More Trouble for Sheriff Dan Staton as County Opens Probe

Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton is facing another investigation.

Days after the state's Department of Justice announced they found no cause to pursue criminal charges against Staton, the county announces they will conduct an administrative investigation.

"As the chief executive for the county, it's my job to look into any allegations that involve threats to or retaliation against any employees." Chairwoman Deborah Kafoury said. "When employees of the Sheriff's Office are worried about this, then that is of huge concern."

The probe will examine whether the sheriff retaliates against employees and whether he uses his position to intimidate those who work for him.

Kafoury was asked to conduct the probe by members of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Association, one of the unions representing employees of the sheriff's office.

On Monday they issued a no confidence vote and asked Staton to resign.