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August 15, 2014—Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man on allegations of breaking into several cars and stealing property.  He was tracked down and arrested.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies will provide extra patrols on<br />Washington County roadways to enhance safety for the extended Labor Day holiday period.

Cornelius Weekly Police Call Summary August 2-8, 2014

Washington County Sheriff’s Property Crime Detectives are searching for<br />a stolen 1931 Ford Model A. Detectives are searching for the car and the people<br />responsible for stealing it.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the North Plains<br />Gliderport on a report of a plane crash. The pilot was the only occupant in the plane. He sustained minor injuries and was able to walk away from the crash.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a runaway juvenile that is engaging in dangerous activities.

Early Saturday morning, Hillsboro Police located Harvey Cross at a friend’s house.  He was in good health and was returned to the custody of his parents.<br /><br /><br />Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 16 year-old boy.  Deputies believe he may be in danger due to evidence located at his home indicating he was having thoughts of self harm.

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man for DUII and other charges after a<br />homeowner fired a handgun in close proximity to keep him from fleeing after a crash.

On August 7, 2014 at about 12:43 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the US Bank located at 18485 SW Farmington Road in the community of Aloha, concerning a robbery. Multiple Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area to search for the suspect.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office’s Citizen Academy is getting underway and looking for volunteers. The Citizen Academy is part of the Sheriff’s Office effort to promote and preserve a safe community for all citizens.

Weekly police call summary July 26-Aug 2, 2014

Washington County Sheriff’s Detectives are searching for a third person that reportedly fired several shots in a residential area of Cornelius this morning.

Cornelius Weekly Blotter July 19-25, 2014

Sheriff’s Deputies were preparing to stop a vehicle with a wanted fugitive.  The vehicle drove into a driveway and when deputies contacted the driver, she rammed a patrol vehicle and fought with deputies in an attempt to avoid arrest.  She had her two children in the vehicle at the time.   

Weekly Police Call Summary for Cornelius.

Two roll-over crashes, about two hours apart, were influenced by drivers who were intoxicated. A passenger in one of the vehicles seriously injured an arm. Both drivers were arrested.

Meet Chief Moss at Cornelius Town Hall this Saturday

Deputies Search for Suspect in Drive-By Shooting in City of Cornelius