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Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a burglary call at a coffee shop near NW Cornell Road and NW Saltzman Road. When deputies arrived, they learned someone had forced their way into the building and taken clothing and a safe.

Our latest WCSO Updates are ready for you! Check out November's newsletter for information on the 1974 Double Homicide Cold Case Solved, tips to prevent package thefts this Holiday Season, upcoming community events for your calendar, and more!

A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy was at Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center’s Emergency Department with an adult male who attempted to take the deputy’s firearm.

On October 3, 1974, 16-year-old Donald Bartron and 18-year-old Peter Zito, Jr., were murdered in the parking lot of the Oak Hills Recreation Center. On November 2, 2022, just over 48 years later, detectives arrested Steven Criss for those murders.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at about 9:15 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a gunfire call near SW Augusta Drive and SW Imperial Court in the community of Aloha.

On Friday, November 4, at 9 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office held a press conference to provide an update on the 1974 murders of 16-year-old Donald Bartron and 18-year-old Peter Zito, Jr. The Sheriff’s Office will be joined by Peter Zito’s sister.

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, at about 9:45 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of human remains found in a wooded area near Hwy 6 and NW Storey Burn Road in the Tillamook Forrest.

On October 29, 2022, just after 3:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 8100 block of Southwest Barnes Road.

Our Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Team is hosting a Hiring Workshop on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, from 6 PM – 8 PM at our Public Safety Training Center in Hillsboro (600 SW Walnut Street). This workshop is open to anyone interested in a law enforcement career.

In honor of Veterans Day, Washington County will illuminate green the courthouse and Juvenile Services Building from November 7-13. Community members are encouraged to participate by changing one light bulb to green in their home or business.

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, just after 4:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies located Epifanio Garza after searching the Barney Reservoir area. He was found unharmed and returned safely to his family.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at about 7:00 a.m., Washington County Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) investigators simultaneously executed eight search warrants at various locations in Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah Counties.

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an assault call near the 2800 block of SW 187th Avenue.

On the evening of Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies learned that 37-year-old Jonas Patrick Briggs was located by his family. Briggs was unharmed.

Our latest WCSO Updates are ready for you! Check out October's newsletter for information on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Halloween safety tips for your trick-or-treaters, and more!

This conference is for unpaid family and friend caregivers who are caring for an older adult or anyone with dementia. It’s also for grandparents and older relatives who are raising children. It is not intended for professional or paid caregivers.

WCSO is excited to resume our in-person Power Curve Women's Self-Defense classes!

On Wednesday, October 5, after midnight, Jonas Patrick Briggs was located in downtown Portland and safely returned home. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all involved for their support and assistance in searching for Briggs.

On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, after 7:00 PM Fiona Jordan was located in Forrest Grove and brought home safely. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would thank all those who assisted in her safe return.

Following a multi-year planning and development process, we are excited to finally launch our new website.