A multi-agency major crimes team is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man who died in Multnomah County jail custody on ...

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death that happened at one of its facilities this week. According to ...

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of an inmate at the county jail.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office will allow women lodged in the downtown Portland jail to keep wearing a religious headcovering for their primary booking photo. Jailers previously ordered women ...

An annual review of Multnomah County jails has yet again found systemic problems plaguing the system but this time has further extended the impact to the community at large. Under Oregon law, a grand ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A recently published grand jury report highlighted serious issues found at the Multnomah County jail. The problems revolve mainly around staffing issues, which, according to ...

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 ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A lawsuit filed on Wednesday alleges Multnomah County detained people at the county jail for immigration purposes, violating Oregon’s sanctuary law. The lawsuit, filed by the ...