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Lone Man Robs Tigard Gas Station
(November 18, 2009)
An employee of an Astro Gas Station located at 12885 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, reported being robbed early Tuesday morning. Police reports indicate that a 48 year old female employee was approached in the office area of the gas station at approximately 4:30 a.m. by a white male adult.

City of Tigard Names New Police Chief
(October 15, 2009)
City Manager Craig Prosser, recently announced his appointment for a new police chief for the City of Tigard. Former Assistant Chief Alan Orr will assume his new role as Chief of Police effective November 24th.

Driver of Fatal Crash That Killed Two Is Arrested and Charged
(October 1, 2009)
The driver of a vehicle in which two passengers were killed, was arrested by Tigard Police this morning. Cory Wayne Warwick, 23, of Aloha, turned himself in at the Tigard Police Department after learning he was recently indicted by a Washington County Grand Jury. Warwick is charged with two counts of Manslaughter I and DUII.

Man With Knife Robs Hotel Clerk
(September 28, 2009)
On Sunday, September 27th at approximately 2:15 p.m., a lone man threatened and robbed an employee at a Shilo Inn in Tigard. The hotel is located at 10830 SW Greenburg Rd.

Tigard Police Sex Abuse Investigation May Involve Additional Victims
(September 4, 2009)
Tigard Police Detectives believe that their investigation into alleged sex abuse involving a 28-year-old female may reveal additional victims. On August 24th, Milwaukie Police Department arrested 28-year-old Craig Daniel Smith.

Couple Reports Being Robbed While In Their Vehicle
(September 1, 2009)
Tigard Police were dispatched to a scene of a reported robbery at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Monday. Tigard Police Officers arrived within minutes to a restaurant parking area located at 11477 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard.

Next Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign Set To Begin
(August 25, 2009)
The Tigard Police Department will once again participate in the "Three Flags Safety Belt Campaign" beginning August 29th.

SUV Crashes Into TVF&R Heavy Rescue Vehicle-SUV Driver Arrested For DUII
(August 11, 2009)
On Monday, August 10, 2009, Tigard Police were called to a motor vehicle crash at approximately 8:10 p.m. Upon arriving Tigard Police Officers observed an older model Ford Bronco with extensive damages that came to a rest near a TVF&R Heavy Rescue vehicle.

Tigard Police Chief Announces Retirement
(August 6, 2009)
William Dickinson, Police Chief for the City of Tigard announced he will be retiring this fall. After nearly seven years, Chief Dickinson draws a close to an accomplishment-rich run as Tigard's Police Chief.

Tigard Police Offer Free Document Shredding
(July 16, 2009)
The Tigard Police Department, in partnership with Pride Recycling Company, will be sponsoring a free community shred on Thursday, August 13th. The event will run from 5:30 pm until 8 pm or when the truck reaches capacity.

Tigard Police Partner With Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition To Promote Bicycle Safety
(June 30, 2009)
Tigard Police representatives along with members and volunteers with the Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition (WCBTC) will begin emphasizing bicycle safety at selected rental properties throughout Tigard. The project known as the Tigard Bicycle Safety Initiative was made possible through a grant.

Tigard Police and Target Have Big Plans For National Night Out 2009
(June 26, 2009)
This year, an expected 33 million people in more than 10,000 communities across America will join forces on Tuesday, August 4th to promote police-community partnerships. That day National Night Out will bring America together to help combat neighborhood crimes.

Woman Robbed and Beaten by Suspect in a Parking Lot
(June 23, 2009)
This morning around 9:30 a.m., the Washington County communications center received a "9-1-1" call from the Pacific Medical Group located at 13240 S.W. Pacific Highway in Tigard. The caller described being robbed in the center's parking lot by an unknown male suspect who was alleged to have been armed with a pistol.

Rabbits Discovered In Tigard Hotel Room
(June 18, 2009)
An employee of a Tigard extended stay business contacted Tigard Police on Tuesday afternoon to report observing rabbits caged in a hotel room. The call came from Homestead Suites located at 13009 SW 68th Pkwy in Tigard at approximately 2:50 pm.

