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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 ...
KGW8

Multnomah County DA Vasquez calls for accountability in drug deflection overhaul

PORTLAND, Ore. — The tightening of Multnomah County’s drug deflection program comes amid what District Attorney Nathan Vasquez describes as low participation — and an even lower level of ...
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Multnomah County DA says his office is now charging those who fail to complete drug deflection

One way or another, changes are coming for Multnomah County's drug deflection program — though the details may depend on how much the county's district attorney and commissioners can compromise on a ...
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Multnomah County D.A. to Bring Criminal Charges for Failing to Complete Drug Deflection

Unimpressed by the performance of Multnomah County’s drug-crime deflection center, District Attorney Nathan Vasquez today said he would bring criminal penalties for people who fail to complete the ...