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Kidnapping Phone Scam Targets Washington County

Several county residents have reported that an unknown caller told them a family member was being held hostage. During the calls, realistic-sounding screams and yelling could be heard in the background. The caller demanded ransom money in order to release the hostage. There is no evidence in the reports that anyone has actually been kidnapped or harmed.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Sheriff Garrett Speaks at Hate Crimes Forum

Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett participated in a panel discussion which addressed the topic of “Responses to Hate from Local & Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.” The panel was part of the Portland Hate Crimes Forum, an afternoon event hosted by the Coalition Against Hate Crime and held at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education in Portland.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Woman Arrested After Road Rage Incident

A California woman was arrested for pointing a gun at a motorist during a road rage incident northwest of Forest Grove.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Eclipse could cause cosmic traffic jam

Eclipse could cause cosmic traffic jam. An estimated 1 million people are expected to hit Oregon roads to view the Aug. 21 eclipse. ODOT and other transportation-related agencies are making preparations to handle the traffic volume. All motorists should anticipate significantly increased traffic on Monday, Aug. 21, once the eclipse is over and travelers are heading home.
News article Land Use & Transportation
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Basalt Creek Parkway opens; Tonquin Road closes

Basalt Creek Parkway, a new 0.7-mile road between Grahams Ferry and Tonquin roads, opens to traffic at 6 a.m. Monday (August 14).
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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Public Safety Alert

Please call 9-1-1 if you see Dustin Westling of Hillsboro, a 30-year-old white male who absconded August 3rd from court-ordered supervision.
Media release Community Corrections
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Comments sought on potential pedestrian crossing locations

Pedestrians who frequent SW Walker and SW Baseline roads and SW 170th and SW 185th avenues are asked to provide input on 12 potential crossing sites through the Washington County Arterial Pedestrian Crossing Analyses online open house
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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Local Agencies Deploying Meds to Combat Overdoses

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Beaverton Police Department, and Forest Grove Police Department are deploying medication in patrol vehicles to save the lives of those having an opioid drug overdose.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Family Caregivers Series Offered Online for First Time

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services and Tuality Healthcare have been sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person education program, for many years. This fall, they are offering a class for people who are unable to attend the class in person. Caregivers will be able to participate in the class at home using their own computer and internet connection.
Media release Health and Human Services
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Road crews prepared for pavement ‘bleeding’

This week’s anticipated heat wave could result in pavement bleeding. "Bleeding" is the term used for the shiny, oily-looking film of asphalt binder that appears on a road during prolonged periods of high temperatures. Bleeding can cause roads to become somewhat slippery, which road crews control by applying sand.
Media release Land Use & Transportation

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