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Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting the Three Flags Seatbelt Blitz over the next two weeks. Beginning Monday February 10, 2014, law enforcement agencies from Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia will participate in a two-week campaign to encourage the use of hands free cell phone devices, seat belts and child safety restraints.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners recognized and presented a formal award to Sheriff Pat Garrett that marks the agency’s fourth consecutive national law enforcement accreditation by Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

An off-duty deputy stopped to render aid to a 16-year-old female who appeared to be having a seizure on the side of the road. Further investigation indicates that she and another juvenile suffered from a drug overdose on a drug called "25i." One male juvenile was later arrested in relation to the overdoses.

During the last couple of days, Sheriff's Deputies have taken numerous reports from citizens who reported a deputy is calling victims about warrants for their arrest. The suspect(s) are telling victims they must pay a fine or fee to resolve the warrant.

Washington County Sheriff's Deputies will be on the roads providing extra patrol to enhance safety for this Super Bowl weekend.

Law enforcement officers dedicated to the detail completed 452 traffic stops yesterday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Of those stops, 104 citations were issued for failing to maintain a safe distance from emergency vehicles.

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.

Earlier this month, concerned citizens came forward to report suspicions that an Aloha High School teacher, Eric Wise, 37, was involved in a sexual relationship with a former student, who was underage at the time. Washington County Sheriff’s Detective investigated the allegations and arrested Mr. Wise.

Washington County Detectives received a report from the Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding alleged sex abuse by Michael Mallery, 48, of Portland who is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Pacific University. Detectives investigated the allegations and a Grand Jury indicted Mr. Mallery for Sex Abuse I.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is a 55 - hour training program that combines classroom and “hands-on” instruction to members of the community. The classes provide an opportunity to observe the inner workings of the Sheriff’s Office first-hand.

A woman was killed when she was struck by a pickup as she was crossing SW Elwert Rd. She was crossing the road in front of her house to go to her mail box.

Yesterday a man struck a pedestrian crossing SW Barnes Road near the Catlin Gable School. The driver left the scene and was later arrested for DUII and other related charges. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Washington County deputies responded to the home of a Cedar Mill woman who is a Project Lifesaver participant. She suffers from Alzheimers and had wandered away from her home. She was found a short time later.

Results from the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday crackdown on impaired drivers.

A Deputy Sheriff located a stolen vehicle with the driver sleeping inside. The driver was arrested and stolen property, including firearms, was recovered.

An intoxicated man was riding on a public transportation bus when he began threatening passengers and the driver. He was arrested and is facing multiple charges.

Sheriff's Deputies responded to a T-bone crash that sent two cousins to the hospital with serious injuries.

During intensive two-week training currently underway, the Sheriff’s Office is sharing their knowledge and experience TVF&R firefighters to improve active threat response.

Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a prolific burglar that is believed to have broken into dozens of local small businesses.

Washington County Deputies arrested a man who they believe stabbed an Aloha man with a knife. He was captured as he was attempting to flee the area.