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PRESS RELEASES

July 1, 2025 — June 17, 2025 DA’s OFFICE DECLINES TO PROSECUTE SECURITY GUARD FOR JEWISH PRESCHOOL WHO SHOT AND KILLED A MAN WHO WAS ATTACKING HIM


June 30, 2025 — MULTNOMAH COUNTY GRAND JURY CLEARS PORTLAND POLICE OFFICER IN DEADLY SHOOTING FROM OCTOBER 4, 2024


June 27, 2025 — Multnomah County District Attorney finds Sheriff’s Deputy Justified in deadly use of force June 13, 2025


June 27, 2025 — Read the legal memo here: Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office finds Sheriff’s Deputy justified in deadly use of force June 13, 2025


June 26, 2025 — GRAFFITI TAGGER “BIER” CONVICTED ON GUN CHARGES


June 11, 2025 — MAN WHO SAID HE ACCIDENTLY INGESTED BATH SALTS WHEN HE MEANT TO USE METH CONVICTED OF BREAKING INTO OLDER COUPLE’S HOME AND TERRORIZING THEM. JURY CONVICTS IN JUST 30 MINUTES.


June 11, 2025 — MCWOODS SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS PRISON FOR DEATH OF HIS 15 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER


June 11, 2025 — THIRD MEMBER SENTENCED IN PORTLAND AREA BURGLARY RING THAT PREYED ON SMALL BUSINESSES. CARLILE GETS 9 YEARS PRISON


June 11, 2025 — SERIAL ARMED ROBBER FACES PRISON TERM OF 20 YEARS AFTER CONVICTION ON SIX HOLD UPS OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY BUSINESSES


June 10, 2025 — MAN WHO SHOT AT POLICE GETS 25 YEARS FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER


June 10, 2025 — MAN WHO DROVE VEHICLE INTO HOMELESS CAMP PLEADS GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER


June 10, 2025 — MAN WHO KILLED STRANGER AT PORTLAND DRUM CIRCLE SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON


June 10, 2025 — ANOTHER MEMBER OF BURGLARY RING CONVICTED FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES


May 14, 2025 — JUDGE SENTENCES MAN TO 50 YEARS PRISON FOR RAPING, STALKING, TERRORIZING, TRYING TO KILL FORMER INTIMATE PARTNER


May 12, 2025 — HARASSMENT OF PEACOCKS LEADS TO ATTEMPTED MURDER AND 90 MONTH PRISON SENTENCE


May 11, 2025 — PARENTS SENT TO PRISON AFTER THEIR FENTANYL CAUSES BRAIN DAMAGE IN 3 YEAR OLD SON


May 8, 2025 — MAN SENT TO PRISON FOR 12 YEARS AFTER ROBBING 98 YEAR OLD MAN


May 1, 2025 — HAMMOND CONVICTED OF MURDER FOR DOWNTOWN PORTLAND SHOOTING


April 29, 2025 — MAN WITH LENGTHY CRIMINAL HISTORY CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE BURLARIES OF PORTLAND AREA BUSINESSES


April 29, 2025 — GRAND JURY INDICTS ADDITIONAL MEMBER OF BURGLARY RING ALLEGED TO HAVE TARGETED MORE THAN 100 PORTLAND AREA BUSINESSES


April 27, 2025 — MAN WHO INTENTIONALLY RAN DOWN PEDESTRIAN WITH HIS TRUCK SENT TO PRISON FOR 17.5 YEARS. 


April 24, 2025 — MAN FACES 70 MONTHS PRISON AFTER CONVICTION FOR SHOOTING ANOTHER MAN ACROSS A PARKING LOT


April 23, 2025 — MAN SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING HIS STEP DAUGHTER STARTING AT AGE 9.


April 23, 2025 — MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO SLASHING THE THROAT OF HIS INTIMATE PARTNER IN FRONT THEIR DAUGHTER 


April 18, 2025 — RAPIST CONVICTED ON ALL COUNTS AFTER RETRIAL FOLLOWING NON UNANIMOUS JURY 30 YEARS AGO


April 17, 2025 — Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office Announces Launch of Veterans Treatment Court


April 16, 2025 — PORTLAND AREA MAN CONVICTED ON 58 COUNTS OF SEX ABUSE INVOLVING YOUNG GIRLS- FACES LIFE IN PRISON WITH MINIMUM OF 25 YEARS


April 14, 2025 — PORTLAND MAN SENTENCED TO 70 MONTHS FOR HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE SHOOTING OF A MAN TRYING TO PROTECT HIS SON’S CAR FROM PROWLERS


April 14, 2025 — GUILTY PLEA IN MARINE DRIVE DUII CRASH SENDS WOMAN TO PRISON


April 11, 2025 — 2015 COLD CASE RESULTS IN RAPE CONVICTION. TESTING OF OLD RAPE KITS HELPED


April 11, 2025 — GUILTY BUT INSANTITY FOR MULTIPLE MURDERS, SHOOTINGS IN PORTLAND AREA


April 10, 2025 — PORTLAND MAN WILL SERVE LIFE IN PRISON AFTER CONVICTION FOR MURDER OUTSIDE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB. PAROLE POSSIBLE AFTER 25 YEARS.


April 8, 2025 — MAN CHARGED WITH STABBING MENTAL HEALTH WORKER TO DEATH FOUND GUILTY EXCEPT FOR INSANITY ON ALL CHARGES


April 4, 2025 — MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON- FOR MURDER AND FOR TRYING TO KILL POLICE OFFICERS


April 3, 2025 — MULTNOMAH COUNTY JUDGE FINDS PSU PROTESTOR GUILTY


March 28, 2025 — 9 YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR BURGLARY RING MEMBER


March 28, 2025 — 23 MONTH SENTENCE IN STARVATION CASE


March 27, 2025 — First Guilty Plea in Multnomah County for using drugs on public transportation, specifically Portland Streetcar


March 14, 2025 — JURY CONVICTS THOMAS COLON OF SECOND DEGREE MURDER


March 14, 2025 — 16 YEAR SENTENCE FOR MAN WHO BURNED DOWN SW PORTLAND OCCUPIED APARTMENT BUILDING


March 14, 2025 — GUILTY VERDICT IN TRIAL OF MAN CHARGED WITH INTENTIONALLY RUNNING DOWN A PEDESTRIAN WITH HIS TRUCK NEAR EASTPORT PLAZA.


