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On November 30, 2016, President Obama declared December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

During the month of November, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 119 people for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII).

Last night a man was arrested after a six-hour standoff with Sheriff’s deputies.  The man was accused of setting his neighbors truck on fire and then threatening him with a gun.  He was eventually arrested and taken to jail.

Two women were arrested today after Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle suspected in stealing mail in the community of Aloha.  A stolen gun was also recovered during the incident.

With your help, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers collected 1,087 new and gently used coats and about 120 additional items such as socks, scarves and gloves for people in need here in Washington County. Thank you to all who participated and gave warmth. And a special “thank you” to all of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers that continue to make this program a success.

Shop With A Cop Brings Cheer to Local Children For Holidays

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 31-year-old Benjamin J. Barber. Mr. Barber is wanted after failing to report to the jail to begin serving his sentence.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a person who stole a bicycle from a special needs man.

On November 28, 2016, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the Courthouse Complex had to contend with a large macaw located in a tree. It was determined that the bird belonged to Craig Buckner (top inset photo) who was at the courthouse for a court appearance.

Benjamin J. Barber, 31, was sentenced this morning in Washington County Circuit Court in what is believed to be the state’s first prosecution and conviction under Oregon’s Unlawful Dissemination of an Intimate Image statute.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports about a scam where someone representing themselves as a Sheriff’s Lieutenant directs the victim to load money onto a prepaid cash card to avoid arrest for missing jury duty. A new victim is willing to speak to the media.

Press Release: Hillsboro Man Charged with Manslaughter Following October Crash That Kills Passenger

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints from the public concerning a warrant, jury duty or unpaid fees. The scammer asks for a<br />payoff to avoid arresting the person that supposedly has a warrant, missed jury duty or had other financial issues.

This week is National Traffic Incident Response Week. Local law enforcement agencies will be on the roads with an emphasis to educate drivers of the Move-Over law. This law was created to help keep emergency personnel safer while on the roadways.

Washington County 911 dispatchers have been receiving dozens of calls in recent days regarding coyote sightings in urban areas. While a coyote sighting in your local neighborhood can be alarming, the Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to refrain<br />from calling 911 and tying up emergency resources to report a sighting.

Third Annual Cornelius Community Dinner for those in need

Deputies were responding to check the welfare of two men when it was determined that the men had been involved in two commercial burglaries in the area.

Bomb Threat Closes Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus

Deputies Search for Lucky Dog Deli Robbery Suspect

Washington County Sheriff’s detectives have been looking for Ms. Hooper over the last two days. At this point they have good reason to believe that she has gone missing on her own volition. Ms. Hooper is an adult and has the right not to contact the police or her family until she chooses to. For these reasons we are suspending the investigation into her whereabouts at this time.