Additional Victims Sought In Child Sex Abuse Investigation (Photo)
- 10/09/26
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an assault at a home near Metzger Park in unincorporated Washington County. The reporting party said he had come home and found an adult man in bed with his minor child.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) identified the man as 30-year-old Jason Emmanuel Lara-Vazquez. Detectives learned that Lara-Vazquez was posing as a teenager when he met the victim on Snapchat and had sexual contact with her more than once. Lara-Vazquez was taken to a hospital that night after a confrontation at the home.
On September 15, 2026, a Washington County grand jury convened and indicted Lara-Vazquez on the following crimes related to the incident:
- Rape in the second degree x2
- Sodomy in the second degree x2
- Sexual abuse in the first degree x4
- Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree x2
On September 24, 2026, the Vancouver Police Department assisted WCSO detectives in arresting Lara-Vazquez. He was lodged at the Clark County Jail and extradited to the Washington County Jail on October 8, 2026.
Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims and want to speak with anyone who has information about Lara-Vazquez or who was contacted by him on Snapchat or other social media. Please contact VCU detectives at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-26-10111.
In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Lara-Vazquez’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.
Additional Victims Sought In Child Sex Abuse Investigation (Photo)
- 10/09/26
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an assault at a home near Metzger Park in unincorporated Washington County. The reporting party said he had come home and found an adult man in bed with his minor child.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) identified the man as 30-year-old Jason Emmanuel Lara-Vazquez. Detectives learned that Lara-Vazquez was posing as a teenager when he met the victim on Snapchat and had sexual contact with her more than once. Lara-Vazquez was taken to a hospital that night after a confrontation at the home.
On September 15, 2026, a Washington County grand jury convened and indicted Lara-Vazquez on the following crimes related to the incident:
- Rape in the second degree x2
- Sodomy in the second degree x2
- Sexual abuse in the first degree x4
- Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree x2
On September 24, 2026, the Vancouver Police Department assisted WCSO detectives in arresting Lara-Vazquez. He was lodged at the Clark County Jail and extradited to the Washington County Jail on October 8, 2026.
Detectives are concerned there may be additional victims and want to speak with anyone who has information about Lara-Vazquez or who was contacted by him on Snapchat or other social media. Please contact VCU detectives at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-26-10111.
In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Lara-Vazquez’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.
Seven Arrested In Organized Retail Theft Mission (Photo)
- 09/29/26
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives partnered with local businesses to combat organized retail theft in unincorporated Washington County, near the city of Beaverton.
During the mission, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives and uniformed patrol deputies collaborated with asset protection staff to identify individuals committing thefts at Fred Meyer and Target. Deputies took seven individuals into custody for theft, outstanding arrest warrants, and criminal mischief involving property damage. Detectives recovered hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise 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 collaborate with retail and law enforcement partners on additional initiatives to combat organized retail theft and shoplifting in Washington County.
Seven Arrested In Organized Retail Theft Mission (Photo)
- 09/29/26
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives partnered with local businesses to combat organized retail theft in unincorporated Washington County, near the city of Beaverton.
During the mission, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives and uniformed patrol deputies collaborated with asset protection staff to identify individuals committing thefts at Fred Meyer and Target. Deputies took seven individuals into custody for theft, outstanding arrest warrants, and criminal mischief involving property damage. Detectives recovered hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise 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 collaborate with retail and law enforcement partners on additional initiatives to combat organized retail theft and shoplifting in Washington County.
Detectives Seeking Additional Victims After Arresting Man For Rape (Photo)
- 09/18/26
In July 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report of a sexual assault that occurred in Aloha. A woman came forward and reported that she was sexually assaulted by Jullian Pioquinto Manuel Govea, 19, of Portland.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were assigned to lead the investigation. Investigators learned that the woman met Govea via social media a few weeks before the assault. Multiple search warrants were executed throughout the investigation, and detectives developed probable cause to arrest Govea.
On September 10th, 2026, Govea was arrested in Portland. He was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with the following crimes:
- Rape in the first degree
- Sodomy in the first degree
- Sexual abuse in the first degree x2
- Invasion of personal privacy in the first degree
- Coercion
Detectives are concerned that there are other women who have been victimized by Govea. Anyone with information is asked to call the Investigations Division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-26-10362.
In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Govea’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.
Detectives Seeking Additional Victims After Arresting Man For Rape (Photo)
- 09/18/26
In July 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report of a sexual assault that occurred in Aloha. A woman came forward and reported that she was sexually assaulted by Jullian Pioquinto Manuel Govea, 19, of Portland.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were assigned to lead the investigation. Investigators learned that the woman met Govea via social media a few weeks before the assault. Multiple search warrants were executed throughout the investigation, and detectives developed probable cause to arrest Govea.
On September 10th, 2026, Govea was arrested in Portland. He was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with the following crimes:
- Rape in the first degree
- Sodomy in the first degree
- Sexual abuse in the first degree x2
- Invasion of personal privacy in the first degree
- Coercion
Detectives are concerned that there are other women who have been victimized by Govea. Anyone with information is asked to call the Investigations Division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-26-10362.
In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Govea’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.
UPDATE: Missing Child Located Safe (Photo)
- 09/14/26
Cornelius Police Department deputies have located 6-year-old Nicholas Jose-Alehando. He has been found safe.
Thank you to the community for the tips and video checks. No further assistance is needed.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help locating 6-year-old Nicholas Jose-Alehando.
Nicholas was last seen around 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, walking south on 9th Avenue from Adair Street near the Cornelius Space Age, 845 N Adair Street, Cornelius.
He is a Hispanic male juvenile, 4 to 5 feet tall, with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, a black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and red and black shoes.
Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue has been activated to assist in the search.
Anyone in the area is asked to check overnight video footage and contact detectives if Nicholas appears on camera.
Anyone with information is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-12992. If you see Nicholas, call 911 immediately.
UPDATE: Missing Child Located Safe (Photo)
- 09/14/26
Cornelius Police Department deputies have located 6-year-old Nicholas Jose-Alehando. He has been found safe.
Thank you to the community for the tips and video checks. No further assistance is needed.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help locating 6-year-old Nicholas Jose-Alehando.
Nicholas was last seen around 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, walking south on 9th Avenue from Adair Street near the Cornelius Space Age, 845 N Adair Street, Cornelius.
He is a Hispanic male juvenile, 4 to 5 feet tall, with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, a black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and red and black shoes.
Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue has been activated to assist in the search.
Anyone in the area is asked to check overnight video footage and contact detectives if Nicholas appears on camera.
Anyone with information is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-12992. If you see Nicholas, call 911 immediately.