March 13, 2025 — GUILTY PLEA IN PORTLAND SHOOTING AND COVERUP LEADS TO 34 YEAR SENTENCE


March 11, 2025 — Conviction in Starvation Case


February 21, 2025 — Jury Finds Michael Panarites Guilty on 25 Counts, Including Attempted Murder, Stalking, and Sexual Assault


February 13, 2025 — MULTNOMAH COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, COURT OPERATIONS CLOSED TODAY


February 7, 2025 — JULIUS WHITEHURST SENTENCED IN RELATION TO 2023 CAR WRECK THAT KILLED TWO TEENS


February 5, 2025 — MULTNOMAH COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE CHANGES THE WAY IT HANDLES MISDEMEANOR CASES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS


January 24, 2025 — JURY RETURNS GUILTY VERDICT AGAINST ERIC STRIETZEL IN RELATION TO 2023 ASSAULT AND TOW TRUCK THEFT


January 24, 2025 — TWO INDICTED AS PART OF BURGLARY RING THAT STOLE FROM 100+ PORTLAND AREA BUSINESSES


January 15, 2025 — MULTNOMAH COUNTY DA ANNOUNCES ELIJAH THOMAS SENTENCED FOR THE 2019 DEATH OF QUINCY GILL


January 15, 2025 — MULTNOMAH COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NATHAN VASQUEZ OPPOSES EARLY RELEASE FOR CONVICTED MURDERER FRANK SWOPES, WILL STILL CONSIDER OTHER SB819 PETITIONS


January 15, 2025 — MULTNOMAH COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES INTERNAL DIRECTIVE FOR MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY STAFF TO RETURN TO OFFICE FULL TIME


January 13, 2025 —  KENNETH WILLIAMS INDICTED ON CHARGES OF KIDNAPPING AND RAPE


January 10, 2025 — PORTLAND MAN SENTENCED TO 90 MONTHS (7.5 YEARS) FOR ARMED ROBBERY DURING SHOOTOUT IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND


January 8, 2025 — DA Nathan Vasquez, TriMet announces the beginning of enforcement of SB 1553 prohibition of drug use on public transit


January 6, 2025 — DA Nathan Vasquez Sworn in as Multnomah County District Attorney


January 3, 2025 — DA Mike Schmidt Releases Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office 2020-2024 Term Report 


December 30, 2024 — Eight SB 819 Joint Petitions Presented to the Court


December 17, 2024 — Jury Finds Dwayne Driver Guilty of Attempted Murder and Assault in the First Degree, His Second Lifetime Conviction for Attempted Murder


December 9, 2024 — Nathan Isenberg Sentenced to 114 Months for Attempted Murder


December 5, 2024 — Gregory Whitson Sentenced to 100 Months in Global Resolution of Five Criminal Cases Related to Repeat Burglaries and Thefts in the Downtown Area


December 3, 2024 — 2024 Multnomah County Corrections Grand Jury Report Released


November 26, 2024 — Teddy Hall Sentenced to 240 months for the November 2022 Murder of Raja McCallister 


November 25, 2024 — Jury Finds Laura Patterson Guilty of Gun Charges in Relation to November 2023 Shooting at PDX


November 22, 2024 — Jury Finds Jaylon Benjamin Guilty on All Counts for Fatal October 2023 Crash


November 21, 2024 — Jason Steiner Indicted for Murder in Relation to La Mota Shooting 


November 20, 2024 — Eric Alexander Arraigned on Attempted Murder and Arson Charges


November 14, 2024 — William Stevenson Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison on Drug and Gun Charges


November 8, 2024 — Randy Sturdevant Sentenced to 25 Months for Assault on Tri-Met Bus


November 6, 2024 — UPDATE: Chris Young Sentenced to 81 Months in Prison in Relation to Stolen Vehicle Operation**


November 6, 2024 — UPDATE: Levi Denison Sentenced in Resolution of Port of Portland, Portland Police Bureau, and Multnomah County Sheriff Investigations


October 31, 2024 — Colby Benson Sentenced to Life in Prison for the 2020 Shooting Death of Christopher Klein


October 23, 2024 — Devin Rose Sentenced to Life in Prison for the October 2023 Murder of Justin Graver


October 22, 2024 — Grand Jury Transcripts Released for Richard Perez Death Investigation


October 22, 2024 — Anthony Hill Arraigned on Charges Stemming from Assault on Female Jogger in the Springwater Corridor


October 17, 2024 — Grand Jury Transcripts Released for Tyrone Johnson Death Investigation


October 14, 2024 — Chantail Williams Enters Plea Related to Hacking and Fraud Against the City of Portland


October 9, 2024 — Robert Bryant Arraigned on Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse Charges


October 4, 2024 — UPDATE: Robert Plympton Sentenced to Life in Prison


October 3, 2024 — Jury Finds Garrett Repp Guilty on 55 Counts in Relation to May 2023 Goose Hollow Apartment Fire


September 27, 2024 — Repeat Offender Ryan Poffenberger Pleads Guilty in the Resolution of Six Cases


September 19, 2024 — Jury Finds Devin Rose Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the Death of Justin Graver


September 19, 2024 — UPDATE: Koryn Kraemer Enters New Plea for January 2023 Assault


September 13, 2024 — Bennett Miller Sentenced to Life in Prison for Double-Murder of Fortressen Oriakhi and Isidahomen Ikhuoria


September 12, 2024 — Arvoni Hayes Arraigned for July 2024 Shooting Death of Aaron McInnis


September 12, 2024 — Adam Burns Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for the April 2023 Domestic Violence Homicide of April Newcombe Cripe


September 5, 2024 — Grand Jury Returns Not True Bill for 4 PPB Officers in May 2024 Officer-Involved Shooting of Richard Perez


September 4, 2024 — UPDATE: James Griffin Sentenced to 175 Months on Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault and Abuse


September 3, 2024 — UPDATE: Ramond Lawrence Sentenced to Life for 2023 Homicide of Teonjenique Hudson 


August 30, 2024 — UPDATE: Susan Long Arraigned on Charges of Animal Neglect 


August 27, 2024 — Neglected Animals Seized by Law Enforcement from House in East Portland


August 27, 2024 — Steven Knox Sentenced to 70 Months for March 2023 Stabbing


August 23, 2024 — Daniel Bueler Sentenced to over 20 Years in Prison for Multiple Sex Crimes


August 23, 2024 — Issac Justham Indicted on Multiple Charges of Aggravated Animal Abuse


August 20, 2024 — Prolific tagger Jerry Mijangos sentenced to 30 months in a global resolution of 4 cases of vandalism across Portland


August 17, 2024 — Grand Jury Returns Not True Bill in Fatal December 2023 Officer-Involved Shooting of Isaac Seavy


August 13, 2024 — Isaac Woodward Sentenced to 22 Years for the Death of Traves Barisich, Assault and Attempted Murder of Two Other Victims


August 9, 2024 — Auto Theft Task Force “Operation Get the Hellcat Outta Here” Exposes Multi-State Car Theft Ring Suspect Arraigned Today


July 15, 2024 — UPDATE: Quentin Blackmon Sentenced to 285 Months in Prison for 2020 Fatal Shooting


July 3, 2024 — Jury Finds Isai Ramos Damian Guilty of Murder in 2022 Fatal Shooting


July 3, 2024 — Jury Finds Daniel Bluestein Guilty of Rape in Re-Trial of 2006 Case


July 1, 2024 — Jury Finds James Griffin Guilty of Rape, Sexual Abuse


July 1, 2024 — UPDATE: Court Finds Ramond Lawrence Guilty of Murder


June 5, 2024 — Jury Finds Jaizion Propps Guilty of Manslaughter in 2021 Fatal Shooting


June 4, 2024 — UPDATE: Jury Finds Alec Baldrige Guilty of Murder for 2021 Fatal Shooting in Gresham


June 3, 2024 — Christopher Pray Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder, Assault, and Other Charges


June 3, 2024 — UPDATE: Thomas Cooper Sentenced to 75 Months in Prison for Manslaughter


May 31, 2024 — UPDATE: Jury Finds Jared Walter Guilty of 30 Counts of Invasion of Personal Privacy 


May 30, 2024 — UPDATE: Phillip Nelson Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2020 Double Homicide


May 17, 2024 — Jesse Calhoun Indicted on Murder Charges for the Deaths of Three Women


