A large police presence just south of Banks near Highway 47 is due to a burglary, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
Crime
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).
ASK WCSO: Stay Safe While Shopping Online
Online shopping scams are all too frequent, especially during the holiday season. Shopping from the comfort of your home and on the go has become increasingly popular; still, it’s essential to be cautious about where and how you share your personal information. Here are some tips to protect yourself.
Banks October 2024 Police Log
An unwanted visitor at the Banks High School, a vehicle theft and more in a report on phone calls made by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the city of Banks.
Banks September 2024 Police Log
A reminder to slow down in school zones, an update on a Banks burglary, and more in this month’s police report written by deputies serving the city of Banks.
Banks August 2024 Police Log
Deputies cited the driver of a Nissan Xterra for reckless driving after residents in Arbor Village called police, estimating the vehicle to have hit 60 mph in a 25 mph residential zone.
Robert Horning arrested in shooting death of brother Carl Horning
Robert Horning was arrested Monday in the January 2 shooting of brother Carl Horning at Horning’s Hideout near North Plains.
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
Washington County officials plan to start a new diversion program to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis in September. But officials say state funding does not pay for enough outreach workers to respond every time police interact with a person with illicit drugs.
Banks June 2024 Police Log
No, you cannot do laundry without pants on at the laundromat in Banks.
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