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Public Information Office (News Releases)

Sgt. James Rhodes

The Sheriff appoints a Public Information Officer (PIO) to make sure the media -- and the public -- have full access to appropriate information.

The PIO writes news releases; conducts interviews with television, radio and newspaper outlets; and controls access to sensitive crime scenes.

The PIO provides information about major crimes and incidents -- using the press to solicit public assistance as needed. He or she also builds a positive relationship with the community by promoting various Sheriff's Office programs and activities.

Sgt. James Rhodes currently serves as PIO.

Click here for a list of local media outlets.

View: 2010, 2009 and 2008 releases

02-07 Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue recovers body of overdue climber; climber's family releases statement

02-06 PHOTOS ADDED: Press briefing set for Monday, Feb. 6 on serial bank robber; reward offered for tips

02-05 Sheriff's Office SAR teams rescue fallen injured climber on Mt. Hood

01-28 Teen dies in snowboarding accident at Mt. Hood Skibowl

01-28 Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue recovers body of missing 6-year-old from Clackamas River

01-26 Sheriff's Office responds to robbery at Chase Bank in Clackamas; suspect at large; tips sought

01-24 Clackamas County Sheriff's Office suspends search for missing girl; deteriorating weather conditions put rescuers at risk

01-22 UPDATED: Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue seeks missing girl, 6, who fell into Clackamas River east of Estacada

01-19 Community Corrections, Sheriff's Office offer safety classes for women Feb. 12

01-17 Arrest made in chain of Mt. Hood burglaries; additional tips sought

01-17 Sheriff's Office arrests suspects in Boring home burglary; additional tips sought

01-13 Clackamas County Search & Rescue teams find missing elderly man near Happy Valley

01-09 Traffic stop leads to seizure of 7 lbs. of meth, arrest of two California men on I-5 in Wilsonville

01-06 Sheriffs name Clackamas captain 'Jail Manager of the Year'; Jail passes inspection with flying colors

01-03 Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue team, rescue partners find missing Lake Oswego family

12-24 Vehicle strikes bicyclist; Sheriff's Office arrests driver on DUII charges

12-22 Sheriff's Office responds to fatal car crash in Mulino

12-19 Sheriff's Office responds to fatal crash near Estacada

12-14 Sheriff's Office arrests suspect in Damascus homicide; additional tips sought

12-09 Suspect arrested in Dana Crippen murder; additional tips sought

12-09 'Shop with a Cop' this Saturday

12-01 Clackamas County offers free class starting in January for women affected by domestic violence

11-28 Sheriff's Office seeks tips regarding Thanksgiving homicide

11-23 On Black Friday, Sheriff's Posse begins seasonal horseback patrols at Clackamas Town Center

11-23 Regional Sheriffs join forces to keep holiday drivers safe

11-22 Sheriff's Office deputy injured in traffic crash

11-09 Clackamas County voters approve Measure 3-378, renew public-safety levy

11-08 Sheriff's Office investigates armed robbery at Chang's Mongolian Grill; tips sought

11-04 FEATURE PROFLE: Extradition is his business

11-04 New 'Briefing Room' newsletter now online

10-26 Suspect crashes vehicle, suffers minor injuries after attempt to elude Sheriff's Office deputy on Hwy. 26 near Sandy

10-24 Predatory Sex Offender Notification: Clackamas County Community Corrections conducts neighborhood canvass

10-19 Sheriff's Office makes arrests during nationwide 9th-annual family-violence apprehension detail

10-15 UPDATED 10/15 -- REMAINS FOUND: Search-and-rescue effort seeks Portland woman missing in Mt. Hood National Forest; tips sought

10-13 Sheriff's Office arrests man for alleged sexual assaults of sex-industry workers; more victims suspected; tips sought

10-10 Northwest SARCon search-and-rescue conference returns to Mt. Hood this week

10-05 CCITF seizes $1.5 million worth of marijuana outside Estacada

10-04 CCITF arrests alleged meth dealer on drug, weapons charges; task force seizes drugs, cash

10-04 Sheriff's Office responds after stolen car found submerged upside-down at bottom of 40-foot embankment in Clackamas River; tips sought

09-22 Sheriff's Office patrol car rear-ended while driving on McLoughlin Boulevard

09-21 Sheriff's Office negotiates peaceful surrender of domestic-violence suspect

09-19 Lighthouse II Tavern robbed at gunpoint; Sheriff's Office seeks tips

09-16 Sheriff's Office arrests caregiver on charges of stealing from elderly patient; tips sought

09-16 Broadway cab stolen at gunpoint; tips sought

09-15 Sheriff's Office seeks help to ID robber who hit Clackamas, Gresham banks; tips sought; reward offered

09-09 Sheriff's Office responds to early-morning home-invasion robbery in Damascus; tips sought

