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On April 4th, 2017, at about 11:00 p.m., Mr. Vonshields called police dispatch and notified them he was not missing and had returned home. Sheriff’s Detectives have confirmed that Mr. Vonshields has returned home and is no longer in danger.

During the month of March, Washington County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 71 impaired drivers. Of those DUII arrests, 20 were made by deputies working grant funded overtime provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

During the month of April, the Washington County<br />Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols looking for impaired drivers.

Early this morning, a man who harmed himself while lodged in the Washington County Jail, died at a local hospital.

Today, the Department of Homeland Security released U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Declined Detainer Outcome Report. The press release states; “This report will be issued weekly to highlight jurisdictions that choose not to cooperate with ICE detainers or requests for notification, therefore potentially endangering Americans.” The Declined Detainer Outcome Report does not accurately describe the difficulties or potential legal ramifications associated with honoring ICE detainer requests.

A Sheriff’s Office deputy was rear-ended by a DUII driver. The suspect fled the scene and was later captured by a Hillsboro Police K-9.

Body of Missing Man Recovered from Bethany Lake Park

Sheriff's Office Announces St. Patrick DUII Patrols

A crash last night on Scholls-Sherwood Road left one woman dead and another man injured. It appears the deceased driver’s vehicle crossed over into incoming traffic and was struck by a mini-van.

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a local man that stole jewelry from a local store. Sheriff’s Deputies have been working on this case for over a month.

February Results and March Enhanced DUII Patrols

UPDATE February Seat Belt Blitz Results

Beaverton Man Attempts to Blackmail Woman for Nude Photos

Sheriff’s detectives assigned to the Child Abuse Unit need the public’s help to locate a man wanted for sexually assaulting a child under 12.

Washington County Sheriff’s deputies serving the City of Cornelius need the public’s help in identifying a couple suspected of at least two thefts.

A man wanted for cutting off his GPS monitor in Oregon was located and taken into custody in the state of Minnesota.

February 17, 2017 – At 11:34 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on SW Fern Hill Road near SW Spring Hill Road in western Washington County. It was reported that a 2007 Ford F-150 left the road, struck a tree and then returned to the roadway.

Hospital Caregiver CNA Pleads Guilty, Will Receive 25-year Sentence

Media Release: Man Robbed at Knifepoint During Internet Sales Transaction

Two Dead After Shooting in Home in Bull Mountain Home