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Media release from the District Attorney's office from 10/28/2021

Snow zones have been activated on portions of 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road. Traction devices required.

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 9/9/2022

Property Tax Statement Mailing Begins October 17th.

On December 4, 2020, at 4:35 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a crash near the intersection of SW 198th Avenue and SW Blanton Street. The collision involved a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a black Dodge Charger. The female motorcycle passenger was severely injured.

On April 1, 2020, the Washington County Sheriff's Office was notified by a staff member in the Patrol Division that they tested positive for COVID-19. Others who worked closely with the staff member were advised of the potential exposure and are taking the necessary precautions. The risk of exposure to the general public is very low.

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a driver for DUII.  It was reported the driver travelled westbound down NW Sunset Highway, from SW Market Street in Portland to NW Murray Boulevard in Beaverton in the eastbound lanes.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 1:16 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a blue 2000 Chevrolet Blazer driving erratically on Highway 26 westbound. One of the two callers witnessed the vehicle strike the highway guardrail near the Oregon Zoo exit and continue on.

42-year-old Daniel Levitt of Portland was booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of mail theft, first-degree criminal mischief, attempt to elude, possession of burglary tools, third-degree theft, and a parole board felony warrant. He is being held without bail.

February 17, 2017 – At 11:34 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on SW Fern Hill Road near SW Spring Hill Road in western Washington County. It was reported that a 2007 Ford F-150 left the road, struck a tree and then returned to the roadway.

On June 4, 2016, the public is invited to watch the 11th Annual Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Police K9 Trials.The event is from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Hillsboro Stadium (4450 NW 229th Ave, Hillsboro) and is free to the public.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance where a woman reported she had been injured by her husband. Shortly after the Sheriff’s Deputies arrived, the husband pointed a gun at them, forcing the deputies to respond with lethal force. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Red Robin Restaurant at 2660 NW 185th Avenue in Hillsboro, to raise money for Special Olympics Oregon. This year’s “Tip a Cop” fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013, 11 am – 3 pm and 4 pm – 8 pm.

May is National Building Safety Month and Bicycle Safety Month.

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 11/17/2021