District Attorney News

Washington County authorities launched a public education campaign on new bias/hate crime laws. They encourage reporting of incidents and emphasize resources for victims, aiming to protect all community members. Watch their video for details.

Patrick Mullane Miller was convicted of first-degree sexual abuse for assaulting a woman in January 2023. He was sentenced to 75 months in prison, sex offender registration, and supervision.

Brandon Perkins, 41, pleaded guilty to child sexual corruption and luring after a 2019 sting. He received a 3-year prison sentence, post-prison supervision, and sex offender registration.

Salvador Martinez-Romero was sentenced to life in prison for a 2019 crime spree: murder, attempted murder, and robbery. He fatally stabbed one woman and injured three others during bank and carjacking incidents fueled by methamphetamine.

Washington County, Oregon, secured $1.5M+ grant funding to combat organized retail theft. Funds will enhance investigations, prosecutions, security, and provide resources to local law enforcement and businesses.

Jonathan Ross Baker received a 25-month prison sentence for domestic violence assault and harassment, following a February 2024 attack witnessed by a child. He hid from police but was apprehended by a K-9 unit.

Wilfredo Aguilar-Pineda was convicted of multiple counts of sexual abuse, including rape and luring a minor, and sentenced to 50 years in prison for abusing a child over several years.

Geovani Barcenas-Ortiz pleaded guilty to bias crime and weapon charges, receiving 15 months in prison for threatening a TriMet employee with a knife while making derogatory comments.

Jesus Esteban Flores was convicted of robbery, weapon use, and theft for crimes at Washington Square Mall. He received 109 months in prison. The District Attorney launched a campaign against shoplifting.

Washington County held a retail theft symposium with Columbia Sportswear and ORCAOR, bringing together law enforcement, prosecutors, and retailers. The goal is to combat theft through collaboration, training, prosecution, and community safety.