May 17, 2024 — Prosecutors Issuing Charges for Unlawful Delivery of Drugs Under New Provisions of HB 4002


May 15, 2024 — Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office to Launch New Domestic Violence Survivor-Centered Diversion Program


May 14, 2024 — Zachary Hackman Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for 2022 Homicide 


May 3, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


May 2, 2024 — UPDATE: Keenan Harpole Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for 2022 Domestic Violence Homicide


May 1, 2024 — Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt Statement Condemning Acts of Destruction Occurring at Demonstrations


May 1, 2024 — Jury Finds Quentin Blackmon Guilty of 2020 Homicide in the Sumner Neighborhood


April 29, 2024 — Suspect in Numerous Identity Thefts and Forgeries Arrested; DA’s Office Seeking Additional Victims 


April 29, 2024 — Jury Finds Phillip Nelson Guilty of 2020 Double Homicide 


April 29, 2024 — UPDATE: Christopher Lovrien Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder


April 24, 2024 — Organized Retail Theft Task Force Indicts Janeice Downs on 16 Counts Representing Over $56,000 in Stolen Goods


April 19, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


April 19, 2024 — UPDATE: Grand Jury Transcripts Released for Matthew Holland Death Investigation


April 15, 2024 — Antony Kassab Indicted on Charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon


April 15, 2024 — Joseph Beard convicted on multiple charges related to Auto Theft Task Force


April 12, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


April 5, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


April 4, 2024 — Chantail Williams Arraigned on Theft, Money Laundering Charges


April 4, 2024 — Multnomah County Declares April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month


April 1, 2024 — UPDATE: Ryan Fardreamer Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Attempted Murder


March 29, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


March 25, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


March 21, 2024 — UPDATE: Ayzaiah Walker Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for 2022 Criminally Negligent Homicide


March 21, 2024 — Prolific Tagger Indicted, Arraigned on 23 Charges 


March 21, 2024 — Grand Jury Returns Not True Bill in January 2024 Fatal Shooting by a Portland Police Officer 


March 21, 2024 — UPDATE: Brandon Briscoe Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Domestic Violence Homicide


March 21, 2024 — Ricardo Bernaldez-Molina Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder


March 21, 2024 — Court Finds Robert Plympton Guilty in 1980 Cold Case Murder


March 21, 2024 — UPDATE: Brett Pruett Sentenced to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole for 2020 Triple Homicide


March 21, 2024 — UPDATE: Adrian Cummins Enters Guilty Plea, Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for 2023 MAX Stabbing


March 21, 2024 — Grand Jury Indicts Jesse Harold for January 2024 Fatal Stabbing in Old Town


March 21, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


March 11, 2024 — Chronic Identity Thief Sentenced to 79 Months in Prison for Multiple Identity Theft and Related Charges


March 11, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt Releases Weekly Cases Impacted By Public Defense Crisis


March 11, 2024 — Leroy Morales Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for 2021 Sexual Crimes


March 1, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


February 29, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Favor of Sweeping Policy Package to Address Addiction and Drug Dealing


February 29, 2024 — UPDATE: Daniel Warren Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison


February 29, 2024 — Moses Lopez Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for 2023 Fatal Stabbing of a Taxi Cab Driver


February 23, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


February 16, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


February 14, 2024 — Frank Berte Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for Burglary, Other Charges


February 13, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt Supports Legislation to Increase Protections for Victims of ‘Intimate Image’ Crimes 


February 12, 2024 — UPDATE: Daniel Warren Enters Plea on Assault & Bias Crime Charges


February 9, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


February 8, 2024 — UPDATE: Jonathan Hanna Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Auto Theft


February 6, 2024 — Multi-Jurisdictional Auto Theft and Organized Retail Theft Task Forces Making Positive Impacts


February 2, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


February 2, 2024 — Grand Jury Indicts Hugo Gomez-Soto for Criminally Negligent Homicide Related to Dealing Fentanyl


February 1, 2024 — Zachary Chronister Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for 2022 Attempted Murder of a Portland Police Officer


January 31, 2024 — UPDATE: Brianna Workman Found Guilty Except for Insanity, Sentenced to PSRB for 10 Years


January 26, 2024 — UPDATE: Keffer White Found Guilty Except for Insanity, Sentenced to PSRB for Life


January 26, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


January 19, 2024 — Multnomah County Circuit Courts, Grand Jury Proceedings Canceled for Friday, Jan. 19


January 18, 2024 — Multnomah County Circuit Courts, Grand Jury Proceedings Canceled for Thursday, Jan. 18 


January 17, 2024 — Multnomah County Circuit Courts, Grand Jury Proceedings Canceled for Wednesday, Jan. 17


January 16, 2024 — Multnomah County Circuit Courts, Grand Jury Proceedings Canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 16 


January 12, 2024 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


January 12, 2024 — Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt Statement Condemning Acts of Political Vandalism


January 10, 2024 — Steven Bricker Arraigned on Murder Charges for Fatal Shooting in Cully Neighborhood


January 9, 2024 — Case Issuance Rates for DA’s Office at Seven, Eight-Year Highs


January 5, 2024 — Grand Jury Transcripts Released for PoniaX Kane Calles Death Investigation


January 5, 2024 — Auto Theft Task Force “Operation MistleTow” Exposes Illegal Towing Ring Trafficking Stolen Cars


January 2, 2024 — Jessie Garza III Arraigned on Murder Charges for Fatal Shooting in Centennial Neighborhood


December 27, 2023 — Suspects in Two Separate Murder Cases Arraigned Today


December 21, 2023 — Organized Retail Theft Task Force Indicts Four High-Profile Suspects


December 20, 2023 — Jury Finds Marshawn Edwards Guilty for 2021 Fatal Shooting in Northwest Portland


December 20, 2023 — Multnomah County DA’s Office Receives $300,000 Additional Grant Funding to Further Bias Crime Work


December 15, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Releases Weekly Cases Impacted by Public Defense Crisis


December 14, 2023 — 2023 Multnomah County Corrections Grand Jury Report Released


December 12, 2023 — UPDATE: Barbara Michelle Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Domestic Violence Homicide


December 8, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


December 8, 2023 — Jury Finds Barbara Michelle Guilty in 2022 Domestic Violence Homicide


December 5, 2023 — Aaron Christopher Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for 2021 Homicide in Northeast Portland


December 5, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Joseph Emerson on 84 Counts for Conduct on Horizon Air Flight 2059 on October 22, 2023


December 4, 2023 — Joseph Dennis Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for 2021 Fatal Shooting in the Rockwood Neighborhood


December 4, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


November 30, 2023 — Grand Jury Returns Not True Bill in July 2023 Fatal Shooting Involving Three PPB Officers 


November 30, 2023 — UPDATE: Nathaniel Freeman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Double Murder


November 28, 2023 — Thomas Tibball Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for 2022 Fatal Shooting of Brian Logan


November 28, 2023 — Robert Houchins Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Attempted Assault, Bias Crime


November 24, 2023 — STEP Court Graduates First 12 Participants, Yields Low Recidivism Rates


November 24, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


November 9, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Auto Theft Task Force Person of Interest Tryston Strode on Multiple Charges


November 9, 2023 — Silvano Velasquez Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for 2021 Manslaughter and Assault


November 7, 2023 — Jury Finds Leland Harper Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor


November 6, 2023 — Lona-Akoni Hudson Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2022 Fatal Shooting in Lloyd District


November 3, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


October 31, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Kevin Dahlgren on Multiple Theft, Identity Theft, and Official Misconduct Charges 


