Investigators Seeking Information in Sexual Assault Case

On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center to take a report of a sexual assault that occurred at 8400 SW Hemlock Street in Portland (Metzger Park).

Investigators learned the victim was in the park walking her dog when she was approached by a man who sexually assaulted her.

Investigators obtained a description of the attacker from the victim. The man was described as approximately 30 years old, 5’ 10” tall, and roughly 180 lbs. with a stocky build. The man’s ethnicity is believed to be Pacific Islander, with straight black hair down to the nape of his neck and no facial hair. The man wore basketball shorts with a white stripe, a dark T-shirt, flip-flops, and a backward baseball cap.

The victim worked with investigators to provide a composite description of the attacker.

If you have information about this incident, contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2500.