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30 individuals were arrested during a six-day enforcement mission focused on out-of-compliance sex offenders and individuals with outstanding warrants.

WCSO deputies serving the City of Cornelius arrested a mother after she left her two young children unattended at a city park while she acquired a new tattoo for herself.

A Hillsboro man remains hospitalized after being assaulted at an early morning party. Deputies found the victim with severe injuries to his head and face.

Detectives began an investigation in 2012 after a cognitively-delayed child came forward and reported that Luis Bautista had sexually abused her when she was younger. Mr. Bautista was sentenced to 99 months in prison for his crimes.

Several county residents have reported that an unknown caller told them a family member was being held hostage. During the calls, realistic-sounding screams and yelling could be heard in the background. The caller demanded ransom money in order to release the hostage. There is no evidence in the reports that anyone has actually been kidnapped or harmed.

Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett participated in a panel discussion which addressed the topic of “Responses to Hate from Local & Federal Law Enforcement Agencies.” The panel was part of the Portland Hate Crimes Forum, an afternoon event hosted by the Coalition Against Hate Crime and held at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education in Portland.

A California woman was arrested for pointing a gun at a motorist during a road rage incident northwest of Forest Grove.

Tractor Ends Up On Top of Vehicle During Crash in Downtown Gaston

UPDATE: Missing woman found in Roseberg Detectives Seek Information on missing Woman Demi Helenius

Serious Crash Causes Life-Threatening Injuries loses HWY 47

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Beaverton Police Department, and Forest Grove Police Department are deploying medication in patrol vehicles to save the lives of those having an opioid drug overdose.

A 68-year-old swimmer drowned Sunday afternoon at Henry Hagg Lake in western Washington County. Deputies recovered his body early Monday morning.

Man Arrested After Attempting to Burn Down Duplex in Cedar Hills

A dump truck failed to lower its dump bed and struck a railroad trestle. Northwest Helvetia Road near Northwest Phillips Road and the railway are closed until further notice. The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.

Deputies Ask for Public's Help Identifying Suspects After Home Burglary in Aloha

Man Dies After Falling From Tree Outside of City of Banks

Missing Aloha Woman Becky Buhrle Located in Downtown Portland

Deputies Arrest 86 Impaired Drivers in Month of June

The second suspect who stole $3,000 in packages, Shawna Boyd, contacted deputies this evening and turned herself in. She was lodged at the Washington County Jail for theft in the first degree.

Between the dates of July 1 through July 5, deputies conducted enhanced patrols focused on driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). During that period, deputies arrested a total of 10 DUII drivers.