Sheriff's Office News

A man unintentionally shot his 16-year-old son while retrieving a handgun. The son was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

Chad B. Pitcher, the second suspect sought in a fatal September shooting near North Plains, was apprehended in Wilsonville by the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force.

Three stores sold alcohol to underage decoys during a joint mission with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. In total, two enforcement teams visited 28 stores in unincorporated Washington County.

A sex offender was arrested after he exposed his penis and touched girls at local Dollar Tree stores in September and October. Detectives believe there could be more victims.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s assistance locating 15-year-old Annieka Vaughan, who ran away from her residence in Aloha on October 30, 2017.

A Hillsboro woman attempted to ram three people as they fled in a vehicle. The woman later crashed into multiple patrol cars during a pursuit, injuring one deputy.

A pedestrian crossing Highway 99W at SW Fischer Road was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene.

Burglary Suspects Lead Deputies on Pursuit, Attempt Escape from K-9s by Hiding on Store Roof

A Beaverton woman reported finding a loose blade in her child’s Halloween candy. Deputies remind parents to be vigilant and educate their children about inspecting Halloween candy.

A pedestrian crossing Southwest Farmington Road was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. Impairment and speed are not believed to be contributing factors.