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Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted an undercover compliance mission where teenagers attempted to buy alcohol from stores in Washington County.

Washington County Deputies recovered three stolen vehicles overnight.  Two of the vehicles were recovered during vehicle stops.  Deputies arrested two men for stealing the vehicles from a local dealership and lodged them in jail.  The third vehicle was found abandoned.

Washington District Attorney releases his review concerning the incident involving Sheriff’s Deputies and Lewis Lembke on January 2, 2015.

Sheriff’s Deputies capture a wanted man after he crashed his car. He attempted to run after the crash but was quickly pursued and arrested.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Cornelius Library concerning a man acting strangely.  The man was arrested and lodged in jail.

A Cornelius woman crashed her car head first into a tree.  The investigation revealed she was intoxicated.  She was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

A Bethany man crashed his 2015 Mercedes into a tree and crosswalk sign. He was criminally cited for the crash.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash involving a motorcycle.  The rider did not survive his injuries.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man after he reportedly shot a gun in his house and throughout his neighborhood causing significant damage. Fortunately, no injuries resulted from this incident.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Community Public Safety Academy is accepting applications for volunteers to participate in this opportunity. The Community Public Safety Academy supports the Sheriff’s Office effort to promote and preserve a safe community.

A man was arrested for DUII drugs after he rolled his vehicle at a busy intersection. Sheriff’s Deputies believe the use of marijuana was a contributing factor to the crash.

Today, a Washington County Grand Jury indicted Adam Buchalski for Second Degree Manslaughter, Reckless Driving and Forth Degree Assault. The assault charge is regarding the injuries to his passenger. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Mr. Buchalski at his Cornelius residence without incident at 12:16 p.m. He was lodged in the Washington County Jail held on $250,000 bail.

A Forest Grove Police Officer attempted to stop a reported reckless driver that refused to yield to him.  Concerns for public safety resulted in the officer terminating the pursuit.  The man ultimately crashed and was arrested for DUII by Sheriff’s Deputies.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle struck a mother and daughter in a crosswalk.  The mother did not survive her injuries.

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.

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.

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. 

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man after allegedly strangling and assaulting his girlfriend.

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.

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”.