K9 Griff Apprehends Felony Warrant Suspect (Photo)
- 04/13/26
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at about 5:48 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to contact 29-year-old Rafael Ortiz near the 4900 block of SW Greensboro Way in Beaverton. Ortiz was wanted for multiple felony warrants and was associated with a domestic violence assault case from March 28, 2026.
Ortiz fled on foot into the Westside Trail and hid in blackberry bushes. Corporal Sam Terry responded with K9 Griff and located the suspect hiding along the trail near SW 160th Avenue. After Ortiz ignored commands to stop, K9 Griff apprehended Ortiz.
Ortiz sustained puncture wounds, and was treated at a local hospital prior to being lodged at the Washington County Jail for the following charges:
- Assault in the fourth degree – Felony
- Coercion
- Escape in the third degree
- Harassment
- Violation of a release agreement
- Nine other outstanding warrants.
K9 Griff is a 6-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. He is a certified patrol dog through the Oregon Police Canine Association and has been partnered with Corporal Terry since April 2021. The team has 146 captures.
If you witnessed this incident or have security camera video and have not yet spoken to investigators, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 referencing WCSO Case# 50-26-4258.
K9 Griff Apprehends Felony Warrant Suspect (Photo)
- 04/13/26
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at about 5:48 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to contact 29-year-old Rafael Ortiz near the 4900 block of SW Greensboro Way in Beaverton. Ortiz was wanted for multiple felony warrants and was associated with a domestic violence assault case from March 28, 2026.
Ortiz fled on foot into the Westside Trail and hid in blackberry bushes. Corporal Sam Terry responded with K9 Griff and located the suspect hiding along the trail near SW 160th Avenue. After Ortiz ignored commands to stop, K9 Griff apprehended Ortiz.
Ortiz sustained puncture wounds, and was treated at a local hospital prior to being lodged at the Washington County Jail for the following charges:
- Assault in the fourth degree – Felony
- Coercion
- Escape in the third degree
- Harassment
- Violation of a release agreement
- Nine other outstanding warrants.
K9 Griff is a 6-year-old German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. He is a certified patrol dog through the Oregon Police Canine Association and has been partnered with Corporal Terry since April 2021. The team has 146 captures.
If you witnessed this incident or have security camera video and have not yet spoken to investigators, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 referencing WCSO Case# 50-26-4258.
