Man Killed After Crashing Into Semi-Truck
A Newberg man was killed after crashing his car into a semi-truck.
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WCSO 2024: A Year of Service, Dedication, and Community
Sheriff Caprice Massey reflects back on the hard work and resilience of our Washington County Sheriff's Office staff in 2024 - together we continue to make a difference!
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Special Edition Newsletter
Looking for ways to give back? Check out WCSO's Special Edition newsletter, featuring volunteer opportunities you won't want to miss! Some deadlines are coming up fast - don't wait!
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WCSO Community Academy 2025
Spring 2025 welcomes back our WCSO Community Academy! REGISTER NOW for this eight-class series, Wednesday evenings from April 2 to May 21, 6pm-9pm, and experience interactive demonstrations, specialized tours, and an in-depth look into our operations.
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Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Juvenile
In late October 2024, a Violent Crimes Unit detective from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of sexual abuse in the City of Cornelius.
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Search and Rescue Accepting Applications
Washington County teenagers between the ages of 14-17: Join our Search and Rescue Team to learn life skills, build kinship with other dedicated youth, get involved, and help make a difference! Registration closes April 19, 2025.
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Man Arrested for Public Indecency
In late January 2025, a detective from the Violent Crimes Unit for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office began investigating reports of a man exposing himself to women and performing acts of indecency.
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K9 Track Locates Suspect Who Ran After Crashing into a Residence
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw a vehicle drive off at a high rate of speed from a business near the intersection of SW 185th Avenue and SW Tualatin Valley Highway.
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Deputies Respond to Rescue Kayaker on the Tualatin River
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a welfare check for a woman who had fallen out of a kayak while recreating on the Tualatin River near Meriwether National Golf Club.
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WCSO and OSP Collaborate on Two Traffic Arrests Within a Week
On Friday, January 24, 2025, at 12:13 a.m., Oregon State Police notified Washington County law enforcement about a white Infiniti sedan that had eluded them in Tillamook County.
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Deputies Arrest Wanted Mississippi Man After Foot Chase
Deputies arrested a man wanted for armed robbery out of Mississippi after he attempted to flee in a vehicle and on foot. The man was found with a large sum of cash and armed with a handgun.
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Deputies Seek Help from the Community to Identify Tire Slasher
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at about midnight, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of tires being slashed near NW Central Drive in Bethany Village.
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Reserve Program Q&A
Want to serve your community but can’t make a full-time commitment? Consider joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program! Join us for a special Q&A session to learn more about this unique volunteer opportunity.
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Aloha Woman Dies in Apartment Fire
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2:21 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported apartment fire in the 18600 block of SW Mapleoak Lane in the community of Aloha.
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Update: Banks High School Teacher Indicted on New Charges
On February 6, 2025, Wymon Smith was arrested again after additional victims came forward, and a grand jury indicted him for new crimes.
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Deputies Arrest Two Men with Stolen Vehicle
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3:34 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle near the 500 block of SW Elderbrook Place in the West Haven neighborhood of unincorporated Washington County.
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Deputies Arrest Man for Robbery from 7-11
On Monday, January 6, 2025, at 1:11 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a robbery from 7-11 at 19175 SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha.
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Detectives Arrest Fifth Person from April 2024 Sting
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On April 4, 2024, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple online platforms to pose as underage children.
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Caprice Massey is Sworn in as the Sheriff of Washington County
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Presiding Judge Rebecca Guptill swore Caprice Massey into office as the 33rd Sheriff of Washington County.
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Deputies Conduct Mission to Combat Liquor Sales to Minors
On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a compliance mission to ensure retailers were not selling alcohol to minors.
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