DFR Assists Patrol In Locating Robbery Suspect (Photo)
- 03/16/26
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2:38 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery at the Target located at 10775 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in Beaverton. The 911 caller from Target’s loss prevention team told dispatch that a man in a black jacket and red pants carrying a backpack had just stolen items and pushed past security.
Responding deputies and a Drone as First Responder (DFR) started searching the area for the suspect. The DFR team located the suspect near SW Western Avenue, running to get on a TriMet bus. Deputies caught up with the bus while the drone followed overhead.
The suspect, 28-year-old Caeden Backanen of Grants Pass, was arrested and taken to the Washington County Jail for robbery in the third degree, theft in the second degree, and a Multnomah County warrant for theft.
If you witnessed this incident and have not spoken to deputies, please contact the Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 referencing case number 50-26-3551.
DFR Assists Patrol In Locating Robbery Suspect (Photo)
- 03/16/26
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 2:38 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery at the Target located at 10775 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in Beaverton. The 911 caller from Target’s loss prevention team told dispatch that a man in a black jacket and red pants carrying a backpack had just stolen items and pushed past security.
Responding deputies and a Drone as First Responder (DFR) started searching the area for the suspect. The DFR team located the suspect near SW Western Avenue, running to get on a TriMet bus. Deputies caught up with the bus while the drone followed overhead.
The suspect, 28-year-old Caeden Backanen of Grants Pass, was arrested and taken to the Washington County Jail for robbery in the third degree, theft in the second degree, and a Multnomah County warrant for theft.
If you witnessed this incident and have not spoken to deputies, please contact the Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 referencing case number 50-26-3551.
Deputies Seeking Help Identifying Driver In Hit-and-Run Crash (Photo)
- 03/15/26
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 1:52 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash in the 16900 block of NW Shadow Hills Lane in Bethany. Multiple people called 911 to report a person driving a dark SUV hit a pedestrian and fled the scene.
The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital with a broken leg. Multiple deputies searched the area for the vehicle but were unable to find it. The inter-agency Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team responded to lead the investigation.
Witnesses reported the driver had been speeding through the area prior to the crash. The SUV was captured on several cameras, and a witness also took photos of it immediately after the crash. The videos show the driver racing through the neighborhood at high speeds. Deputies identified the SUV as a black Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, likely a 2021 or 2022 model year.
Deputies are asking anyone with information about the Jeep or the person driving it at the time of the crash to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case 50-26-3587.
***MEDIA: Please contact the PIO for videos of the suspect vehicle***
Deputies Seeking Help Identifying Driver In Hit-and-Run Crash (Photo)
- 03/15/26
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 1:52 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash in the 16900 block of NW Shadow Hills Lane in Bethany. Multiple people called 911 to report a person driving a dark SUV hit a pedestrian and fled the scene.
The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital with a broken leg. Multiple deputies searched the area for the vehicle but were unable to find it. The inter-agency Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team responded to lead the investigation.
Witnesses reported the driver had been speeding through the area prior to the crash. The SUV was captured on several cameras, and a witness also took photos of it immediately after the crash. The videos show the driver racing through the neighborhood at high speeds. Deputies identified the SUV as a black Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, likely a 2021 or 2022 model year.
Deputies are asking anyone with information about the Jeep or the person driving it at the time of the crash to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case 50-26-3587.
***MEDIA: Please contact the PIO for videos of the suspect vehicle***
Man Arrested For Murder After Deadly Shooting (Photo)
- 03/07/26
On Friday, March 6, 2026, just before 11 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at an apartment in the 19000 block of NW Mahama Way in the Rock Creek neighborhood.
A person inside the apartment called 911 and reported that he had shot someone. Deputies arrived within minutes and began life-saving efforts; however, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies also detained 26-year-old Stevon Bagnera at the apartment.
Detectives from the inter-agency Washington County Major Crimes Team responded and are leading the investigation. The victim was identified as 35-year-old Kenmani Adkins. Detectives learned that Bagnera shot Adkins inside the apartment following a disturbance involving multiple people.
Bagnera was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on the following charges:
- Murder in the Second Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
He is currently being held without bail.
Detectives executed a search warrant at the apartment, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case who has not yet spoken with investigators is asked to call 503-846-2700 and reference case number 50-26-3158.
Man Arrested For Murder After Deadly Shooting (Photo)
- 03/07/26
On Friday, March 6, 2026, just before 11 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at an apartment in the 19000 block of NW Mahama Way in the Rock Creek neighborhood.
A person inside the apartment called 911 and reported that he had shot someone. Deputies arrived within minutes and began life-saving efforts; however, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies also detained 26-year-old Stevon Bagnera at the apartment.
Detectives from the inter-agency Washington County Major Crimes Team responded and are leading the investigation. The victim was identified as 35-year-old Kenmani Adkins. Detectives learned that Bagnera shot Adkins inside the apartment following a disturbance involving multiple people.
Bagnera was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on the following charges:
- Murder in the Second Degree
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
He is currently being held without bail.
Detectives executed a search warrant at the apartment, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case who has not yet spoken with investigators is asked to call 503-846-2700 and reference case number 50-26-3158.
Deputies Arrest Man For Shooting From Vehicle (Photo)
- 03/03/26
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 10:40 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Hillsboro Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots near the 8300 block of NE Quatama Street in Beaverton. Callers reported seeing the driver of a 2017 Ford F-150 firing a handgun from the vehicle’s window.
Deputies and officers searched the area and located the F-150 parked outside a nearby residence. Investigators found shell casings on the ground near the vehicle. Deputies contacted the residents of the home and identified the driver as 24-year-old Andres Alfaro-Reyes.
During the investigation, deputies determined Alfaro-Reyes was intoxicated at the time of the incident. He was arrested and lodged on the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person
- DUII
- Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Anyone with additional information about this incident who has not yet spoken with investigators is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office through non-emergency dispatch and reference case number 50-26-2505.
Deputies Arrest Man For Shooting From Vehicle (Photo)
- 03/03/26
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 10:40 p.m., deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Hillsboro Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots near the 8300 block of NE Quatama Street in Beaverton. Callers reported seeing the driver of a 2017 Ford F-150 firing a handgun from the vehicle’s window.
Deputies and officers searched the area and located the F-150 parked outside a nearby residence. Investigators found shell casings on the ground near the vehicle. Deputies contacted the residents of the home and identified the driver as 24-year-old Andres Alfaro-Reyes.
During the investigation, deputies determined Alfaro-Reyes was intoxicated at the time of the incident. He was arrested and lodged on the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person
- DUII
- Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Anyone with additional information about this incident who has not yet spoken with investigators is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office through non-emergency dispatch and reference case number 50-26-2505.
