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Detectives Search for Contractor Fraud Victims

Washington County Property Crime Unit Detectives are searching for additional financial fraud victims, mostly through contractor fraud, following the arrest of a Vancouver man.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Too Late to Mail Ballots for November 3 Election

Washington County elections officials are asking last-minute voters to drop off their ballots well before 8 p.m. this Tuesday so that all ballots are processed in a timely manner. The Elections Office will be open for part of Saturday and will offer drive-through service on Tuesday.
Media release Assessment and Taxation
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Moderate to heavy rains pose travel challenges

Moderate to heavy rain will accompany area trick-or-treaters in northwest Oregon this Halloween weekend. The rain is expected to start Friday morning (Oct. 30) and continue through Sunday (Nov. 1).
Media release Land Use & Transportation
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UPDATE - Wanted Fugitive Shoots at Police

A wanted violent fugitive shot multiple times at police as he attempted to evade capture. He received life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. There were no injuries to law enforcement during this incident.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Cab Crashes into Store after Rider Confrontation

Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to 18560 SW Tualatin Valley Highway in the community of Aloha concerning a man that crashed his taxi cab through the front of the Chevron Extra Mile store.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Halloween Safety Tips

The Washington County Sheriff's Office would like to help keep children safe this Halloween. On average, children are twice more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year. The Sheriff’s Office would like to provide some helpful safety tips and a free safety light.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Domestic Violence Team Assists Those in Need

According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, nearly one in four women and one in seven men experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner. As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, we highlight the Washington County Sheriff’s Office commitment to combat domestic violence year round.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Five Arrested After Shots Fired at a House Party

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call early this morning in a Northwest Portland neighborhood. No one was struck by the bullets; five people were arrested on various charges after the investigation.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Truck Crashes into Power Pole Closing Road

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle crash today on SW Tonquin Road. A delivery truck ran off the road knocking over<br />a power pole. The driver suffered only minor injuries.
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Seismic Upgrades for Washington County Buildings

The Washington County Public Services Building (PSB) and the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) are the first of several County buildings that will receive critical seismic retrofits. Immediate occupancy of the PSB and uninterrupted use of the LEC after an earthquake will be a key component of the response and recovery efforts and would enable the community to regain vital services more quickly in the days and weeks that follow.
Media release
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Crisis Negotiation Unit Receives Award

The Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) team competed in the two-day 2015 Pacific Northwest Crisis Negotiator Seminar and Competition that concluded on Friday, October 16, 2015. 
Media release Sheriff's Office
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Voters Urged to Mail or Drop Off Ballots Early

Elections officials are encouraging voters to drop ballots off as soon as possible for the Nov. 3 election so that all ballots are processed in a timely manner.
Media release Assessment and Taxation

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