Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Injury Crash After SUV Hits Pleasant Valley Home - 05/11/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MAY 11, 2026) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash involving a 47-year-old driver losing control of her SUV and crashing into a baby’s nursery in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood.

This investigation began around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, when the City of Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) received information about a crash in the 5800-block of Southeast Jenne Road.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Gresham Fire Department arrived to find that a black SUV had traveled down an embankment and crashed into a house, causing significant damage.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a 47-year-old woman driving southbound tried to pass a truck towing a trailer in a no-passing zone. As she moved into the northbound lane, she saw an oncoming vehicle and tried to merge back. During the maneuver, she sideswiped the truck and trailer, lost control, and went down the embankment.

The SUV crashed into a home, specifically impacting a baby’s nursery. Fortunately, the mother had removed the child from the room just minutes before the collision.

The American Red Cross will help the family with temporary housing.

Deputies anticipate issuing the driver a criminal citation for reckless driving and three counts of recklessly endangering another person.

No serious injuries were reported. Paramedics took the driver to a local hospital for evaluation. Deputies did not observe any signs of impairment at the scene.

Due to the nature of the crash, deputies closed Southeast Jenne Road in both directions between Southeast Circle Avenue and Southeast Baldry Street. There is no estimated time for reopening.

Three photos from the scene are being released.

When reporting on this incident, please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple "MCSO" agencies within the state of Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full agency name ensures public clarity and geographical accuracy.

The photos provided are authorized for use with proper credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

A Public Information Officer (PIO) from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

Image: A black SUV crashed through the side of a house, causing extensive structural damage to the wall and roof. Debris, including broken wood and insulation, is scattered around the vehicle. Multicolored holiday lights are still strung along the damaged roofline.

Image: Five firefighters in tan and red protective gear stand near a black SUV that has crashed through a wooden fence and into the side of a white house. The vehicle is wedged under a collapsed section of the roof, and debris is scattered across the ground in a wooded residential area.

Image: An elevated, behind-the-fence view showing a black SUV lodged into the side of a white house. The impact has caused a partial roof collapse, with roofing material and structural beams visible where the wall used to be. Debris and a broken wooden fence surround the crash site under a clear blue sky.

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Issues Safety Advisory For Sandy River - 05/07/26

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (May 7, 2026) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit is issuing a safety advisory for community members utilizing the Sandy River between Oxbow Regional Park and Dabney State Recreation Area.

Following a powerful storm cycle in December 2025, the river’s path has naturally shifted, creating new and potentially significant hazards for recreational users.

Rivers are dynamic, meaning their paths are subject to change during high-flow events. South of Camp Angelos, the Sandy River previously flowed north with the primary channel located east of a prominent wooded island. Following the December 2025 storms, the primary current now flows to the west side of that same island.

This is a critical point of education for the public: current satellite imagery and GPS mapping have not yet been updated to reflect this new topography.

Image: Aerial drone view looking southeast (upstream) at the Sandy River, showing a large sand bar in the foreground. The river channel has shifted to the right (west), hugging a steep forested bank as it flows toward new hazards located near a wooded island in the distance.

The change in the river’s course has introduced "strainers" – fallen and submerged trees – directly into the new primary channel. The current now pulls watercrafts and swimmers toward these obstructions.

Due to the combination of water depth, submerged rocks, and these new tree hazards, this section now contains small rapids -- making navigation difficult or unexpected.

Users may find themselves unable to bypass debris, potentially forcing them to abandon their crafts. Recent patrols have documented several abandoned inner tubes caught in the newly formed debris fields.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit has posted warning signs at both Oxbow Regional Park and Dabney State Recreation Area.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit encourages everyone to be prepared for unexpected river conditions. Before launching at Oxbow Regional Park, ensure you are equipped with the following:

• Life jackets - A properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket should be worn at all times while on the water.

• Communication Tools – Keep a loud, waterproof sound-signaling device (such as a whistle) attached to your person or life jacket.

• Lights – If you anticipate being on the water near dawn, dusk or night, carry waterproof lights.

• Situational Awareness – Do not rely on outdated digital maps. Maintain a constant visual watch for unmarked hazards and be prepared.

To provide a visualization, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is releasing drone footage and photographs of the affected area, which were taken May 6, 2026.

When reporting on this advisory, please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple "MCSO" agencies within the state of Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full agency name ensures public clarity and geographical accuracy.

The photos and drone video provided are authorized for use with proper credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

Image: Aerial view of a river diversion around a wooded island, showing a hazardous collection of fallen logs blocking the left channel and a large sandbar on the right.

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MCSO Deputies Arrest Man For Reckless Driving, Operating On Suspended License Following Pursuit, Crash - 05/01/26

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 30-year-old man following a pursuit and crash on Interstate 205.

This incident began around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after the driver of a white BMW SUV nearly hit a patrol deputy’s SUV near Southeast Grand Avenue and Southeast Harrison Street in Portland. Several other drivers had to quickly break to avoid being hit by the BMW.

The driver, later identified as Casey Padula, refused to pull over, which is when deputies initiated a pursuit based on Padula's driving prior to the traffic stop. 

Officers from the Portland Police Bureau and TriMet's Transit Police responded to help. Law enforcement used various pursuit intervention options, but Padula kept driving.  

Eventually, Padula exited I-205 and just before the Southeast Stark Street exit, he crashed into a black pickup, sideswiping it and causing it to roll.

Paramedics took the pickup driver to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies booked Padula into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of felony elude, reckless driving, felony driving while suspended, hit and run, and four counts of reckless endangering.

Charges are only allegations, and every arrested person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

ORS 133.870 generally prohibits the release of jail booking photos to the public unless it is determined that there is a law enforcement purpose.

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change. 

Several photos are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple 'MCSO' agencies within Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full name of the sheriff’s office ensures better accuracy.

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