Sheriff's Office News

Washington County Sheriff’s Detectives are searching for the identity of two men that may be possible witnesses to an intentionally set house fire on park owned property.

Saturday, June 20, the public is invited to watch K-9 teams in action at the 10th Annual Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Police K-9 Trials. Defending their 2014 Top Dog title will be Washington County Sheriff Deputy Akin and K-9 Stark. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex (873 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro) and is FREE to the public.

A man was arrested for DUII after he rolled his vehicle in rural Washington County. Sheriff’s Deputies determined the use of alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash.

A convicted felon robbed a driver at Taser point and then fled the scene after backing into a parked car.  Deputies located the suspect and arrested him on related charges.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a car.  The rider was listed in serious condition at the hospital.

A Beaverton man was arrested after he threatened Sheriff’s Deputies who were attempting to arrest him on felony warrants. The man barricaded himself in his apartment and was ultimately arrested.

As part of a national event sponsored by Starbucks, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is participating in two opportunities to have “Coffee with a Cop.”

Investigators determined that David Warren, the driver of the Bronco, committed violations that were contributing factors in the May 22, 2015 crash with David Garcia. Yesterday, Mr. Warren was issued citations for Dangerous Left Turn and Careless Driving. His court date is scheduled for June 17, 2015.

Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett extends his invitation to veterans, families and friends to honor this Memorial Day Holiday at a special ceremony. This event honors the members of the armed forces that made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop a suspected DUII driver.  She attempted to elude deputies and at one point struck a patrol car.  She was arrested for DUII and related charges.