Sheriff: 'There are risks' Multnomah Co. jails reach 95% capacity, prompting releases
The jails managed by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office are facing an "emergency staffing crisis," and swelled to above 90 ...
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DA Mike Schmidt seeks early release for 8 inmates, including a convicted murderer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — With just two days left in office, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt is seeking to reduce the sentences of eight people, including Frank Swopes Jr., who was ...
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Multnomah County Jail deputy convicted in connection to inmate suicide
James Brauckmiller, 53, pleaded no contest in Multnomah County Circuit Court on Thursday, according to court records. Prosecutors claimed Brauckmiller didn’t check on an inmate in the hours ...
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Grand jury 'appalled' to find Multnomah County is only now looking into replacing its deteriorating jails
Conditions at Multnomah County's two primary jails continue to suffer from long-term staffing shortages, a lack of public defenders and deteriorating facilities that are long past their useful ...