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Three Captured After Beaverton Bank Robbery

48-old Dale Danley, his son 17-year old James Danley, and 16-year old Harley Meyers, were all arrested for first-degree Robbery.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Investigators say one man and two juveniles were arrested Monday after robbing the Key Bank Located at NW Murray Boulevard and NW Science Park Drive.

Head-On Crash Kills Motorcycle Rider and Teen Passenger

The Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team was called to the scene and is continuing to investigate.

(NORTH PLAINS, Ore.) - Two people were killed instantly when the motorcycle they were riding collided head-on with a pick-up truck. Thursday at about 3:30 p.m. The North Plains Police Department responded to the scene.

Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, says the male driver and female passenger on the motorcycle were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on on NW West Union Road.

Suspect Arrested in 2007 Attempted Murder Case

The suspect is charged with Attempted Aggravated Murder, first-degree Assault, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Washington County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested a suspect in a shooting that occurred in October of 2007. Juanito Garcia was arrested in California last week on an attempted murder warrant. He is now in the Washington County Jail.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Dave Thompson, says deputies traveled to California to take custody of 21-year-old Juanito Ray Garcia who is a suspect in the shooting that occurred on October 14th 2007.

Doctor`s Guilty Plea on Sex Abuse Charges Means Several Years in Prison

Lawrence Ronald Litwer is sentenced to 60-months in a penitentiary.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Dr. Lawrence Ronald Litwer of Portland, Oregon was sentenced today to 60-months in the Oregon penitentiary for crimes involving contact with an underage female. Litwer pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree Attempted Sex Abuse.

Washington County Sheriff's Office Spokesman Dave Thompson, says that when Ronald Litwer was first arrested, Sheriff’s detectives were concerned that his position as an urgent care doctor could have led to other incidents of abuse.

Aloha Man Charged With Murder of his 2-Month Old Daughter

Eber Gramajo was arraigned on Murder charges today at 3:00 p.m. at the Washington County Jail.

(ALOHA, Ore,) - Police have arrested an Aloha man on Murder charges related to the death of his 2-month old daughter. Aloha Police say Eber Gramajo was arrested yesterday afternoon for Assault after his two-month-old child was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says detectives investigating the crime learned that Mr. Gramajo was home alone with the child when she suffered a severe closed-head injury.

No Injuries in Plane Crash Near Gales Creek (PHOTOS)

The plane was completing a flight from Moscow Idaho and attempted to land on a private gravel runway when the pilot attempted to avoid a vehicle parked near the landing strip.

(GALES CREEK, Ore.) - Washington County sheriff's deputies responded to the Gales Creek area just before 5:00 p.m. today, after receiving reports about a plane crashing in a field.

Newberg Urgent Care Doctor Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

The allegations to not involve patients, but detectives want to be sure.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - An Urgent Care Physician was booked on sex abuse charges yesterday after he turned himself into the Washington County Jail.

Detectives said that the charges are not related to the hospital, but they are concerned there could be additional victims.

Man Attempts to Drag Aloha High School Girl into Field

If you have any information regarding this case please call the Washington County Sheriff' Office at 503-846-2500.

(ALOHA, Ore.) - Deputies in Washington County say a man grabbed a 16-year old high-school girl by the wrist and tried to drag her into a field this morning around 8:00 a.m.

Dave Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says the girl was able to escape after calling 911 from her cell phone.

Police Make Arrest in Middle School Bomb Scare

The student was placed in the custody of the Washington County Juvenile Department, who later released him to his parents.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police say an arrest was made Friday afternoon in the February 6th bomb threat at Banks Junior High School. The suspect is a 13-year old student at the school.

Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says that around 3:00 p.m. Friday, the 13-year old male juvenile was arrested at his home in Banks regarding the February 6th bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Banks Junior High School.

Man Attempts to Entice Young Girl Into his Car

The man reportedly told her to “get in the car,” and said they “would have some fun.” The girl described the man as a Hispanic male adult in his 20’s.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Investigators in Washington County say a man followed a 12-year old girl Wednesday night as she was walking to a friend’s house.

Sgt. Dave Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says the man asked the girl several times to get into his car.

"The girl did not reply to the man, and ran to her friend’s house. Deputies are looking for leads involving the suspect," Thompson said.