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On Friday, June 6, 2025, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a focused mission to address livability concerns in Aloha.

In November 2022, an Oregon State University student, who lives in Washington County, reported that her intimate images and videos stored on Snapchat had been stolen, sold, and distributed without her consent.

On May 15, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple dating applications, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls.

Don’t miss details on the K9 Trials, spring safety tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at our Annual Report.

On Monday, May 19, 2025, two people were indicted by a Washington County grand jury on multiple charges related to a shooting on May 14, 2025.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will host the 18th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at the Hillsboro Stadium, located at 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately midnight, the Oregon State Police, supervising the AMBER Alert system, worked with investigators from the Sheriff’s Office to initiate an alert.

On Friday, May 2, 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Cornelius Fred Meyer and the Cornelius Walmart to combat organized retail crimes.

Discover essential safety tips, learn how to protect your vehicle, and find out how you can get involved with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Plus, don’t miss the announcement of our upcoming Virtual Ride-Along on May 2!

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 1:23 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash on SW Farmington Road near SW 190th Avenue. Deputies arrived to find three vehicles involved with one man deceased.

In December 2024, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit began investigating 47-year-old Michael Wormington of Banks for allegations of sexual abuse and other concerning disclosures made by juvenile victims.

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, around 3:30 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person named John Browne. Browne was last seen on April 13 at 11:00 a.m., near his home on SW Blanton Street and SW 198th Avenue in

Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit are leading the investigation into the deaths of a mother and three children found yesterday, April 8, at about 3:00 p.m. in Cornelius.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:08 p.m., deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motorcycle crash in the area of SW River Road near SW Farmington Road, south of Hillsboro. One man died in the crash.

On April 4, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the Beaverton Police Department and loss prevention staff from Target and Home Depot on an organized retail theft mission. During the mission, 16 people were arrested.

A man was arrested for a 2023 fatal shooting.

In February 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit began investigating a sexual assault case. Over the following weeks, detectives interviewed multiple women who said they had been raped or sexually assaulted.

On March 2, 2025, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received a report of domestic violence in the Bethany community at an apartment near NW West Union Rd. and NW Bethany Blvd.

Early on Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, at around 7:40 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance involving a weapon on the 18400 block of NW Chemeketa Lane.

Don't miss out on the latest news, including the upcoming Washington County K9 Trials (May 17), recent successes of our K9 team, traffic safety efforts, and much more.