Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Public Safety
A federal grand jury indicted Bly Gnionsiekan Rodoophe Kehi for allegedly installing EBT card skimming devices on Washington County payment terminals, part of a statewide SNAP fraud crackdown that has charged at least 40 people and uncovered more than $3 million in alleged losses since 2024.
Public Safety
An unattended tea light in a Halloween porch display caused a house fire in Aloha on Oct. 19, prompting Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue to urge residents across Bethany and Washington County to use battery-powered candles this holiday season.
Public Safety
Washington County deputies arrested seven people for theft, warrants and criminal mischief during a grant-funded retail theft operation at Fred Meyer and Target near Beaverton on Sept. 24, the first of several planned missions.
Public Safety
The Washington County Sheriff's Office warned Bethany residents after a large cat believed to be a bobcat was spotted Monday near NW Kaiser Road and NW Springville Road; the animal has not been located and no injuries have been reported.
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