Five People Arrested In Undercover Child Predator Sting (Photo) -05/16/25

On May 15, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a child predator sting where investigators used multiple dating applications, social media sites, and other online platforms to pose as underage boys and girls. The people contacted the profiles online and offered to meet a person they believed to be a child for sex. When individuals arrived to meet the child, they were instead contacted by law enforcement and arrested.

During the mission, several individuals immediately terminated their conversations when they realized they were speaking to someone who explicitly provided their specific age and identified as a minor.

The following people were arrested for luring a minor and online sexual corruption of a child:

• Raymi Calla-McFarlane, 24, of Portland
• Karl Bawden, 45, of Hillsboro.
• Glen Guthrie, 65, of Gladstone
• Josue Romero-Lopez, 25, of Beaverton
• David Vichi, 49, of Wallowa

Detectives believe there may be more victims of these individuals.

In early April, investigators with the Hillsboro Police Department began investigating Vichi after an actual minor came forward with concerning information regarding inappropriate contact. This investigation led Sheriff’s Office investigators to include Vichi in this child predator sting.  Anyone with additional information about any of the people is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2700.

The Sheriff’s Office regularly conducts undercover operations, both full-scale stings and day-to-day chats, targeting child predators. The Sheriff’s Office receives thousands of child abuse reports each year, and these proactive missions are designed to identify and contact people before they victimize an actual child.

Parents are encouraged to help their children be safe online and to be aware of the websites and mobile applications their kids are using. The Sheriff’s Office provides online safety education for parents and community organizations upon request.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Beaverton Police Department for assisting with the sting.

Deputies Respond To Shooting In Bethany Neighborhood (Photo) -05/16/25

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 9:42 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance with a weapon involving a firearm near the 7000 block of NW Abigail Terrace in North Bethany.

911 callers reported hearing a gunshot and people running from the location. Responding deputies contained the area and discovered a man had been shot in the face. The injured person was transported by ambulance to an area hospital.

The shooter surrendered to deputies without incident.

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to assist with the investigation. Additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.

If you were a witness to the incident and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 503-846-2700 and reference case number 50-25-6739.

Media Release Update: Investigators Release Additional Information Regarding AMBER Alert (Photo) -05/14/25

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately midnight, the Oregon State Police, supervising the AMBER Alert system, worked with investigators from the Sheriff’s Office to initiate an alert.

The alert went statewide and crossed over into the adjoining states of Washington, California, and Idaho. The initial notifications went to all law enforcement agencies, highway road signs controlled by the various Departments of Transportation, and on social media channels. The audible alert tone sent to mobile devices was scheduled to alert at 7:00 a.m., when commuter traffic would be on the roadways with the best visibility.

On Tuesday, May 13, at about 02:21 a.m., a trooper with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) located the stolen Mazda CX-5 at a rest area nine miles east of George, on Interstate 90, in Grant County, Washington. The trooper attempted a traffic stop on the Mazda as the driver returned to I-90, but they fled. A pursuit ensued for seventeen miles heading westbound on I-90.

The 29-year-old driver, Adan Osman Abdi, exited the interstate and slowed enough for the trooper to initiate a pursuit immobilization technique (PIT), successfully stopping the vehicle. With the help of a Grant County Sheriff’s Office deputy, Abdi and the adult passenger, Trayviana Shoulders, were arrested. The children, ages two and three, associated with the AMBER Alert, were safe inside the vehicle and placed in protective custody.

Abdi was charged in Washington State with felony elude and taking a vehicle without permission in the second degree, and a warrant for arrest out of Oregon for two counts of custodial interference in the first-degree.  Shoulders was held on a warrant for arrest out of Oregon for two counts of custodial interference in the first-degree, and for violating the terms of her release agreement. Additional charges may follow.

We are grateful to the Washington State Patrol, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Moses Lake Police Department, the Oregon State Police, and the community for their efforts in resolving this incident. Most importantly, we are relieved that the children were safely located. 

Media Release Update: Abducted Children Located

Early this morning, Washington State Patrol located the stolen Mazda in Grant County, Washington. Trayviana and Adan were arrested. Both children were taken into protective custody and are safe.

Additional information will follow as it becomes available. We would like to thank the Washington State Patrol and the community for their efforts in resolving this incident. 

Update: AMBER Alert Issued for Two Abducted Children

As of 11:57 p.m., in coordination with the Oregon State Police, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has issued an AMBER ALERT for the two abducted children.

If you have any information about their whereabouts, please call 911 or the AMBER Alert hotline at 503-846-2665.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported kidnapping occurring at the Vista Hills Arms Apartments, located at 3560 SW Vista Drive in the West Slope neighborhood.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded and determined that 26-year-old Trayviana Shoulders took her two children–3-year-old Zimaya Moore and 2-year-old Michael Qualls–from their legal guardian. Shoulders does not have custody rights, and the children are believed to be in endangered.

Trayviana left the area with the children in a blue 2016 Mazda CX-5, Oregon license plate 423PDT, which was being driven by an unidentified male.  

Zimaya was last seen wearing yellow shirt and pink shorts. Michael was last seen wearing blue shirt and blue shorts.

If you have any information, or if you see the vehicle described, please call 911 or Washington County dispatch at 503-629-0111.

Washington County K9 Trials Set To Return To Hillsboro Stadium On May 17 (Photo) -05/13/25

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office Foundation, will host the 18^th Annual Washington County K9 Trials at the Hillsboro Stadium, located at 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR. This fun event offers families an exciting opportunity to learn more about the incredible law enforcement K9 units dedicated to protecting our communities.

Competition events include area search, agility course, suspect apprehension, fastest dog, and handler protection. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three dogs in each event based on their fastest times. The overall winner will receive first place based on a point system for each event.

In addition to the thrilling and fast-paced competition, spectators can look forward to the community and vendor fairs, and a meet-and greet with the K9s after the competition. The community and vendor fairs open at 10 a.m., and the K9 competition begins at 11 a.m. 

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Family and friends of all ages are encouraged to join us in celebrating our dedicated K9 units, but please leave pets at home (service animals are welcome).

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/K9Trials. 

Organized Retail Crime Mission Yields Multiple Arrests (Photo) -05/07/25

On Friday, May 2, 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Cornelius Fred Meyer and the Cornelius Walmart to combat organized retail crimes.

During the mission, detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and uniformed patrol deputies worked with asset protection staff to identify people engaging in thefts at Fred Meyer and Walmart stores within the city of Cornelius in Washington County. Eight individuals were taken into custody for theft, criminal mischief, and one outstanding warrant for arrest. The following day, a ninth person was arrested who detectives were investigating for multiple incidents of return fraud at Walmart. Hundreds of dollars of merchandise were recovered from those arrested.

This mission was funded by a grant obtained by the Washington County District Attorney’s Office from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will continue to engage with retail and law enforcement partners on further missions to combat shoplifting in Washington County.

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