Sheriff's Office News

We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the extraordinary service and leadership of Sheriff Pat Garrett, who is retiring after an outstanding 35-year career with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 4:02 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducting traffic speed enforcement on Interstate 5 near Highway 217 stopped a BMW X7 going 89 mph in a 55-mph speed zone.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) faces a critical challenge in maintaining full jail capacity. The recent staffing shortage has reduced the number of beds available in the Washington County Jail. To address this issue, WCSO seeks individuals

On Monday, November 27, 2023, at 7:18 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash near the intersection of SW 65th Avenue and SW Prosperity Park Road involving a motorcycle and a school bus.

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:33 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Office received multiple 911 calls about a white Mini Cooper driving in the wrong direction on Highway 26 westbound.

On November 8, 2023, medical staff in the Washington County Jail were attending to an 82-year-old adult in custody (AIC) who subsequently went into cardiac arrest.

The City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural de Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, is proud to announce the Eighth Annual Cornelius Community Dinner.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in an investigation involving fraudulent activities and financial exploitation of a vulnerable individual.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Detectives arrested 38-year-old Ryan Claussen on charges stemming from allegations of sexual assault.

In August 2023, Washington County detectives learned of a sex trafficking ring connected to a home in the Bethany neighborhood. Over a dozen people, including two juveniles, have been connected to the ring, which operated in multiple states.