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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with a missing person cold case.

Check out the latest WCSO updates in this month's newsletter! Highlights include the exciting news of Undersheriff Caprice Massey's appointment as the new Sheriff of Washington County, starting on December 1, 2023, and updates from our Traffic team.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is announcing the indictment and subsequent arrest of Gerardo "Cesar" De Paz Mayorga, a 33-year-old male, on multiple charges of sexual assault.

On Sunday, October 9th, 2023, just after 7:30 pm, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stabbing incident at the Gyro House on 530 SW 205th Avenue in Aloha.

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at around 3 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Office received a report of a traffic crash in the 12000 block of NW Ashton Dr. The incident involved a 2017 Dodge Ram truck and a young child.

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Washington County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Undersheriff Caprice Massey as the new Sheriff of Washington County. Sheriff Pat Garrett plans to retire on November 30 after 35 years of dedicated service.

With mixed emotions, we announce the forthcoming retirement of Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett, effective November 30, 2023. Sheriff Garrett has served our community with dedication and distinction throughout his 35-year career.

Comenzando el 1 de octubre, los miembros de la comunidad en el área urbana no incorporada del Condado de Washington podrán incluir desechos de comida en el carrito para los desechos del jardín.

Starting October 1, community members in urban unincorporated Washington County can include food scraps in their yard debris roll carts.

A teen driver was killed in a high-speed crash and three passengers were injured.

Two women were arrested after stealing mail and driving away in a stolen U-Haul. Both women had warrants and drugs. This is the second time the pair was arrested this month together in a U-Haul.

Explore the dynamic world of the Washington County Sheriff's Office and discover a rewarding career with amazing benefits. Mark your calendars for our exclusive event on Saturday, October 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On September 21, 2023, at 9:15 pm, an armed male carrying a revolver committed a robbery at the Arco station located at 9560 Northwest Glencoe Road in Hillsboro.

In July, the Westside Interagency Narcotics Team (WIN) received a tip about a large amount of fentanyl being smuggled into the Portland Metro area by an individual out of Oakland, California. The Alameda County Narcotics Task Force (ACNTF), determined the

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 9:55 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Beaverton Police officers responded to a stabbing in the 300 block of SW 121st Place in the Cedar Hills neighborhood.

It’s Coffee With A Cop season! Come out and engage with your community while getting to know the deputies patrolling your neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you there!

Read our WCSO End of Summer Updates to learn about our Strategic Plan Community Survey, recent scam alerts, back-to-school safety tips, and more.

As we continue to strategically plan for the future of WCSO operations, we want to hear from you, our community members! Your input is crucial, and that's why we're inviting you to complete our Community Survey.

The Sheriff's Office Civil, Alarm Permits, and Concealed Handgun License Units are back open effective Thursday, July 27. 

Civil, CHL, and Alarm Permits will temporarily close from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.