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Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Cornelius man for DUII as he was selling ice cream out of his van to children.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement agencies across the country in speaking up against an iPhone case that looks very much like a real gun.

On July 4, 2015, Sheriff’s K9 Stark assisted deputies in tracking down two suspects in two separate incidents, both after a short pursuit.  Both suspects were arrested and taken to jail.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office asks everyone to be safe and considerate when celebrating the 4th of July.  In addition to extra patrols focused on impaired drivers over the holiday weekend, deputies will be prepared to enforce laws related to illegal fireworks.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and local police agencies have received numerous complaints from the public concerning a warrant or jury duty scam.  The caller would ask for a payoff to avoid arresting the person that supposedly had a warrant, missed jury duty or had other financial issues.

Today, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) celebrates the retirement of married couple, Lieutenant Cindy Mackley and Sergeant Ted Mackley after almost 50 combined years of honorable service to Washington County.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported robbery with a firearm with two men who fled in a vehicle. Deputies located and arrested the men a short time later.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and crashed.  The vehicle was only occupied by the driver who did not survive his injuries. <br />

Yesterday Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a “man with a knife” at the Frontier Communication equipment yard in Cornelius.  Employees caught the man attempting to steal equipment and tried to detain him.

Public tips have led Sheriff’s Detectives to positively identify the two witnesses previously photographed. 

Washington County Sheriff’s Detectives are searching for the identity of two men that may be possible witnesses to an intentionally set house fire on park owned property.

Saturday, June 20, the public is invited to watch K-9 teams in action at the 10th Annual Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Police K-9 Trials. Defending their 2014 Top Dog title will be Washington County Sheriff Deputy Akin and K-9 Stark. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex (873 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro) and is FREE to the public.

A man was arrested for DUII after he rolled his vehicle in rural Washington County. Sheriff’s Deputies determined the use of alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash.

A convicted felon robbed a driver at Taser point and then fled the scene after backing into a parked car.  Deputies located the suspect and arrested him on related charges.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a car.  The rider was listed in serious condition at the hospital.

A Beaverton man was arrested after he threatened Sheriff’s Deputies who were attempting to arrest him on felony warrants. The man barricaded himself in his apartment and was ultimately arrested.

As part of a national event sponsored by Starbucks, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is participating in two opportunities to have “Coffee with a Cop.”

Investigators determined that David Warren, the driver of the Bronco, committed violations that were contributing factors in the May 22, 2015 crash with David Garcia. Yesterday, Mr. Warren was issued citations for Dangerous Left Turn and Careless Driving. His court date is scheduled for June 17, 2015.

Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett extends his invitation to veterans, families and friends to honor this Memorial Day Holiday at a special ceremony. This event honors the members of the armed forces that made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop a suspected DUII driver.  She attempted to elude deputies and at one point struck a patrol car.  She was arrested for DUII and related charges.