Multnomah County commissioner proposes reforms to embattled drug deflection program

Commissioner Shannon Singleton's proposal would tie the deflection program more directly into existing systems for ...
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Multnomah County DA proposes criminal charges for failing to complete drug deflection program

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Those who fail to complete Multnomah County’s Deflection Program will soon face criminal penalties.
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Multnomah County drug deflection program placed 1 person in detox during first 3 months of this year

PORTLAND, Ore. — It's been nearly a year since Multnomah County opened its deflection center in Portland's Central Eastside, its original role envisioned as a place for law enforcement to take people ...

Multnomah County DA threatens prosecution of drug users who fail to complete deflection program

District Attorney Nathan Vasquez announced Tuesday that his office will pursue charges against people caught with drugs who ...