The Green Hornet

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MAY 2010
In this issue
Sheriff's Letter
MCSO Recycles Protective Gear
18 MCSO Volunteers Honored
KidFest
CopCakes
Warrant Strike Team Update
Take The Oath
AJA Conference
Blood Secrets
Hope Garden
Twitter With Us
Boating Season is Open
2010 Citizen's Academy
Tip A Cop
Most Wanted
New District 40 Office
MCSO 2010 Service Report
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Letter From the Sheriff

Sheriff Staton

 
On May 6, 2010 during the Board of County Commissioners' Executive Session,  Commissioner Diane McKeel brought forward a proclamation that was unanimously approved by Chair Cogen and the Commissioners. 
 
"May 2-8, 2010, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week; to support the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, and honor all correctional officers and employees for their service to their communities, Multnomah County, the State of Oregon, and to the Nation"
 
There were many excellent observations and insightfulcomments offered by all of the commissioners, but of particular note were those offered by Chair Cogen regarding the outstanding service and constant danger our corrections deputies face on a daily basis.
 
I want to take this opportunity to thank each Corrections Deputy and Corrections staff member for your continued hard work and exemplary dedication to protect and serve with dignity and honor.  It was an honor for me to stand before the Commissioners to accept the proclamation on your behalf.

Sincerely,
 
Sheriff Daniel Staton

To read the complete proclamation, click HERE


Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Recycles Protective Gear & Shares with Law Enforcement Officials in the Philippines
 
donations

In mid April, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office donated $20,000 worth of security and combat equipment to the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines. The donated equipment (ballistic vests, holsters, magazine pouches, PR-24's, etc.) was scheduled to be destroyed because all such equipment is replaced at regular intervals, but rather than destroy the expired equipment, a Sheriff's Office employee suggested that the equipment might be of considerable use to bolster anti-crime efforts of the NBI in the Philippines. The officer, Eric Fernandes, contacted NBI Director Reynaldo Esmeralda and offered to donate the equipment on behalf of the Sheriff's Office. The NBI paid to have the equipment shipped to the Philippines and Officer Fernandes travelled there while on vacation and off-duty at no cost to the county to ensure safe delivery of the equipment. 

Eighteen MCSO Volunteers Honored at County Awards Ceremony
 
Each year the Multnomah County Citizen Involvement Committee and the County Commissioners honor citizens who have volunteered their time, energy and ideas in an outstanding way to Multnomah County's programs. Volunteers are nominated for the award by department directors and program managers. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that 18 agency volunteers were award recipients at this year's celebration held April 27, 2010 in the County Board Room.
 
Congratulations MCSO Volunteers:
 
The Citizen Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) advises the Chair, Board of County Commissioners, and the MCSO on programs, budgets, and policy priorities. 
 
Phyllis Thiemann - Co-chair of the CBAC and a tireless advocate for unincorporated Multnomah County  
Ray Davenport - Served on the Sheriff's CBAC for the past two years providing invaluable insight to committee activities
 
Jimmy Hamlin - River Patrol office; has contributed more than 600 hours of service since 2007, received a special Honorary Deputy Commission from the Sheriff's Office in 2009
 
Reserve Deputy Greg Flack - In addition to routine duties, tracks all Reserve Deputy Unit volunteer hours, maintains the unit scheduling calendar and newsletter publication, and teaches Concealed Handgun classes at MCSO; has contributed nearly 17, 000 hours of volunteer service
 
Sr. Reserve Deputy Jordan Philpot - In addition to routine duties, is in charge of training and tracking all new Reserves; one of only two Reserves who have obtained Senior Reserve status, which allows him to patrol solo; has volunteered more than 4,700 hours
 
Tom Armand - Representing the Goodwill Job Connections program, facilitates two informational groups each month for inmates at Inverness Jail; provides employment resource information and support to assist offenders with employment obstacles and vital skills to successfully transition to the community
 
Steve Dougherty - Volunteer Jail Chaplain since 2006; ministers to inmates at the Inverness Jail, including individual sessions and Bible study groups in the housing areas
 
Shaheed Haamid - Volunteer Jail Chaplain since 2005; leads Muslim prayer services at both the Inverness and Multnomah County Detention Center jails; provides individual ministry and guides MCSO staff chaplains with issues pertaining to religious dietary needs or accommodations for those practicing the Islamic faith.
 
