Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office

The office responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in Multnomah County, Oregon

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Portland Man Arrested After Keeping Deceased Mother’s Body to Collect Social Security

A Portland man was arrested after police discovered his deceased mother’s body hidden in a freezer, allegedly to continue collecting her Social Security benefits — a grim reflection of economic desperation and failed safety nets.

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Jan 26, 2026

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Portland Woman Found Guilty After Dogs Fatally Mauled Child

A Portland woman was convicted on all charges after her Great Dane-Mastiff mixes fatally attacked a young boy, underscoring the legal and moral responsibilities of pet ownership.

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Jan 25, 2026

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Systems Upgrade Mar 4
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Federal Trial Examining Alleged Iran‑Linked Assassination Plot Draws Local Security Questions Mar 4
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House Panel Opens Inquiry Into Rep. Nancy Mace’s Reimbursement Claims Mar 4
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Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington Mar 4
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Appeals Court Restores Attorney General’s Authority in Probe of Catholic Church; Local Implications for Southwest Washington Mar 4

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Systems Upgrade Mar 4
Federal Trial Examining Alleged Iran‑Linked Assassination Plot Draws Local Security Questions Mar 4
House Panel Opens Inquiry Into Rep. Nancy Mace’s Reimbursement Claims Mar 4
Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington Mar 4
Appeals Court Restores Attorney General’s Authority in Probe of Catholic Church; Local Implications for Southwest Washington Mar 4

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Portland Man Arrested After Keeping Deceased Mother’s Body to Collect Social Security

Portland Woman Found Guilty After Dogs Fatally Mauled Child

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