Sheriff's Office News

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.

Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a man that has been reported missing and is possibly in danger due to health issues.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a motorcycle left the roadway and collided with a bridge railing. The rider did not survive his injuries and his<br />passenger received serious injuries.

A single vehicle crashed on Highway 26 with two occupants. The SUV caught fire and numerous good Samaritans stopped to help pull the people and a dog from the vehicle.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a disturbance at a residence. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived and the situation escalated rapidly, forcing the deputies to respond with lethal force.

Left turns from NW Oak Hills Drive onto NW Perimeter Drive, in the community of Oak Hills, are prohibited from 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m. when Oak Hills Elementary School is in session.

The Sheriff’s Office of Washington County is accepting applications for citizens to serve on the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD) Citizens’<br />Advisory Committee. The Committee works with the Sheriff and other officials from the Sheriff’s Office to review and offer recommendations regarding the level and type of police service in ESPD.

Washington County Deputies serving the<br />City of Cornelius responded to a reported fight on South Beech Street. Deputies investigating the fight learn a knife was used and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect was located by deputies and arrested.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and collided with a power pole. The driver did not survive his injuries.

Washington County Child Abuse Detectives search for additional victims following the arrest of an Aloha man.