October 20, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


October 19, 2023 — Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office Selected for National Survivor-Centered Diversion Pilot Project


October 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


October 6, 2023 — Jury Finds Brett Pruett Guilty in 2020 Triple Murder Case


October 6, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


October 2, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Dominic Austin on Multiple Charges for Harassing Neighbors, Violating a Stalking Order


September 29, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


September 29, 2023 — Grand Jury Transcripts Released for Immanuael Clark-Johnson Death Investigation


September 22, 2023 — Christopher Knipe Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for 2019 Homicide


September 21, 2023 — UPDATE: Brian Delon Washington Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for DV-Related Homicide


September 21, 2023 — UPDATE: Nathan Moore Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2018 Murder


September 21, 2023 — Daniel Hensley Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for 2022 Gresham Manslaughter Case


September 19, 2023 — Gerry Cunningham Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for 2022 Attempted Murder 


September 15, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


September 15, 2023 — UPDATE: Demarcus Paye Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor


September 14, 2023 — Terrell Robinson Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Assault with a Firearm


September 8, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Adrian Cummins on Attempted Murder, Other Charges for Stabbing Two Juveniles on Light Rail


September 8, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


September 5, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Garret Fine on Multiple Counts of Vandalism in Gresham


September 1, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


August 28, 2023 — UPDATE: Ana Karen Perez-Velador Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for TriMet Assault


August 28, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Person of Interest from Auto Theft Task Force Investigation


August 25, 2023 — Helio Ferreira Sentenced to 400 Months in Prison for Two Separate Stranger-on-Stranger Rape Cases


August 18, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


August 18, 2023 — Jury Finds Nathan Wayne Moore Guilty for 2018 Murder of Dominique Scott Eivers in Southeast Portland


August 17, 2023 — Grand Jury Returns Not True Bill in November 2022 Fatal Shooting by an Officer 


August 16, 2023 — Christopher Fox Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for 2021 Assault


August 11, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


August 11, 2023 — Jury Finds Nathaniel Freeman Guilty in Double Murder Case


August 9, 2023 — Jesse Dane Brower Sentenced as Part of Auto Theft Task Force’s First High-Profile Case


August 4, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


August 3, 2023 — Grand Jury Indicts Jesse Dane Brower on 16 Charges


August 2, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Ramond Lawrence in March Homicide Case


July 31, 2023 — Multnomah County DA’s Office Receives National Grant, Names Charlie Weiss as Bias Crime Prosecutor


July 29, 2023 — First High-Profile Car Thief Identified, Investigated & Arrested by Auto Theft Task Force


July 28, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


July 28, 2023 — Tah’rim Brown Sentenced to 160 Months in Prison for Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder


July 27, 2023 — Themba Kelley Sentenced for 2019 Sexual Assault


July 25, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Indictment, Arraignment of James Calvin Smith in Group Home Homicide Case


July 21, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


July 20, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Arrest, Indictment, and Arraignment of Vincent Scoggins in 2022 Domestic Violence Murder Case


July 20, 2023 — Jacauree Walker Sentenced for 2022 Madison South Neighborhood Homicide


July 19, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Phillip Andryushin in Criminal Mischief Case


July 17, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Daniel Warren on Assault & Bias Crime Charges


July 17, 2023 — JOINT RELEASE: Information Links Four Victims in Ongoing Death Investigations — Person of Interest Identified


July 14, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Ryan Fardreamer in Attempted Murder Case


July 14, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


July 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Rahnique Jackson in Stabbing Death of Colin Smith


July 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Kick Off of Organized Retail Theft & Auto Theft Task Forces


July 11, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Statement on Resolution of 2020 Officer-Involved Protest Case


July 11, 2023 — UPDATE: Davonte Arnez Donahue Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2021 Domestic Violence Homicide


July 10, 2023 — Travis Helms Sentenced for 2022 Centennial Neighborhood Homicide


July 8, 2023 — Aaron Stanton Death Investigation Grand Jury Transcripts Released


July 6, 2023 — Timothy Deshawn Harris Sentenced to 388 Months in Prison for 2016 Stranger-on-Stranger Sexual Assault


June 30, 2023 — Jury Finds Noah Charles Smith Guilty of Murder and Attempted Murder


June 30, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


June 23, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


June 16, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


June 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Brandon Briscoe in Domestic Violence Homicide Case


June 13, 2023 — Donald Bighaus Sentenced in Gresham Hit-and-Run Case


June 9, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


June 5, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Guilty Plea for Matthew Leahey for Attempted Murder of Police Officers


June 5, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Garrett Repp in Arson Case


June 2, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


June 1, 2023 — Jury Finds Demarcus Paye Guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor


May 26, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


May 23, 2023 — UPDATE: DA Mike Schmidt Announces Guilty Verdict for Private Security Guard Who Shot and Killed a Civilian


May 22, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Judge’s Sentence in Carjacking, Robbery Case


May 19, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


May 17, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Guilty Verdict, Judge’s Sentence for Assault on TriMet Platform


May 12, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


May 5, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


May 2, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Guilty Verdict, Judge’s Sentence in Domestic Violence Case


May 2, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Guilty Plea, Judge’s Sentence in 2021 Protest-Related Case


May 1, 2023 — New Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces Will Address Retail Theft and Auto Theft


April 28, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


April 27, 2023 — During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, DA Mike Schmidt Urges Passage of Legislation Supporting Crime Victims


April 24, 2023 — Woman Sentenced to Prison After Being Found Guilty of Stealing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars From her Elderly Mother


April 21, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Releases Weekly Cases Impacted by Public Defense Crisis


April 21, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Pair Involved in Recent Downtown Shooting


April 19, 2023 — Johnathan Worth Death Investigation Grand Jury Transcripts Released


April 17, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Guilty Verdict for James Chasteen in Jessica’s Law Case


April 14, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


April 11, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Launches Educational Video Series About the Work of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office


April 7, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 12.5-year sentence for Dakota Means on manslaughter, criminal mistreatment charges


April 7, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


April 6, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty verdict for Gregory Eyler on robbery and assault charges


April 6, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Meets with ATU 757 Officials, Commits to Ongoing Collaboration


March 31, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


March 29, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of SB 915


March 25, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Statement on Shooting Deaths Reported Today


March 24, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


March 24, 2023 — Multnomah County Deputy District Attorneys Featured in Season Two of ‘Making Amends’ Podcast


March 22, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of Gun Violence Prevention Bills


March 21, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Woman Who Stabbed TriMet Driver


March 20, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


March 18, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


March 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 10-year sentence for Michael Dizer, 65, for robbery, other charges


March 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


March 11, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Parrish Riggins, 60, for attempted murder, other charges 


March 10, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


March 10, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Co-Defendants Involved with a Recent Homicide in the Eliot Neighborhood


March 10, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Announces Grand Jury Indictment of Fentanyl Dealer


March 9, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of Bill That Will Increase Penalties for Organized Street Racing


March 3, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


February 28, 2023 — DA MIKE SCHMIDT ANNOUNCES GUILTY PLEA AND GUILTY EXCEPT FOR INSANITY FINDING FOR GREGORY PORTER


February 27, 2023 — DA MIKE SCHMIDT CALLS ON LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT BILL THAT WILL PROTECT SAFETY OF OREGON CRIME VICTIMS


