Sheriff's Office News

The Washington County Interagency Gang Enforcement Team (IGET) captured two men who are believed to have been involved in a drive-by shooting.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and rolled. The vehicle was occupied by the driver and one passenger. The driver did not survive his injuries.

Washington County Sheriff’s Traffic Team Deputies assisted deputies serving the City of Cornelius enforce pedestrian safety in the city.

A Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a stolen vehicle that refused to yield to him. The vehicle eventually crashed into the ditch and both men were arrested.

Deputy Chris Gilderson was acting in his official capacity as a Deputy Sheriff when he arrested Mr. Abdiwali Hussein on December 31, 2013, for Second Degree Theft and Supplying Alcohol to a Minor.

Early this morning, deputies responded to a roll-over crash on Highway 26 where at least one person was ejected and two others fled the scene. They were eventually found and the driver is facing charges.

ESPD Advisory Committee Recruitment October 1, 2014

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office completed their assistance with the Scoggins Creek Fire incident. The Sheriff’s Office worked in partnership to assist numerous local and state agencies as they combated the fire.

A traffic stop and pursuit, results in the arrest of a 26-year-old man.

The Sheriff's Office, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency are hosting a free drug turn-in event on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Raleigh Hills Walgreens.