Deputies Arrest Wanted Man, Assisted By K9 And DFR (Photo)
- 07/06/26
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at about 1:45 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies learned a man wanted in connection with several open criminal investigations was spotted by a caller near SW 202nd Terrance and SW Kim Place in Aloha. Deputies requested assistance from a K9 and a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) to help take him into custody.
While deputies were preparing to contact the man, 37-year-old Carlton Morris of Aloha, he ran from a stolen vehicle and tried to escape capture. Deputies chased Morris through the neighborhood in a short foot pursuit, with the drone providing updates about his movements.
Deputies caught up with Morris after he jumped a fence and tried hiding in front of a residence on SW 203rd Court. Morris was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital to treat injuries sustained from a dog bite and taser deployment.
Morris was then taken to the Washington County Jail, where he was lodged for the following:
- Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
- Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle
- Identity theft
- Fraudulent use of a credit card
- Warrant from the Oregon State Parole Board
- Theft in the third degree – Tigard Police Department
The Sheriff's Office is grateful for the community member’s tip. If you have information about this incident and have not spoken to deputies, please contact the Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-9258.
Video available on Facebook and IG.
Deputies Arrest Wanted Man, Assisted By K9 And DFR (Photo)
- 07/06/26
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at about 1:45 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies learned a man wanted in connection with several open criminal investigations was spotted by a caller near SW 202nd Terrance and SW Kim Place in Aloha. Deputies requested assistance from a K9 and a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) to help take him into custody.
While deputies were preparing to contact the man, 37-year-old Carlton Morris of Aloha, he ran from a stolen vehicle and tried to escape capture. Deputies chased Morris through the neighborhood in a short foot pursuit, with the drone providing updates about his movements.
Deputies caught up with Morris after he jumped a fence and tried hiding in front of a residence on SW 203rd Court. Morris was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital to treat injuries sustained from a dog bite and taser deployment.
Morris was then taken to the Washington County Jail, where he was lodged for the following:
- Unlawful use of a motor vehicle
- Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle
- Identity theft
- Fraudulent use of a credit card
- Warrant from the Oregon State Parole Board
- Theft in the third degree – Tigard Police Department
The Sheriff's Office is grateful for the community member’s tip. If you have information about this incident and have not spoken to deputies, please contact the Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-9258.
Video available on Facebook and IG.
