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Cedar Mill Bank Robbed by Unknown Suspect

On Thursday, November 15, deputies responded to a robbery at Wells Fargo Bank, located at 13485 Northwest Cornell Road in the Cedar Mill community. The location is inside of a Safeway store.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Washington County lifts red day alert, moves back to yellow

Washington County and the cities of Hillsboro and Cornelius have lifted the “red day alert” that was issued late Wednesday afternoon. The air quality status has been upgraded to “yellow” until noon Friday.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Washington County issues “Red Day Alert” for poor air quality

In accordance with ordinances adopted in 2015, residents of unincorporated Washington County and the cities of Hillsboro and Cornelius are prohibited from using their wood stoves, wood stove inserts and fireplaces until noon on Thursday, November 15.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Sherwood Man Arrested on Animal Neglect Charges

54-year-old Russell Fernandez was arrested on two counts of first-degree animal neglect, four counts of second-degree animal neglect, and possession of dog fighting paraphernalia.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Facilities and Parks Services tackle invasive plant species

Washington County Facilities and Parks Services works to maintain county-owned properties which includes an ongoing effort to combat invasive and noxious plant species. An invasive English holly tree was recently removed from the Courthouse grounds to protect the landscape, including six giant sequoia “heritage trees” planted by pioneers at the site in 1880.
News article Facilities
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Local Agencies Combat Human Trafficking

On Thursday, November 8, four local law enforcement agencies from across the Portland metro area conducted a joint mission to proactively combat human trafficking and child luring in the region, resulting in 23 individuals being charged with commercial sexual solicitation or child luring crimes.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Mail Thief Attempts to Flee Deputies, Crashes

42-year-old Daniel Levitt of Portland was booked into the Washington County Jail on charges of mail theft, first-degree criminal mischief, attempt to elude, possession of burglary tools, third-degree theft, and a parole board felony warrant. He is being held without bail.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Young named OACES 2018 Surveyor of the Year

Scott Young, Washington County Surveyor, has been named the 2018 Surveyor of the Year by the Oregon Association of County Engineers & Surveyors (OACES).
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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UPDATE: Missing Endangered Man Located

The man who was reported as missing endangered on Wednesday, John Jackson, was located around 10 p.m. yesterday evening by a family member. He was found to be in good health. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the public and media for their assistance.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Drop Off Ballots November 2018

Elections officials are asking last-minute voters to drop off their ballots well before 8 p.m. this Tuesday. Official ballot drop sites are located throughout the county.
Media release Assessment and Taxation
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Missing Endangered Woman

On October 15, a concerned family member contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office regarding a relative who had not been seen for about a month. Detectives were assigned to investigate and are asking for the public’s help to locate her.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Juvenile Department LIFTT Program

The Washington County Juvenile Department is working collaboratively with the Tigard-Tualatin School District to administer a pilot program aimed at providing at-risk youth with supportive services and tools for success.
Media release Juvenile

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