Beaverton Police Investigating Theft Crew Targeting Fitness Centers (Photo) - 05/07/26

The Beaverton Police Department is warning the public about an organized theft crew believed to be operating throughout at least five western states by targeting gyms, fitness centers, and workout facilities.

The group’s method of operation involves stealing wallets, credit cards, and personal belongings from gym patrons while they are working out. The suspects then quickly travel to nearby retail stores, commonly Costco and Best Buy, where they rapidly make large purchases before victims realize their cards have been stolen or are able to cancel them.

The suspects often target high-value items including electronics, gold bars, and jewelry.

An April 30^th case in Beaverton involved three male suspects who investigators believe are connected to this organized theft crew. In that incident, a victim’s credit card information was stolen after the victim visited a gym in Beaverton.

Investigators learned one of the suspects fraudulently obtained a Costco membership using the victim’s identity before the group used the stolen credit card to purchase $18,759.96 worth of gold bars from a Costco store in Beaverton.

The suspects are described as Eastern European males, and investigators believe they may be involved in similar theft and fraud cases throughout the western United States.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Beaverton Police Department through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or email Detective Mat Groshong at mathewgroshong@beavertonoregon.gov.

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4-Year-Old Girl’s Quick Thinking Helps Save Grandmother (Photo) - 05/01/26

Beaverton Police officers responded to a welfare check on April 17^th, 2026 at the Arbor Creek Apartments after a concerned citizen reported being approached by a young child asking for help.

The caller told dispatch that a 4-year-old girl, later identified as Nova Hallett, had waved her down and said her grandmother had fallen. The caller also reported that Nova was unable to provide the exact apartment number, prompting an urgent response from officers.

Within minutes of arriving, officers contacted Nova, who then led them directly to her apartment. The door was unlocked, allowing officers to quickly enter and check on her grandmother.

Inside, officers found Nova’s grandmother suffering from a medical emergency. She appeared confused and disoriented, likely due to the severity of the incident. Officers immediately requested medical assistance, and the grandmother was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Nova’s mother, Hayley Rose, was alerted to the situation and immediately left work to respond to the apartment. Upon arrival, she learned of her daughter’s actions and the critical role Nova played in getting help.

Officers on scene were struck by Nova’s composure and courage during what was clearly a frightening situation.

Since the event Nova’s grandmother has been discharged from the hospital and returned home.

“Nova demonstrated an incredible level of bravery and awareness, especially for someone so young,” said Public Information Officer Matt Henderson. “Her ability to recognize an emergency, seek help, and guide first responders to her grandmother undoubtedly made a difference in the outcome.”

Based on her actions, the Beaverton Police Department will be nominating Nova Hallett for a community life-saving award.

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Beaverton Police Investigate Fraud Attempt Involving Counterfeit Rolex Watches (Photo) - 04/30/26

On April 29, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Beaverton Police officers responded to a report of a fraud in progress at Capital Pawn, located in the 12000 block of SW Canyon Road.

Officers were advised that individuals were attempting to sell a counterfeit Rolex watch to the business. Employees reported the same suspects had successfully sold a fake Rolex to a similar business in Portland the previous day.

The investigation determined the suspects were involved in an ongoing scheme targeting pawn shops and similar businesses by attempting to sell counterfeit high-end watches as authentic items.

Arrested and charged in this case are 23-year-old Destiny Villalpando of Moreno Valley, California; 21-year-old Christopher Rosales of Los Angeles, California; and 23-year-old Isaac R. Hernandez of Chino, California.

All three were taken into custody on fraud-related charges and transported to the Beaverton Police Department. Charges are being referred to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.

Investigators seized $20,373 from the suspects in this case. The money is believed to be proceeds from the fraudulent activity.

This remains an active investigation. Detectives are working to determine whether additional businesses in the region may have been targeted or victimized.

Anyone with information related to this case, or who believes they may have been a victim of a similar fraud, is encouraged to contact the Beaverton Police Department.

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Beaverton Police Investigating Homicide - 04/27/26

Beaverton, OR – The Beaverton Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Monday morning at an apartment complex in the 10900 block of SW 5th Street.

On April 27, 2026, at approximately 7:04 a.m., officers and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of a disturbance at Parkbrook Manor Apartments. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim and an adult male suspect in an adjacent parking lot.

The suspect and victim are known to each other. Officers took the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Baltazar Rivera-Brito of Beaverton, into custody at the scene.

Despite immediate life-saving efforts by officers and paramedics, the victim, a 20-year-old man from Beaverton, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The incident remains an active investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.

Rivera-Brito remains in Beaverton police custody at the time of this writing.

There is no ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503-526-2261.

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Caregiver Indicted For Financial Exploitation Of Elderly Victims (Photo) - 04/20/26

The Beaverton Police Department is notifying the public of an arrest and indictment connected to an ongoing investigation into the financial exploitation of elderly individuals.

Willow S. McCullough, 23, of Lake Oswego, was indicted by a Washington County Grand Jury on April 8, 2025. McCullough was subsequently arrested and lodged at the Washington County Jail where she remains at the time of this writing.

McCullough is accused of targeting elderly individuals while working as a caregiver starting in 2025 at multiple locations throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Investigators believe she used her position of trust to obtain financial information, including credit cards and personal documents, from vulnerable adults and use that information for unauthorized purchases. Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified multiple incidents with similar patterns involving elderly victims.

A Washington County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging McCullough with multiple offenses, including:

• Aggravated Identity Theft
• Identity Theft
• Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
• Theft in the First Degree
• Theft in the Second Degree

Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone who believes they or a family member may have been a victim of similar activity involving McCullough is urged to contact Detective Sean Connor at the Beaverton Police Department at sconnor@beavertonoregon.gov or 503.526.2661