Update: Deputies Locate, Arrest Hit And Run Driver (Photo) - 07/25/26

UPDATE: On Saturday, July 25, 2026, deputies identified the driver who hit a cyclist and left the scene. Deputies issued a criminal citation to 81-year-old Kathleen Priepke who lives in the Rock Creek neighborhood close to the crash scene. Priepke was arrested for failure to perform the duties of a driver when a person is injured, commonly referred to as hit and run. Deputies also seized the 2013 Ford Edge involved in the crash. The investigation is on-going.

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On Friday, July 24, 2026, just after 4 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash on NW West Union Road and NW Neakahnie Avenue. A 74-year-old Beaverton man was riding his bicycle going east on NW West Union Road when an SUV driving west turned left in front of him and hit the cyclist.

A nurse was on scene and provided care for the cyclist who was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. The driver in the SUV did not stop and fled south on NW Neakahnie Avenue.

The inter-agency Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) responded to investigate. During the collision, the side mirror of the SUV broke off and was found at the scene. Deputies used that mirror to identify the suspect vehicle as a gray 2011 to 2015 Ford Edge.

If you can help identify the driver, vehicle, or witnessed it before or after the crash and have not yet spoken to deputies, please call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case 50-26-10430.

Missing Person Update: Ben Andersen Has Been Located - 07/15/26

This afternoon, with the help of the FBI Criminal Investigations Division and U.S. Forest Service out of Randle, Washington, a coordinated search located Ben Andersen near his last known location on NFD Road 25 in Skamania County. Ben was found with the Chevy Equinox he was driving at the bottom of a ravine. Skamania County Search and Rescue is assisting with Ben’s recovery, and his family has been notified of his death. Ben’s family has asked for privacy at this time.

We are grateful for the community support and for the partner agencies that assisted in the search efforts for Ben.

Original Alert:

Missing Person Alert: Benjamin “Ben” Curtis Andersen  

Deputies are seeking help locating Ben Andersen, 37, of unincorporated Washington County. Ben's last GPS location was on May 18, 2026, near NFD Road 25 near Mt. St. Helens in Washington State. Ben is believed to have been training for the “Bigfoot 200”, an extensive outdoor competitive race, and has not been heard from. Initial search efforts have been unsuccessful.

Ben is 6’ tall and approximately 210 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. Ben was associated with a white 2025 Chevy Equinox with a Washington license plate of CST3509. The vehicle also has not been located.

If you have seen Ben or have information on his whereabouts, please call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or 9-1-1 if appropriate, and reference Ben Andersen and case number 50-26-8356. 

Man Found Deceased Inside Cornelius Residential Fire - 07/08/26

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 7:45 a.m., Cornelius deputies responded to a residential fire at 1378 Baseline Street. Deputies closed the road to traffic while the fire departments worked to extinguish the fire. 

After the firefighters controlled the fire, investigators were able to enter the home and found a man deceased inside. The Medical Examiner determined the identity of the man as 68-year-old Jerome “Jerry” Milliken, a resident of the home. Jerry’s family has been notified of his death.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office are working with the fire investigator to determine the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and there have been no arrests.  

If you have any information and have yet to speak with detectives, please contact the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 57-26-761.  

Deputies Arrest Wanted Man, Assisted By K9 And DFR (Photo) - 07/06/26

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at about 1:45 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies learned a man wanted in connection with several open criminal investigations was spotted by a caller near SW 202nd Terrance and SW Kim Place in Aloha. Deputies requested assistance from a K9 and a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) to help take him into custody.

While deputies were preparing to contact the man, 37-year-old Carlton Morris of Aloha, he ran from a stolen vehicle and tried to escape capture. Deputies chased Morris through the neighborhood in a short foot pursuit, with the drone providing updates about his movements.

Deputies caught up with Morris after he jumped a fence and tried hiding in front of a residence on SW 203rd Court. Morris was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital to treat injuries sustained from a dog bite and taser deployment.

Morris was then taken to the Washington County Jail, where he was lodged for the following:

• Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
• Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle
• Identity theft
• Fraudulent use of a credit card
• Warrant from the Oregon State Parole Board
• Theft in the third degree – Tigard Police Department

The Sheriff's Office is grateful for the community member’s tip. If you have information about this incident and have not spoken to deputies, please contact the Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-9258. 

Video available on Facebook and IG. 

Deputies Make 34 Arrests During Bait Bike Mission (Photo) - 06/30/26

Since April 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office graveyard deputies have used a bait bike at multiple locations in Aloha. The bait bike has been repeatedly stolen and, shortly after, recovered by deputies, leading to arrests.

Deputies deploy the bait bike in well-traveled areas and monitor the built-in concealed GPS alarms. When the bike is taken, the alarm notifies the deputies monitoring the beacon, and they move in to recover the stolen bike.

Since introducing the bait bike in mid-April, 34 arrests have been made, leading to the discovery of several individuals with outstanding warrants for arrest and the possession of controlled substances.

The bait bike program is designed to combat property theft and uses a traditional mountain bike as bait. Bicycle owners are encouraged to secure their bikes in a safe location and keep records of their serial numbers to aid deputies investigating thefts.

Sheriff’s Office deputies continue to look for ways to keep Washington County safe and embrace technology as a tool to improve public safety. If you witness suspicious activity, the Sheriff's Office encourages you to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or 9-1-1 when appropriate. 

Additional media available on Facebook and IG.