Sheriff's Office News

In June of 2024, investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual assault allegation involving 68-year-old Ronald Burchett of Beaverton. Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were assigned to investigate.

Keep up with the latest updates from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in our November newsletter. Join us for the upcoming Cornelius Community Dinner, get tips to prevent package thefts, learn how to sign up for emergency alerts, and more!

The City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural de Washington County, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, is excited to announce the Ninth Annual Cornelius Community Dinner on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, while monitoring a suspicious property near the 10000 block of NW Iron Ridge Place, deputies serving the City of North Plains recognized a man known to have an outstanding felony warrant.

Check out the Sheriff's Office October Newsletter! Learn about tips for fall festivities, get updates on our community outreach programs, recruitment opportunities, and more!

Investigators have identified the driver who was killed in the traffic crash on Highway 99 between Southwest Langer Farms Parkway and Southwest Cipole Road.

Investigators have identified the man hit and killed by the train.

On Friday, September 13, 2024, at 7:35 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a crash at SW Farmington Road and SW 157th Place. Multiple witnesses called to report that a motorcycle was involved in a crash with a vehicle.

Check out the latest updates from WCSO in our September newsletter! Learn more about fall safety tips, upcoming Coffee with a Cop events, and DUII enforcement efforts. Be sure to read more about K9 Maize's retirement.

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) served a search warrant near the 32000 block of SW Tongue Lane on a large property believed to be an illegal marijuana processing location.