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ESPD Advisory Committee Recruitment October 1, 2014

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office completed their assistance with the Scoggins Creek Fire incident. The Sheriff’s Office worked in partnership to assist numerous local and state agencies as they combated the fire.

A traffic stop and pursuit, results in the arrest of a 26-year-old man.

The Sheriff's Office, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency are hosting a free drug turn-in event on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Raleigh Hills Walgreens.

Sheriff's Deputies attempted to assist a man that had overdosed on medication in an attempt to harm himself. The man refused care and drove a vehicle at a high rate of speed into a deputy's patrol vehicle causing substantial damage and minor injuries prior to his arrest.

Your Sheriff's Office invites women ages 14 and over to attend the October 2014 Women's Safety Fair. Attendees have the opportunity to practice their newly learned skills during a scenario-based self defense exercise. Class size is limited and registration is required.

Detectives are searching for a man that reportedly walked into the woods. This case is being treated as suspicious due to many circumstances.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Team reports the results from the Three Flags Seatbelt Blitz enforcement. 

Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a young boy accused of causing significant arson damage that is also believed to have started several other fires in the area.

In the reporting period between 4:00 p.m. on August 29, 2014, through 2:00 a.m. on September 2, 2014, Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested 12 impaired drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office sponsored a multi-agency training event in partnership with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) and Metro West Ambulance.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that school will be<br />back in session beginning September 2nd.

Three additional family members were recovered from Hagg Lake today. The apparent causes of death were drowning. Detectives are searching for the family of a child that apparently drowned in Henry Hagg Lake last evening.

A boat caught fire and destroyed part of the boat dock at Henry Hagg Lake. There was significant damage, fortunately there were no injuries.

Deputies arrest two DUII drivers. One driver crashed, shearing a power pole and another drove through the crash scene and was stopped by the deputies as they were investigating the crash.

Detectives are asking the public to continue providing tips as the homicide investigation continues.  Any piece of information, regardless how small, could be critical to assist investigators solve this crime.  Detectives are currently processing hundreds of pieces of evidence and information and continue to reach out for more.

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Vernonia Man on Drug and Weapons Charges