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Older Americans Month - May 2014

Older Americans Month - May 2014 Proclamation in boc agenda 05-06-14

News article Board of County Commissioners (BCC)

Effort to Help At-Risk Youth Launches in Washington County

Washington County has been selected as the 4th site in Oregon to enact the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform’s “Crossover Youth Practice Model,” aimed at reducing the number of abused or neglected youth who enter the juvenile justice system.

Media release Juvenile

Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow

"Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow" is the theme of the 2014 National Public Works Week celebration. Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life.

Media release Land Use & Transportation

Primary Voters Urged to Mail or Drop Off Ballots Early

Elections officials are encouraging voters to drop ballots off as soon as possible for the May 20 primary election so that all ballots are processed in a timely manner.

Media release Assessment and Taxation

Sheriff’s K9 Finds Missing Autistic Child

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a missing 8-year-old autistic child. With the assistance of K9 Maverick, deputies located the missing boy.

Media release Sheriff's Office

May is National Building Safety Month

Washington County's Board of Commissioners has declared May 2014 National Building Safety Month. Each week features a different aspect of building safety.

Media release Land Use & Transportation

UPDATE - Possible Human Trafficking Victim Located

This evening, Adrian Brown was located safe in Vancouver, Washington. The Vancouver Police Department was alerted to her presence at a convenience store where they took her into custody without incident. She will be returned to her guardian in Oregon at a later date.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Drug Turn-In Event Huge Success

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office hosted a drug turn-in event on April 26, 2014 at the Farmington Road Bales Thriftway. During the four hour event, the Sheriff’s Office received about 320 pounds of drugs for destruction. This event is in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency held every April and October.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office Receives Top DUII Awards

Washington County Sheriff’s Office receives top Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) awards.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Forum Addresses Growing Problem of Elder Abuse

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is hosting an Elder Abuse Forum on Friday, May 16, from 1-4 p.m., at the Hillsboro Civic Center.

Media release Health and Human Services

Weekend Nets 11 DUIIs, Two Crashes

Since midnight yesterday Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 11 DUII drivers, including two related crashes. One of the crashes was a head-on collision on SW Pacific Highway (Hwy. 99W) near King City. Three people went to the hospital as a result of that crash.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Detectives Search for Human Trafficking Victim

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are searching for a frequent runaway juvenile female that is possibly engaging in dangerous activities including being victimized by human trafficking.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Bethany Boulevard paving prep work April 28 – May 2 - Expect delays

Media release announcing Bethany Boulevard paving prep work April 28 – May 2 - Expect delays

Media release Land Use & Transportation

Sheriff's Office Offers Free Drug Turn In Event

Washington County Sheriff's Office in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting a free drug turn in event on Saturday April 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bales Market Place Thriftway.

Media release Sheriff's Office

UPDATE - Detectives Search for Endangered Runaway

April 22, 2014--Washington County Sheriff’s Office Detectives received information that Steven Zellmer was in Pittsburgh headed to a bus terminal. The Sheriff’s Office relayed the current information to the Pittsburgh Philadelphia Police Department who promptly took Steven into protective custody. Steven was in good physical condition and will be returned to his parents for his continued care.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Deputies Warn of Warrant Scam

April 18, 2014—The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and local police agencies have received complaints from citizens concerning a warrant payment scam. The subject would ask for a payoff to avoid arresting the person that supposedly had the warrant.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Detectives Search for Endangered Runaway

Detectives are asking for the public’s help to locate Steven Zellmer, 16, from Beaverton.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Portland Area Animal Shelters Acquire Vital Disaster Response Equipment

Four large animal transport trailers were recently purchased with grant funds to use in emergency response situations.

Media release Health and Human Services

Deputies Respond to Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Washington County Deputies responded to a fatal motorcycle crash on SW Scholls Sherwood Road near SW Lebeau Road.

Media release Sheriff's Office

Community Development Week 2014

Washington County and city partners are celebrating the 40th anniversary of two pivotal federal grant programs which contribute to community development.

Media release Community Development