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Deputies Search for Suspect in Drive-By Shooting in City of Cornelius

Sheriff's Employee Arrested for Sexual Misconduct in the Jail

Weekly police call summary for July 5-11, 2014

Washington County Deputies responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV. The driver of the motorcycle was fatally injured as a result of the crash.

Washington County Deputies responded to a call from a homeowner who found a man inside his home. The suspect assaulted the homeowner before running from the house. Deputies located the suspect in a tree where he eventually fell and was taken into custody.

Law enforcement often responds to situations involving individuals who are experiencing a crisis in their lives. These incidents require the assistance of trained professionals. On July 9, 2014, The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) hosted a multi-agency crisis training event at Hillsboro High School.

Weekly police call summary for June 28-July 4, 2014

Washington County Deputies arrested a woman who burglarized a home while the owner was present.  The woman was captured after a search of the house.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a man after he robbed a Subway Restaurant.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a helicopter that crashed on takeoff. The pilot received minor injuries.

Washington County Sheriff’s Child Abuse Detectives are searching for additional sex abuse victims following the arrest of a Beaverton man. There are two victims identified. Detectives fear there may be additional victims due to the man’s extensive contact with children.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies captured three men who are believed to have burglarized a house. The men fled to avoid arrest but deputies searched until all were eventually captured. One man had numerous violent crime warrants.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday.