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Deputies arrested a man wanted for armed robbery out of Mississippi after he attempted to flee in a vehicle and on foot. The man was found with a large sum of cash and armed with a handgun.

Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaims February 2025 as Black History Month, honoring and affirming the many important contributions and rich diversity of the Black community.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with our law enforcement and community partners, will distribute shoplifting warning signs to area businesses and help qualifying businesses upgrade their security systems.

From struggles to success, Jessica's story is a testament to the Family-Self Sufficiency program.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at about midnight, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of tires being slashed near NW Central Drive in Bethany Village.

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Michael Aaron Victorio pleaded guilty to robbery in the first degree, unlawful use of a weapon- firearm, and felon in possession of a firearm- firearm minimum. He was sentenced to 140 months in prison by Judge Janelle Wipper.

Want to serve your community but can’t make a full-time commitment? Consider joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program! Join us for a special Q&A session to learn more about this unique volunteer opportunity.

Washington County Provides No-Turn Away Shelters for Winter Weather Event on 1/24/2025 until 1/26/2025

The first successful deflection marks a significant milestone in our efforts to support individuals on their path to treatment and recovery.

A Washington County jury found Steven Neil Milner guilty of murder in the second degree, stalking, and violating a court’s stalking protective order (seven counts). He was later sentenced to life in prison.

The County Auditor is asking for the public's ideas on audit topics for 2025. Please respond with your audit topics by Tuesday, February 18th.

Ryan James Darby pleaded guilty to bias crime in the first degree, felony assault in the fourth degree, and unlawful use of a weapon. He was sentenced to 60 months in prison.

As forecasted temperatures improve, Washington County will close severe weather shelters 1/21/2025 at noon.

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2:21 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported apartment fire in the 18600 block of SW Mapleoak Lane in the community of Aloha.

Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event starting 1/18/2025 at 5 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners is seeking committed volunteers to advise them on critical community issues.

Washington County's new Building and Development Application Services portal for online building permit applications is now available.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office has been approved for a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects program. This will support the design and creation of a sculpture honoring crime victims.

Watanabe will fill the seat vacated by former Representative, now Senator Lisa Reynolds.