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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office asks everyone to be safe and considerate when celebrating the 4th of July.  In addition to extra patrols focused on impaired drivers over the holiday weekend, deputies will be prepared to enforce laws related to illegal fireworks.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and local police agencies have received numerous complaints from the public concerning a warrant or jury duty scam.  The caller would ask for a payoff to avoid arresting the person that supposedly had a warrant, missed jury duty or had other financial issues.

Today, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) celebrates the retirement of married couple, Lieutenant Cindy Mackley and Sergeant Ted Mackley after almost 50 combined years of honorable service to Washington County.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported robbery with a firearm with two men who fled in a vehicle. Deputies located and arrested the men a short time later.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and crashed.  The vehicle was only occupied by the driver who did not survive his injuries. <br />

Yesterday Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a “man with a knife” at the Frontier Communication equipment yard in Cornelius.  Employees caught the man attempting to steal equipment and tried to detain him.

Public tips have led Sheriff’s Detectives to positively identify the two witnesses previously photographed. 

Washington County Sheriff’s Detectives are searching for the identity of two men that may be possible witnesses to an intentionally set house fire on park owned property.

Saturday, June 20, the public is invited to watch K-9 teams in action at the 10th Annual Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Police K-9 Trials. Defending their 2014 Top Dog title will be Washington County Sheriff Deputy Akin and K-9 Stark. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex (873 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro) and is FREE to the public.