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Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in Commonwealth Lake. When deputies arrived, they observed a vehicle partially submerged in the lake.

July 2023 has been a particularly dangerous month for drivers in Washington County. Since the beginning of the month, deputies have responded to three fatal crashes.

Join us in reading the latest WCSO Updates for July! This month you can learn more about our recent dedicated mission for sex offender compliance, the release of our 2022 Annual Report, an overview of our remarkable Marine Patrol Team and more!

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, two Washington County Sheriff’s Office jail deputies were assisting with breakfast service in a Washington County Jail housing unit when an adult in custody attacked another adult in custody causing significant burns.

On July 11, 2023, investigators assigned to the Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) team received three awards from the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Traffic Area (HIDTA) and the Oregon Narcotics Enforcement Association (ONEA).

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were called to investigate suspected child abuse at a home in unincorporated Tigard.

Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, spearheaded by our Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team with support from the U.S. Marshals Service and Oregon State Police, recently combined their efforts during Operation Whiskers.

On Friday, July 7, 2023, 32-year-old Meagan Bruce was found at the Washington County Jail. Deputies immediately attempted life-saving efforts, assisted by paramedics who arrived a short time later, but those efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 3:00 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a silver 2022 Ford Bronco driving well above the posted speed limit. The vehicle, which was stolen, crashed at the Merlo MAX Station with four juveniles inside.

Check out the latest WCSO Updates for June. In this month's newsletter - driver arrested for driving 176 MPH, Washington County K9 Trials recap, summer safety tips, and more.

A special education teaching assistant was arrested for sexually abusing a student.

Lieutenant James Coley has been named as the chief of police of the City of Cornelius. Lieutenant Coley’s first day as the city’s chief of police will be July 1, 2023. Lieutenant Coley will be the 12th police chief for the City of Cornelius.

In the early morning of June 7, 2023, The Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) team investigated a potential overdose death of a Washington County resident.

National Night Out (NNO) registration is open! The Sheriff's Office encourages Washington County communities to participate in the upcoming NNO celebration on Tuesday, August 1.

A man who was originally arrested during a child predator sting was indicted by a Washington County grand jury for new charges.

Deputies are looking for tips to help identify the victim of a road rage fight.

After an early morning shooting in the Metzger neighborhood, a man is left in critical condition.

A deputy stopped and arrested a 19-year-old driver after he was driving 176 MPH on Interstate 5 near Hwy 217.

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will hold the 16th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at Hillsboro Stadium.

On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the City of Cornelius responded to an armed robbery near the 200 block of Northwest 338 Ave in Hillsboro, Oregon.Three suspects were later located and arrested.