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Late yesterday, a community member saw the photo of the bank robber on a local news story and informed deputies that he was staying at a hotel in Forest Grove. Deputies contacted the person at the hotel and arrested him.

County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg releases the list of audits that will start this year.

Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) arrest the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian.

Washington County’s WIN Team Seizes More Than 150,000 Fentanyl Pills and 3 Kilograms of Powder Fentanyl

Our latest WCSO Updates are ready – just in time to review spring break safety, cold case investigations, 2023 K9 Trials, some great career opportunities, and more.

Housing Authority Receives Authorization to Negotiate with Woodspring Owner to Preserve Affordable Housing

On Friday, March 10, 2023, at 00:29 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a white 2003 Honda Pilot on Highway 47 southbound, entering the city of Gaston at 118mph in a 30mph zone.

Everyone wins when people with developmental disabilities receive the supports and opportunities they need in order to be contributing members of their communities.

Washington County Board of Commissioners approved $10 million in Supportive Housing Services funding to create new and renovate existing shelter sites across our community at seven different locations.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded Washington County with their Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 37th year in a row.

Temporary road closure measures are in place; a long-term road closure plan is being developed.

El Condado de Washington está buscando comentarios sobre la actualización actual del Plan de Mitigación de Peligros Naturales.

Washington County is looking for feedback on the current update to the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, details of the 1988 murder were presented to a Washington County grand jury. After hearing all the evidence, the grand jury indicted Mr. Atrops for one count of murder in the second degree.

On January 2, 1983, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 17300 block of SW Rivendell Drive in the Durham neighborhood. Randal “Randy” McEvers called 911, stating his wife, 28-year-old Nancy McEvers, had committed suicide.

Icy travel conditions observed throughout the region.

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County activated severe weather shelters 2/28/2023 for anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event. Shelters will remain open until inclement weather ends.

On Monday, February 27, 2023, deputies assigned to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Court Security Unit brought 28-year-old Edi Villalobos from the Washington County Jail to the Washington County courthouse for his scheduled trial.

Motorists are no longer required to have traction devices on tires when traveling in Washington County snow zones.

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 9:27 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported hit and run at NW Glencoe Road and NW Zion Church Road in unincorporated Washington County.