Ted Wolcheck - Volunteer Jail Chaplain since 2005; leads Christian chapel services and provides individual ministry for the inmates at the Inverness Jail; supports staff chaplains with a multitude of unit duties
 
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Brandon Liggett - Search and Rescue Head Advisor; oversees the Training Team, including conducting some training sessions, tracking of all SAR service hours, financial bookkeeping, monitoring vehicle maintenance, purchasing food for all outings and even a little cooking; volunteers between 400-500 hours each year.
 
Search and Rescue Volunteer Training Team Planners
These members are all certified members and also serve as members of the Training Team, providing training and support for new members. These dedicated professionals have gathered and reviewed information to develop a SAR training manual which will serve as a valuable resource for future unit activities and the nearly 50 Sheriff's office Search and Rescue volunteers.  
Ta Adams, Janette Pipkin, Isabel LaCourse, Jake Keller, Brent Bybee, Nathan Laye, Lauren Jones, Scott Mara
 
MCSO Volunteers are an invaluable resource for our agency and a critical link in providing the highest level of service to our community. Congratulations to these most recent award recipients and a special thanks to the more than 350 MCSO volunteers for your dedication, resourcefulness and outstanding service.


To view the ceremony video or learn more about the Citizen Involvement Committee, please Click HERE

KidFest a HUGE Success

kidfest

During the weekend of April 24-25th, MCSO deputies and staff volunteered to fingerprint 902 children at the Portland Kidfest. The prints were sent home with parents to add to their own safety kits.

Cop Cakes?
cop cake
Dunkin' Donuts is preparing to celebrate national donut day with a fun competition to create the next donut flavor. Oregon State Trooper Chris Schinnerer came up with a cake donut with chocolate frosting, white sprinkles, and chopped up peanut butter cups on top, and appropriately named it "the cop cake." To vote for Schinnerer's donut or your favorite, click HERE

Warrant Strike Team Updates 
  
Performance Measures for April 2010
 
Warrant Service Attempts  45
 
Warrant Arrests  19

Non-Multnomah County Warrant Arrests  3

Warrants Served 19

Warrant Attempts and Arrests   64
 
Additional Information:

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Strike Team members arrested Jerry and Sheryl Knight several months ago and they were recently sentenced in a Multnomah County Courtroom.



Strike Team members arrested Richard Westfall in North Portland for charges of sex abuse I. This case has been featured on several news channels as there may be more victims out there. This was a no bail warrant and Westfall is currently housed at MCDC.
 

Strike Team members arrested Trinidad Romos-Vasquez in SE Portland for charges of sex abuse I x3. Bail was set at $1,250,000 and he is currently housed at MCIJ.
 
Strike Team members arrested Theron Cluster in NE Portland for charges of sex abuse I. Bail was set at $762,500 and he is currently housed at MCIJ.
 
Strike Team members arrested Douglas Lairson in NE Portland for charges of sexual exploitation of a child (warrant was out of Washington State). This was a referral from Kitsop County and we were able to arrest Lairson hours after receiving the information.  Bail was set at $250,000 and he has been extradited to Kitsop County, WA.
 
Strike Team members arrested Luis Lopez-Morales in SE Portland for charges of sodomy I. Bail was set at $500,000 and he is currently housed at MCDC.
 
Strike Team members arrested Vlaid Lafave in SE Portland for charges of sodomy I. Bail was set at $5,040,000 and he is currently housed at MCIJ.
 
Strike Team members arrested Jasmine Adams in NE Portland for a United States Army Desertion warrant. This was a no bail warrant and she is currently housed at MCIJ waiting to be extradited by the US Army.


                       
  Have you taken the OATH yet? Do it HERE.

AJA Conference Hosted by Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

AJA

From May 23 to 27, 2010, more than 1,500 jail practitioners and service providers from across the country will convene in Portland, Oregon, at the 29th Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo to train, network, and discuss the myriad issues facing this country's approximately 3,200 jails. This year's conference and expo is sponsored by the American Jail Association (AJA) in cooperation with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Most conference activities will take place at the Oregon Convention Center with an awards banquet to be held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower on May 26.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Captain Bobbi Luna will take the office of AJA President in the host city of Portland, Oregon. This is the first time such a coincidence has occurred in the history of AJA.

For more information Click HERE
Retired Chief Deputy Rod Englert Publishes His Experiences.

