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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.

Thanks to shelter services and the rapid rehousing program, Maria went from homeless resident to thriving entrepreneur.

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.

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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.

Washington County received its StormReady designation from the National Weather Service on July 9, 2025.

Derek Owen Cuellar-Torres pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree with a firearm and attempted murder in the first degree with a firearm.

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.

Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties bring on experienced HMIS vendor Bitfocus to lead work that will further improve homelessness data in the tri-county region.

The Planning Work Program identifies tasks planning staff will work on over the next two years.

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.

Moody’s Ratings “Aaa” rating comes as the county conducted a sale of full faith and credit bonds to support transportation improvement projects.

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.

Investigators are taking a renewed look at the 1994 killing of 85-year-old Veta Hardebeck, who was found deceased outside her home on a rural farm in Gaston, Oregon.

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.

Beginning July 14, 2025, passport services in Washington County will require an appointment, with limited walk-in availability offered on Wednesdays.