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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
This month's police log is atypical - it is an audio transcription of a brief report verbally delivered by Washington County Sheriff's Office Deputy Frank Ward on Tuesday, November 14 to the Banks city council.
A man hit another man in the face at the racetrack, a driver blew through town at 80 miles per hour, and the Secret Service is investigating a string of counterfeit bills passed in western Washington County.
