Sheriff's Office News

Local stores generously donate to local children in need.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies, with the assistance of members of the Washington County Explorer Post, conducted an undercover compliance mission where teenagers attempt to buy alcohol from stores in Washington County.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office employees held a Top Needs Drive<br />and fundraiser for HomePlate. HomePlate is Washington County’s only non-profit provider<br />of drop-in centers and outreach for young people experiencing homelessness and housing<br />instability.

With your help, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers collected 1,247 new and gently used coats for people in need here in Washington County. That is a vast improvement from last year where 472 coats were collected.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a location of a dog that was reported stolen in December 2014.  The dog was located and the woman who reportedly stole him was arrested.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash west of Hillsboro on SW 331st Avenue.  Upon arrival, they found a single vehicle had crashed into a tree.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle. One man did not survive his injuries.

Deputy Micah Akin and his dynamic K-9 partner “Stark” reached their 100th capture.

The City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural of Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, will provide a holiday dinner for members of the community during the Second Annual Cornelius Community Dinner.

Sheriff’s Detectives arrested six women and one man involved in prostitution. Detectives continually attempt to eliminate human trafficking of people of all ages and reduce the associated ancillary crimes.