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AT LARGE: Salem Woman Allegedly Befriends People then Steals their Money
(October 29, 2014, 7:27 pm) HILLSBORO, Ore

October 29, 2014--Washington County Sheriff's Property Crime Unit Detectives are searching for additional theft victims following the indictment of a Salem woman. There are several victims identified in multiple jurisdictions.


Photo Courtesy: Charles Odom - ODF
Scoggins Creek Wildfire to be Fully Contained Tonight
(September 23, 2014, 9:45 am) FOREST GROVE, Ore. The Scoggins Valley Park at Hagg Lake will reopen to the public on Wednesday (dawn-dusk) except for Boat Ramp C, which will remain closed to support fire fighting efforts.

The Washington County Sheriff's office will lift all evacuation orders Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.


Drivers using Interstate 5 northbound and southbound should expect delays due to traffic for the new
New Cabela's in Tualatin to Cause Major Traffic Problems Through Sunday Night
(September 17, 2014, 12:59 pm) TUALATIN, Ore. For several weeks, the City of Tualatin has worked with Cabela’s to develop traffic, and parking management plans with the goal of managing congestion.

The City of Tualatin will soon be home to Nyberg Rivers with Cabela’s as one of the anchor tenants, and with the Grand Opening on Thursday drivers in the area should Be Aware! of major traffic delays in the area through Sunday night.


Two horses were struck Monday night by a passenger car along Highway 47 about three miles north of H
Two Horses Killed on Oregon Highway Monday Night
(September 16, 2014, 10:25 am) BANKS, Ore. The vehicle was extensively damaged, and its driver received a minor hand injury.

Two horses were struck Monday night by a passenger car along Highway 47 about three miles north of Highway 26 in Washington County.


Washington County Major Crimes Team Detectives have released a composite drawing of the man suspecte
Police Release Drawing of Suspect in Nicole Laube Homicide
(September 16, 2014, 6:02 am) CEDAR MILL, Ore. A substantial cash award has been offered by a private citizen for the arrest, and conviction of the person responsible for Nicole Laube's death.

Washington County Major Crimes Team Detectives have released a composite drawing of the man suspected of killing Nicole Laube on August 19.


Detectives are asking anyone may have seen Ronald Leckenby or the Nissan Altima on Saturday Septembe
Police to Search Around Silver Creek Falls State Park for Missing Man
(September 13, 2014, 4:00 am) SILVERTON, Ore. The vehicle associated with the missing man is a white 2014 Nissan Altima with a DMV temporary permit in the rear window, and CARR dealership placards in the license plate locations.

Washington County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue will be conducting a search of the areas around to Silver Falls State Park on Saturday for a missing Aloha, Oregon man.


The Sherwood Police Department was notified by a mandatory report on Wednesday, of threatening state
Oregon Student Documents Hit-List; Police Say No Evidence Found of Planned Attacks
(September 10, 2014, 3:00 pm) SHERWOOD, Ore. The threats were documented on a piece of paper and titled,

The Sherwood Police Department was notified by a mandatory report on Wednesday, of threatening statements found in the home of a Sherwood student.


Beaverton Police and the Washington County Major Crimes Team is investigating the death of a man fou
Man Found Dead at Beaverton Apartment Complex
(September 10, 2014, 10:00 am) BEAVERTON, Ore. Beaverton police say they received several reports of shots fired around 3:00 a.m. from residents of the Birch Point Apartments.

Beaverton Police and the Washington County Major Crimes Team is investigating the death of a man found outside a Beaverton apartment complex early Wednesday morning.


Photo Courtesy: Washington County Fire District 2
Two Young Adults Injured After Car Hits Power Pole near Hillsboro
(September 8, 2014, 5:05 pm) HILLSBORO, Ore. Firefighters from Washington County Fire District 2 and Hillsboro Fire Department responded to the scene just after 7:30 a.m., and found two young adults entrapped in the vehicle.

Two people were seriously injured when their pickup truck struck a power pole and flipped onto its roof Monday morning on NW Helvetia Road in Washington County.


The posting of these signs comes after a tragic incident last month where four family members drowne
Washington County Officials Post New Warning Signs at Henry Hagg Lake
(September 8, 2014, 5:00 pm) GASTON, Ore. The posting of these signs comes after a tragic incident last month where four family members drowned near Sain Creek.

Washington County officials are posting temporary warning signs in the Sain Creek area of Henry Hagg Lake on Monday with permanent signs to be posted later this week as part of a comprehensive effort aimed at emphasizing safety.

The permanent signs, in English and Spanish, will caution visitors to Scoggins Valley Park to "wear a life vest" and warn about "steep drop offs" that may not be immediately visible under the water's surface.


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