Sheriff's Office News

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash involving an Aloha<br />man who was reported missing in November. The driver did not survive the crash.

Wrong Way Driver Dies in High Speed Crash on Highway 26

This morning at 9:43 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of The Reserve Golf Course. The passenger of the vehicle ran from deputies when they attempted to make contact.

On November 30, 2016, President Obama declared December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

During the month of November, Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 119 people for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII).

Last night a man was arrested after a six-hour standoff with Sheriff’s deputies.  The man was accused of setting his neighbors truck on fire and then threatening him with a gun.  He was eventually arrested and taken to jail.

Two women were arrested today after Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle suspected in stealing mail in the community of Aloha.  A stolen gun was also recovered during the incident.

With your help, Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers collected 1,087 new and gently used coats and about 120 additional items such as socks, scarves and gloves for people in need here in Washington County. Thank you to all who participated and gave warmth. And a special “thank you” to all of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers that continue to make this program a success.

Shop With A Cop Brings Cheer to Local Children For Holidays

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 31-year-old Benjamin J. Barber. Mr. Barber is wanted after failing to report to the jail to begin serving his sentence.