The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released the names of four people found dead Tuesday afternoon in a Cornelius home.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigating deaths of woman and three young children in Cornelius
A mother and her three children, ages 2, 5 and 7, were found dead in a Cornelius home Tuesday afternoon, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
ASKWCSO: Back to school driver & pedestrian safety
With school back in session, what are some ways to stay alert on the road and when walking?
ASK WCSO: Back to School Safety
“With school quickly approaching, we want all students, teachers, parents, and neighbors to do their part in ensuring a safe and fun school year,” writes the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in this month’s ASK WCSO column.
ASK WCSO: Reporting a Crime
“By reporting what you see, we can watch for trends in suspicious activity and adjust patrols,” says the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in this month’s ASK WCSO.
ASK WCSO: Window Fall Safety
ASK WCSO is a monthly column produced by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office covering safety tips and other useful crime prevention education. This month: Window Fall Safety.
WCSO marks Sgt. Jeremy Braun’s retirement
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office recently marked the retirement of Sgt. Jeremy Braun, who spent nearly 19 years with the office before ending his career in January. Braun, raised in Banks, was seriously injured in a shootout near Hagg Lake in 2019.
Third person in two months dies at Washington County Jail
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office disclosed Thursday evening that a 51-year-old man had died Wednesday evening at the Washington County Jail. According to the sheriff’s office, the man, who was not named, died around 9:36 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 in the holding area at the jail, located in Hillsboro. He[Read More…]
Ballots mailed for November 2 election
A 24-hour ballot drop site at the Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley An election scheduled for Tuesday, November 2 will see few measures in Washington County to vote for; for those within Banks’ city limits, just one question will be posed to registered voters: Should local residents renew and[Read More…]
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