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A man with a gun demanded treatment at St. Vincent Hospital. The man was taken into custody. No one was injured.

Local law enforcement agencies have received complaints concerning an unknown subject asking citizens for payment to avoid arrest.

Saturday morning, Sheriff's Deputies responded to several reports of stolen items take from vehicles in Rock Creek.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies will be on the roads providing extra patrol to enhance safety for this Labor Day weekend.

Detectives believe that Steven Douglas Rockett, 44, of Forest Grove, has engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with numerous underage victims for many years. Detectives were able to gain enough information and evidence from the recent reported activity to arrest Mr. Rockett on August 23, 2013.

Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop a speeding vehicle where the driver struck another vehicle sending one person to the hospital. The driver fled and was later tracked down. He was arrested for DUII and other charges.

David Herman was arrested in connection with the April 4, 2013 crash that resulted in Kylie Hornych’s death. On August 22, 2013, a Washington County Grand Jury handed down a secret indictment charging David Alan Herman with Second Degree Manslaughter and Reckless Driving.

In this interactive and informative class, trainers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office will discuss safety precautions and strategies for young people.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 5400 block of SW 152nd Avenue in Aloha concerning a reported stolen wheelchair. The father told deputies that someone took his nine year-old daughter’s wheelchair off of their front porch.

A Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop, and with the assistance of a Sheriff’s drug detection canine, he arrested the driver.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the front yard of a house. There was only the driver in the vehicle. She did not survive her injuries.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where the driver rolled the vehicle sending two passengers to the hospital. The driver was arrested for DUII and other charges.

Applications are being accepted for the next Citizens’ Academy begins Tuesday, September 3, 2013, and runs through graduation which is Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with three weekend classes during each session.

July 28, 2013 --Catlin and Harlie Screws have returned home. Their dad came in from Texas to take custody of them.

On Saturday, July 27, 2013 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Shai Jackson was located at Patti's Restaurant at 65 SW Yamhill St. in Portland. Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers responded to a report by a patron at the restaurant and confirmed his identity.

Deputies took a report of a 15-year-old girl, Catlin Screws, who ran away with her 18-year-old sister, Harlie Screws. Catlin is listed as a runaway, Harlie is an adult.

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man after he attempted to steal a handgun from Discount Gun Sales. The store manager utilized his personal handgun to detain the robber until deputies arrived.  

Detectives arrest a father and son for sexually abusing young girls. Detectives fear there may be more victims who have not come forth.

Join us July 20th at the K-9 Trials and Kids Safety Fair at Sunset High School. Event is free to the public and will include an appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog, Guest Emcee Brian MacMillan from KPTV 12, Bicycle Safety course and a prize drawing to be held.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to be safe and considerate when celebrating the 4th of July. In addition to extra patrols focused on intoxicated driving over the holiday, deputies will be prepared to enforce laws related to illegal fireworks.