Sheriff's Office News

On September 11, 2021, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a domestic disturbance call near the intersection of North Davis Street and North 14th Avenue in Cornelius.

Following the Grand Jury’s decision on October 4, 2021, the Washington County Major Crimes Team is releasing additional details related to this investigation.

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 5:23 p.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance near SW 124th Avenue and SW Fairfield Street.

The Sheriff's Office invites community members who live or work in the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District to provide feedback on public safety services.

Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, spearheaded by our Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team with support from the U.S.

On Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 2:53 a.m., two deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were completing a DUII investigation on SW 185th Avenue, just north of SW Blanton Street, in the community of Aloha.

Washington County Sheriff's Office detectives continue to search for 76-year-old Ralph Brown, who has been missing from Cornelius since Sunday, May 16, 2021.

On Friday, September 3, 2021, law enforcement officers from several local agencies will join forces for a targeted DUII enforcement mission along major roadways in Washington County, including Highway 26 and Highway 217.

On Friday, August 20, 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., a man with apparent mental illness issues fired a gun at mental health workers who came to the man’s home to help him on behalf of concerned family members.

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 3:35 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a swimmer who had gone under water in Henry Hagg Lake.