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January DUII Results and Enhanced DUII Super Bowl Patrols

On Friday, September 4, 2020, law enforcement officers from several local agencies will join forces for<br />a targeted DUII enforcement mission along major roadways in Washington County, including Highway<br />26 and Highway 217. National statistics show an increase in the number of traffic fatalities, including a<br />higher death rate during holiday weekends like Labor Day. This three-day mission is designed to<br />educate and deter people from getting behind the wheel while impaired and to take enforcement<br />against impaired drivers.

We stand together as law enforcement professionals in the Portland Metropolitan Area to condemn the tactics and actions demonstrated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is our job to protect life and increase public safety within our communities.

During intensive two-week training currently underway, the Sheriff’s Office is sharing their knowledge and experience TVF&R firefighters to improve active threat response.

An off-duty deputy stopped to render aid to a 16-year-old female who appeared to be having a seizure on the side of the road. Further investigation indicates that she and another juvenile suffered from a drug overdose on a drug called "25i." One male juvenile was later arrested in relation to the overdoses.

On September 27, 2020, at 11:50 pm, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to gunfire heard near the intersection of SW 180th Avenue and SW Kinnaman Road in Aloha, Oregon. Several people reported hearing gunshots and seeing multiple people run away.

Washington County Deputies pursued a stolen vehicle driven by a 15-year-old juvenile. The pursuit ended after the suspect crashed.

Deputies arrested a man and woman after a pursuit with a stolen car. The man driving was wearing a wig in a failed attempt to disguise himself and tried to flee on foot before a K-9 chased him down and deputies tased him. Deputies arrested the woman in the car as well.

Deputy Micah Akin and his dynamic K-9 partner “Stark” reached their 100th capture.

On Friday, January 4, 2018, at 2:33 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of car prowlers in the 6000 block of Northwest Calypso Terrace in Bethany. A community member reported that three people were trying to enter a vehicle and later seen running away.

Saturday, June 20, the public is invited to watch K-9 teams in action at the 10th Annual Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Police K-9 Trials. Defending their 2014 Top Dog title will be Washington County Sheriff Deputy Akin and K-9 Stark. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex (873 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro) and is FREE to the public.

On June 4, 2016, the public is invited to watch the 11th Annual Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Police K9 Trials.The event is from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Hillsboro Stadium (4450 NW 229th Ave, Hillsboro) and is free to the public.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office K9s and their handlers assisted patrol with tracking and capturing Reiner Schmolling, Jr., 37, who had a felony warrant for a parole violation. Schmolling is also known for shooting a Sheriff's Office detective and killing a Hillsboro Police Department K9 during a standoff in 1997.

Late Saturday night Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a driver who crashed into a tree on SW Tonquin Road near Sherwood. The driver left the scene and after a K9 track he was taken into custody for DUII.

The Westside Crime Prevention Coalition (WCPC) is hosting an eight hour Landlord Training entitled, Keeping Illegal Activity out of Rental Property. This training will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Portland Community College (Willow Creek) located at 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Hillsboro.

Keizer Man Dies In Crash On Scholls Ferry

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.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed a black 2012 Dodge Charger driving more than 100 miles per hour on westbound Highway 26 near the SW Canyon Road exit. The driver exited the freeway at SW Park Way, where he ran a red light and nearly crashed into a Washington County deputy near SW Baltic Avenue. Two deputies attempted to stop the car, but the driver continued and eventually crashed at SW Barnes Road & SW 118th Avenue.