Missing Persons

Woman missing near Banks ‘located and is well’

Graphic courtesy WCSO Update, 8:25 p.m.: The woman has been located safely, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Original story below. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman last seen near Banks on Saturday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office,  Jacqueline Gourley, 72, was last seen[Read More…]

Remains found near Mountaindale confirmed to be those of Allyson Watterson

Allyson Joy Watterson. Photo: WCSO Moundaindale – Human remains found near North Plains were confirmed to be those of Allyson Watterson, 20, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a Friday press release. A cause of death has yet to be determined as detectives continue to work any incoming tips[Read More…]

Human remains found near Mountaindale believed to be Allyson Watterson

Photo from the scene. WCSO MOUNTAINDALE – What are believed to be the remains of Allyson Watterson were near the Mountaindale community Saturday afternoon. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a property owner in the 15800 block of NW Corey Road between Mountaindale and North Plains was clearing brush[Read More…]

Public asked for help after woman goes missing near North Plains

Allyson Joy Watterson. Photo: WCSO NORTH PLAINS – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating a 20-year-old woman last seen on Sunday, December 22 hiking with a man in a wooded area near North Plains. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has also deployed their Search and Rescue (SAR)[Read More…]

Nicole Marie Murphy and two-year-old son found safe in Portland

Nicole Marie Murphy and her two-year-old son Caiden. Photo: WCSO PORTLAND – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office notified the public this week it was working to find 32-year-old Nicole Marie Murphy and her two-year-old son. Both have been found safe. The sheriff’s office reported the last identification of Murphy and[Read More…]

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