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Boards and Commissions Vacancies for Fall 2022

Ballots for the May 16, 2023, Special District Election will begin to be mailed today to registered voters.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed a black 2012 Dodge Charger driving more than 100 miles per hour on westbound Highway 26 near the SW Canyon Road exit. The driver exited the freeway at SW Park Way, where he ran a red light and nearly crashed into a Washington County deputy near SW Baltic Avenue. Two deputies attempted to stop the car, but the driver continued and eventually crashed at SW Barnes Road & SW 118th Avenue.

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 4/15/2022

Volunteers needed for advisory boards and commissions.

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 4/22/2022

On September 25, 2020, at 7:00 pm, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to gunfire heard at the Commons at Timber Creek Apartments at 12450 NW Barnes Road. Several people called to report hearing fighting and gunshots outside of an apartment.

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 12:42 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report that an unknown male accosted a teenage girl walking in the area of NW 185th Avenue and NW Rock Creek Blvd. in Rock Creek.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Oregon State Sheriff's Association (OSSA), will be conducting enhanced impaired driving patrols on Independence Day and the days surrounding the national holiday.

On Friday, May 31st, 2019, at 4:27 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an injury crash on SW Old Hwy 47 near SW Looking Glass Drive.  A man on a bicycle was struck by a car and seriously injured.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the 200th capture for Corporal Micah Akin & K9 Stark! The dynamic duo logged their milestone capture on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 while assisting Forest Grove Police in tracking down a suspect.

An Aloha man is in custody after the body of a 28-year-old woman was found inside a vehicle. 35-year-old Jeremiah Johnston was arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of homicide and abuse of a corpse. He is being held without bail.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols beginning February 10th through February 28th looking<br />for impaired drivers.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) that Mr. Reynaldo Rios, age 63, has been released from the custody of the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) and will reside in Aloha. (See attached letter from the PSRB).

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints from the public concerning a warrant, jury duty or unpaid fees. The scammer asks for a<br />payoff to avoid arresting the person that supposedly has a warrant, missed jury duty or had other financial issues.

Washington County Sheriff’s Arson Deputies arrested and charged an Aloha woman with First Degree Arson. Sheriff’s Deputies believe she intentionally started a fire in a travel trailer that she and her children were living in. There were only minor<br />injuries.

Washington County Deputies recovered three stolen vehicles overnight.  Two of the vehicles were recovered during vehicle stops.  Deputies arrested two men for stealing the vehicles from a local dealership and lodged them in jail.  The third vehicle was found abandoned.

Our Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Team is hosting a Hiring Workshop on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, from 6 PM – 8 PM at our Public Safety Training Center in Hillsboro (600 SW Walnut Street). This workshop is open to anyone interested in a law enforcement career.

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 6/6/2022