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Washington County Deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to an argument where shots were fired.  A Cornelius man was arrested and taken to jail.

On July 11, 2019, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where investigators posed on a variety of social media platforms and dating web sites as 15-year-old boys and girls.  The men contacted undercover deputies online and were arrested after arriving at a location where they believed they would be meeting a child in person for sex.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the North Plains<br />Gliderport on a report of a plane crash. The pilot was the only occupant in the plane. He sustained minor injuries and was able to walk away from the crash.

On April 1, 2020, the Washington County Sheriff's Office was notified by a staff member in the Patrol Division that they tested positive for COVID-19. Others who worked closely with the staff member were advised of the potential exposure and are taking the necessary precautions. The risk of exposure to the general public is very low.

On September 25, 2020, at 7:00 pm, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to gunfire heard at the Commons at Timber Creek Apartments at 12450 NW Barnes Road. Several people called to report hearing fighting and gunshots outside of an apartment.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office recognizes public trust and accountability are of the utmost importance. To ensure that all Washington County Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, standards, training, evaluation, and accountability related to the use of force align with best practices, the Sheriff’s Office has contracted with Polis Solutions. After conducting a national search, receiving proposals from five vendors, and conducting a thorough evaluation, Polis was awarded the $149,700 contract. Under the contract, Polis will thoroughly review all elements of WCSO operations and administration related to the use of force.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office recently received its 6th consecutive accreditation award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The Sheriff's Office received the Meritorious Award for being an accredited agency for more than 15 years.

Beginning Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will conduct a three-day compliance assessment of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The team will measure the agency’s continued ability to meet public safety standards considered to be benchmarks of excellence nationwide. The Sheriff’s Office has been continuously nationally accredited by CALEA since 2004.

Beginning in May 2020, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit began investigating allegations that a former softball coach was involved in luring underage girls.

Sheriff's Office Announces St. Patrick DUII Patrols

Yesterday, Governor Brown issued a statement asking local law enforcement leaders to provide personnel and resources to assist the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), following Saturday's shooting death that was connected to protests.

Deputies need the public’s help in recovering a Portland Timbers championship ring that was stolen from a home in Bethany sometime within the past two months.

During the weekend, Sheriff's Deputies responded to numerous crashes throughout the county. There were many reported crashes to include two DUII related crashes and one fatality.

On May 9, at the Valley Community Presbyterian Church, members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) will present this free informative workshop. Topics include; Preparing for the Unthinkable in the Workplace, Signs of Imminent Violence and Active Threats.

Yesterday afternoon, a citizen tip helped sheriff’s deputies assigned to the city of Cornelius arrest a woman for stealing a large amount of mail.

Deputy Fires at Suspect Who Attempted to Hit Him with Car