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Bull Terrorizes Cornelius Residents

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies serving the City of Cornelius were assisted by additional Sheriff’s Deputies with a loose 800-pound bull in the city.  One man was injured before the bull could be dispatched.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Transfer Process for Key Program

The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a process and timeline this week to transfer the programmatic support for the county’s citizen involvement program away from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension announced last fall that it had re-evaluated its institutional strengths and role in this county program and would not continue to administer the program.
Media release County Administrative Office
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Deputies Capture Fugitive with Stolen Handgun

Sheriff’s Deputies capture a wanted man after he crashed his car and attempted to flee after the crash. The man was quickly located and arrested.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Woman Arrested for Prescription Fraud

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a woman who is alleged to have forged at least 20 prescriptions for narcotic cough syrup with the intent to sell in California. 
Media release Sheriff's Office
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UPDATE - Extended Enhanced DUII Patrol Results

Results from the Sheriff’s Office extended impaired driving enhanced patrol from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015. During that time, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 77 impaired drivers.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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“See Something, Say Something” Campaign Launches

The Cornelius Police Department launches a proactive educational program encouraging citizens to report behaviors and activities that appear to be signs of criminal activity. “See Something, Say Something”.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Man Dies in Crash After Passing in No-Passing Zone

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an early morning crash where a vehicle left the roadway and rolled after passing another vehicle.  The vehicle was occupied only by the driver who did not survive his injuries.  There were no other injuries in this crash.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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County Officials Sworn In for 2015

Washington County Chairman Andy Duyck, Commissioners Greg Malinowski and Bob Terry and Auditor John Hutzler were sworn into office Tuesday as part of a ceremony to start their second four-year terms.
Media release Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
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Hit and Run Driver Arrested After Crashing Pickup

Today, a man crashed into the rear of a car at a stop light and then fled the scene. Deputies located the suspect just after he ran off the road and rolled his vehicle. He received minor injuries in the crash.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Aloha Man Dies After Pointing Gun at Deputies

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance where a woman reported she had been injured by her husband. Shortly after the Sheriff’s Deputies arrived, the husband pointed a gun at them, forcing the deputies to respond with lethal force. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Five Cornelius Resident's Displaced Due to Arson

On Saturday December 27, 2014, a Cornelius woman started a fire in the duplex unit she shared with two other people.  An additional three people lived in the adjoining unit.  The duplex is a total loss, all the residents are displaced and she has been arrested for Arson.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Sex Offender Arrested for Child Pornography

On Saturday December 27, 2014, Washington County Detectives arrested a Hillsboro man who was downloading child pornography while using free WiFi at a local business. He has a previous conviction for the same type of crime.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Young Children of Inmates Receive Christmas Gifts

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Jail Programs staff coordinated with the Washington County Re-entry Council (WCRC) to provide Christmas gifts for children of inmates.
Media release Sheriff's Office

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