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****Joint Media Release between City of Dallas Police, Portland Police Bureau, Tigard Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office****

Investigators Seek Additional Victims in Sexual Assault Case

In July, the Washington County Sheriff's Office partnered with the FBI and multiple local agencies to target traffickers and connect survivors with advocacy services.

Deputy Chuck Dozé was released from the hospital to continue his recovery and rehabilitation at home. After spending 13 days at the hospital, Deputy Dozé returned home with his family by his side and a law enforcement escort.

The family of Deputy Dozé and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) want to provide the community with an update on Deputy Dozé’s injuries and current condition.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy injured in a shooting in Tualatin on July 26, 2023, is Civil Deputy Charles Dozé, a 10-year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at approximately 9:34 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were serving a civil eviction at Forest Rim Apartments in Tualatin, Oregon when a subject opened fire.

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).

Washington County Animal Services is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owner of two male Pitbull-type puppies found in the bushes in Hillsboro.

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.

El Refugio de Animales Bonnie Hays en Hillsboro estará abierto el martes 4 de julio de 11 a.m. a 4 p.m. para servicios limitados, incluyendo la admisión de perros callejeros y reuniones entre animales perdidos y sus dueños.

The Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro will be open on Tuesday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for limited services, including stray dog intake and reunions between lost animals and their owners. Plus, read tips for keeping your pets safe.

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.