Geoffrey Germano

Beginning in April 2018, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a child pornography case.  Detectives received information that 40-year-old Geoffrey Germano, of Hillsboro, had downloaded multiple files which were identified as child pornography.

Mr. Germano was employed by the Beaverton School District as a teacher at Aloha High School, but is not currently employed there and the charges are unrelated to his employment.  All further questions about his employment status should be directed to the Beaverton School District.

In May 2018, detectives executed a search warrant at Mr. Germano’s home in the 2000 block of SE 62nd Avenue in Hillsboro.  During the warrant, detectives found evidence that Mr. Germano had downloaded and possessed sexually explicit images and videos of children.

In October 2018, a grand jury indicted Mr. Germano on seven counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.  Deputies assigned to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Team arrested Mr. Germano without incident on October 10, 2018.  He was lodged in jail on the seven charges and his bail was set at $140,000.

The Sheriff’s Office conducts regular, proactive investigations to target people who possess, download, trade, or manufacture child pornography.

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The bicyclist involved in last night’s traffic crash outside of Hillsboro was pronounced deceased at the hospital earlier this morning. He is being identified as 28-year-old Jim McGauvran of Cornelius, Oregon. His family has been notified.

Based on what has been learned thus far, investigators do not believe any crimes or traffic violations were committed by the driver of the involved vehicle.

The original media release is below.

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Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Traffic Crash Outside of Hillsboro

October 1, 2018 - On Monday, October 1, 2018, at 9:15 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Hillsboro Police Department officers responded to a traffic crash on Tualatin Valley Highway east of Southwest 331st Avenue outside of Hillsboro.

During the investigation, deputies learned that a dark gray 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee was driving eastbound on Tualatin Valley Highway when it struck a male riding a BMX bicycle in the middle of the roadway. Deputies believe the man was not wearing a helmet and his bicycle was not equipped with lights.

The 28-year-old bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He is listed in critical condition.

The male driver and female passenger in the Jeep, both 55-years-old, remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation. They were both uninjured.

Members of the inter-agency Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) are assisting with the investigation. Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, the Cornelius Fire Department, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Metro West Ambulance also assisted at the scene.

Tualatin Valley Highway was closed for about an hour and later partially opened while investigators collected evidence and documented the scene.

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On Monday, October 1, 2018, at 9:15 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Hillsboro Police Department officers responded to a traffic crash on Tualatin Valley Highway east of Southwest 331st Avenue outside of Hillsboro.

During the initial investigation, deputies learned that a dark gray 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee was driving eastbound on Tualatin Valley Highway when it struck a male riding a BMX bicycle in the middle of the roadway. Deputies believe the man was not wearing a helmet and his bicycle was not equipped with lights.

The 28-year-old bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He is listed in critical condition.

The male driver and female passenger in the Jeep, both 55-years-old, remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation. They were both uninjured.

Members of the inter-agency Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) are assisting with the investigation. Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, the Cornelius Fire Department, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Metro West Ambulance also assisted at the scene.

Tualatin Valley Highway was closed for about an hour and later partially opened while investigators collected evidence and documented the scene.

The victim of this morning’s fatal shooting is being identified as 18-year-old Fermin Alonso-Alonso of North Plains, Oregon. His family has been notified.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are seeking information from anyone who attended the party or has information regarding the incident. Individuals with information are asked to call the sheriff’s office at (503) 846-2700.

The original media release is below.

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18-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Rock Creek, Suspect Sought

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 12:47 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the 17700 block of Northwest Connett Meadow Court in the Rock Creek community. Initial reports were that someone had been shot during an altercation at a large party at the location.

Deputies arrived and rendered medical aid to an 18-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators learned the suspect fled the scene in the moments after the shooting. Multiple deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The victim was transported to a local trauma hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Detectives with the inter-agency Washington County Major Crimes Team are leading the investigation. Personnel with the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division are assisting at the scene.

This investigation is in its early stages and no suspect information is available for release at this time. Investigators continue to interview witnesses and collect additional information.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone who attended the party or has information regarding the incident. Individuals with information are asked to call the sheriff’s office at (503) 846-2700.

Beaverton Police, Hillsboro Police, Oregon State Police, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and Metro West Ambulance assisted during the incident.

Earlier this evening, an alert community member located 76-year-old Linda Bell, the missing Aloha woman, near the intersection of Southwest 138th Avenue and Southwest Larch Place in Beaverton. She had fallen down alongside the road and was in need of medical attention. Her German Shepherd was by her side. The community member transported Ms. Bell to a nearby fire station. She was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

The sheriff’s office wishes to thank the media and public for their assistance. The original media release is below.

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Deputies Searching for Missing 76-Year-Old Aloha Woman

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 2:27 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report that an elderly woman had walked away from her residence in the 17700 block of Southwest Vincent Street in Aloha.

Concerned family members reported that 76-year-old Linda Bell left her home unexpectedly around 12:00 p.m. today and had not returned since. Her family told deputies they had been searching the neighborhood but had been unsuccessful in locating her.

Ms. Bell is diagnosed with dementia that can cause her to become easily confused, as well as other medical issues. Deputies believe she is traveling on foot with her five-year-old black and tan German Shepherd. Ms. Bell does not drive or possess a cell phone.

