Multnomah County DA says his office is now charging those who fail to complete drug deflection

As of Monday, District Attorney Nathan Vasquez says his office is pursuing drug possession charges against people who don't ...
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One year later: Deflection center results a ‘low bar’ for some, a lifeline for others

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s been one year since Multnomah County launched an $8 million program meant to give people caught with drugs a choice: a jail cell or support. Around that same time, Oregon ...
Oregonian

Construction for Multnomah County deflection center will cost nearly double original estimate

Multnomah County will shell out an additional $1.8 million to pay for construction and upgrades to its deflection center, built to give drug users an alternative to arrest. The Board of Commissioners ...
OPB

A look at deflection programs across Oregon

Note: The following transcript was transcribed digitally and validated for accuracy, readability and formatting by an OPB volunteer. Dave Miller: This is Think Out Loud on OPB. I’m Dave Miller. In ...
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Multnomah County DA threatens prosecution of drug users who fail to complete deflection program

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez announced Tuesday that his office may pursue charges against people caught in possession of hard drugs who fail to complete the ...