Detectives Seeking Additional Victims After Arresting Man For Rape (Photo) - 09/18/26

In July 2026, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report of a sexual assault that occurred in Aloha. A woman came forward and reported that she was sexually assaulted by Jullian Pioquinto Manuel Govea, 19, of Portland.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit were assigned to lead the investigation. Investigators learned that the woman met Govea via social media a few weeks before the assault. Multiple search warrants were executed throughout the investigation, and detectives developed probable cause to arrest Govea. 

On September 10^th, 2026, Govea was arrested in Portland. He was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with the following crimes:

• Rape in the first degree
• Sodomy in the first degree
• Sexual abuse in the first degree x2
• Invasion of personal privacy in the first degree
• Coercion

Detectives are concerned that there are other women who have been victimized by Govea. Anyone with information is asked to call the Investigations Division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-26-10362.  

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Govea’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.

UPDATE: Missing Child Located Safe (Photo) - 09/14/26

Cornelius Police Department deputies have located 6-year-old Nicholas Jose-Alehando. He has been found safe.

Thank you to the community for the tips and video checks. No further assistance is needed.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help locating 6-year-old Nicholas Jose-Alehando.

Nicholas was last seen around 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, walking south on 9th Avenue from Adair Street near the Cornelius Space Age, 845 N Adair Street, Cornelius.

He is a Hispanic male juvenile, 4 to 5 feet tall, with short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, a black long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and red and black shoes.

Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue has been activated to assist in the search.

Anyone in the area is asked to check overnight video footage and contact detectives if Nicholas appears on camera.

Anyone with information is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-12992.  If you see Nicholas, call 911 immediately.

Deputies Arrest Man For Stealing A Car With A Person Inside (Photo) - 09/09/26

On Friday, September 4, 2026, at about 2:45 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were conducting a Labor Day weekend DUII enforcement mission when a deputy saw two vehicles heading west on Highway 26 near SW Murray Blvd., at a high rate of speed.

The deputy caught up with the two vehicles and noticed the driver of a white Audi attempting to flag him down to direct his attention towards a black Mercedes. The driver of the Mercedes sped away, and the deputy stopped to speak with the Audi driver. The deputy learned they were chasing the Mercedes that had just been stolen outside a bar in Portland with their friend still inside the vehicle.

Deputies responding to highway 26 located the Mercedes, still at speeds over 100 mph, heading east towards Portland and began pursuing. The pursuit continued through Portland and out towards Scappoose on Highway 30, before the Mercedes ran out of gas. Deputies detained the driver and found the passenger inside uninjured. The passenger said she tried to call for help, but the driver grabbed her phone and continued speeding away.

The driver, 27-year-old Tyrone Thompson of Gresham, was arrested and taken to the Washington County Jail for the following:

• Kidnapping in the second degree
• Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
• Possession of a stolen vehicle
• Attempting to elude
• Reckless driving
• Reckless endangering
• Criminal mischief

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-12522.

During the Labor Day traffic safety mission, deputies made 448 traffic stops for violations and found eight impaired drivers. Thank you to all the drivers who planned ahead and made responsible choices. 

Investigators Seeking Additional Victims In Sexual Assault Investigation (Photo) - 09/02/26

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m., a juvenile victim ran to the Cornelius Police Department and alerted deputies to an assault that took place near the 1600 block of North Adair Street in Cornelius.

With the information the victim provided, Cornelius and Sheriff’s Office deputies located the suspect, 42-year-old Daniel Le Brun of Cornelius, barricaded within a business at the Plaza Grande business complex. Le Brun was armed with several less-lethal-style guns and knives and refused to surrender.

Responding deputies requested additional support from the Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT), the Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU), and other crisis-response specialty teams. Using a drone, deputies monitored Le Brun’s movements inside the business complex while negotiators attempted to communicate with him.

At about 1:00 a.m. Friday, TNT members took Le Brun into custody, and deputies transported Le Brun to an area hospital for ingesting a potentially lethal amount of medication. On September 1, Le Brun was discharged from the hospital and taken to the Washington County Jail for the following:

• Attempted murder in the first degree
• Assault in the first degree
• Sex abuse in the first degree
• Unlawful use of a weapon

Further investigation into the crime scene led to the discovery of a concealed room inside the business complex where the crimes occurred. Detectives are concerned that additional victims have not been identified and believe Le Brun had access to children through his affiliation with the memorabilia business.

Detectives want to speak with anyone who witnessed the assault or has information about Le Brun and encourage parents to speak with their children about any contact they have had with him, whether at the store or otherwise. Please contact VCU detectives at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-26-12158.

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Le Brun’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.

K9 Track Leads To Arrest After Driver Eludes In Vehicle - 08/31/26

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at about 2:40 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a black sedan on Highway 26 near NW Jackson School Road for speeds exceeding 100 mph, but the driver eluded eastbound. Within minutes, another deputy reported seeing a vehicle matching the description heading south on SW 185th Avenue and attempted to stop it. The driver again attempted to elude.

Deputies responding to the area saw the vehicle, a stolen black 2015 BMW 335, turn onto SW 188th Court and drive into an apartment complex. Deputies found the vehicle and saw three people running from it.

Deputies contained the area and requested a K9 team to respond. Corporal Terry and K9 Griff began tracking, first locating two passengers on a nearby porch. K9 Griff continued tracking towards a marshy wooded area where the third suspect ran into.

K9 Griff found the third suspect hiding about 20 feet up in a tree, and a drone was used to pinpoint the exact location. After about 45 minutes, the driver agreed to come down from the tree and was taken into custody.

The driver, 21-year-old Cairo Truth of Portland, was arrested for attempting to elude, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, reckless driving, reckless endangering, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Both 19-year-old passengers, Davian Delgadillo and Iris Cisneros-Martinez of Hillsboro, were issued citations for their involvement in the incident and released. 

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