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Join the Washington County Sheriff's Office for coffee, conversation, and community in October.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications from community members to serve on the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District (ESPD) Advisory Committee.

On Friday, September 5, 2025, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a focused mission to address livability concerns in the unincorporated community of Aloha.

Investigators with the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team arrested the driver who hit a motorcyclist on SW Johnson School Road on Wednesday morning after better determining the level of injuries.

Investigators are looking for additional witnesses in a fatal traffic crash.

Fake ticket scam alert - Scammers are sending texts that look like they’re from the DMV, claiming you have an “overdue traffic ticket.” Read more in August's newsletter...

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:24 p.m., deputies serving the city of Cornelius located a reckless driver in a 2002 Chevy S10 near South Dogwood Street and South 10th Avenue.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, at about 2:00 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop a silver Subaru after recognizing the driver as a person wanted for multiple outstanding warrants.

Since announcing the arrest of Dru Hendrix in July 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have received dozens of phone calls and have interviewed many people reporting criminal or concerning behavior by Hendrix.

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Washington County Community Violence Reduction Team (CoVRT) executed four simultaneous search warrants at residences in Washington County.

In early 2024, the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue program (SAR) began planning to replace an old transport van with a new one to support the team's growing needs.

On Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 5:06 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an assault with a weapon near 20295 SW Tualatin Valley Highway in Aloha.

Check out this month’s newsletter to stay informed and engaged! K9 Radar has officially retired after 10 amazing years of service—read more about his incredible career! Plus, summer safety tips, community highlights, and more.

The bicyclist involved in this morning’s crash at NW Old Cornelius Pass Road and NW Cornelius Pass Road has been identified as a 55-year-old man from NW Portland. His identity is not being released at this time. His family has been notified. He remains in

On the morning of Sunday, July 13, 2025, Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies investigated two serious vehicle crashes involving bicyclists.

Man Deceased in Farmington Road Crash Identified.

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.

Stay safe and worry-free this summer with our essential tips on water safety, travel safety, home alone safety for kids, and pet safety.

On Friday, June 27, investigators met with a family who came forward to identify heritage jewelry seized during a search warrant in early June.

Catch up on highlights from the K9 Trials, get a behind-the-scenes look at a recent investigation, and gear up for National Night Out. Plus, we are also sharing summer safety reminders and raising awareness about elder abuse.