• Inmate deaths surging in Multnomah County jails

    Inmate deaths surging in Multnomah County jails

    After a one-year decline, inmate deaths are surging in Multnomah County jails again. The increase comes after Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell promised safety and health care reforms following 10 inmate deaths in 2022 and 2023. Three inmates have died in Multnomah County jails this year, compared to just one in all of 2024. The…