Pedestrian Deceased In A Hit And Run Incident Identified - 12/02/25

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 6:13 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and officers from the Hillsboro Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle near the 4500 block of SW Minter Bridge Road.

Medical personnel responding to the location pronounced the pedestrian, identified as 72-year-old Jerry Bonar of Hillsboro, deceased. Bonar was last seen walking along Minter Bridge Road around 6:00 p.m. by another witness, shortly before he was found.

The family has been notified of his death and has requested privacy at this time.

Investigators believe Mr. Bonar was walking along the road when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver of that vehicle left the scene and has not been identified yet. The Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) responded to assist with the investigation and is seeking information from anyone who witnessed the incident or has information but has not spoken to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-25-16750. 

Sex Abuse Suspect, Wanted Since 2018, Arrested In New York - 11/25/25

In April 2017, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit began an investigation into Patrick Robert Shea O’Connor after receiving a report of sexual abuse involving a child. During the investigation, detectives learned that the abuse occurred in multiple places throughout Oregon, as well as in Seattle, where O’Connor was living. Seattle Police also began an investigation into O’Connor for abuse that occurred in their jurisdiction.

In January 2018, a Washington County grand jury indicted O’Connor on the following charges:

• Using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct (4 counts)
• Sexual abuse in the first degree (3 counts)
• Luring a minor (5 counts)
• Attempted sodomy in the first degree (4 counts)

At the time of his indictment, investigators believed that O’Connor fled the country. Detectives worked with federal partners to locate O’Connor but were unsuccessful. In November 2025, investigators received information that O’Connor was living in Syracuse, New York. The United States Marshal Service (USMS) coordinated with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and O’Connor was arrested in Syracuse on November 20, 2025. 

Search And Rescue Locates Lost Mushroom Picker (Photo) - 11/25/25

On Sunday, November 23, 2025, at just before 3:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 text to dispatch for a distressed mushroom picker in a remote area of Washington County near the Barney Reservoir.

Deputies learned that a 72-year-old woman was out collecting seasonal chanterelle mushrooms when she entered an area from which she was unable to get out due to slick terrain and a steep incline. Deputies from both the Washington and Yamhill County Sheriff’s Offices responded to aid in locating the woman.

Initial search efforts were unsuccessful, and additional resources were called to assist, including Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Columbia Counties, along with Hillsboro and the Oregon State Police. Searchers also deployed drones and a K9.

Several hours into the search, the woman was located by using GPS coordinates from the drone and ground searchers. The woman used a whistle she had brought with her to help guide the search teams to her location. SAR used a rope system to reach her and assist her in getting back out.

Aside from being cold, wet, and thirsty, the woman did not report any injuries.

The Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the collaborative efforts of all the responders and thankful that the woman was safely located. If you choose to adventure into natural areas, remember to dress for the weather, bring a whistle, food, water, and tell others where you are going. In this instance, preparation contributed to a positive outcome. 

Tenth Annual Cornelius Community Dinner (Photo) - 11/24/25

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the City of Cornelius, in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, hosted the 10th Annual Cornelius Community Dinner. Partners were delighted to serve a free holiday meal to all community members in attendance.

The event, held at Cornelius Elementary School, provided over 400 meals featuring turkey, dinner rolls, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, dessert, and beverages.

The opportunity to share a meal and engage in conversation with fellow community members makes the Cornelius Community Dinner a truly special event that many look forward to each year. This cherished annual event not only strengthens community bonds but also spreads holiday cheer during this season of giving.

“The tradition of the Cornelius Community Dinner was first started by former Police Chief Gene Moss. Gene believed Cornelius needed a place where everyone could gather and be welcomed. This week carried a lot of uncertainty in our community, and we weren’t sure how many families would feel comfortable joining us. But Cornelius showed its heart. Moments like this remind us that circumstances don’t define community; it’s defined by how we show up for one another,” said Cornelius Police Chief Mitch Coley.

