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News Release
Update: Missing and Endangered Person Located - 10/05/22

On Wednesday, October 5, after midnight, Jonas Patrick Briggs was located in downtown Portland and safely returned home. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all involved for their support and assistance in searching for Briggs.


Deputies Seek Help Locating Missing and Endangered Person 

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 2:20 PM, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a missing person call. Deputies learned that 37-year-old Jonas Patrick Briggs walked off from the area of the 8100 block of SW Barnes Road in Portland. Briggs was last seen wearing a dark grey jacket, white shorts, and a black Arizona Cardinals hat. 

Briggs is considered endangered and suffers from short-term memory loss. Briggs periodically wanders off and has been previously found in and around the Portland area. Anyone with information about Briggs is asked to please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111 or their local law enforcement agency.

Attached Media Files: Briggs Media Release , Briggs Update
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