Sheriff's Office News

A man accidentally shot and killed himself while duck hunting. The man was trying to pull his shotgun toward himself and mistakenly fired the gun, hitting himself in the under arm.

A local basketball coach was arrested for sexually abusing a minor. Due to his extensive contact with youth, detectives believe there may be additional victims.

A Beaverton women was arrested for arson after intentionally setting fire to her own condominium. Another occupant was forced to jump from a second story window to escape.

A Beaverton teen was arrested for attempted murder. Detectives are asking for the public’s help locating his brother, Cory Bedford, who is wanted for the same crime.

WCSO deputies assigned to patrol and to the Traffic Safety Unit collaborated on a non-traditional enforcement mission in Aloha. Deputies focused on educating the public on Oregon's hands-free law, which prohibits the use of an electronic device both while driving and also while stopped in traffic.

A natural gas leak displaced approximately 150 residents. NW Natural crews have stopped the leak and residents have now been able to return home.

Jerry Cox, 76, was located by his family while walking on SW Bell Road. He indicated that he spent a good portion of the evening at the Shari’s Restaurant in Newberg before he was found. WCSO wishes to thank all those who searched for Mr. Cox, as well as those who helped get the word out.<br />

Deputy and Local Business Team Up to Help Couple with Baby on the Way

Roger Gastelum-Medina, 22, was found guilty of Murder and other charges related to a shooting in Aloha on June 20, 2016.

An alert resident called 9-1-1 after seeing two males trying to enter vehicles in the Bull Mountain area. Tigard Police K-9 Diesel located two suspects, who arrived in the area in a stolen car