A traffic stop in Salem led to the seizure of 200lbs of methamphetamine and $1,521 in cash. On October 15, MCSO’s Dangerous Drug Team working with the FBI, Linn Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team and Oregon State Police, stopped a vehicle on I-5. An MCSO drug detection K-9 alerted to possible drugs inside. Two people were arrested on federal drug charges. This operation highlights the importance of multiagency collaboration in disrupting drug trafficking and keeping dangerous drugs out of our communities. READ ONLINE: mcso.us/public-information/m… #MultCoSo #PublicSafety #DrugEnforcement

A statement from the Sheriff:

📢The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is inviting stakeholders to review and provide feedback on a proposed policy governing the confidentiality and disclosure of concealed handgun license records in accordance with state law. 🗓The public review period is today, October 13, through November 12, 2026. Read the news release: mcso.us/public-information/s…

!!UPDATE!! The scene is now clear, all roads have reopened, and Max service has been restored. Thank you for your patience while crews worked to safely resolve the incident. _____________ We’re responding to a Max train versus vehicle at the intersection of N Interstate Ave. and N Alberta St. in Portland. The driver of the vehicle has been transported to the hospital with what’s believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. MAX yellow line service is disrupted, and N. Alberta is closed in both directions at N. Interstate. N. Interstate is open in both directions. #TrafficAlert #multcoso

!!UPDATE!! Connie Bender has been found and is safe. His family has been notified. Thank you to everyone who shared our post and helped spread the word. _ The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating 74-year-old Connie G. Bender. Bender’s car, a blue/gray Toyota Corolla with AZ license plate #ZJA7DV, was found abandoned at 5605 NE Sundial Rd. in Troutdale. It had front end damage and personal property inside. Bender has medical needs and is considered endangered. Anyone who sees Connie Bender or has information about his whereabouts, is asked to call 911 and reference case # 26-46020. Please share and help us bring Connie Bender home safely. #MultCoSo #MissingPerson

NEWS RELEASE: The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death in the location near NE 227th Avenue, north of NE Halsey Street in Fairview. READ ONLINE: mcso.us/public-information/m…

NEWS RELEASE: MCSO Investigates Fatal Crash at NW Germantown Rd and NW Kaiser Rd READ ONLINE: mcso.us/public-information/m…

TRAFFIC ALERT: The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near the intersection of NW Kaiser Rd & NW Germantown Rd. NW Kaiser Rd is closed due to the investigation. Please use alternate routes. The East County Vehicular Crimes Team is responding to the crash. More details will be released when available. #TrafficAlert

We’ve got extra patrols out tonight along Hwy 30 between Portland and Scappoose to protect Hood To Coast participants. Please give the runners and volunteers plenty of room.