News

Washington County Behavioral Health and 4D Recovery are hosting a free community event on Saturday, August 29, at the 4D Recovery O’Rourke Center in Hillsboro to raise awareness about overdose prevention.

Stay in the loop with WCSO and catch up on these news-worthy updates and more by checking out the full August newsletter.

On August 7, 2026, a Washington County jury found Vincent Charles Roberts II guilty of burglary in the second degree, aggravated theft in the first degree, theft in the first degree, and criminal mischief in the first degree.

On July 30, 2026, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Brandon Thompson found Isidro Martinez-Ramirez, age 51, guilty of five counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree (Jessica’s Law).

On August 6, 2026, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Erwin sentenced Giovanni Aguilar-Becerra, age 22, to 95 months in prison.

On August 4, 2026, Judge Erik Buchér sentenced William Mark Duyck, age 62, to 450 months in prison.

Approved Strategic Investment Program (SIP) agreement is anticipated to bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to our community and ensure fees to support local services.

Kelle survived a devastating house fire, months of homelessness, and the loss of her partner before finding shelter, support, and finally stable housing through Washington County’s SHS program.

Randall Joseph Gall, age 66, was arrested Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the 1994 murder of 85-year-old Veta Hardebeck, of Gaston.

County opens additional severe weather shelter capacity from noon today, Aug. 4, through noon Thursday, Aug. 6.

Strategic Investment Program (SIP) proposal supports project anticipated to generate hundreds of high-quality jobs in the community while requiring fees supporting local services.

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, shortly before midnight, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Forest Grove Police officers responded to a report of a man firing a gun at his residence.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information after arresting a Hillsboro man for stalking multiple people.

Deputies arrested the driver who hit a cyclist and fled the scene. The cyclist was hospitalized with critical injuries.

The NW Walker Road closure between NW 174th Terrace and NW Cambray Street begins August 3.

Christopher Lloyd Rydman sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Armando Duran-Maya sentenced to 15 years in prison in domestic violence case.

Hamilton brings more than 25 years of nonpartisan elections experience, offering a strong foundation of knowledge and leadership to the role.

Jaycob Patrick Holten sentenced to 100 months in prison in domestic violence case.

All six recommendations are currently in progress. Leadership changes within Human Resources have necessitated some adjustments.