February 17, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


February 10, 2023 — DA MIKE SCHMIDT RELEASES WEEKLY CASES IMPACTED BY PUBLIC DEFENSE CRISIS


February 10, 2023 — DA MIKE SCHMIDT ANNOUNCES GRAND JURY INDICTMENT RELATED TO AN ASSAULT OF PORTLAND POLICE OFFICERS


February 3, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


January 27, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


January 26, 2023 — Joel Arevalo death investigation transcripts released


January 20, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis


January 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 10-year sentence for Michael Dizer, 65, for robbery, other charges


January 13, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


January 11, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Parrish Riggins, 60, for attempted murder, other charges 


January 6, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Damariae Haqq, 20, arraigned for murder 


January 5, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Travis Helms, 37, arraigned for murder, other charges 


January 5, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Cameron Storer, 25, arraigned for arson, other charges 


January 4, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Koryn Kraemer, 25, for assault 


January 3, 2023 — DA Mike Schmidt announces three suspects in Mount Tabor arsons charged


December 30, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 60-month sentence for JJ Ben, 28, for robbery


December 30, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces new jury selection policy


December 30, 2022 — 2022 Multnomah County Corrections Grand Jury report released


December 30, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


December 29, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Brianna Workman, 32, arraigned for pushing child onto MAX train tracks 


December 13, 2022 — Grand jury returns not true bill in July 24, 2022, fatal shooting by an officer 


December 9, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 22-year prison sentence for 27 child sex abuse charges


December 9, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


December 6, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Shane Cuddihy, 43, for Cafe Yumm robbery 


December 2, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt releases weekly cases impacted by public defense crisis 


December 1, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces two brothers arraigned for Murder in the Second Degree, other charges 


December 1, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 60-month prison sentence for Andrew Belsher, 25, for repeat car theft, other charges 


November 23, 2022 — DA Schmidt announces guilty plea for ‘anarchist’ for riot, to pay nearly $50,000 in restitution


November 21, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 50-month sentence for Leroy Parsons, 55, for repeat car theft 


November 21, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt calls lack of public defenders an ‘urgent threat to public safety’  


November 17, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty verdict in 2020 protest case


November 16, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt releases new property crime data 


November 14, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 80-month sentence for Michael Walton, 30, for attempted robbery with a blow torch


November 10, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Nicole Hileman, 41, for bias crime against a transit employee


November 10, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty plea for Joseph Conn, 49, for Attempted Murder, other charges 


November 10, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of ‘anarchist’ member for disorderly conduct on night of midterm election 


November 4, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of second defendant in child torture case 


November 2, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Daniel Cassinelli, 43, for rape  


October 28, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty verdict for Reza Mardani, 68, for murder


October 25, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Patrick Shorb for attempted murder, other domestic violence charges 


October 13, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt, community stakeholders announce immigration reform policy


September 13, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of suspect in Lents break-in and fatal shooting 


September 12, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces two suspects in Mount Tabor arson arraigned 


August 23, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 20 charges issued in auto repair shop shooting


August 22, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 25 charges against prolific tagger 


August 15, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of suspect in Gresham vehicular murder


August 10, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Dwayne Simpson for hitting a woman with a rock


July 28, 2022 — Grand jury returns not true bill in February 19, 2022 fatal shooting by an officer 


July 27, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Michael Ramirez, 22, found guilty of murder, other charges 


July 25, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces retired police officer pled guilty to assault, misconduct 


July 15, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 15-year sentence for Eric A. Coon, 25, for attempted murder 


July 14, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces murder charge for Keffer White


July 5, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces seven charges issued in weekend bias crime


June 27, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Keffer White, 29, for attempted murder, assault


June 17, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces new funding for community-focused attorneys


June 15, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces life sentence for Jon Hughes, 55, for murder with gun 


June 13, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces life sentence for Nancy Crampton Brophy, 71, found guilty of murder 


May 27, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of Jarl Rockhill for second-degree bias


May 25, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Kalin Duffee, 29, arraigned on seven firearm-related charges


May 25, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces jury finds Nancy Crampton Brophy, 71, guilty of murder 


May 20, 2022 — Alexander Tadros death investigation transcripts released


May 17, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Michael Edgar Bivins, 34, arraigned for arson, bias crimes, other charges 


May 10, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 20-year sentence for Omar Cibrian-Gongora, 22, for second-degree murder, other charges 


April 22, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces combined 75-year sentence for three co-defendants for murder


April 20, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Robert Jay James, 39, found guilty of murder, other charges  


April 19, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of suspect in fatal shooting under Burnside Bridge


April 14, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of suspect in fatal shooting of 19-year-old woman


March 29, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces suspect of multiple fatal shootings arraigned, in custody


March 29, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 10 year sentence for Malik Muhammed for attempted murder, riot and other charges 


March 24, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Benjamin Smith, 43, suspect in Normandale shootings arraigned and held in custody 


March 23, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces “Tiny” Toese, 25, arraigned on 11 charges from ‘Proud Boy’ event last year 


March 10, 2022 — Grand Jury returns not true bill in December 6, 2021 fatal shooting by an officer 


March 8, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces suspect in Dawson Park homicide arraigned, held in custody 


February 28, 2022 — Grand Jury returns not true bill in January 4, 2022 fatal shooting by an officer


February 25, 2022 — Grand Jury returns not true bill in August 27, 2021 fatal shooting by an officer after joint presentation from the DOJ and MCDA


February 22, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces charges and arrest warrant for weekend shooting  


February 20, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt provides community statement in response to weekend shootings


February 16, 2022 — Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Elimination Project results in 70-month sentence for 2007 sexual assault


February 10, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces ten new data dashboards, live today


February 9, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces lifetime commitment to Psychiatric Security Review Board and 18-year prison sentence in murder case


February 9, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt administration provides testimony on legislation to help ensure justice for victims of sexual assault 


February 8, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 30-month sentence for Leo Cox, 48, for throwing a hatchet at a passing cyclist


February 8, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 8-year sentence for David Dahlen, 25, on four serious charges 


February 8, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces bias crimes data dashboard, live today


February 2, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of suspect in two shootings


February 2, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces arraignment of suspect in vehicular manslaughter 


February 2, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt administration provides testimony on Transforming Justice legislation  


February 2, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt administration provides testimony on Ramos ruling, ‘Constitutional rights should not depend on luck or timing’


February 1, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt administration testifies in support of victim restitution for individuals, businesses 


January 31, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 12 charges from ‘Proud Boy’ event last year 


January 28, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces suspect in a string of burglaries arraigned, held in custody


January 26, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 15-year sentence for Kyle Shinn, 38, for sexually abusing a child


January 26, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces life sentence for James Javontae Barquet, 29, for two counts of murder


January 25, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces prosecutor attitudes, perspectives, and priorities survey report live for public inspection 


January 10, 2022 — DA Schmidt announces bipartisan law preventing catalytic converter theft is now in effect 


January 7, 2022 — DA Mike Schmidt announces two convictions in homicide of pregnant mother


December 21, 2021 — DA Schmidt and Sheriff Reese announce jail deputy pleads guilty to official misconduct 


December 10, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 6 years and 8 months sentence for second-degree manslaughter


December 10, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 10 year sentence for self-proclaimed “Patriot” Alan Swinney


December 3, 2021 — Israel Mark Berry death investigation transcripts released


December 2, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces grand jury indictment of private security guard who killed civilian