09-06 Two die in motorcycle crash outside Oregon City

08-25 Sheriff's Office coordinates successful search for missing woman near McNeil Campground

08-24 Suspect believed to be selling fake collectible sports memorabilia online; Sheriff's Office detectives seek more victims; tips sought

08-21 Sheriff's Office investigates assault, serves search warrant at Zach Randolph home; tips sought

08-19 Thieves steal wedding gifts from reception; Sheriff's Office seeks tips

08-19 CCITF Seizes 355 marijuana plants valued at over $600,000; tips sought

08-19 UPDATE: Sheriff's Office arrests two 12-year-old boys in Bilquist play-structure fire

08-16 Sheriff's Office responds after Bilquist Elementary play structure destroyed in fire; tips sought

08-13 Sheriff's Office arrests DUII suspect after pursuit, crash, K-9 search

08-09 Sheriff's Office arrests man on sex-abuse charges; detective fears more unreported victims; tips sought

08-08 Maddy's Deli robbed at gunpoint in Clackamas; suspect arrested with two handguns

08-01 Sheriff's Office responds after bicyclist killed in hit-and-run; info sought

07-29 Sheriff's Office involved in vehicle pursuit in Mt. Hood National Forest; spike strips, bean-bag shotgun deployed; driver arrested

07-29 Sheriff's Office K-9 comics win 'Achievement Award' from National Association of Counties

07-27 Juvenile found in roadway with head injury; no witnesses; tips sought

07-25 'Cruzin' with the Cops' Classic Car Show set for Sunday, July 31 at County Fairgrounds

07-23 State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers investigating deer poaching in Damascus; tips sought

07-21 Happy Valley pet dog found dead, stabbed, mutilated; tips sought

07-19 Sheriff's Office responds after motorcycle crash claims life of 16-year-old

07-16 Sheriff's Office searches for missing man east of Estacada; tips sought

07-15 Burglary victim tracks down suspect using stolen-laptop Internet trail

07-09 Clackamas County officials, PPB arrest father while looking for son; son still at large; tips sought

07-06 Sheriff's Office responds to OnPoint Community Credit Union robbery in Happy Valley; tips sought

07-06 Citizen hero chases, captures registered sex offender

07-05 Sheriff's Office responds after man suffers non-life-threatening wound in accidental shooting near Molalla

07-05 Two injured after vehicle crashes into tree

07-01 Motorcycle crash claims life of Oregon City 17-year-old

06-30 State Fire Marshal reminds: Fireworks -- keep it legal, keep it safe

06-30 Regional Sheriff's Offices work together this holiday weekend to keep roads, waterways safe

06-29 Sheriff's Office identifies pedestrian struck, killed in Sandy

06-29 UPDATED -- Wilsonville Police seek missing mother and 8-year-old; located in Newberg

06-28 Sheriff's Office arrests suspect in parking-lot hammer attack

06-25 Sheriff's Office investigates hit-and-run; victim, a Marine recruit, thrown more than 30 feet; tips sought

06-22 UPDATED w/ BODY IDENTIFICATION -- Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol recovers body from Clackamas River

06-18 UPDATED: Sheriff's Office investigates discovery of bones in Clackamas

06-16 Happy Valley Police seek theft suspects targeting women; suspect sketch provided; tips sought

06-13 Sheriff's Office investigates fatal Sunday crash that claimed life of 19-year-old Molalla woman

06-09 UPDATED: Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue personnel report to Mt. Hood to coordinate retrieval of injured climber

06-03 'Auction for Orphan Relief and Rescue' set for Saturday, June 4 in Wilsonville

05-27 Two-year-old boy takes stroll with dog, is safely located by searchers

05-27 Sheriff's Office deputies negotiate safe resolution with armed, reportedly suicidal subject

05-25 Regional Sheriff's Offices Looking for DUII Drivers this Memorial Day Weekend

05-24 Remember to 'Click It' and drive safe, sober and alert this Memorial holiday weekend

05-21 Sheriff's Office responds to fatal car crash on Wildcat Mountain Road

05-19 Serious two-vehicle crash in south Clackamas County sends three to hospital, one by LifeFlight

05-13 Can you help us find the suspects who stole money from an elderly woman in Oak Grove?

