As written by deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office serving Banks: The August 2022 Police Log.
Crime
Man leads deputies on low-speed chase in excavator near Buxton
With deputies walking along behind, a man wanted for stealing a car led a low speed pursuit Sunday in an excavator at a logging site north of Buxton, police say.
Banks July 2022 Police Log
“Two juveniles trespassed on the mill property and caused damage while building “forts” in the wood stacks. Both juveniles were identified, and some very upset parents handled the discipline and worked with the mill manager to find a resolution to the incident,” this month’s police log notes.
Banks June 2022 Police Log
This month’s police log: Five crashes at Highway 26 and NW Sellers Road, string of burglaries in Banks, and more.
Banks May 2022 Police Log
Theft from vehicle – Arbor development: Unknown suspect(s) entered several unlocked vehicles and misc items (wallets, ear buds and other misc electronics) through out the arbor development. Although there was some video available from several houses, none of the footage was clear enough to obtain a usable description.Suspicious circumstance –[Read More…]
Banks April 2022 Police Log
The Banks April 2022 Police Log, as presented to the Banks City Council on Tuesday, May 10.
Banks March 2022 Police Log
Fraud – NW Sunset Dr – While vacationing in Las Vegas, a male’s cell phone while stolen. The suspect was able to use the cell phone to transfer money to his own account. The victim was able to track the phone and saw that it was at the Las Vegas[Read More…]
Banks February 2022 Police Log
Theft – NW Main St – A female subject was captured on video placing misc items in her purse and leaving Jim’s Thriftway without paying for the items. The female was later contacted and cited/arrested for Theft III. Domestic Disturbance – NW Wilkes St – At about 3:00 pm, I[Read More…]
Banks January 2022 Police Log
Disturbance – NW Main St – In the late hours of New Year’s Eve deputies were dispatched to a fight at The Billiards involving several people. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted several people. It was discovered that at least one person was injured during the brawl from being struck[Read More…]
WCSO: Child luring case north of Mountaindale ‘unfounded’
An investigation into a possible child luring attempt north of the Mountaindale community was determined to be a unfounded, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, a community member contacted deputies after learning of the case when it was released publicly on[Read More…]
