Conserving the Peace in Washington County, Oregon | Sheriff Caprice Massey | 503-629-0111 (Non-emergencies) | 503-846-2700 (HQ & Jail) | https://xitter.cf/t.co/Zq9vYeR4SZ
Hillsboro, Oregon
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Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE: Suspect in Quintuple Homicide Located Deceased
Sheriff’s Office detectives identified 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker as the suspect in the homicide investigation at 47350 NW Otis Lane. Through their investigation, they believed that Parker was in Enumclaw, WA. Officers from the Enumclaw Police Department located Parker’s vehicle and found him deceased inside. It is believed he died by suicide.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office does not believe there is any danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Detectives Investigating Homicide After Five Found Dead
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:27 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) deputies responded to assist the Forest Grove Fire Department at 47350 NW Otis Ln in unincorporated Washington County outside of Forest Grove after a 911 caller reported a vehicle fire in the area.
Fire personnel at the scene discovered human remains and requested deputies to respond. Subsequently, responders found a total of five people deceased, along with several domestic animals.
Sheriff’s Office detectives, with the help of the Washington County Major Crimes Team (MCT), are conducting the investigation. MCT is an inter-agency team comprised of detectives from law enforcement agencies within Washington County.
The Oregon State Police Crime Lab Forensics responded to process the scene, along with members from the Sheriff’s Office Forensics and Property & Evidence.
The investigation has been supported by the Sheriff’s Office Remotely Operated Vehicle Team, Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team, Search and Rescue, and Tactical Negotiations Team.
The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance during the investigation:
•Forest Grove Fire Department
•Forest Grove Police Department
•Beaverton Police Department
•Cornelius Police Department
•Hillsboro Police Department
•Tigard Police Department
•Oregon State Police Crime Lab
•Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
•Washington County Animal Services
•Washington Medical Examiner’s Office
•Washington County Digital Forensics Lab
•American Medical Response
No arrests have been made, and detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips from the public. Anyone with information about the residents of the property or their associates are asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-11866.
Read the full media release here: washingtoncountyor.gov/sheri…
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
We’ve just cleared the scene of a serious single vehicle crash on Gales Creek RD (HWY8). @WCSOOregon has closed down to the road to investigate the crash scene. Gales Creek RD is closed between David Hill RD & Roderick RD. It’s unknown when the road will reopen. #pdxtraffic
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Firefighters are responding to a reported gas leak at Aloha High School. @WCSOOregon is assisting with a controlled evacuation of students and staff. @nwnatural is also on scene. Please avoid the area.
#pdxalerts
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
ALERT! The flood gates at Susbauer Road are closed between Long Road and Hornecker Road due to flooding. Avoid the area; use alternate route.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
ALERT! The flood gates at Fern Hill Road are closed due to high water. Fern Hill Road is closed between Taylor Way and Geiger Road due to flooding. Avoid the area; use alternate route. #pdxtraffic #WashCoLUT
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Flood water may be deeper than it appears. Avoid walking or riding through high water. #pdxtraffic
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Don’t underestimate the power of water. It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over and carry away an adult, and 12 inches to carry away a small car. Turn Around Don’t Drown! #pdxtraffic
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Fire crews are responding to a crash on SW Pacific Highway, north of Sherwood.
A large truck and two passenger vehicles are involved. Two people are entrapped and one vehicle was reported to be on fire.
@SherwoodPolice are also responding.
#pdxalerts #pdxtraffic
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
⚠️Missing Person⚠️ 23yo Arriana Manning is missing from her NW Beaverton Apartment near SW 158th / Walker Rd. She was LSW a pink sweatshirt/ unk color pants.
Arriana has severe developmental delays and will likely be non-verbal. Call 911 if located.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃: Be prepared and know what each evacuation level means. Sign up for your local alerts at oralert.gov or follow your local county sheriff's office to stay up to date on evacuations.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Wildfire season is here, stay up to date on alerts for your area by checking: Oregon Smoke Information blog (oregonsmoke.blogspot.com), Oregon DEQ Air Quality Index map, or download the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
For more information, visit healthoregon.org/wildfires
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Fire crews are on scene of a residential fire in the 17000 block of SW Oviatt St. in Beaverton.
#pdxalerts
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Joshua Michael Best Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Attempted Murder: bit.ly/3vuvXt5
Our thanks to @WCSOOregon for their work on this case.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
⚠️ Missing Person ⚠️ 23yo Arianna Manning. Last seen leaving her home at in North Beaverton tonight around 6:30 PM. Possibly wearing pink and blue jacket with black leggings. She is autistic and non-verbal. Please call 911 if located. Case #24-0721239
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Keeping drugs out of Oregon jails with K9s
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Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Washington County adds Severe Weather Shelter capacity 1/12/2023. Hot meals provided, no one turned away, & pets okay. Walk up to Beaverton Community Center at 12350 SW 5th St or @SalvationArmyUS at 1440 SE 21stAve, Hillsboro. Learn more: wcor.us/SevereWeatherShelter.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Firefighters are on the scene of a two story apartment building fire in the 18100 block of NW Cornell Rd.
@HillsboroFire and @WCSOOregon are also assistong on-scene.
#pdxalerts
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
PLEASE SHARE: police are looking for Kathy Keeton (age 71) in the north Tigard area near Metzger and Washington Square. She has been missing for about one hour. She may have difficulty communicating.
If you see her please call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Oregon) retweeted
Firefighters are on the scene of a gas leak near the 14000 block of SW Downing St in Beaverton.
A main line was ruptured due to nearby construction. Several homes nearby are being evacuated by firefighters.
@nwnatural is en route to secure the line.
#Pdxalerts
