Man Arresting For Sexually Assaulting Multiple Women (Photo)
-03/25/25
In February 2025, detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit began investigating a sexual assault case. Over the following weeks, detectives interviewed multiple women who said they had been raped or sexually assaulted by 22-year-old Jordan Beyer, who most recently has been living in rural Washington County near Banks.
The sexual assaults happened at different locations in Washington County, including in and near Banks, Forest Grove, and Beaverton. Beyer frequently used physical force or threats to assault his victims, who were known to him.
On March 21, 2025, a Washington County grand jury heard evidence in this case and indicted Beyer for 21 counts as follows:
- Two counts of rape in the first degree
- Four counts of unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree
- Eight counts of sexual abuse in the first degree
- One count of sodomy in the first degree
- Two counts of luring a minor
- Three counts of sexual abuse in the third degree
- One count of invasion of personal privacy in the first degree
On March 25, 2025, detectives arrested Beyer during a traffic stop on Highway 26 just east of Highway 6. He was lodged in the Washington County Jail without bail, pending the state’s request to hold him in preventative detention.
Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues. Detectives believe there are more victims who have not yet been interviewed, and investigators would like to speak with anyone who has information about Beyer. Please call the Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-25-1043 to speak with a detective about this case.
The release of Beyer’s booking photo is for law enforcement purposes and is in accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273 for the identification of additional criminal activity.
Detectives Seek Additional Victims In Sex Trafficking Investigation (Photo)
-03/24/25
On March 2, 2025, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received a report of domestic violence in the Bethany community at an apartment near NW West Union Rd. and NW Bethany Blvd. Deputies learned 26-year-old Jesse Lee St. Marie Blankenship assaulted a woman several days earlier. Blankenship was also wanted by the Gresham Police Department for assaulting and strangling the same woman in February 2025. Deputies then learned Blankenship had a felony warrant for parole violation related to a prior conviction for assaulting a different woman.
While conducting surveillance on the apartment, deputies spotted Blankenship getting into an SUV during the early morning hours of March 4. As deputies moved in to arrest him, Blankenship jumped out of the SUV and tried to run but deputies immediately captured and arrested him.
Detectives from the WCSO Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene. During the investigation, detectives learned Blankenship was involved in sex trafficking as well as being physically violent to multiple people.
On March 17, a Washington County grand jury heard evidence on the case and issued a 21-count indictment. On March 20, a Multnomah County grand jury heard evidence as well and indicted Blankenship for nine additional charges.
Blankenship has been held without bail at the Washington County Jail since March 4. In addition to his parole violation, Blankenship is facing the following charges in Washington County:
- Compelling prostitution – two counts
- Promoting prostitution – two counts
- Coercion – five counts
- Assault in the second degree – two counts
- Harassment
- Assault in the fourth degree (felony) – two counts
- Assault in the fourth degree (misdemeanor) – two counts
- Menacing – two counts
- Recklessly endangering another person
- Causing another person to ingest a controlled substance
- Tampering with a witness
- Supplying contraband – two counts
Blankenship was indicted for the following charges in Multnomah County:
- Strangulation (felony)
- Assault in the fourth degree (misdemeanor) – three counts
- Coercion
- Menacing
- Theft in the second degree
- Harassment – two counts
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges are likely. Detectives believe there are additional victims and witnesses and would like to speak with anyone who has information about Blankenship. Please call 503-846-2500 and reference case 50-25-3033.
The release of Blankenship’s booking photo is for law enforcement purposes and is in accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273 for the identification of additional criminal activity.
Woman Arrested For Attempted Murder
-03/22/25
Early on Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, at around 7:40 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance involving a weapon on the 18400 block of NW Chemeketa Lane in unincorporated Washington County.
Upon arrival, deputies found a 36-year-old man inside his apartment suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim told deputies that a woman known to him, 26-year-old Rosalia Martinez-Hernandez forced entry into his residence and stabbed him multiple times before fleeing the scene.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
Following the incident, detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit joined the investigation. Meanwhile, deputies initiated a search for Martinez-Hernandez. She was located by a patrolling deputy near the intersection of SW Springville Road and NW 178th Avenue.
At 8:25 a.m., detectives arrested Martinez-Hernandez without incident. She was then transported to the Washington County Jail where she was booked on charges of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, and Burglary in the First Degree. Additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.
Further details are not available at this time as the investigation is still ongoing.
K9 Track Locates Fleeing Suspect
-03/18/25
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 1:02 a.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy patrolling in the community of Aloha near SW 185th Avenue and SW Johnson saw the driver of a 2011 silver Hyundai Elantra take off at a high rate of speed.
The deputy attempted a traffic stop, but the driver started trying to elude before abandoning the vehicle and running on foot near SW 185th Avenue and SW Baseline Road.
Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and Officers from the Hillsboro and Beaverton Police Departments contained the area in preparation for a K9 track assisted by a drone. Within about 15 minutes, Corporal Terry and K9 Griff located the driver, 41-year-old Lloyd Gonzales, hiding in the neighborhood. Deputies discovered that the Hyundai Elantra had recently been stolen from the Cedar Mill area.
Gonzales was transported to the Washington County Jail and booked for attempting to elude, possession of a stolen vehicle, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
Investigators Seek The Identity Of Armed Robber (Photo)
-03/17/25
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 8:51 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an armed robbery called in from the Godfather’s Pizza located at 17691 SW Farmington Road in the community of Aloha.
Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and Officers from the Beaverton Police Department contained the area and attempted a K9 track assisted by a drone. Unfortunately, the suspect was not located and is believed to have left in a vehicle before police arrival.
The Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance from the community to identify the suspect.
If you recognize the suspect or have information about this incident and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 503-846-2500, referencing case number 50-25-3756.
Five People Arrested After Armed Robbery (Photo)
-03/04/25
Just before midnight on February 25, 2025, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery in the parking lot of the Jenkins Estate on SW Grabhorn Road in Aloha.
A 911 caller reported hearing gunfire, a fight, and cars leaving the scene. Deputies arrived very quickly and found a 19-year-old man had been pistol-whipped, assaulted, and robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported that all of the suspects were armed. The suspects had already fled in a white 2017 Infiniti Q50. The victim was treated at the scene and later released.
Just over 10 minutes later, deputies found the Infiniti driving near SW 170th Avenue and SW Oak Street. Deputies detained all five people in the car. According to the Washington County Juvenile Department, one of the passengers was a 17-year-old boy who was found in possession of a handgun. Deputies identified the other four people as follows:
- 18-year-old Osvaldo Jacobo-Cabrera (driver), from Bethany
- 21-year-old Joseph Hale Faaleava, from Bethany
- 19-year-old Brennan Wayne Jones, from Aloha
- 20-year-old Eyoeal Fasil Belete, from Gresham
The four adults are facing charges of robbery in the first degree and assault in the second degree. Belete also had a warrant for failing to appear on a prior case.
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to help with the investigation. Detectives applied for warrants to seize and search the Infiniti. Inside the car, they found three more handguns, a realistic AR-15 replica pellet gun, and face masks. Detectives also found controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
The investigation is still continuing and detectives are concerned the occupants and car may be connected to other crimes. If you have any tips, please contact the investigations division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-25-2782.
Investigators Arrest Man For Aloha Shooting (Photo)
-03/04/25
On Monday, February 17, 2025, at about 1:00 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of shots being fired near SW 159th Avenue and SW Blanton Street in the community of Aloha. The caller reported seeing a man firing two shots toward a vehicle that fled the area.
Arriving deputies searched the area but did not locate a suspect or victim. At about the same time, a second call came into dispatch by a woman who reported her ex-boyfriend harassed her and had a gun. Deputies realized the two incidents were connected.
Deputies learned that 24-year-old Jovanny Tapia-Vasquez of Portland shares custody of a child with the woman who had previously called in. Tapia-Vasquez arrived unannounced, and a brief verbal altercation took place when Tapia-Vasquez discovered the woman had another man visiting.
The visitor was leaving the location when Tapia-Vasquez fired a handgun toward the victim’s vehicle. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from stray bullets.
Deputies could not locate Tapia-Vasquez at the time of the incident and were actively looking for him.
On February 24, 2025, Tapia-Vasquez returned to the location, damaged a vehicle belonging to the same man, and threatened to return with a gun before leaving. Later that day, deputies located Tapia-Vasquez in Portland, where he was arrested. Tapia-Vasquez was transported to the Washington County Jail and booked on multiple charges.
On March 3, 2025, a Washington County Grand Jury indicted Tapia-Vasquez for the following charges:
- attempted assault in the first degree
- unlawful use of a weapon
- criminal mischief in the first degree
- menacing
- stalking -two counts
If you have information about this incident and have not yet reported it to deputies, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case# 50-25-2328
Man Killed After Crashing Into Semi-Truck (Photo)
-02/27/25
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 3:59 a.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a crash at SW Bald Peak Road and SW Elsinore Lane. The caller reported a person driving a car had crashed into a semi-truck.
Deputies learned the car was heading east on SW Bald Peak Road when the driver crashed into a westbound semi-truck, which was backing onto SW Elsinore Lane.
The driver of the car, 62-year-old Daniel Pfeiffer of Newberg, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin have been notified of his death. The semi-truck driver is cooperating with the investigation, and impairment does not appear to be a factor.
The Sheriff's Office Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) responded to the scene and is investigating.
If you have information about this incident, please contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-25-2834.