05-13 Oregon State Medical Examiner releases 2010 drug-related death statistics

05-12 WARNING: Driving an overweight truck in Clackamas County can be very expensive

05-09 Happy Valley Police, Sheriff's Office, CCITF remove marijuana, rescue dogs found inside filthy, apparently abandoned residence

04-27 Two lucky dogs survive landslide along Clackamas River

04-27 UPDATED W/ SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS, VIDEO: Sheriff's Office responds to West Coast Bank robbery; suspect still at large; tips sought

04-26 Sheriff's Office rescues woman from Sandy River near Dodge Park

04-26 No-questions-asked 'Prescription Drug Take-Back' set for Saturday, April 30

04-20 SHERIFF'S MESSAGE: Child abuse seems like an overwhelming problem -- but you can make a difference

04-14 CCITF arrests alleged heroin dealer, 21, reportedly dealing to young customers in Molalla area

04-10 Sheriff's Office responds to armed robbery at Oak Grove ATM; suspect at large; tips sought

04-07 Free workshops -- starting April 22 -- help women break cycle of domestic violence

04-04 Sheriff's Office rolls out new 'Briefing Room' newsletter, new Twitter account

04-01 Driving the message home: County wraps two vehicles in safety messages

04-01 CCITF arrests boyfriend/girlfriend discovered with drugs, cash, stolen gun

03-31 Sheriff's Office responds to armed robbery of Sam's Restaurant in Monarch Hotel in Clackamas; tips sought

03-29 Clackamas County bank-robbery suspect arrested fewer than five minutes after crime

03-29 UPDATED WITH NEW ARREST: Wilsonville Police arrest man, 20, for alleged sex abuse; tips sought on possible additional victims

03-29 Sheriff's Office Detective Kennell wins 'Senior Advocate Award' from Senior Citizens Council

03-29 Have a laugh with Clackamas County Dog Services at April 13 comedy club fundraiser

03-28 SWAT team, negotiators respond to Oak Grove domestic disturbance

03-28 Sheriff's Office investigates armed robbery of Sunnyside McMenamins; tips sought

03-23 Deputies apprehend wanted suspect after high-speed pursuit

03-21 Sheriff's Office responds after automobile/pedestrian collision leaves one dead in rural Clackamas County

03-15 Attorney General Kroger sues Clackamas County car dealer

03-11 New on the Sheriff's Office YouTube channel: 'Earthquake Preparedness'

03-10 Sheriff's Office partners with Special Olympics, Red Robin for 'Tip-A-Cop' fundraiser March 26

03-09 Happy Valley burglary suspect apprehended; alleged female accomplice on the run; tips sought

03-04 Clackamas County Community Corrections offers women's self-defense class April 3

02-21 Sheriff's Office leads successful rescue of lost snowboarder on Mt. Hood

02-17 CCITF witnesses alleged hand-to-hand drug deal on Southeast 82nd, seizes meth, spoils happy reunion

02-15 Assembly featuring K-9 comic-book star, 'Safety Street' set for Feb. 17 at Bilquist Elementary

02-13 Sheriff's Office helps investigate Oak Grove apartment fire that killed two children, sent mother and infant to hospital

02-10 Sheriff's Office, Wilsonville Police investigate stabbing

02-10 Sheriff's Office: Father of child struck by automobile reaches out to driver

02-09 Sheriff's Office responds after pilot crashes friend's plane on Willamette River -- and escapes unharmed

02-08 Clackamas County Bank robbed in Welches; tips sought

02-03 Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in bedroom burglary; tips sought

02-03 DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? Wilsonville Police, Sheriff's Office deputies seek identity of prolific theft suspect

02-01 Happy ending in Happy Valley: Woman's stolen jewelry quickly recovered, suspect in custody

01-27 Sheriff's Office apprehends fleeing robbery suspect, recovers all loot

01-27 Man burglarized while hospitalized; Happy Valley detective hot on the trail; tips sought

01-26 Sheriff's Office anxious to locate, arrest wanted man allegedly making serious threats

01-26 Deputies respond as suspicious package delays Damascus city business

01-26 Police Sergeant raises funds for families of Chief Painter, Officer Dodds at local comedy club

01-26 Sheriff's Office Marine Unit hiring Marine Service Officers for summer employment; apply by Feb. 11

01-22 Sheriff's Office searches for missing 20-year-old woman; tips sought

01-21 CCITF executes search warrant in Eagle Creek, arrests four

01-17 Sheriff's Office investigates armed robbery of Big Lots on Southeast McLoughlin; tips sought

01-17 Sheriff's Office investigates armed robbery of coffee shop on Sunnyside in Clackamas; tips sought

01-15 Sheriff's Office locates, arrests fugitive from Idaho

01-09 Sheriff's Office investigates Oak Grove shooting incident; one 47-year-old wounded; suspect surrenders

01-08 Sheriff's Office responds to serious single-vehicle crash in Clackamas

01-07 Sheriff's Office seeks Litehouse Too armed-robbery suspect; tips sought

01-07 Sheriff's Office seeks tanning-salon armed-robbery suspect; tips sought

10-21 SHERIFF'S MESSAGE: Introducing our Strategic Plan

12-30 SHERIFF'S MESSAGE: Concealed Handgun Licenses and your privacy

11-21 Plan for Response to Deadly Force Incidents by Clackamas County Law Enforcement Agencies