Sheriff's Office News

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Community Public Safety Academy is accepting applications for volunteers to participate in this opportunity. The Community Public Safety Academy supports the Sheriff’s Office effort to promote and preserve a safe community.

Late Saturday night Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a driver who crashed into a tree on SW Tonquin Road near Sherwood. The driver left the scene and after a K9 track he was taken into custody for DUII.

Daniel Cardinal, a former Sergeant at the Sheriff’s Office who resigned in May, pled “no contest” today to the crime of Official Misconduct.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call in the community of Aloha where a car crashed through the wall of a house.  The driver was later arrested for DUII.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a robbery involving a stolen vehicle. Deputies tracked down and arrested Reiner Schmolling and a female accomplice.

Washington County Sheriff’s Arson Detectives arrested and charged a Portland man with arson. Detectives believe he targeted Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD) properties in the spring of 2015.

Sheriff’s Deputies will provide extra patrols on Washington County roadways to enhance safety for the holiday period.

Jonathan Christensen, a former Corporal at the Sheriff’s Office who was terminated in August, was arrested and charged with several crimes. 

The Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) recognized seven members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) for achievements in 2015. The annual conference was held in Bend on December 9, 2015. Seven WCSO individuals received awards across seven different categories, including “Sheriff of the Year” for 2015, awarded to Sheriff Pat Garrett.

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