Sheriff's Office News

Sheriff’s Deputies were preparing to stop a vehicle with a wanted fugitive.  The vehicle drove into a driveway and when deputies contacted the driver, she rammed a patrol vehicle and fought with deputies in an attempt to avoid arrest.  She had her two children in the vehicle at the time.   

Weekly Police Call Summary for Cornelius.

Two roll-over crashes, about two hours apart, were influenced by drivers who were intoxicated. A passenger in one of the vehicles seriously injured an arm. Both drivers were arrested.

Meet Chief Moss at Cornelius Town Hall this Saturday

Deputies Search for Suspect in Drive-By Shooting in City of Cornelius

Sheriff's Employee Arrested for Sexual Misconduct in the Jail

Weekly police call summary for July 5-11, 2014

Washington County Deputies responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a SUV. The driver of the motorcycle was fatally injured as a result of the crash.

Washington County Deputies responded to a call from a homeowner who found a man inside his home. The suspect assaulted the homeowner before running from the house. Deputies located the suspect in a tree where he eventually fell and was taken into custody.

Law enforcement often responds to situations involving individuals who are experiencing a crisis in their lives. These incidents require the assistance of trained professionals. On July 9, 2014, The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) hosted a multi-agency crisis training event at Hillsboro High School.