November 30, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces grand jury indicts Davonte Arnez Donahue, 29, for murder 


November 15, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces four new prosecutors to bolster gun violence casework


November 15, 2021 — DA Schmidt administration provides testimony on Ramos Ruling 


November 12, 2021 — Robert Delgado death investigation grand jury transcripts released


November 8, 2021 — 2021 Multnomah County Corrections Grand Jury report released


November 4, 2021 — Michael Ray Townsend death investigation grand jury transcripts released


November 4, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces former “Mary’s Club” landlord pled guilty to bias crime, assault, unlawful use of a weapon 


October 25, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 99% of his staff are fully vaccinated 


October 5, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty verdict for self-proclaimed “Patriot” Alan Swinney


September 24, 2021 — Grand Jury returns not true bill in April 16, 2021 fatal shooting by an officer after joint presentation from the DOJ and MCDA


September 17, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 30-year sentence for Jose Moo-Caamal, 41, for child abuse


September 17, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 20-year sentence for Mathew Campbell, 58, for child abuse


September 16, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt advances efforts to address gun violence with release of Firearms Data Dashboard, live today


September 15, 2021 — Grand Jury returns not true bill in June 24, 2021 fatal shooting by an officer


September 14, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces life sentences for 2017 murders   


September 3, 2021 — Statement from Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt on officer involved protest case memos


September 2, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty verdicts in 2017 murders and arson


September 1, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces career defense attorney Ernie Warren as head of Justice Integrity Unit


August 30, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announced 7-year sentence for traffic incident killing an 11-year-old boy


August 20, 2021 — DA Schmidt’s prepared remarks, Choose Love: A Community Gathering to Denounce Hate and Violence in Portland


August 20, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces conviction of Carl Gregory Beiser, 54, for sexually abusing two children 


August 17, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt charges defendant involved in fatal shooting of a 21-year-old in Gresham


August 13, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 13.5-year sentence for man who breaks into home and sexually assaults child and her mother


August 6, 2021 — Joey Gibson wages “unfounded” complaint against DA Mike Schmidt


August 5, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt celebrates one-year in office, prioritizing gun violence and reforms


July 19, 2021 — Cyan Waters Bass, convicted of arson and assault during downtown protest, receives 48-month prison sentence


July 9, 2021 — Grand jury declines criminal charges against Gresham Police Officer James Doyle


June 25, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 20-year prison sentence in child sexual abuse case


June 23, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces guilty verdict in vehicular homicide trial


June 17, 2021 — Statement from Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt


June 15, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Portland Police officer indicted over August 2020 use of force incident


June 14, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces a 60-month prison sentence in civil unrest, arson case


June 9, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces Multnomah County Child Abuse Team secures 20-year prison sentence


June 9, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 17-year prison sentence following a child sexual abuse investigation


June 4, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces charges following an alleged racially motivated attack against a homeless man


June 4, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 10 people charged following civil unrest incidents


June 1, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 400-month prison sentence for Charles Moi Moi


May 26, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt provides community update following downtown riot


May 25, 2021 — A video message from District Attorney Mike Schmidt on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder


May 21, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces resolution in May Day 2019 riot and assault case


May 18, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces criminal charges in animal neglect case


May 17, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt provides community update on recent court appearances


May 7, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces indictment in cannabis shop robbery, murder investigation


May 5, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt appoints outside co-lead prosecutor


May 3, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt files charges after May Day civil unrest in Portland, Oregon


April 29, 2021 — Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announce partnership to investigate the death of Robert Douglas Delgado


April 27, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt calls for community assistance after 7 people shot in Gresham, Oregon 


April 26, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt provides community update on three recent arrests


April 23, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces murder suspect charged in second alleged homicide


April 22, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt releases video statement, community update on recent riot charges


April 22, 2021 — Multnomah County proclaims this week as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week”


April 21, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt files charges following April 20, 2021 downtown unlawful assembly


April 20, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt charges two people after windows smashed during direct action event


April 20, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt releases statement on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict


April 19, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt provides update on April 16, 2021 riot in downtown Portland


April 17, 2021 — Statement from District Attorney Mike Schmidt on deadly police shooting, riot in downtown Portland


April 15, 2021 — Multnomah County declares April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month


April 15, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces attempted murder suspect charged


April 14, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt files charges associated with violent direct-action event


April 13, 2021 — Area law enforcement agencies announce gun violence collaboration


April 12, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt files murder charge following weekend homicide in downtown


April 6, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt statement on historic legislative package of policing bills


April 5, 2021 — Malik Muhammed charged with attempted murder of police officers during riots


April 2, 2021 — Bias crime case ends with restorative justice agreement


March 31, 2021 — Catalytic converter thief receives 366-day prison sentence  


March 25, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces support of HB 3265


March 23, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt testifies in support of Senate Bill 401


March 22, 2021 — Suspect identified in alleged intentional vehicular homicide


March 22, 2021 — Suspect in Gresham homicide charged with murder, abuse of a corpse


March 19, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces charges in grocery store homicide investigation


March 18, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt, Portland Police seek information on sex crimes investigation


March 18, 2021 — Grand jury indicts 2018 homicide suspect


March 17, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt statement on attacks against Asian Americans


March 16, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt testifies in support of SB 803 to reduce catalytic converter thefts


March 15, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt statement on March 12, 2021 events in the Pearl District


March 12, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt files attempted murder charge; police recover 5 AR-15 rifles


March 12, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt charges person accused of destroying property during protest


March 12, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt statement on potential criminal activity


March 12, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces recent indictments in riot cases


March 12, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 216-month prison sentence in 2019 homicide


March 10, 2021 — Christopher Lovrien charged with two homicides, other murder victims suspected


March 10, 2021 — Sherwood High School teacher pleads guilty to invasion of privacy


March 10, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces 35-count indictment linked to human sex trafficking


March 9, 2021 — Multnomah County DA files charges in ‘pipe bomb’ investigation


March 9, 2021 — Multnomah County DA’s Office seeks assistance identifying possible victim or witness


March 8, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt assigns deputy district attorney to arson investigation


March 5, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt statement on potential criminal activity being planned for Saturday


March 4, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt releases gun violence prosecution data for February 2021


March 4, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt submits testimony in support of SB 704


February 25, 2021 — District Attorneys Schmidt, Hummel and Ellis provide joint testimony on HB 2002


February 24, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt testifies in support of SB 571


February 23, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt announces indictment in 2016 stranger-on-stranger kidnapping, sexual assault


February 21, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt announces bias crime results in 18-month prison sentence


February 20, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt announces 48-month prison sentence following random, unprovoked assault


February 18, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt announces 26 gun violence-related cases filed in the first 18 days of February


February 11, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces the resolution of a civil unrest case that resulted in damage to the Multnomah County Justice Center


February 4, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt announces indictment filed against person accused of murdering Jean Gerich, injuring at least 7 others


February 2, 2021 — Community update on double murder suspect after cases dismissed


February 1, 2021 — Person charged after allegedly throwing a rock at police during demonstration


January 27, 2021 — Criminal charges filed in vehicular crash that killed 1, injured at least six others


January 26, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt participates in University of Oregon law panel


January 25, 2021 — DA Mike Schmidt provides community update on two separate bias crime cases


January 22, 2021 — Suspect accused of attempting to murder a police officer indicted


January 21, 2021 — DA provides community update on January 20, 2021 demonstrations


