Sheriff's Office News

On January 25, 2024, investigators with the Westside Interagency Narcotics Team (WIN) assisted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in the seizure of eight 55-gallon barrels of liquid Heroin in the back of a U-Haul truck. The 370 gallons of liquid Hero

Want to serve your community but can’t make a full-time commitment? Consider joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program! Join us for a special Q&A session to learn more about this unique volunteer opportunity.

Check out the latest newsletter from WCSO! Sheriff Caprice Massey shares achievements and initiatives of WCSO throughout 2023. Stay up-to-date with recent public safety news, including successful suspect apprehensions, drug recoveries, and more.

Effective Monday, January 22, 2024, the North Plains City Council welcomes Sergeant Nick Jones as the City's new Police Chief in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO).

As we journey into this new year, we’d like to recognize the commendable work of your remarkable Washington County Sheriff’s Office team throughout 2023. Hear the latest from Sheriff Caprice Massey.

Community members are invited to provide comment on the quality of law enforcement services in their area.

On Friday, December 29, 2023, at 2:28 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a request for assistance from Astoria Police Department in locating a reckless driver who took off from them after attempting a traffic stop.

On Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 2:21 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a break-in alarm at the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals at 26385 NW Groveland Drive in unincorporated Washington County.

On Monday, February 6, 2023, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported assault at 11475 SW Tonquin Road. A 47-year-old male victim reported being ambushed and shot outside his business office.

In conjunction with the December holiday shopping season, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office recently began targeting thieves who steal packages delivered to porches across the county.