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News Release
On Friday, July 11, 2025, Sergeant Eamon O’Reilly will greet our community members wishing to congratulate K9 Radar on his retirement.
The community event will be held at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC), 600 SW Walnut Street, Hillsboro, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The media will have an opportunity for interviews with Sgt. O’Reilly between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm.
Please contact the public information officer to RSVP.
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at approximately 12:50 pm, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person near the 2000 block of SW Scenic Drive in Portland. The caller reported that a 75-year-old man left home on foot at about 12:30 pm and was believed to be endangered.
The man did not have a cell phone, but was wearing a Project Lifesaver bracelet.
Responding deputies contacted the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team (SAR) for assistance. SAR coordinated with three Sheriff’s Office K9 teams, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue K9 team, and the Sheriff's Office drone team to search for the missing man.
Using the signal picked up by the Project Lifesaver receiver, deputies located the man with the help of Corporal Akin and K9 Puddles. The man had fallen into a ravine of dense foliage and needed help getting out.
Medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) assisted SAR in safely rescuing the man, who was taken to an area hospital for care.
Project Lifesaver is a community-based, public safety, nonprofit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect and, when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering.
Project Lifesaver is a component of the Sheriff’s Office Elders Safe Program.
On Friday, June 27, investigators met with a family who came forward to identify heritage jewelry seized during a search warrant in early June. The family was victim to a burglary in April of 2025, near the 7000 block of SW 54th Avenue in Portland.
Hundreds of items have yet to be identified, and investigators are seeking to identify additional victims.
Individuals who believe these items may belong to them are asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2700 or email Deputy Aubrey DeZarn at Aubrey_dezarn@washingtoncountyor.gov.
Investigators Seek the Public's Help to Return Seized Jewelry to the Rightful Owners
In early June 2025, Sheriff’s Office investigators served a search warrant at a residence in the 7000 block of SW Vermont Street in Portland. During the search warrant, investigators located a large amount of jewelry believed to be stolen from a series of burglaries.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the rightful owners of the jewelry and other related items.
Description of Seized Items:
Proof of Ownership Required:
Individuals claiming property must provide proof of ownership to ensure these items are returned to their rightful owners. This may include, but is not limited to:
To Claim Property:
Individuals who believe these items may belong to them are asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2700 or email Deputy Aubrey DeZarn at Aubrey_dezarn@washingtoncountyor.gov.
On Monday, June 9, 2025, at around 10:40 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an assault at a home near SW Bridle Hills Drive and SW 161st Drive in Beaverton. During the investigation, deputies learned that an unidentified man entered the victim’s home and assaulted her, both physically and sexually. The woman did not recognize the assailant, as he took steps to conceal his identity and fled the home prior to deputies being called.
Deputies conducted an extensive search for the suspect, which included using K9s and drones, but did not find anyone. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were called out to investigate and learned that the victim had been receiving threats from Luis Alberto Garcia, age 31, of Cornelius. Garcia did not match the physical description of the suspect in this case, and detectives confirmed his whereabouts during the attack.
Although Garcia was not the person who carried out the assault, investigators believe that Garcia is connected to the incident. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, investigators served a search warrant at a home in Cornelius and arrested Garcia on unrelated charges. The investigation is ongoing, and Garcia may face additional charges related to this incident.
At this time, investigators believe this was a targeted attack, and a description of the suspect is not being released to the public.
Detectives are asking area residents to check their surveillance cameras for activity on 6/9/25 from 10:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. and contact the Sheriff’s Office so investigators can collect the footage. Investigators would also like to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious during that time frame.
Additionally, detectives are seeking information on Garcia and his connection to this event. Anyone with information about Garcia is asked to contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111, referencing case number 50-25-8016.
The release of Garcia’s booking photo is for law enforcement purposes and is in accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273 for the identification of additional criminal activity.
Vernon “Bud” Robertson has been located in Washington by the Washington State Patrol. Bud is safe and will be reunited with family members soon.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Washington State Patrol and the community for their assistance in locating Bud.
Original Release: Deputies Ask for Assistance in Locating a Missing Person
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 8:36 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person near the 20000 block of SW Turin Court in Beaverton.
The caller reported that 75-year-old Vernon “Bud” Robertson left his home around 10:15 a.m. on June 12th in a gray 2020 Honda CR-V with license plate 779 MGL. Bud’s clothing description is unknown, but he commonly wears a blue button-up shirt, blue jeans, a baseball cap, and brown leather shoes. Bud is 5'9” tall and weighs approximately 170 lbs. He has brown eyes and gray hair.
Bud does not carry a cell phone and may appear lost or disoriented due to a cognitive impairment.
Deputies are asking anyone with information on Bud’s whereabouts to contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
Zainab Alothman has been located in Multnomah County and is safe.
The Sheriff’s Office is grateful for all the community support.
Investigators learned that Zainab boarded public transit in Beaverton and has been seen on surveillance cameras in multiple areas across the Portland Metro Area. If encountered in public, she may appear disoriented or lost.
Community members are encouraged to immediately contact law enforcement with information regarding Zainab's whereabouts through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
Investigators assisting with locating Zainab are releasing updated information. A community member most recently saw Zainab on SW 135th Avenue in Tigard, near SW Scholls Ferry Road, at about 07:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10th.
The included picture is the most recent photo of Zainab, showing the clothing she was wearing when she went missing.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to review home security video if you live near SW 135th Avenue and SW Scholls Ferry Road, looking for Zainab between 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10th, and Wednesday, June 11th.
If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Zainab Alothman, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111.
Original Media Release: June 10th, 2025
Deputies Ask for Assistance in Locating a Missing Person
On Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:42 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person near SW 150th Avenue and SW Sophia Lane in Tigard.
The caller reported that 47-year-old Zainab Alothman had not returned from her daily walk. Zainab left her home around 11:00 a.m. wearing a green shirt, a black jacket, gray pants, and black shoes. She is 5'6” tall and weighs approximately 170 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair.
Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate Zainab. She does not carry a cell phone, is not known to ride public transportation, and may appear lost or disoriented.
Deputies are asking anyone with information on Zainab's whereabouts to contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111. If you live in the area, please review any security camera footage for Zainab.
On Friday, June 6, 2025, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a focused mission to address livability concerns in Aloha. Deputies concentrated their efforts at locations known to have frequent illegal drug activity and at homes suspected of selling drugs.
Deputies contacted multiple individuals during the mission, resulting in arrests and leading to the application of a search warrant for one of the locations. Deputies served the search warrant in the 3000 block of SW 185th Avenue, resulting in the seizure of additional illegal drugs and the identification of a child with potential drug exposure. The child was taken to an area hospital for evaluation.
The following individuals were arrested during the mission:
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Beaverton and Hillsboro Police Departments for their assistance in the investigation.
Community members are encouraged to report suspicious behavior to the Sheriff’s Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.