Sheriff's Office News

On April 4, 2024, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple online platforms to pose as underage children.

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Presiding Judge Rebecca Guptill swore Caprice Massey into office as the 33rd Sheriff of Washington County.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a compliance mission to ensure retailers were not selling alcohol to minors.

Washington County, OR – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Lawfully Owed DNA Unit has completed a grant project to collect DNA samples for the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at around 2:00 p.m., a mail carrier from the United States Postal Service (USPS) reported observing two individuals stealing mail and packages along their delivery route.

Since October 2024, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating multiple reports of a man exposing himself to women.

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This winter, prepare for unexpected weather at home and on the road. Stay visible at all times, especially in low visibility conditions, and heed these simple steps to help prevent vehicle theft.

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 09:51 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a welfare check at the Baseline Woods Apartments in unincorporated Washington County.

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, at about 6:30 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office assisted Oregon State Police in locating a reckless driver heading Eastbound on Highway 6 out of Tillamook County.