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Earlier today a woman was critically injured, and later died at the hospital, after a car pulled in front of her motorcycle. No charges are expected in this case.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for information that will assist them solve a burglary at a state office.

On Thursday, November 15, deputies responded to a robbery at Wells Fargo Bank, located at 13485 Northwest Cornell Road in the Cedar Mill community. The location is inside of a Safeway store.

On October 5, 2013, at 8:21 a.m., Sheriff’s Deputies received a call from a concerned citizen to check on the welfare of Jacqueline Bell, 71, residing in the 10200 block of NW Lee Street in the community of Cedar Mill. Sheriff’s Deputies found Ms. Bell deceased from what appeared to be homicidal violence.

man dies in cement truck crash

For nearly two decades, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives assigned to the Child Abuse Unit have presented their “Protecting Your Children” class in the community and throughout the state. The class has been taught to school groups, neighborhood organizations, churches, foster parent training classes, the WCSO Community Academy, professional associations, etc.

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.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Jail Programs staff coordinated with the Washington County Re-entry Council (WCRC) to provide Christmas gifts for children of inmates.

The City of Cornelius, in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, has named Lieutenant John Bennett the new chief of police for the city.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its 2013 analysis of motorists and passengers using safety restraints, and Oregon topped the list with 98.2 percent usage.

Hospital Caregiver CNA Pleads Guilty, Will Receive 25-year Sentence

On Wednesday, May 08, 2013, at about 1:00 p.m., Sheriff’s detectives arrested Deonte Huff, 26, of Portland. He was a part-time-seasonal assistant coach at the Catlin Gabel School located on NW Barnes Road.

With your help, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers collected 1,087 new and gently used coats and about 120 additional items such as socks, scarves and gloves for people in need here in Washington County. Thank you to all who participated and gave warmth. And a special “thank you” to all of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers that continue to make this program a success.

In this interactive and informative class, trainers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office will discuss safety precautions and strategies for young people.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will begin accepting applications for deputy on Saturday, October 5. We are asking for the public’s help in finding the best possible applicants for entry level patrol and jail deputy positions.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be assessed by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®) next month. A team of inspectors will arrive on Monday, April 11, 2016, to review all aspects of Sheriff’s Office operations in light of national standards considered priorities for large law enforcement agencies. The inspection will end on Thursday, April 14. The public has several opportunities to give input to the<br />inspection team on Sheriff’s Office services.

On Monday, March 25, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report that a construction site had been vandalized near Banks. Several pieces of equipment were also stolen from the location near NW Davidson Rd & NW Hahn Rd.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 6:02 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a robbery at U.S. Bank, located at 1735 North Adair Street.

The City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural of Washington County, will provide a holiday dinner for members of the community in need. This hot meal will be offered at no cost and is expected to feed about 600 people.

On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at 12:06 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a report of someone recklessly shooting a firearm.