Crime - News in the Grove (Page 2)

Man arrested on rape charges near Banks

A man living in rural Washington County was arrested on rape charges near Banks, and detectives say he allegedly assaulted victims in and near Banks, Forest Grove, and Beaverton.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Mar 2025

Forest Grove Police: missing children located, 'in safe care'

Three children the Forest Grove Police Department said were believed to have been taken by their parents while under investigation have been found safe, FGPD said Thursday evening.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Mar 2025

Forest Grove Police: missing children located, 'in safe care'

Forest Grove Police seek public help in finding three 'missing & endangered' children

The Forest Grove Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding three children it says are missing and endangered who were last seen in Forest Grove March 8.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Mar 2025

Forest Grove Police seek public help in finding three 'missing & endangered' children

Forest Grove Police: Bi-Mart dumpster fire 'is being investigated as arson'

A dumpster and brush fire at Bi-Mart Wednesday night is being investigated as arson, a Forest Grove Police Department spokesperson said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Mar 2025

Forest Grove Police: Bi-Mart dumpster fire 'is being investigated as arson'

Teaching assistant who worked at Neil Armstrong Middle School arrested on sexual abuse charges

A Neil Armstrong Middle School teaching assistant was arrested last month in Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border on allegations of sexual abuse, the Washington County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday afternoon.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Feb 2025

Teaching assistant who worked at Neil Armstrong Middle School arrested on sexual abuse charges

A teaching assistant who worked at Neil Armstrong Middle School was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border and extradited to Oregon, where he faces several sexual abuse charges.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Feb 2025

Deputies spike 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.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Dec 2024

Deputies spike BMW between Banks and Gales Creek

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, its essential to be cautious about where and how you share your personal information. Here are some tips to protect yourself

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Nov 2024

ASK WCSO: Stay Safe While Shopping Online

Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns�

Washington County officials plan to start a new diversion program to combat the states 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.

By Ben Botkin

/ 19 Jul 2024

Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns�

Detectives seek additional information about man arrested for child abuse

Multiple children said they were sexually abused by a Bay City man who has also lived in the Forest Grove, Cornelius, and Hillsboro area and detectives are seeking more information over concerns there may be additional victims.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Jun 2024

Detectives seek additional information about man arrested for child abuse

Oregon DOJ says no criminal charges warranted in bourbon scandal

The Oregon Department of Justice concluded that no criminal charges are warranted for the six former Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission employees who set aside bottles of in-demand bourbon for their personal use.

By Ben Botkin

/ 13 May 2024

Oregon DOJ says no criminal charges warranted in bourbon scandal

Man arrested in Gales Creek over North Plains theft

The Washington County Sheriff's Office said that construction equipment stolen from North Plains was tracked down to a Gales Creek-area home and arrested Shaun Billman, 40 on May 2 over the theft.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 May 2024

Man arrested in Gales Creek over North Plains theft