Ms. Bell is described as a white female, 5’2” tall, 130 pounds, with short gray hair. It is possible that she is wearing a baby blue knit sweater, khaki slacks, black slip-on shoes, and carrying a purple purse.

Deputies continue to search the area for her. Washington County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue has been activated and will be canvassing the surrounding neighborhood.

The sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Bell. Anyone who has information about her whereabouts is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.

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On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 2:27 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report that an elderly woman had walked away from her residence in the 17700 block of Southwest Vincent Street in Aloha.

Concerned family members reported that 76-year-old Linda Bell left her home unexpectedly around 12:00 p.m. today and had not returned since. Her family told deputies they had been searching the neighborhood but had been unsuccessful in locating her.

Ms. Bell is diagnosed with dementia that can cause her to become easily confused, as well as other medical issues. Deputies believe she is traveling on foot with her five-year-old black and tan German Shepherd. Ms. Bell does not drive or possess a cell phone.

Ms. Bell is described as a white female, 5’2” tall, 130 pounds, with short gray hair. It is possible that she is wearing a baby blue knit sweater, khaki slacks, black slip-on shoes, and carrying a purple purse.

Deputies continue to search the area for her. Washington County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue has been activated and will be canvassing the surrounding neighborhood.

The sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Bell. Anyone who has information about her whereabouts is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at (503) 629-0111.

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On Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 12:47 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of gunfire at a residence in the 17700 block of Northwest Connett Meadow Court in the Rock Creek community. Initial reports were that someone had been shot during an altercation at a large party at the location.

Deputies arrived and rendered medical aid to an 18-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators learned the suspect fled the scene in the moments after the shooting. Multiple deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

The victim was transported to a local trauma hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Detectives with the inter-agency Washington County Major Crimes Team are leading the investigation. Personnel with the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division are assisting at the scene.

This investigation is in its early stages and no suspect information is available for release at this time. Investigators continue to interview witnesses and collect additional information.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone who attended the party or has information regarding the incident. Individuals with information are asked to call the sheriff’s office at (503) 846-2700.

Beaverton Police, Hillsboro Police, Oregon State Police, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and Metro West Ambulance assisted during the incident.

Interested media can download video from the scene at http://bit.ly/2DExXU4.

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Deputies serving the City of Cornelius have continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the dumping of half a dilapidated mobile home in the parking lot of Echo Shaw Elementary School on Saturday.

Deputies received dozens of tips from the public regarding a Craigslist advertisement posted on September 13 from an individual in Yamhill offering to pay $1,000 to have a mobile home hauled away from his property. Deputies also received information about numerous public sightings of a white truck towing the mobile home northbound on Highway 47 between Yamhill and Cornelius.

When deputies contacted the seller, they learned a man had responded to the ad and hauled away half of the mobile home. That half was later found dumped at the school. He told the seller he would return and haul away the second half at a later time. He also told the seller he planned to convert the mobile home into small housing units in Portland.

On Monday evening, at about 11:30 p.m., the seller contacted deputies to report the suspect was returning to his property to haul away the second half of the mobile home. Deputies responded to the seller’s address outside of Yamhill and arrested him.

The suspect, 35-year-old Derek Conley of Portland, was arrested for second-degree criminal mischief, offensive littering, and an outstanding probation violation warrant for felon in possession of a firearm. He is currently being lodged at the Washington County Jail.

The dumped mobile home was initially towed from the school and stored on City of Cornelius City Works property. It was transported back to the original seller yesterday.

The Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the media and public for their assistance.

The original media release is below.

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Mobile Home Dumped in Elementary School Parking Lot

September 15, 2018

On Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 2:53 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a suspicious circumstances call at Echo Shaw Elementary School, located at 914 S Linden Street.

Neighbors reported that a large white truck towing half of a double-wide mobile home pulled into the school’s parking lot. The truck then departed, leaving the unsightly mobile home behind.

When deputies arrived, they saw that the mobile home had mold in it and was clearly a hazard. Deputies are coordinating its removal from the school parking lot.

Deputies would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of this incident. Please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, at 9:27 p.m., a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy found an inmate unresponsive in his cell at the Washington County Jail.

The deputy radioed for medical backup and immediately performed lifesaving measures. Jail medical personnel responded and continued lifesaving efforts, to include utilizing an automated external defibrillator (AED). The Hillsboro Fire Department also responded and later pronounced the individual deceased.

This morning, the Oregon Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy and determined the individual died of natural causes. Consistent with Sheriff’s Office protocol, detectives are conducting a thorough investigation.

Sheriff’s Office chaplains were notified and will provide support to those affected, including individuals in custody and jail staff. The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Crisis Team, comprised of certified therapy dogs, will visit the housing unit where the incident occurred to provide additional support.

The deceased is identified as a 43-year-old male. His name is not being released at this time due to pending family notifications. His next of kin is believed to reside outside the United States, and detectives are reaching out to the appropriate consulate to facilitate communication.

The Washington County Jail employees about 190 certified and civilian staff who provide services to approximately 572 inmates, as well as the attorneys, friends, and family members who visit them. The facility is staffed by onsite medical personnel 24 hours a day. In addition, the jail employs numerous mental health professionals and staffs various housing units for those with enhanced needs.