New DA Nathan Vasquez pledges crime reform and sanctuary city defense in Portland
Nathan Vasquez outlines plans to curb violence and vandalism, protect undocumented residents and fix public defense crisis.
New Multnomah County DA stakes out tough protest policy in break from predecessor: ‘I’m going to hold you accountable’
In a clear break from his predecessor, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez promised this week that protesters ...
Multnomah District Attorney’s office employees told to return to office full-time
The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office’s staff has been told to return to in-person work. On Wednesday, the ...
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Portland Burglary Ring: Two Indicted for Over 100 Business Break-Ins
Two indicted for over 100 Portland burglaries, linked by authorities to an organized crime ring, including Courtney Carlile ...
Two suspects linked to Portland burglary ring indicted on multiple charges
Two suspects were arrested and indicted as part of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office investigation into a ...
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Multnomah County’s new top prosecutor will push for more jail beds to curb substance use, calls out public defenders
Multnomah County’s new district attorney Nathan Vasquez officially takes over Monday, after being sworn in at the county courthouse last week. In the time since he was elected last May ...
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Jury finds man guilty for driving stolen tow truck with operator hanging from back
On Friday afternoon, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office revealed that a jury found Eric Clayton Strietzel guilty ...
In Washington County, even the top prosecutor chases suspected shoplifters, recording them with his cellphone
In a significant shift, Washington and Clackamas counties have been prosecuting more shoplifters than Multnomah County.
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Left-wing Oregon Attorney Gets Antifa Client’s Assault Case Dismissed
A tough-on-crime prosecutor’s office is weighing its options after a court dismissed violent charges against a Portland ...
Multnomah County DA retracts bid to reduce sentence of convicted murderer Frank Swopes Jr.
The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office has withdrawn the previous administration's request to reduce the sentence of ...
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‘Absolutely infuriating’: Officials discuss rampant Portland thefts by potential burglary ring
Authorities say they're still working to find those involved in a burglary ring involved in thefts at more than 100 Portland ...
1st arrest made as Multnomah County DA pushes to enforce ban of drug use on public transport
PORTLAND, Ore. – Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Julian Samuels, who specializes in transit, said the office’s ...