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<br />Washington County Deputy Sheriffs are looking forward to joining residents on National Night out (Tuesday, August 4) to discuss ways to keep their neighborhood safer.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call involving a child who fell out of a third story window and was not breathing. 

Sheriff's deputies responded to a crash on SW 185th Avenue near SW Rigert Rd. Two people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was arrested for DUII and other charges.

This morning, Judge Thomas Kohl sentenced Kenneth Lee Hicks to life in prison for the 1982 homicide of Lori Billingsley in Aloha. This is believed to be the oldest case prosecuted in Washington County.

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Cornelius man for DUII as he was selling ice cream out of his van to children.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement agencies across the country in speaking up against an iPhone case that looks very much like a real gun.

On July 4, 2015, Sheriff’s K9 Stark assisted deputies in tracking down two suspects in two separate incidents, both after a short pursuit.  Both suspects were arrested and taken to jail.

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.