14-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Early Morning Crash - 06/24/26

At approximately 6:21 a.m. this morning, Beaverton Police officers and emergency medical personnel responded to a crash involving a vehicle and an electronic scooter on Southwest Scholls Ferry Road near SW Loon Drive in south Beaverton.

The preliminary investigation indicates the 14-year-old juvenile was using a marked crosswalk to cross Southwest Scholls Ferry Road while riding an electronic scooter. The juvenile scooter rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The juvenile sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The driver involved, a 16-year-old juvenile male, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Southwest Scholls Ferry Road was closed for several hours while members of the Beaverton Police Department Traffic Team and the Washington County Sheriff's Office Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) processed the scene.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Beaverton Police Department Tip Line at 503-526-2261.

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Beaverton Police Department Conducts Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigations Over The Weekend (Photo) - 06/08/26

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, detectives with the Beaverton Police Department conducted follow-up investigations based on information received from community members and the Oregon Department of Justice, regarding the unlawful possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the community.

Child sexual abuse material investigations involve the exploitation and victimization of children. Each image or video represents the abuse of a child and underscores the importance of identifying offenders, protecting victims, and preventing further harm.

As part of Saturday’s enforcement efforts, detectives contacted suspects in five separate investigations in Beaverton. During the investigations, detectives seized numerous electronic devices for forensic examination and developed evidence resulting in multiple ongoing criminal investigations.

The Beaverton Police Department remains committed to protecting children and working in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies to investigate crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children. These investigations play a critical role in disrupting the distribution of child sexual abuse material, identifying offenders, and safeguarding vulnerable members of our community.

Anyone with information related to the exploitation of children is encouraged to report it to law enforcement. Reports may also be made through the Cyber Tipline operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at www.missingkids.org.

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Beaverton Police Arrest Suspect Following Overnight Shooting Investigation (Photo) - 05/28/26

Beaverton, OR — On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:18 a.m., officers with the Beaverton Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunfire at the Monte Vista Apartments located at 14848 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, Oregon.

Multiple callers reported hearing gunshots in rapid succession outside one of the apartment buildings. Additional callers advised a gray sedan was seen leaving the area immediately after the shooting.

Responding officers located shell casings in the parking lot and discovered a nearby vehicle had been struck by gunfire. At the time of the shooting two adult males were seated in the targeted vehicle. Neither of the men were hit by the gunfire and no injuries were reported.

During the investigation, officers identified the suspect as Karl Armstrong Jr., 51, of Beaverton. Officers located Armstrong a short distance from the scene and took him into custody without incident. Investigators later recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.

Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute involving individuals connected to the apartment complex.

Armstrong was lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault 1, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503-526-2280 and reference case number 26-1480086.

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