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Local Agencies Partner to Combat Human Trafficking

Seven local law enforcement agencies from across the Portland metro area conducted a joint mission to proactively combat human trafficking in the region, resulting in 37 individuals being charged for prostitution-related crimes.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Tonquin, Grahams Ferry closures begin June 16

Grahams Ferry Road will close between Basalt Creek Parkway and Tonquin Loop from June 16-Sept. 30 for road construction. Tonquin Road will also be closed at the Portland and Western Railroad/WES Commuter Rail crossing, west of Tonquin Loop, from June 16-July 31 for improvements to the crossing.
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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K-9 Chases Down Wig-Wearing Man

Deputies arrested a man and woman after a pursuit with a stolen car. The man driving was wearing a wig in a failed attempt to disguise himself and tried to flee on foot before a K-9 chased him down and deputies tased him. Deputies arrested the woman in the car as well.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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500 Traffic Stops Made During Enhanced Patrols

During a two-week statewide traffic safety enforcement mission, members from the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit conducted 504 traffic stops. Of those stops, 350 citations were issued, 150 warnings given, and four stops cleared “other.”
Media release Sheriff's Office
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18 DUII Arrests During Memorial Day Patrols

Between Friday, May 25 and Monday, May 28, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 18 impaired drivers. Deputies would like to remind the public that impaired driving is a preventable offense and to always designate a sober driver.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Help Needed in Animal Cruelty Investigation

Deputies need the public’s help as they investigate an animal cruelty case in Rock Creek where a cat was intentionally killed and dismembered.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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West Shore Drive to close June 4

West Shore Drive, between Scott Hill Road and Scoggins Creek Recreation Area, will close June 4 for a culvert replacement and landslide mitigation.
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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Windstorm Exercise 2018

Agencies and organizations throughout Washington County will participate in a disaster exercise on May 22. Public guidance about disaster preparedness is available at key websites.
Media release Emergency Management
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Deputies Arrest Burglars Stealing Generators

After responding to a commercial alarm, deputies serving the City of Cornelius arrested two men for attempting to steal over $10,000 in Honda generators.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Washington County Family Sentencing Alternative Pilot Program

Washington County is one of five Oregon counties providing a pilot program to prevent children from entering the foster care system as a result of incarcerated parents. The program is also designed to promote reunification of families and reduce the likelihood of further involvement in the criminal justice system.
Media release Community Corrections
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Memorial Day Event in Hillsboro Includes Pre-Ceremony Entertainment

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services, in partnership with VFW Post 2666 and American Legion Post 6, invites the public to a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28. The event takes place at the Veterans Memorial Gateway, located at the corner of NE 34th Avenue and Veterans Drive in Hillsboro. The official ceremony starts at 1 p.m.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Man Taken by Air Ambulance After Off-Road Crash

A Banks man was transported by air ambulance to a local trauma center after he crashed his off-road vehicle and it came to rest on top of him. He suffered life-threatening injuries.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Violent Assault Suspect Arrested After Standoff

The suspect of a violent assault was safety taken into custody after a five hour standoff in Aloha. The 62-year-old victim, a roommate of the suspect, is listed in critical condition.
Media release Sheriff's Office

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