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Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Detectives arrested 46-year-old Seferino Tosie on charges originating from allegations of sexual assault.

Washington County Public Health contracted with ECONorthwest to conduct an analysis of current infrastructure and projected workforce needs to expand early learning and care for infants and children through age five.

Check out the latest WCSO updates in this month's newsletter! Highlights include Sheriff Caprice Massey's appointment as the new Sheriff of Washington County, our upcoming Coffee Talk with a Recruiter, recap of the Cornelius Community Dinner, and more!

On Friday, December 8, 2023, at 9:07 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on SW River Rd, south of SW Farmington Rd.

Safe Rest Pods on SW 17th Avenue reopens, debuting 30 new pallet home shelters and offering a life-saving steppingstone to long-term housing stability.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at about 12:38 p.m., Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a parking lot in the 3000 block of SW 187th Avenue to investigate a suspicious vehicle after a member of the community reported it

On Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from a community member reporting a possible body in Bronson Creek.

The County Auditor released her 2023 annual report, highlighting achievements and her office's plans for 2024.

On Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:38 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the 17000 block of SW Roy Rogers Road.

Los resultados certificados de la Elección Especial del 7 de noviembre de 2023 para el Condado de Washington se han publicado en el sitio web de Elecciones del Condado de Washington.

Results from the November 7, 2023, Special Election have been counted and certified.

Deputies arrested a driver after he eluded police, crashed into an empty shared apartment garage building, and fled on foot.

The 33rd Sheriff of Washington County, Caprice Massey, took the oath of office in a ceremony at the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the extraordinary service and leadership of Sheriff Pat Garrett, who is retiring after an outstanding 35-year career with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Derrick Moon is the new Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation Building Inspector. His promotion is effective Dec. 9.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 4:02 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducting traffic speed enforcement on Interstate 5 near Highway 217 stopped a BMW X7 going 89 mph in a 55-mph speed zone.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) faces a critical challenge in maintaining full jail capacity. The recent staffing shortage has reduced the number of beds available in the Washington County Jail. To address this issue, WCSO seeks individuals

On Monday, November 27, 2023, at 7:18 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the intersection of SW 65th Avenue and SW Prosperity Park Road involving a motorcycle and a school bus.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:33 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Office received multiple 911 calls about a white Mini Cooper driving in the wrong direction on Highway 26 westbound.

Washington County's Three-year Equity report is now available to read. The report covers the 2020-2023 timeframe.