Washington County News

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 12:50 pm, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person near the 2000 block of SW Scenic Drive in Portland.

National Night Out (NNO) registration is open! The Sheriff's Office encourages Washington County communities to participate in the upcoming NNO celebration on Tuesday, August 5. Register by July 20.

The Washington County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a meeting on March 19 for the public to review and comment on the countywide Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan.

The 33rd Sheriff of Washington County, Caprice Massey, took the oath of office in a ceremony at the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

With mixed emotions, we announce the forthcoming retirement of Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett, effective November 30, 2023. Sheriff Garrett has served our community with dedication and distinction throughout his 35-year career.

As we continue to strategically plan for the future of WCSO operations, we want to hear from you, our community members! Your input is crucial, and that's why we're inviting you to complete our Community Survey.

In the early morning of June 7, 2023, The Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) team investigated a potential overdose death of a Washington County resident.

After an early morning shooting in the Metzger neighborhood, a man is left in critical condition.