Sheriff's Office News

Left turns from NW Oak Hills Drive onto NW Perimeter Drive, in the community of Oak Hills, are prohibited from 7:15-8:15 a.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m. when Oak Hills Elementary School is in session.

The Sheriff’s Office of Washington County is accepting applications for citizens to serve on the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD) Citizens’<br />Advisory Committee. The Committee works with the Sheriff and other officials from the Sheriff’s Office to review and offer recommendations regarding the level and type of police service in ESPD.

Washington County Deputies serving the<br />City of Cornelius responded to a reported fight on South Beech Street. Deputies investigating the fight learn a knife was used and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect was located by deputies and arrested.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and collided with a power pole. The driver did not survive his injuries.

Washington County Child Abuse Detectives search for additional victims following the arrest of an Aloha man.

The Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue program invites young adults ages 14 to 21 who are interested in law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical services to attend this open house and learn more about this opportunity.

Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man on allegations of breaking into several cars and stealing property. He was tracked down and arrested.

David Bergquist, a former Deputy at the Sheriff’s Office, reached a plea agreement as part of an extensive investigation into alleged misconduct that<br />began in April 2015. The plea included his resignation from the Sheriff’s Office and a<br />conviction for harassment.

Washington County Deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a reported vehicle crash on South Palmetto Way. Deputies investigating the crash contacted one of the parties who fought with them and was arrested.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be assessed by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®) next month. A team of inspectors will arrive on Monday, April 11, 2016, to review all aspects of Sheriff’s Office operations in light of national standards considered priorities for large law enforcement agencies. The inspection will end on Thursday, April 14. The public has several opportunities to give input to the<br />inspection team on Sheriff’s Office services.