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Chad B. Pitcher, the second suspect sought in a fatal September shooting near North Plains, was apprehended in Wilsonville by the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force.

Three stores sold alcohol to underage decoys during a joint mission with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. In total, two enforcement teams visited 28 stores in unincorporated Washington County.

A sex offender was arrested after he exposed his penis and touched girls at local Dollar Tree stores in September and October. Detectives believe there could be more victims.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s assistance locating 15-year-old Annieka Vaughan, who ran away from her residence in Aloha on October 30, 2017.

A Hillsboro woman attempted to ram three people as they fled in a vehicle. The woman later crashed into multiple patrol cars during a pursuit, injuring one deputy.

A pedestrian crossing Highway 99W at SW Fischer Road was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene.

Burglary Suspects Lead Deputies on Pursuit, Attempt Escape from K-9s by Hiding on Store Roof

A Beaverton woman reported finding a loose blade in her child’s Halloween candy. Deputies remind parents to be vigilant and educate their children about inspecting Halloween candy.

A pedestrian crossing Southwest Farmington Road was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. Impairment and speed are not believed to be contributing factors.

A pregnant woman was hit and dragged by her own vehicle after it broke down in Cedar Hills. At this time, it does not appear that she suffered any life-threatening injuries.

An impaired driver collided with a Washington County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle on Highway 26 while the deputy was conducting a traffic stop.

A man wanted for multiple sex crimes against children was located in China and returned to the United States. Detectives believe there may be additional victims.

A sheriff’s deputy is being treated at a local hospital after being bitten by a suspect while attempting to take him into custody.

A man died after crashing into several light posts in the city of Cornelius. Deputies believe speed contributed to this crash.

A man accidentally shot and killed himself while duck hunting. The man was trying to pull his shotgun toward himself and mistakenly fired the gun, hitting himself in the under arm.

A local basketball coach was arrested for sexually abusing a minor. Due to his extensive contact with youth, detectives believe there may be additional victims.

A Beaverton women was arrested for arson after intentionally setting fire to her own condominium. Another occupant was forced to jump from a second story window to escape.

A Beaverton teen was arrested for attempted murder. Detectives are asking for the public’s help locating his brother, Cory Bedford, who is wanted for the same crime.

WCSO deputies assigned to patrol and to the Traffic Safety Unit collaborated on a non-traditional enforcement mission in Aloha. Deputies focused on educating the public on Oregon's hands-free law, which prohibits the use of an electronic device both while driving and also while stopped in traffic.

A natural gas leak displaced approximately 150 residents. NW Natural crews have stopped the leak and residents have now been able to return home.