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Association of Oregon Recyclers Names Eva Aguilar Recycler of the Year

Eva Aguilar, a bilingual program educator with Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling, recently received the Recycler of the Year Award at the Association of Oregon Recyclers (AOR) Conference in Eugene. Ms. Aguilar was recognized for her outstanding efforts in striving for equitable access for the Latino community related to waste prevention and recycling.
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Deputies Arrest 73 Impaired Drivers in May

During enhanced patrols in the month of May, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 73 impaired drivers. That equates to an average of over two DUII arrests each day.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Deputies Arrest 73 Impaired Drivers in April

During enhanced patrols in the month of April, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 73 impaired drivers. That equates to an average of nearly two and a half DUII arrests each day.
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Washington County Negotiation Team Wins Big

The Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit was awarded first place at the 5th annual Hostage Negotiation Team Competition in Reno, Nevada. This is the fourth consecutive year the team has taken first place at this event.
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UPDATE: Two Seriously Injured After Plane Crash

Two men were seriously injured after their plane crashed into an orchard outside of Hillsboro. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
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Deputies Searching for Theft Suspects

The Sheriff’s Office and Portland Police Bureau are seeking information regarding the suspects in multiple thefts from vehicles and fraudulent credit card transactions around Beaverton and Portland.
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Deputies Arrest 17 People During Two-Day Mission

During a two-day proactive enforcement mission, members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team arrested 17 individuals for outstanding warrants and being out of compliance on sex offender registration.
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Shooting Investigation Underway on Farmington Road

A residence on Southwest Farmington Road in Aloha was shot at multiple times overnight. The Washington County Inter-Agency Gang Enforcement Team is investigating.
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Woman Arrested After Crashing Stolen Vehicle

A 28-year-old Sandy woman led deputies on a pursuit after crashing a stolen vehicle into a patrol car. Deputies arrested her, and later her boyfriend, for various crimes and outstanding warrants.
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Man Located by K-9 Team after Fleeing Crash

A man was located by the WCSO K-9 team after he fled on foot from a crash scene and tried to hide. He was arrested and charged with multiple crimes.
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UPDATE: Missing Dog Found in Clackamas

“Jedi,” the Yorkshire Terrier puppy who was stolen along with his owner’s car on Monday, was recovered today in Clackamas by a resident who recognized him from media reports.
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