This month’s police log: A new citation program coming to Banks, a loaded gun stolen from an unlocked car and more.
Crime
Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law
Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law the sweeping measure the Oregon Legislature passed to combat the state’s fentanyl drug addiction and overdose crisis.
Deputies find giant bag of weed on Long Road
Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a littering report Tuesday on Long Road between Verboort and Cornelius and found more than they bargained for.
Meth, a gun, and undergarments with meth found after driver flees Banks
A driver, who fled from deputies in Banks on Monday morning and was later caught north of North Plains with meth and a handgun, had more meth discovered in their undergarments at jail, says the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Banks Police Log January 2024
This month’s police log includes photos, audio for those who prefer to hear the report directly from Deputy Ward, and a recurring red Corvette.
December 2023 Banks Police Log
The December 2023 Banks Police Log is presented here as written and delivered to the Banks City Council. We’ve also provided the verbal report delivered by Deputy Frank Ward for your listening pleasure as well.
Owner of Horning’s Hideout is ‘person of interest’ in shooting death of brother
Tuesday’s shooting at Horning’s Hideout resulted in the death of Carl Horning. His brother, Robert Horning is considered a person of interest in the case, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
One dead, one person in custody after reported shooting at Horning’s Hideout
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Horning’s Hideout Tuesday morning, and found one deceased person upon their arrival. Another person was taken into custody.
Washington County deputies use spike strips, PIT maneuver in Banks to stop driver
Mountain Dew, spike strips, and fentanyl: This is the story of a driver who fled police in Astoria before being stopped with the aid of spike strips and a PIT maneuver in Banks Friday morning.
November 2023 Banks Police Log
This month’s police report has an update on the alleged city hall window breaker, numerous items stolen and recovered in an RV in Banks, and a back-and-forth discussion about traffic saturation patrols, the ability to text 911, and the legal process to move an RV within the city. Listen to the audio or read the report.
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