This dinner was made possible through generous donations, volunteer efforts, and the collaboration of local community partners, including:

• Bimbo Bakeries USA                                               
• Boro Burger Food Truck
• Botten's Equipment and Event Rental
• Bunny Girt - State Farm Insurance
• Cornelius Booster Club
• Cornelius Elementary School
• Cornelius Public Library
• Evergreen Disposal and Recycling, Inc.
• Forest Grove and Cornelius Chamber of Commerce
• Fred Meyer
• Reser's Fine Foods
• Sheriff's Office Foundation of Washington County
• Sodexo
• Starbucks
• Walmart
• Washington County Police Officers Association
• Western Washington County Firefighters' 

Deputies Investigate Explosion At A Residence In Cornelius (Photo) - 11/11/25

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 4:13 a.m., deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a report of an explosive device being thrown at a door near the 300 block of N 10^th Avenue in Cornelius. After coming out and taking a closer look at the damage, the 911 caller found multiple bullet holes in the door of the home. Thankfully, no one was injured by the explosion or the gunfire.

Responding deputies contacted the Washington County Community Violence Reduction Team (CoVRT) and the Metro Explosives Disposal Unit to assist in the investigation. During the investigation, deputies discovered this was a targeted attack and believed the suspect was known to the victim. Deputies called on additional resources to help in arresting the suspect and shared concerns that he may have a firearm and additional explosive devices.

The Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT), Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU), Remotely Operated Vehicle Team (ROVT), and Incident Management Team (IMT) responded. Investigators with CoVRT applied for a search warrant at a home near the 13000 block of SW Cottontail Lane in Beaverton, where the suspect, 37-year-old Samuel Lund, lived.

At about 10:30 p.m., before executing a search warrant, investigators saw Lund leaving the home on a bicycle, heading towards SW Scholls Ferry Road, where they intercepted and took him into custody. Investigators then served the search warrant on Lund’s home, discovering additional explosive devices.

Lund was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged by the District Attorney’s Office on the following charges:

• Attempted Murder in the First Degree (x4)
• Attempted Murder in the Second
• Arson in the First Degree
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon (x4)
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm
• Unlawful Manufacture of a Destructive Device
• Unlawful Possession of a Destructive Device

If you witnessed the incident in Cornelius and have not yet spoken to investigators, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 referencing case number 57-22-1150. 

Detectives Thwart Murder-For-Hire Plot, Arrest Three Men, Seize Guns And Cash (Photo) - 11/10/25

Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office thwarted a murder-for-hire plot by arresting three men. Detectives assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit learned that 58-year-old Dru Hendrix conspired to pay 50-year-old Mario Guaderrama and 36-year-old Zion Unga to kill the victim, for which Hendrix is facing charges. The men planned the murder while they were all lodged in the Washington County Jail. Hendrix arranged for Unga to receive $30,000 after Unga was released from jail in October. Hendrix also had $30,000 placed on Guaderrama’s jail booking account.

On Thursday, November 6, detectives arrested Unga, who had been released from jail prior to the plot coming to light. Detectives then added charges to Hendrix and Guaderrama, who remained in custody on their prior cases. All three were charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree. Hendrix was also charged with solicitation to commit murder in the first degree and tampering with a witness. Thankfully, the plot was interrupted before the victim was harmed.

The same day the men were arrested, detectives served a search warrant and seized approximately $140,000 from accounts connected to the three men. That was followed by a second search warrant at a Hillsboro home linked to Guaderrama, where detectives seized three handguns, a rifle, a silencer, a switchblade knife, and brass knuckles.

Hendrix was initially arrested in July 2025, and a grand jury indicted him for more than 20 charges. Those details were covered in several prior media releases. He is currently facing 35 charges on multiple cases and also has a pending kidnapping and sexual assault case in Columbia County. Guaderrama was arrested in mid-September after he violated the conditions of release and failed to appear for court on a prior case. Unga was arrested in August for possession of a stolen vehicle and several other charges. He was released in mid-October and then arrested by detectives on this case on November 6.

All three men are being held in jail pending a hearing where the state will request they be denied bail. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are expected. The release of the suspects’ booking photos is for law enforcement purposes and is in accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273 for the identification of additional criminal activity. If you have any information to share about this case, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2700 and reference case 50-25-15124.