A multi-agency major crimes team is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man who died in Multnomah County jail custody on ...
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Multnomah County may lose 300 jail beds amid proposed budget cuts

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County could lose 300 jail beds if serious cuts hit the Sheriff’s Office. The county is facing a more than $10 million shortfall in its general fund. I-5 SB rockfall ...

Jail deputy spit on prisoner, slammed her head against a wall and sexually assaulted her, suit alleges

A Multnomah County sheriff’s deputy is accused in a federal lawsuit filed this week of slamming a prisoner’s head against a wall and sexually assaulting her after she tried to thwart his advances, ...
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Immigrant Rights Groups Allege Multnomah County Jail is Violating Sanctuary Laws

A group of immigrants rights organizations are suing Multnomah County, claiming the county and its sheriff’s office are violating Oregon’s sanctuary state law. The suit, filed in circuit court earlier ...