Calls and statistics from March from deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office serving the city of Banks.
Crime
Banks man accused of sexually abusing minors
A Banks man has been arrested on allegations that he sexually abused minors and supplied them with alcohol and marijuana.
Man arrested on rape charges near Banks
A man living in rural Washington County was arrested on rape charges near Banks, and detectives say he allegedly assaulted victims in and near Banks, Forest Grove, and Beaverton.
Banks February 2025 Police Log
‘Frantic search in the heavy snow’ for occupants of crashed pickup near Stub Stewart State Park reveals vehicle was stolen and intentionally ran off the road. This and more in the February Banks Police Log!
Banks January 2025 Police Log
“January was a shocking month for the city of Banks. The call that has taken over our city is a true tragedy to our community,” wrote Deputy Ryan Pope in a report to the Banks City Council.
Banks High School teacher accused of sexual abuse arrested again
Banks High School math teacher Wymon Smith was arrested again Thursday. “To date, investigators have spoken with nearly 20 people who have disclosed concerns and abuse dating back almost 25 years,” the sheriff’s office said.
Banks December 2024 Police Log
A summary of calls in December as written by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Banks.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary near Banks
A large police presence just south of Banks near Highway 47 is due to a burglary, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies spike 120 mph BMW between Banks and Gales Creek
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Oregon State Police on Sunday evening in stopping a BMW driver traveling at about 120 mph on Highway 6, deflating the vehicle’s tires with a spike trap between Banks and Gales Creek.
OSP: ‘elderly husband and wife duo’ cited after shooting deer at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club
A husband-and-wife duo was cited by police after the wife shot a deer near the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and then the husband walked onto the golf course with an AR-15 rifle in search of the wounded animal, according to the Oregon State Police (OSP).
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