Sheriff's Office News

July 28, 2013 --Catlin and Harlie Screws have returned home. Their dad came in from Texas to take custody of them.

On Saturday, July 27, 2013 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Shai Jackson was located at Patti's Restaurant at 65 SW Yamhill St. in Portland. Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers responded to a report by a patron at the restaurant and confirmed his identity.

Deputies took a report of a 15-year-old girl, Catlin Screws, who ran away with her 18-year-old sister, Harlie Screws. Catlin is listed as a runaway, Harlie is an adult.

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man after he attempted to steal a handgun from Discount Gun Sales. The store manager utilized his personal handgun to detain the robber until deputies arrived.  

Detectives arrest a father and son for sexually abusing young girls. Detectives fear there may be more victims who have not come forth.

Join us July 20th at the K-9 Trials and Kids Safety Fair at Sunset High School. Event is free to the public and will include an appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog, Guest Emcee Brian MacMillan from KPTV 12, Bicycle Safety course and a prize drawing to be held.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to be safe and considerate when celebrating the 4th of July. In addition to extra patrols focused on intoxicated driving over the holiday, deputies will be prepared to enforce laws related to illegal fireworks.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Northwest Gold Refinery jewelry store on a reported robbery. Deputies were told by the owner that a man entered the store and threatened him with a handgun

Sheriff’s Deputies received information to lead them to believe that Rafael Abinacer, 41, of Hillsboro had inappropriate sexual contact with a girl less than 14 years of age. He was arrested and lodged in the Washington County Jail on several charges.

Washington County Detectives are searching for additional sex abuse victims following the arrest of an Aloha man. It is believed there may be additional victims that have not come forth.