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Deputies Pull Wrong-Way Driver From Burning Car

A wrong-way driver crashed on Highway 26, causing his car to burst into flames.  WCSO deputies cut the man’s seatbelt and then pulled him from the burning car, while other deputies used fire extinguishers to try to put the fire out.
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Deputies Arrest 30 During Sex Offender Mission

30 individuals were arrested during a six-day enforcement mission focused on out-of-compliance sex offenders and individuals with outstanding warrants.
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Mother Abandons Children to Obtain New Tattoo

WCSO deputies serving the City of Cornelius arrested a mother after she left her two young children unattended at a city park while she acquired a new tattoo for herself.
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Man Sentenced After Child Sex Abuse Investigation

Detectives began an investigation in 2012 after a cognitively-delayed child came forward and reported that Luis Bautista had sexually abused her when she was younger. Mr. Bautista was sentenced to 99 months in prison for his crimes.
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Kidnapping Phone Scam Targets Washington County

Several county residents have reported that an unknown caller told them a family member was being held hostage. During the calls, realistic-sounding screams and yelling could be heard in the background. The caller demanded ransom money in order to release the hostage. There is no evidence in the reports that anyone has actually been kidnapped or harmed.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Sheriff Garrett Speaks at Hate Crimes Forum

Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett participated in a panel discussion which addressed the topic of “Responses to Hate from Local & Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.” The panel was part of the Portland Hate Crimes Forum, an afternoon event hosted by the Coalition Against Hate Crime and held at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education in Portland.
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Local Agencies Deploying Meds to Combat Overdoses

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Beaverton Police Department, and Forest Grove Police Department are deploying medication in patrol vehicles to save the lives of those having an opioid drug overdose.
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Family Caregivers Series Offered Online for First Time

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services and Tuality Healthcare have been sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person education program, for many years. This fall, they are offering a class for people who are unable to attend the class in person. Caregivers will be able to participate in the class at home using their own computer and internet connection.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Dump Truck Crashes Into Railroad Trestle

A dump truck failed to lower its dump bed and struck a railroad trestle. Northwest Helvetia Road near Northwest Phillips Road and the railway are closed until further notice. The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.
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