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Drone and Canine Team Locate Theft Suspects

On Friday, February 3, 2023, at 3:17 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a theft call in the 26000 block of SW Wolsborn Avenue.

The Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Team is hosting a Hiring Workshop on THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 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.

Cameron will begin his new role on April 3, following a nationwide, competitive search.

State and local health officials are urging parents to stop using Diep Bao cream while its safety is investigated.

The Washington County Transit Study online open house and survey is open for public comment until March 12. All who live, work or travel in Washington County are invited to take the survey.

Joint statement from the Law Enforcement Council of Washington County

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated severe weather shelters for anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event.

The project team will be available from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Beaverton Resource Center to talk about the project.

The first-ever Tri-County regional Point-In-Time (PIT) Count will take place from Wednesday, January 25 to Tuesday, January 31st, 2023.

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Rock Creek 185 Apartments at 18700 NW Rock Creek Circle.

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 2:42 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a shooting at The Jungle Room Bar at 1034 Baseline Street.

Debido a las condiciones climáticas peligrosas, el Ayuntamiento de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado programado para esta noche a las 6 p.m. se llevará a cabo solo en línea.

Read our January Updates for information on Human Trafficking Awareness, Active Threat Training, upcoming community events for your calendar, and more!

Simantel chosen after nationwide, competitive search.

Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Board of County Commissioners Town Hall scheduled for this evening at 6 p.m. will be held online only.

County staff will be available from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Forest Grove City Auditorium to talk about the project.

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit arrested 36-year-old David L. Moore II of Beaverton for multiple sex crimes.

The Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Team is hosting a Hiring Workshop on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 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.

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington, Commissioners Pam Treece and Jerry Willey, Justice Court Judge Dan Cross and Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg were sworn into office this week as part of a ceremony to start their new terms.