Deputies Investigate Bomb Threat At Washington County Circuit Courthouse
- 10/30/25
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, shortly after 9 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a bomb threat inside the courthouse at 145 NE 2nd Avenue, in Hillsboro.
Those attending court proceedings and staff were immediately evacuated to a safe area outside the building as deputies planned a search. Deputies conducted a room-by-room search of the courthouse and adjoining buildings, looking for anything suspicious. Deputies were supported by the Portland Metro Explosives Disposal Unit, the FBI, the ATF, and the Port of Portland.
Fortunately, no explosive devices were found, and it is believed the call was a hoax. The investigation into who made the threatening call is ongoing.
Those who were disrupted during this morning's court proceedings will be rescheduled. Court hearings scheduled after 1:00 p.m. today are proceeding as planned.
If you have information about this incident and have not spoken to an investigator, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111, referencing case number 50-25-15241.
Deputies Investigate Bomb Threat At Washington County Circuit Courthouse
- 10/30/25
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, shortly after 9 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a bomb threat inside the courthouse at 145 NE 2nd Avenue, in Hillsboro.
Those attending court proceedings and staff were immediately evacuated to a safe area outside the building as deputies planned a search. Deputies conducted a room-by-room search of the courthouse and adjoining buildings, looking for anything suspicious. Deputies were supported by the Portland Metro Explosives Disposal Unit, the FBI, the ATF, and the Port of Portland.
Fortunately, no explosive devices were found, and it is believed the call was a hoax. The investigation into who made the threatening call is ongoing.
Those who were disrupted during this morning's court proceedings will be rescheduled. Court hearings scheduled after 1:00 p.m. today are proceeding as planned.
If you have information about this incident and have not spoken to an investigator, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111, referencing case number 50-25-15241.
