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TriMet Transit Police, Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit Provide Community Update On Suspicious Object At Interstate/Rose Quarter MAX Station - 03/17/26

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – TriMet Transit Police and the Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit have determined a suspicious object found in possession of a 42-year-old man did not contain any energized or explosive materials.

 

At approximately 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Transit Police and deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office – the lead agency for Transit Police - were conducting proactive patrols around the Moda Center in North Portland.

 

While on board a MAX train, deputies observed and contacted a man for a TriMet administrative rule violation.

 

The 42-year-old man, later identified as Jeremy Stavinoha, initially cooperated with MCSO deputies and exited the train at the Interstate/Rose Quarter MAX Station. During the investigation, Stavinoha tried leaving and was stopped.

 

It is alleged that deputies found Stavinoha in possession of a cylinder-like object. Stavinoha also made a statement to deputies that elevated the public safety risk assessment.

 

Based on the totality of the circumstances, including the object’s appearance, construction and location to critical infrastructure, MCSO and PPB established a safe zone and requested assistance from the Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit (MEDU).

 

A MCSO K-9 deputy assigned to Transit Police as an explosive detection team also responded.

 

During the on-scene investigation, MEDU used X-ray technology to identify metal spheres inside the approximately eight-inch tube.

 

MEDU secured the object and completed their render-safe procedures.

 

MEDU has determined the object contained several steel balls but no energized or explosive materials.

 

The coordinated efforts of responding law enforcement helped to ensure a safe and controlled environment. Each step taken during this investigation was guided by training and a shared commitment to public safety.

 

Deputies have booked Stavinoha into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of first-degree disorderly conduct, interfering with public transportation, resisting arrest and possession of a hoax destructive device.

 

Law enforcement cleared the scene around 10:15 a.m. on March 17, 2026, and TriMet resumed regular bus and MAX service through the area.

 

MCSO thanks PPB, MEDU, and TriMet for their assistance with this investigation.

 

MEDU is a team of law enforcement officers who respond to explosive-related incidents in the Portland metropolitan area. MEDU members are trained to deal with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats.

 

About Transit Police:  

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) leads the multi-agency TriMet Transit Police Division. Transit Police officers and deputies help to ensure a safe transit system by riding trains and buses and visiting platforms and stations. They respond to calls for service and investigate crimes that occur on TriMet property in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.

 

Current agencies comprising Transit Police include MCSO, the Portland Police Bureau, Port of Portland Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, Hillsboro Police Department, Lake Oswego Police Department, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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TriMet Transit Police, Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit Provide Community Update On Suspicious Object At Interstate/Rose Quarter MAX Station - 03/17/26

Click to view this news release online. 

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – TriMet Transit Police and the Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit have determined a suspicious object found in possession of a 42-year-old man did not contain any energized or explosive materials.

 

At approximately 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Transit Police and deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office – the lead agency for Transit Police - were conducting proactive patrols around the Moda Center in North Portland.

 

While on board a MAX train, deputies observed and contacted a man for a TriMet administrative rule violation.

 

The 42-year-old man, later identified as Jeremy Stavinoha, initially cooperated with MCSO deputies and exited the train at the Interstate/Rose Quarter MAX Station. During the investigation, Stavinoha tried leaving and was stopped.

 

It is alleged that deputies found Stavinoha in possession of a cylinder-like object. Stavinoha also made a statement to deputies that elevated the public safety risk assessment.

 

Based on the totality of the circumstances, including the object’s appearance, construction and location to critical infrastructure, MCSO and PPB established a safe zone and requested assistance from the Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit (MEDU).

 

A MCSO K-9 deputy assigned to Transit Police as an explosive detection team also responded.

 

During the on-scene investigation, MEDU used X-ray technology to identify metal spheres inside the approximately eight-inch tube.

 

MEDU secured the object and completed their render-safe procedures.

 

MEDU has determined the object contained several steel balls but no energized or explosive materials.

 

The coordinated efforts of responding law enforcement helped to ensure a safe and controlled environment. Each step taken during this investigation was guided by training and a shared commitment to public safety.

 

Deputies have booked Stavinoha into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of first-degree disorderly conduct, interfering with public transportation, resisting arrest and possession of a hoax destructive device.

 

Law enforcement cleared the scene around 10:15 a.m. on March 17, 2026, and TriMet resumed regular bus and MAX service through the area.

 

MCSO thanks PPB, MEDU, and TriMet for their assistance with this investigation.

 

MEDU is a team of law enforcement officers who respond to explosive-related incidents in the Portland metropolitan area. MEDU members are trained to deal with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats.

 

About Transit Police:  

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) leads the multi-agency TriMet Transit Police Division. Transit Police officers and deputies help to ensure a safe transit system by riding trains and buses and visiting platforms and stations. They respond to calls for service and investigate crimes that occur on TriMet property in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.

 

Current agencies comprising Transit Police include MCSO, the Portland Police Bureau, Port of Portland Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, Hillsboro Police Department, Lake Oswego Police Department, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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