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Man Deceased in Early Morning Traffic Crash

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 1:23 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash on SW Farmington Road near SW 190th Avenue. Deputies arrived to find three vehicles involved with one man deceased.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Juveniles

In December 2024, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit began investigating 47-year-old Michael Wormington of Banks for allegations of sexual abuse and other concerning disclosures made by juvenile victims.
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Transportation Development Tax rates to increase July 1, 2025

The Transportation Development Tax (TDT) is imposed on new development to pay for transportation needs created by development. Annual TDT rate adjustments are based on a five-year rolling composite construction cost index and are capped at 10% annual.
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Update: Browne has been located and found safe.

Deputies Ask for Assistance Locating Missing and Endangered Male

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, around 3:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person named John Browne. Browne was last seen on April 13 at 11:00 a.m., near his home on SW Blanton Street and SW 198th Avenue in
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Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash South of Hillsboro

On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:08 p.m., deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motorcycle crash in the area of SW River Road near SW Farmington Road, south of Hillsboro. One man died in the crash.
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Sixteen Arrested in Organized Retail Theft Mission

On April 4, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the Beaverton Police Department and loss prevention staff from Target and Home Depot on an organized retail theft mission. During the mission, 16 people were arrested.
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Washington County response to lawsuit

The County has issued a statement regarding a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and Disability Rights Oregon alleging that people with mental illness are being denied equal access to emergency response services.
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