Multnomah County Detention Center
Coverage of Multnomah County Detention Center in the Nexus archive.
- Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from her mother at a Portland park, prompting bystanders to intervene and prevent the abduction. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Daniel Vasey, was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping and related offenses. The girl sustained minor injuries but was not seriously harmed.
- Oregon man accused of killing women and dumping their bodies is arraigned on fifth murder charge
Jesse Calhoun was arraigned on a fifth murder charge for the 2023 death of Ashley Real, joining four other victims whose bodies were found in the Portland area and southwestern Washington. Calhoun, who entered a not-guilty plea, faces five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of abuse of a corpse, with victims including Kristin Smith, Charity Perry, Bridget Webster, and Joanna Speaks. Family members of the victims attended the hearing, expressing grief and relief over his detention.