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Help Needed in Animal Cruelty Investigation

Deputies need the public’s help as they investigate an animal cruelty case in Rock Creek where a cat was intentionally killed and dismembered.

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Deputies Arrest Burglars Stealing Generators

After responding to a commercial alarm, deputies serving the City of Cornelius arrested two men for attempting to steal over $10,000 in Honda generators.

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UPDATE: 15-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Arrested

The suspect from a May 11 shooting in the Sexton Mountain neighborhood was arrested yesterday afternoon in Vancouver, Washington.

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Memorial Day Event in Hillsboro Includes Pre-Ceremony Entertainment

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services, in partnership with VFW Post 2666 and American Legion Post 6, invites the public to a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28. The event takes place at the Veterans Memorial Gateway, located at the corner of NE 34th Avenue and Veterans Drive in Hillsboro. The official ceremony starts at 1 p.m.

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Man Taken by Air Ambulance After Off-Road Crash

A Banks man was transported by air ambulance to a local trauma center after he crashed his off-road vehicle and it came to rest on top of him. He suffered life-threatening injuries.

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Violent Assault Suspect Arrested After Standoff

The suspect of a violent assault was safety taken into custody after a five hour standoff in Aloha. The 62-year-old victim, a roommate of the suspect, is listed in critical condition.

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Deputies Arrest 73 Impaired Drivers in April

During enhanced patrols in the month of April, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 73 impaired drivers. That equates to an average of nearly two and a half DUII arrests each day.

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Washington County Negotiation Team Wins Big

The Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit was awarded first place at the 5th annual Hostage Negotiation Team Competition in Reno, Nevada. This is the fourth consecutive year the team has taken first place at this event.

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Older Adult Storytelling Students to Share Tales of Courage and Resilience

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services is partnering with master storyteller Paul Iarrobino on a special storytelling project. Mr. Iarrobino has spent six weeks coaching older adult storytellers who will share their accounts of resilience, courage and risk-taking during two performances in May.

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UPDATE: Two Seriously Injured After Plane Crash

Two men were seriously injured after their plane crashed into an orchard outside of Hillsboro. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

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Deputies Searching for Theft Suspects

The Sheriff’s Office and Portland Police Bureau are seeking information regarding the suspects in multiple thefts from vehicles and fraudulent credit card transactions around Beaverton and Portland.

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Deputies Arrest 17 People During Two-Day Mission

During a two-day proactive enforcement mission, members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team arrested 17 individuals for outstanding warrants and being out of compliance on sex offender registration.

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Shooting Investigation Underway on Farmington Road

A residence on Southwest Farmington Road in Aloha was shot at multiple times overnight. The Washington County Inter-Agency Gang Enforcement Team is investigating.

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Woman Arrested After Crashing Stolen Vehicle

A 28-year-old Sandy woman led deputies on a pursuit after crashing a stolen vehicle into a patrol car. Deputies arrested her, and later her boyfriend, for various crimes and outstanding warrants.

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Man Located by K-9 Team after Fleeing Crash

A man was located by the WCSO K-9 team after he fled on foot from a crash scene and tried to hide. He was arrested and charged with multiple crimes.

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UPDATE: Missing Dog Found in Clackamas

“Jedi,” the Yorkshire Terrier puppy who was stolen along with his owner’s car on Monday, was recovered today in Clackamas by a resident who recognized him from media reports.

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Burg Suspect Crashes Stolen Vehicle During Pursuit

Deputies located a vehicle suspected of burglarizing Hillsboro businesses overnight. The driver was arrested after leading deputies on a pursuit into Cornelius in a stolen vehicle.

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Six-Week Educational Series for Caregivers Begins May 3

Participants will learn how to reduce personal stress, communicate their needs effectively in challenging situations, deal with difficult emotions, and make tough caregiving decisions

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Recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Washington County District Attorney’s Office and WCSO invites employees, the public and media to join Washington County Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) members at a special event happening this Friday, April 6 at 10 a.m. on the east side steps of the Washington County Courthouse

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Deputies Arrest 82 Impaired Drivers in March

During enhanced patrols in the month of March, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 82 impaired drivers - an average of over two and a half DUII arrests each day.

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