Blood Secrets
From Publishers Weekly

Proving that one person's bloody mess is another's treasure trove of clues, blood spatter analyst Englert takes readers on a fascinating journey into the study of crimson drops. Englert's first encounter with blood-and the stories it can tell-came when, as a young cop, he mistakenly assumed a bloody corpse had been the victim of an ax attack; in reality the victim had succumbed to a particularly nasty case of bleeding ulcers. He educated himself about the behavior of blood by recreating crime scenes in his Oregon barn using cow's blood and attending every available seminar on the subject. Englert presents case studies for each principle he discusses, from the varying velocities of blood spatter to the trajectory of a killer's bullet. It's easy to see why he's a favorite expert witness of prosecutors around the country, even in celebrity cases like O.J. Simpson's and Robert Blake's. With the help of reporter Passero, Englert deftly balances real-life examples and detailed scientific analysis, giving readers a richer understanding of this developing avenue of forensic science. 11 b&w photos. (Apr.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.


Hope Garden is in Full Swing

hope garden
Last year more than 500 pounds of vegetables were harvested and donated to the Loaves and Fishes lunch program from the Multnomah Building's 5th floor 200 square feet garden.  In its second year, this year's crop, planted mid April,  includes more than 20 vegetable and 10 herb varieties. 

Come by and check it out!
Let Boating Season Begin!

boating season
Corrections Technician Robin Shults, Lt Harry Smith, Sheriff Dan Staton
aboard a Grand Banks Yacht


Boating season officially began on May 1st and the Sheriff's Office was there to help ring in the festivities and keep the event safe.  The day began with a breakfast gathering by members from the 23 yacht clubs that make up the Columbia River Yachting Association.  The breakfast was attended by Sheriff Staton and his family. However, breakfast was just the beginning of the festivities

In a long time tradition, 23 yacht clubs participated  in a parade down the Columbia River to demonstrate their seamanship skills while navigating the Columbia in tight formations.  During the parade, the clubs were judged on their interpretation of this year's parade theme; "Catching the Rose City Spirit".  The parade was led and kept secure by members of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol Unit.  Sheriff Dan Staton, Capt. Mike Shults, and Lt. Harry Smith participated  on board a 42' Grand Banks yacht. 
 
The Opening Day festivities were a lot of fun for the Sheriff and the River Patrol.  It was a time to meet old friends and talk about the boating that brings us together. More importantly, opening day provides a forum for the Sheriff and River Patrol to get the water and boating safety message out to the community.

For more information about the MCSO River Patrol Unit or boating regulations, please click HERE

Sign Up For 2010 Citizen Academy Now!

Academy Schedule:

Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm, Wood Village City Hall

The FREE academy begins September 8th, 2010 and graduation is November 17th, 2010.

Applications available online here or at the Wood Village City Hall during regular business hours.


For more information Click HERE


Cops Bring in the Tips

We are THRILLED to announce that this year's event brought in $48,376!  That's up more than $2,000 from last year and is the second highest take since the Red Robin Tip-A-Cop started in Oregon.  And in a recession, no less.  Wow!!  Thank you!!!!

tip a cop

MOST WANTED

Please call crime stoppers of Oregon at 503-823-HELP
or visit http://www.crimestoppersoforegon.com


Damen Brown
Damon Brown

Black male, 45 years old, 5'10" tall, 225 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.                      

A warrant has been issued by MCSO for;
Assault II (Domestic Violence)

Bail is set at $251,500 and the warrant is serviceable nationwide.

Mueller
Nicholas Mueller

White male, 30 years old, 5' 10" tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.                          

A warrant has been issued by MCSO for;
Deliver marijuana near school
Deliver marijuana w/ consideration
Manufacture marijuana near school
Manufacture marijuana
Possess marijuana
Deliver MDMA near school x2
Deliver MDMA x2
Possess MDMA x2

 
Mueller may be mentally unstable and should NOT be approached. He was also denied a concealed handgun license in 2005 by the Marion County Sheriff's Office. 

Bail for this warrant is set at $430,000.

District 40 Has a New Satellite Office

For those of you living in Pleasant Valley, Pleasant Home and the Orient area, MCSO has a new satellite office. The new office will make it easier for deputies to write their reports and have access to a computer in the district.
 
mcso map

The MCSO 2010 Services Report is Out.

Check it out HERE
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly;
recent news articles or updates you may have missed.


Car Break-ins Rise With The Temperatures

Pair Face Child Neglect Charges After Drug Raid

Northeast Portland woman dies in crash on Rocky Point Road

Metro, Multnomah County working to keep Gresham site safe, clean

Family of Multnomah County Sheriff's deputy saved by two inmates praises their actions

Boy seriously injured in Lusted Road motorcycle accident

Volunteers Break County Rules and City Law in Staton's Campaign for Sheriff

Multnomah County Sheriff vital for rural areas

Authorities find the body of missing Portland fisherman

Missing hiker reunited with family


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