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Media release from the District Attorney's office from 12/4/2019

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 11/26/2019

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 4/1/2022

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 1/15/2020

During the morning of September 7, 2020, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies began getting calls from people reporting a wide-spread series of overnight burglaries, stolen cars, and car break-ins. The crimes were reported at multiple addresses north of Highway 26 in and around the communities of Cedar Mill and Bethany.

The Washington County District Attorney's Office presented additional evidence to a grand jury related to Deputy Rian Alden's use of force incident. The Grand Jury returned a charge of assault in the second degree (2 counts), unlawful use of a weapon, and official misconduct. As a reminder, evidence in the case cannot be released until the case is adjudicated.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a total of 63 people during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period of December 13, 2019 to January 2, 2020. The enhanced patrols are done in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Oregon State Sheriff's Association (OSSA).

In July and October 2019, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted two child predator stings where investigators posed as children online. As part of those stings, deputies arrested 15 men. During those missions, investigators were chatting with dozens of people and several of those conversations continued over the following months.

On Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 2:10 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a serious crash on Highway 8 at NW 334th Avenue. When deputies arrived, they discovered a 2002 Ford F350 collided with a 2004 Ford F150. Both vehicles had significant damage.

The Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) recognized seven members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) for achievements in 2015. The annual conference was held in Bend on December 9, 2015. Seven WCSO individuals received awards across seven different categories, including “Sheriff of the Year” for 2015, awarded to Sheriff Pat Garrett.

The Law Enforcement Council of Washington County has published a formal Position Statement on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. In summary, the law enforcement leaders on the Council believe that proliferation of marijuana use and availability outside the scope of the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program is a serious public health concern and has negative implications for the welfare of our community.

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 2/5/2019

Media release from the District Attorney's office from 7/3/2018

The Downing Street and Meadow Drive online open house runs through Nov. 20.