January 20, 2021 — Riot suspect indicted after police complete investigative follow-up


January 19, 2021 — Parents accused of starvation and malnourishment


January 16, 2021 — DA Schmidt Participates in Dr. MLK Jr. Shabbat Service


January 15, 2021 — Grand Jury Returns a Not True Bill in Murder Investigation


January 15, 2021 — Statement from District Attorney Mike Schmidt on Potential Violence


January 13, 2021 — Human Sex Trafficking Investigation Results in Indictment


January 11, 2021 — David Arnold Cohron Receives 11 Year Prison Sentence for Child Sex Crimes


January 10, 2021 — DA’s Office to Continue Limited Operations After Sprinkler Head Ruptures at Courthouse


January 8, 2021 — Reward Still Offered to Solve the 2018 Murder of Cody Oller


January 5, 2021 — Three individuals arraigned on protest-related indictments


January 4, 2021 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt’s Inauguration Speech


December 31, 2020 — Individual charged with destroying church property during riot


December 18, 2020 — DA Mike Schmidt Statement on Gun Violence in Multnomah County


December 17, 2020 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt Statement on Ballot Measure 110


December 11, 2020 — Statement from District Attorney Mike Schmidt


December 2, 2020 — Arson suspect accused of throwing destructive device at police officer indicted


December 1, 2020 — DAs Schmidt and Hummel discuss ending systemic racism in the criminal justice system


November 30, 2020 — Multnomah County Corrections Grand Jury Report for 2020 released  


November 30, 2020 — Suspect in 2008 aggravated murder arraigned, held in-custody


November 28, 2020 — Troutdale resident arrested, charged with sexual abusing 4 victims; law enforcement seeks information from public


November 27, 2020 — Noah Wilson sentenced to prison for attacking Portland Police officer


November 27, 2020 — Protecting our Community from Counterfeit Merchandise


November 24, 2020 — Fourth suspect arrested in ongoing human sex trafficking investigation


November 24, 2020 — Grand jury indicts Jared Walter for invasion of personal privacy


November 20, 2020 — Rethinking Pretrial Release and Bail Practices


November 19, 2020 — Suspect charged with the alleged murder of Matthew Choi


November 17, 2020 — Shalondre Adams receives 19 year prison sentence for killing 12 month old baby


November 16, 2020 — Angela McCraw-Hester receives life imprisonment for murdering Annastasia Hester


November 9, 2020 — Marquise Love sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to assault


November 5, 2020 — Community update following riot in downtown Portland


November 5, 2020 — Statement from District Attorney Mike Schmidt


November 3, 2020 — Election Day statement and video from DA Mike Schmidt


October 31, 2020 — Superseding indictment filed after baby dies from suspected abuse


October 26, 2020 — Grand jury indicts murder suspect in downtown Portland shooting


October 26, 2020 — Grand jury indicts murder suspect following Oct. 1, 2020 shooting in NE Portland


October 26, 2020 — Multnomah County DA statement on the indictment of a retired police officer


October 23, 2020 — Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Multnomah County Proclamation


October 23, 2020 — Driver in fatal I-84 crash charged with manslaughter, DUII


October 21, 2020 — Victim’s knee half severed in alleged bias crime assault


October 20, 2020 — Registered sex offender accused of sexually abusing minor


October 19, 2020 — Voting in Multnomah County is safe and secure.


October 15, 2020 — Baby remains on life support, suspect charged with assault & criminal mistreatment


October 14, 2020 — DA Mike Schmidt announces the filing of three unrelated bias crime cases


October 13, 2020 — Two suspects charged with stealing from downtown business during riot


October 12, 2020 — Brandon Bartells charged with damaging historic statue of President Roosevelt during riot


October 12, 2020 — Malik Fard Muhamad charged with riot after Oregon Historical Society vandalized


October 7, 2020 — DA Mike Schmidt releases interactive dashboard on mass demonstration cases


September 30, 2020 — Antonio Montgomery sentenced to 150 months in prison for causing the death of two people


September 30, 2020 — Alan Swinney arrested, charged for recent criminal conduct in downtown 


September 25, 2020 — Suspect accused of setting fire to police union building


September 25, 2020 — School teacher charged with possessing child pornography


September 24, 2020 — Charges filed following September 23 riot in downtown Portland


September 24, 2020 — Statement from District Attorney Mike Schmidt regarding demonstrations


September 22, 2020 — Murder suspect charged in Multnomah County Circuit Court


September 22, 2020 — Information about wildfire scams and donations


September 22, 2020 — Stacy Curtiss receives 300 month prison sentence for sexually assaulting a child


September 21, 2020 — Suspect arrested in NE Portland homicide investigation


September 19, 2020 — Suspect charged in fatal SE Portland crash


September 17, 2020 — Suspect indicted in August 2019 homicide


September 16, 2020 — Kason O’Connor accused of pointing laser into the eyes of two PPB officers during protest


September 16, 2020 — Riot and other charges filed against person who threw an object toward police during riot


September 15, 2020 — Grand jury indicts suspect in protest assault involving a laser


September 14, 2020 — Statement regarding the death of attorney John Culver


September 10, 2020 — Jacob Flynn Stebbins sentenced to 150 months in prison for sexually assaulting a child


September 9, 2020 — Eight people charged following recent unlawful assemblies in Portland, Oregon


September 9, 2020 — Felony riot charge filed against 31 year old arrested during July 4 unlawful assembly


September 8, 2020 — Charges filed against person accused of launching a firework mortar at police during riot


September 8, 2020 — Person charged with riot after allegedly throwing glass bottle at PPB during unlawful assembly


September 8, 2020 — Suspect charged with felony riot found in possession of destructive device


September 4, 2020 — Update on August 29, 2020 homicide of Aaron “Jay” Danielson


September 4, 2020 — Bryan Kelley charged for shining a laser into PPB sergeant’s eye during protest


September 2, 2020 — Kceon Colbert charged with murdering Shai’India Harris


September 2, 2020 — Man convicted of rape, assault receives a 118 month prison sentence


August 30, 2020 — DA Mike Schmidt’s prepared remarks – August 30, 2020


August 27, 2020 — Man accused of committing a racially motivated assault  


August 27, 2020 — Protestor charged with starting fire outside PPB North Precinct pleads guilty


August 25, 2020 — Suspect in double shooting that killed 1, critically injured another appears in court


August 24, 2020 — Information on State v. Marquise Love (C# 20CR46273)


August 20, 2020 — Charges filed against man accused of firing two shots following a downtown demonstration


August 19, 2020 — Statement from District Attorney Mike Schmidt regarding overnight criminal conduct at the Multnomah Building


August 18, 2020 — Robert Duane McGown charged with second degree murder


August 17, 2020 — Gresham Police arrest DV murder suspect, charges filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court


August 11, 2020 — District Attorney Mike Schmidt announces policy regarding protest-related cases


August 1, 2020 — A Video Message from District Attorney Mike Schmidt


June 24, 2020 — Jeremy Joseph Christian sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of release or parole


June 15, 2020 — Supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day


June 3, 2020 — DA’s Office meets with youth, families to talk about race, peaceful gatherings


June 2, 2020 — Association of Prosecuting Attorney’s Executive Committee Statement


May 29, 2020 — DA’s Office meets to discuss death of George Floyd and racism in America


May 28, 2020 — District Attorney releases Untested Sexual Assault Kit Project Grant Report


