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Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies and Forest Grove Police Officers assisted the Cornelius Police Department search for a burglar that threatened a homeowner with a gun.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will begin accepting applications for deputy on Saturday, October 5. We are asking for the public’s help in finding the best possible applicants for entry level patrol and jail deputy positions.

On September 21, 2013, firefighters responded to a fire at a sex offender treatment center. They determined there was a burglary and the fire was intentionally set. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was called to conduct the criminal investigation. No one was injured in the fire.

On Thursday, September 19, 2013, patrol deputies and detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office along with FBI and Tigard Police law enforcement, conducted a prostitution sting operation and arrested seven people.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office now offers the Help Me Home program, a proactive approach to better serving residents who have difficulty communicating due to disability and who are at risk of wandering away from home.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an injury crash involving two vehicles on SW Tonquin Road near Sherwood. Upon arrival, deputies located a Ford pick up and a Subaru that had crashed head on.

Come join us for a Women's Safety Fair on Saturday, October 12th at the Sheriff's Office Hillsboro Headquarters. This defensive tactics instruction is taught by Sheriff's Defensive Tactics Instructors with a presentation on personal safety and situational awareness. Registration is required for the class and open to females age 14 and older. Please call (503) 846-2579

Deputies responded to an injury crash on River Road near SW Farmington Road. When deputies arrived, the driver 48-year-old Lois Lepschat of Cornelius had sustained life threatening injuries. Alcohol was a factor in this crash.

Deputies responded to an injury crash on Tonquin Road. The driver 49-year-old Gail Feldman of Wilsonville crashed into a power pole and it is believed that she was driving under the influence.

Washington County Deputies captured a man who is believed to have attempted a burglary. The homeowner spooked him off and the suspect was captured after a manhunt.

A Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a stolen vehicle and the driver refused to yield to him. The vehicle eventually ran into the ditch and the driver was arrested.

Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) Detectives were assisted by additional agencies as they served warrants on 15 residences in the metro area.

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.