The WCSO had a listening session for the Oak Hills community on March 10, 2022. To see the slides and links from that session please go to: WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ZOOM SESSION

WCSO also provided a number of links, which we have listed here:

OAK HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Last quarter Oak Hills was plagued by a rash of car prowls, and mailbox break-ins. So far this year, a resident’s van was stolen on January 4th, but things in Oak Hills have been relatively quiet, since. However, the incident rate of car thefts, car prowls, and catalytic converter removals remains high in housing areas surrounding Oak Hills.

Washington County detectives recently interviewed a subject who had been apprehended while stealing from houses and vehicles in the Bethany area. During the interview, the subject described how he works a neighborhood:
1.  Look for unlocked vehicles
2. Remove garage door openers and other valuables from those vehicles.
3. Use the garage door opener to access the house when the occupants are not present.
The subject claimed to know of other people also working the Bethany area, all of them operating independently.

Reduce your chances of becoming a victim:
  • Remove garage door openers from unattended vehicles.
  • Remove valuables from vehicles: if it’s valuable, don’t leave it in the car!
  • Lock unattended vehicles.
  • Use a scrapper or deicer to clear car windows – NEVER leave a running vehicle unattended.
  • Report incidents to the Washington County Sheriff’s office ASAP!
If you observe someone stealing a package, immediately report it to 9-1-1. There are many small details you might want to write down to remember that can provide helpful information for detectives: 
  • Location of Incident – Where did it happen? 
  • Subject(s) Description – Who was involved?  
  • Gender 
  • Race 
  • Height/Build 
  • Hair  
  • Clothing 
  • Scars/Marks/Tattoos 
  • Other identifiable information: glasses, facial hair, backpack, weapons 
  • Direction of Travel 
  • Vehicle Description 
  • License plate 
  • Make/Model 
  • Year if known – or older vs. newer 
  • Color 
  • Identifiable features: custom additions, modifications, damage, bumper stickers 
  • Direction of Travel 
  • Occupants 
  • Sequence of Events – What happened?  
 
These details allow the Sheriff’s Office the best opportunity to catch the individual(s) involved. Also, it helps deputies watch for trends in activities, adjust patrols as needed, and offer further education to the communities most affected. 
And remember, if the crime is currently happening, report it to 9-1-1. If the crime is discovered after-the-fact, report it to non-emergency at 503-629-0111. 


 Alerts About Compromised Accounts: BBB has been receiving reports on Scam Tracker about a con claiming your Amazon, Paypal, Netflix or bank account has been compromised. Victims receive an email, call, or text message which explains that there has been suspicious activity on one of their accounts, and it further urges them to take immediate action to prevent the account from being compromised. Be extra cautious about unsolicited calls, emails, and texts.

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

We have an active Neighborhood Watch program in our community. 

We are currently seeking more people to volunteer to be Block Captains.
The job requires little effort but provides a big service to our community!
For more information contact:
Mike Brewer ([email protected])

We also participate in the National Night Out event that happens across the country. For more information CLICK HERE
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Make the 9PM Routine a habit
​in your home.

  • LOCK UP your car, house, windows, garage, gates, shed
  • TURN ON exterior lights, security cameras, alarm systems
  • BRING IN valuables from your car, yard, patio

LINK to the 9PM Routine Site