May 18, 2020 — “We Need to Know” campaign to encourage bias crime reporting


May 7, 2020 — DA Underhill participates in national COVID-19 summit


April 21, 2020 — District Attorney’s Office supports National Sexual Assault Awareness Month


April 18, 2020 — Supporting Families During the COVID-19 pandemic


March 26, 2020 — Responsibly and safely managing our jail beds during COVID-19


March 13, 2020 — COVID-19 | Information for our community


February 24, 2020 — Koben Henriksen death investigation grand jury transcript released


February 21, 2020 — Verdict returned in State of Oregon v. Jeremy Joseph Christian


January 22, 2020 — Recognizing National Human Trafficking Awareness Month


January 2, 2020 — Remembering Commissioner Nick Fish


December 30, 2019 — 2019 Multnomah County Corrections Grand Jury report released


December 9, 2019 — Members of the DA’s Office volunteer at the Sunshine Division


December 2, 2019 — Cyber Monday crime prevention tips


November 25, 2019 — W. Haywood Burns Institute releases report on Racial and Ethnic Disparities


November 19, 2019 — No criminal charges to be filed following investigation into the handling of abuse reports received by Multnomah County Adult Protective Services


November 6, 2019 — Lane Christopher Martin death investigation grand jury transcript released


October 24, 2019 — DA’s Office attends fourth annual Building Bridges of Understanding in Our Communities event


October 17, 2019 — Multnomah County proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month


October 16, 2019 — DA’s Office provides Domestic Violence update to county board members


October 15, 2019 — Protecting your cybersecurity


October 7, 2019 — DA Underhill attends gun violence conference


October 1, 2019 — Grand jury transcript released in David Wayne Downs officer involved death investigation


September 30, 2019 — Informing the public about at-home sexual assault forensic evidence collection kits


August 30, 2019 — DDA Sean Hughey selected to present at intellectual property training


August 12, 2019 — Tips to protect yourself from fitness center thefts


August 9, 2019 — DA Rod Underhill joins prosecutors across the U.S. urging more gun violence prevention


July 29, 2019 — Finding a strategic solution to chronic neighborhood crime


June 25, 2019 — DDA Brad Kalbaugh saves two dogs running loose in traffic


June 21, 2019 — Grand jury transcript released in Jeb Brock officer involved death investigation


June 17, 2019 — MCDA celebrates PRIDE


June 7, 2019 — DA volunteers pack kosher food boxes for Holocaust survivors


May 10, 2019 — DA’s Office hosts “Hands Up”


May 9, 2019 — Grand Jury transcript released in Andre Gladen death investigation


May 7, 2019 — DDA Anna Fuller Earns Employee Sustainability Award


May 3, 2019 — Grand Jury transcript released in Samuel Rice death investigation


April 25, 2019 — Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation


April 19, 2019 — DDA Tara Gardner Presenter at Sexual Assault Awareness Month Conference


April 18, 2019 — MCDA takes part in fundraiser for CARES NW


April 13, 2019 — DA’s Office participates in Race Against Child Abuse


April 11, 2019 — Multnomah County proclamation for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week


April 10, 2019 — DA’s Office participates in ribbon cutting of the Diane Wade House


April 9, 2019 — Crime Victims’ Rights Training


April 8, 2019 — DA’s Office attends Building a Culture of Dialogue


March 15, 2019 — District Attorney response to New Zealand terror attacks


March 13, 2019 — DA’s Office recognized for its Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Elimination Project


March 8, 2019 — Judge finds unresponsive woman; DA Investigator performs CPR


February 26, 2019 — Social Security voicemail scam alert


January 29, 2019 — National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month


December 13, 2018 — Protecting your mail from theft during the holidays


December 12, 2018 — DA’s Office volunteers at Sunshine Divison


December 4, 2018 — DDA Brendan Stabeno participates in ‘Democracy in Action’ event


November 26, 2018 — Grand Jury transcripts released in Patrick Kimmons death investigation


November 9, 2018 — DA Rod Underhill participates in American Bar Association (ABA) panel


November 8, 2018 — 2018 Multnomah County Corrections Grand Jury report released


November 5, 2018 — NDAA-APLAN opioid training held in Portland


October 26, 2018 — Domestic Violence Awareness: The Role of a Victim Advocate


October 19, 2018 — Building Bridges of Understanding in Our Communities


October 18, 2018 — Vigil honors domestic violence survivors


October 10, 2018 — Mental health illness and the criminal justice system


October 9, 2018 — Grand Jury transcript released in Jason Washington death investigation


October 9, 2018 — Volunteer Service Day at Blue Lake Regional Park


September 18, 2018 — National Recovery Month: LEAD® participant shares successes


September 7, 2018 — SDDA Ujifusa appointed to be chair of national committee


August 20, 2018 — ODAA award given to Multnomah County Chief Deputy DA Chuck Sparks


August 16, 2018 — ‘Forward thinking’ probation helps police arrest longtime bike trafficker


August 7, 2018 — Restorative justice in action


July 26, 2018 — A new approach towards juvenile justice


July 20, 2018 — Summertime crime prevention solutions


July 11, 2018 — DA’s Office reminds public about dangers of leaving a child, animal unattended inside a vehicle


June 27, 2018 — District Attorney Rod Underhill participates in Youth Mentor Gathering


June 25, 2018 — A prosecutor’s role in bail, pre-trial release decisions


June 18, 2018 — Deputy DA participates in fundraiser with Portland Timbers


June 15, 2018 — DA’s Office recognized at Portland Police Bureau awards ceremony


June 14, 2018 — Statement on Portland Pride Week 2018


June 12, 2018 — Legal Services Day marks successful one year anniversary


June 11, 2018 — Grand jury transcript released in Elifritz death investigation


June 5, 2018 — Statement from Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill on contacts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement


May 25, 2018 — Statement from Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill on the vehicular incident in Southwest Portland


May 23, 2018 — Multnomah County DA’s Office Supplementary Budget Report


May 16, 2018 — LEAD® program expands boundaries amid recent success


May 15, 2018 — National Senior Fraud Awareness Day


May 15, 2018 — Career planning with high school students


May 3, 2018 — DA’s Office offers tips to avoid identity theft after ‘masterful’ ATM shoulder surfer convicted


May 2, 2018 — Oregon Secretary of State audit commends efforts underway to eliminate SAFE kit backlog


April 25, 2018 — April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month


April 24, 2018 — National Child Abuse Prevention Month


April 16, 2018 — Hot Topic: Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill presents at 2018 Tri-County Summit on Opioids and Addiction


April 16, 2018 — Hot Topic: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week


March 16, 2018 — HOT TOPIC: EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS


February 23, 2018 — HOT TOPIC: Treatment First Program Shows Positive Results


February 23, 2018 — HOT TOPIC: LEAD® Program Helps Drug Users Break Cycle of Use


January 24, 2018 — HOT TOPIC – Material Witnesses


January 14, 2018 — HOT TOPIC – Juvenile Ballot Measure 11 Cases


October 25, 2016 — Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Coming to Multnomah County Soon


August 12, 2016 — Phelps Death Investigation Transcript


April 1, 2016 — Sexual Assault Kit Testing Begins Using DANY Grant Funds


January 12, 2016 — Johnson Death Investigation Transcript


December 22, 2015 — 2015 Corrections Grand Jury Report Released


November 17, 2015 — Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Domestic Violence Summit