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On Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Rock Creek 185 Apartments at 18700 NW Rock Creek Circle.

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 2:42 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a shooting at The Jungle Room Bar at 1034 Baseline Street.

Debido a las condiciones climáticas peligrosas, el Ayuntamiento de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado programado para esta noche a las 6 p.m. se llevará a cabo solo en línea.

Read our January Updates for information on Human Trafficking Awareness, Active Threat Training, upcoming community events for your calendar, and more!

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Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Board of County Commissioners Town Hall scheduled for this evening at 6 p.m. will be held online only.

County staff will be available from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Forest Grove City Auditorium to talk about the project.

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit arrested 36-year-old David L. Moore II of Beaverton for multiple sex crimes.

The Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Team is hosting a Hiring Workshop on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, from 6 PM – 8 PM at our Public Safety Training Center in Hillsboro (600 SW Walnut Street). This workshop is open to anyone interested in a law enforcement career.

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington, Commissioners Pam Treece and Jerry Willey, Justice Court Judge Dan Cross and Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg were sworn into office this week as part of a ceremony to start their new terms.

Los miembros de la comunidad en áreas no incorporadas del condado de Washington que subsistan a, o por debajo del 185% del nivel federal de pobreza puede tener una reducción de 75% en sus facturas de basura y reciclaje.

Community members in unincorporated Washington County who live at or below 185% of the federal poverty level – $51,338 per year for a household of four – can have their garbage and recycling bills cut by 75%.

As we close out 2022, Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett shares an update for our community and commends the work of our remarkable staff over the past year.

The FY 2021-22 annual report is available at https://21-22.lutannualreport.com/

On Thursday, December 29, 2022, the driver of a Ford Mustang ran a stop sign and crashed into a Toyota Prius. Deputies developed suspicion that the driver of the Mustang was under the influence of alcohol.

The flood gates at Fern Hill and Susbauer roads are closed due to high water. All travelers must use alternate routes.

The flood gates at Fern Hill Road are closed due to high water, effective Dec. 27, 2022. All travelers must use alternate routes.

Motorists are no longer required to have traction devices on tires when traveling in the Washington County snow zones on 175th Avenue, Barnes Road and Cornell Road.

Washington County has activated all three of the snow zones. Traction devices are required.