BURGLAR WHO PREYED ON PORTLAND SMALL BUSINESSES SENT TO PRISON BURGLARY TASK FORCE SOLVED THE CASE - 04/29/26

April 29, 2026

Case: 25CR39436 and 26CR01810

Portland, OR- Joseph Patrick Doherty, 47-years-old, was sentenced to 40 months prison today after he pleaded guilty to one count of Burglary in the First Degree and six counts of Burglary in the Second Degree on April 3, 2026.

In pleading guilty, Doherty admitted that he targeted and broke into (1) storage units at Public Storage (SW Babur Boulevard), and (2) small businesses in Multnomah Village. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Alex Garcia - lead of the Burglary Task Force - prosecuted the case for the State. After sentencing he said:

“Defendant’s actions are completely inexcusable. He targeted small businesses and caused significant financial strain for several business owners. He targeted storage units as his own goldmine to steal prized possessions from many. This sentence clearly highlights that this conduct and greed will not be tolerated.”

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Officer Joey Yoo, Officer Laura Frear, Officer Amelia Flohr, and the Burglary Task Force for excellent and thorough investigative work.

THE FACTS:
 

Beginning early June 2025, Doherty broke into and stole from five storage units at the Public Storage on SW Barbur Boulevard. Doherty stole memorabilia, kitchenware, electronics, jewelry, and clothing from those storage units on multiple occasions. On one occasion, Doherty left behind court paperwork inside a victim storage unit. That paperwork included Doherty’s full name and date of birth.

Beginning late 2025, Doherty broke into three small businesses in Multnomah Village, where he stole women’s clothing, jewelry, and purses. Those small businesses include Consign Couture, Little Shop of Drawers, and Merav Beautique.

The Burglary Task Force received multiple reports in this case and reviewed surveillance for each incident. Doherty was identified and arrested at a residence in SW Portland, at which time he was wearing multiple pieces of jewelry he had stolen.

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PORTLAND AREA WOMAN SENT TO PRISON AFTER HER DOGS KILL SIX YEAR OLD - 04/28/26

April 24, 2026

Portland, OR- Multnomah Circuit Court Judge Celia Howes sentenced Koko Miller to 26 months behind bars on April 24, 2026.

Miller was found guilty of Criminally Negligent Homicide, Maintaining a Dangerous Dog, and two counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree.

For more background please see our earlier release here:
 

https://www.mcda.us/index.php/news/portland-area-woman-convicted-after-her-dogs-kill-six-year-old-child

PORTLAND AREA MAN WHO BROKE INTO CHURCHES SENTENCED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG TREATMENT - 04/27/26

April 24, 2026

Case: 26CR07587

Portland, OR- Joshua Sandall pled guilty April 24, 2026 to several crimes connected to his breaking into Parklane Christian Reformed Church in late 2025 and Grace Lutheran School in early 2026. 

Sandall pleaded guilty to the following charges:

Count 01: Burglary in the Second Degree

Count 02: Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree

Count 04: Burglary in the Second Degree

Count 05: Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree

           Count 11: Criminal Mischief in the First Degree

Sandall was sentenced to 180 days jail with no credit for time served, 36 months of formal probation and ordered to undergo a mental health and drug/alcohol evaluation. He will be required to complete any and all treatment that is recommended as part of probation.

In addition to the required evaluations, Sandall is prohibited from going within 150 feet of Parklane Christian Reformed Church and Grace Lutheran School. He is also required to pay restitution to both locations for the damage he caused in each incident.

Sandall will serve 30 months of prison should his probation be revoked.

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Alex Garcia - the lead of the Multnomah County Burglary Task Force - prosecuted the case for the State.

After the plea and sentencing he said: “This is an opportunity for Mr. Sandall. It is apparent that he has various issues and this sentence not only holds him accountable but offers him necessary services. I sincerely hope he takes advantage of the opportunity in front of him.”

MCDA would like to thank Portland Police Bureau Acting Detective Cameron Smith and the Burglary Task Force for excellent investigative work on this case.

For more context and background please see the Portland Police Bureau release on this case. https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2026/2/10/suspect-arrested-series-burglaries-southeast-portland-school

JURY FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED MURDER IN ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF PORTLAND SHOOTING - 04/21/26

JURY FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED MURDER IN ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF PORTLAND SHOOTING

Case: 24CR54867

Portland, OR – Noureddine Dib, 43-years-old, was found guilty today by a Multnomah County jury of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, two counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Discharging a Firearm Within the City Limits.

On October 17, 2024, Dib shot the victim in the abdomen at the Islamic School of Portland located in SW Portland following an interaction between the two. The victim ran from Dib, who pursued him on school property armed with a firearm while continuing to fire multiple rounds at him. The shooting took place minutes before students were being released to their parents. The victim escaped to a neighboring gas station where good samaritans called 911.

Multnomah County Deputy District Attorneys Eric Palmer and Stephany Mgbadigha prosecuted the case for the state.

The District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Portland Police Bureau and Det. Sara Clark for their investigation of this incident.

Sentencing will take place on May 7, 2026, before the Honorable Andrew Lavin.

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Multnomah County Crime Rates Show A Turnaround In Public Safety (Photo) - 04/15/26

Please click on the attachment for a report on crime trends and prosecution rates for 2025 in Multnomah County. A turn around is underway. Its happening because of investments in public safety and a lot of hard work by the people involved.