Sheriff's Office News

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.