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Deputies conducted 93 traffic stops and issued 65 citations during an inter-agency traffic enforcement mission on local highways.

On Saturday, April 13, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report that a high school teacher had sent sexually explicit photos and videos to an underage student. A detective was immediately assigned to follow up.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man after he reportedly shot a gun in his house and throughout his neighborhood causing significant damage. Fortunately, no injuries resulted from this incident.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance where a woman reported she had been injured by her husband. Shortly after the Sheriff’s Deputies arrived, the husband pointed a gun at them, forcing the deputies to respond with lethal force. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

On Monday, November 11, 2019, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a two-car crash on SW Roy Rogers Rd, near SW Elsner Rd. The crash happened at approximately 7:25 p.m. just north of the City of Sherwood in unincorporated Washington County.

Deputies responded to several 911 calls reporting a crash in the area of SW 185th Avenue and SW Pheasant Lane, in the community of Aloha. They arrived to find an unrecognizable Honda car that had struck a cinderblock wall at a high rate of speed.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash involving a motorcycle.  The rider did not survive his injuries.

Aloha Man Found Deceased in Private Lake Near North Plains

Aloha Man Found Guilty of Sex Crimes, Additional Victims Sought

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 7:23 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported armed robbery at the Aloha Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant at SW TV Highway at SW 187th Avenue.

Sheriff’s Deputies investigate an Aloha man after he shot another man during an ongoing dispute.  There was only minor injury inflicted from the gunshot. 

An Aloha man stole a Sheriff’s Office bait package from a home less than two blocks from where he resides. Deputies later learned he had damaged the package in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Earlier this month, concerned citizens came forward to report suspicions that an Aloha High School teacher, Eric Wise, 37, was involved in a sexual relationship with a former student, who was underage at the time. Washington County Sheriff’s Detective investigated the allegations and arrested Mr. Wise.

Washington County Sheriff’s Arson Deputies arrested and charged an Aloha woman with First Degree Arson. Sheriff’s Deputies believe she intentionally started a fire in a travel trailer that she and her children were living in. There were only minor<br />injuries.

During the month of April, the Washington County<br />Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols looking for impaired drivers.

On Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 6:14 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance in the 17600 block of SW Declaration Way in Aloha. Several people attending a party at the location reported that a woman armed herself with a handgun and robbed them of their cell phones.

David Herman was arrested in connection with the April 4, 2013 crash that resulted in Kylie Hornych’s death. On August 22, 2013, a Washington County Grand Jury handed down a secret indictment charging David Alan Herman with Second Degree Manslaughter and Reckless Driving.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports about a scam where someone representing themselves as a Sheriff’s Lieutenant directs the victim to load money onto a prepaid cash card to avoid arrest for missing jury duty. A new victim is willing to speak to the media.

Five people were arrested following drug distribution, animal neglect and child endangerment investigation in Aloha.

Deputies serving the City of Cornelius bring Backpacks and Snacks to children