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Man Arrested After Pursuit, Attempt to Run Over Police Sergeant

Detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit recovered property stolen from a vehicle over the weekend and have returned it to the rightful owner.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help finding 15-year-old Ashley Jarrell, who ran away from her home in Aloha on October 18, 2017. Her family last spoke to her by phone on November 5.

A Gaston woman was arrested for attempted homicide after she shot her boyfriend during an argument. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A motorcycle deputy was struck by an SUV on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. The deputy, a nine-year veteran, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

On Saturday, November 18, 2017, the City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural of Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, will provide a holiday dinner to members of the community during the Fourth Annual Cornelius Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This hot meal will be offered at no cost and is expected to feed over 500 people.

Detectives need the public’s help to locate<br />possible additional sex abuse victims following an arrest.

A man unintentionally shot his 16-year-old son while retrieving a handgun. The son was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

Chad B. Pitcher, the second suspect sought in a fatal September shooting near North Plains, was apprehended in Wilsonville by the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force.

Three stores sold alcohol to underage decoys during a joint mission with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. In total, two enforcement teams visited 28 stores in unincorporated Washington County.

A sex offender was arrested after he exposed his penis and touched girls at local Dollar Tree stores in September and October. Detectives believe there could be more victims.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s assistance locating 15-year-old Annieka Vaughan, who ran away from her residence in Aloha on October 30, 2017.

A Hillsboro woman attempted to ram three people as they fled in a vehicle. The woman later crashed into multiple patrol cars during a pursuit, injuring one deputy.

A pedestrian crossing Highway 99W at SW Fischer Road was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene.

Burglary Suspects Lead Deputies on Pursuit, Attempt Escape from K-9s by Hiding on Store Roof

A Beaverton woman reported finding a loose blade in her child’s Halloween candy. Deputies remind parents to be vigilant and educate their children about inspecting Halloween candy.

A pedestrian crossing Southwest Farmington Road was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. Impairment and speed are not believed to be contributing factors.

A pregnant woman was hit and dragged by her own vehicle after it broke down in Cedar Hills. At this time, it does not appear that she suffered any life-threatening injuries.

An impaired driver collided with a Washington County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle on Highway 26 while the deputy was conducting a traffic stop.

A man wanted for multiple sex crimes against children was located in China and returned to the United States. Detectives believe there may be additional victims.