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2016 DUII Enforcement Results and December Statistics

Sheriff's Deputies make Second Arrest with Bait Package

The interviews of the officers involved in the shooting that occurred on December 25, 2016, have been concluded. The Washington County Major Crimes Team conducted interviews of five officers who fired their weapons during an armed confrontation with James Tylka after he shot and killed his wife then shot Trooper Cederberg.

Deputies Recover Rolling Stolen Vehicle following brief foot pursuit

Sheriff’s Deputies captured two men who were breaking into<br />cars and ignited two on fire. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested the men during their crime<br />spree in the south Aloha area. Detectives are searching for additional victims.

A 17-year-old was arrested today for stealing a Sheriff’s Office “bait package”. His father was with him at the time but was not arrested.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash involving an Aloha<br />man who was reported missing in November. The driver did not survive the crash.

Wrong Way Driver Dies in High Speed Crash on Highway 26

This morning at 9:43 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of The Reserve Golf Course. The passenger of the vehicle ran from deputies when they attempted to make contact.

On November 30, 2016, President Obama declared December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

During the month of November, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 119 people for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII).

Last night a man was arrested after a six-hour standoff with Sheriff’s deputies.  The man was accused of setting his neighbors truck on fire and then threatening him with a gun.  He was eventually arrested and taken to jail.

Two women were arrested today after Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle suspected in stealing mail in the community of Aloha.  A stolen gun was also recovered during the incident.

With your help, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers collected 1,087 new and gently used coats and about 120 additional items such as socks, scarves and gloves for people in need here in Washington County. Thank you to all who participated and gave warmth. And a special “thank you” to all of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers that continue to make this program a success.

Shop With A Cop Brings Cheer to Local Children For Holidays

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 31-year-old Benjamin J. Barber. Mr. Barber is wanted after failing to report to the jail to begin serving his sentence.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a person who stole a bicycle from a special needs man.

On November 28, 2016, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the Courthouse Complex had to contend with a large macaw located in a tree. It was determined that the bird belonged to Craig Buckner (top inset photo) who was at the courthouse for a court appearance.

Benjamin J. Barber, 31, was sentenced this morning in Washington County Circuit Court in what is believed to be the state’s first prosecution and conviction under Oregon’s Unlawful Dissemination of an Intimate Image statute.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports about a scam where someone representing themselves as a Sheriff’s Lieutenant directs the victim to load money onto a prepaid cash card to avoid arrest for missing jury duty. A new victim is willing to speak to the media.