Rash of Burglaries in Tigard Neighborhood-Two Juveniles Arrested
(June 10, 2009)
Five Tigard homes reported being burglarized during the day on Monday afternoon. The victims of the burglaries contacted Tigard Police upon discovering someone had entered their home and removed property.

Tigard Police Investigating Burglary-Two Suspects at Large
(May 14, 2009)
Tigard Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Pacific Star Communications. An employee working alone reported a possible intrusion to the business located at 15055 SW Sequoia Parkway in Tigard at approximately 2PM on Sunday, May 10th.

Tigard Police Ranks #1 In Oregon Special Olympics Fundraiser
(May 5, 2009)
In a recent communication from Oregon Special Olympics, the Tigard Police Department was identified as the top fundraising agency within the entire state of Oregon.

Tigard Police Request Help to Identify Victim
(May 5, 2009)
Tigard Police Investigators are hoping that the public may be able to help identify a body that is currently being held by the State Medical Examiner's Office.

Photo Radar Sign a Hoax
(April 17, 2009)
Earlier this week, residents living near the Castle Hill subdivision in Tigard noticed something new.

Pair Connected to Organized Retail Theft Arrested
(April 14, 2009)
After a short pursuit beginning in the parking lot of Washington Square Mall and ending without incident, two women were taken into custody by Tigard Police.

Tigard Man Forces Female Tigard High Student Away From Campus - Later Arrested
(April 8, 2009)
Tigard Police arrested 19 year old Allen Jair Ozuna Monday morning, April 6th, after he allegedly abducted a former acquaintance, a fifteen year old Tigard High School student. The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 am, just before the beginning of the school day.

Tigard Police Participating In Oregon Special Olympics Fundraiser
(March 25, 2009)
On Saturday, April 18th a fundraiser to benefit Oregon Special Olympics will be held at the Red Robin Restaurant located at 10100 SW Washington Square Rd. in Tigard. The event is scheduled to take place from noon until 8pm.

Tigard Police Offer Free Document Shredding
(March 24, 2009)
The Tigard Police Department, in partnership with Pride Disposal, will be sponsoring a community shred on Saturday, April 25th.

Do Not Interact With the Bears!
(March 10, 2009)
A resident in the 13200 block of SW Ascension Dr. in Tigard alerted police that they observed two bear cubs in a tree which borders their property.

Tigard Police Receives Donation of AED
(March 6, 2009)
The Tigard Police Department will be adding another AED (Automated External Defibrillators) to their resources as a result of a donation made by Landmark Ford President, Jim Corliss.

Fire Destroys Park Shelter in Cook Park
(February 23, 2009)
An investigation will be conducted to determine if a fire that destroyed a park shelter at Cook Park was intentionally set.

Home Robbery in Tigard Leads to Arrests
(February 11, 2009)
Tigard Police were called to a scene of a reported home invasion and robbery at approximately 12:15 am Wednesday morning, February 11, 2009. The caller stated a robbery occurred at the home located at 8775 SW Oak St. in Tigard.

Tigard Police Set To Enforce Seat Belt Usage
(February 4, 2009)
The Tigard Police Department will once again participate in the "Three Flags Safety Belt Campaign" beginning February 9th.

Tigard Police Reserve Program Grows With Two New Officers
(February 2, 2009)
Wednesday evening, January 21st, two members of the community were sworn-in as Tigard Police Reserve Officers. Joni Pesterfield, 23, and Morgan Rudisill, 30, were officially welcomed by Chief Bill Dickinson during the ceremony conducted at the Tigard Police Department.

Taco Bell Robbed-Police Arrest Suspect
(January 23, 2009)
On Tuesday evening at approximately 7:45 pm, Tigard Police were dispatched to an alarm call occurring at a Taco Bell restaurant in Tigard.

Pair Arrested After Robbing Restaurant
(January 23, 2009)
Two men were arrested by Tigard Police shortly after they allegedly robbed the Las Margaritas Restaurant located at 11940 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard.

Intoxicated Burglar Arrested and Jailed
(January 13, 2009)
Tigard Police responded to a 9-1-1 call Tuesday morning at approximately 7:00 am from an apartment resident reporting a man just forced open the door to his unit.

Robbery Reported at Tigard Homestead Studio Suites
(January 2, 2009)
An employee of the Tigard Homestead Studio Suites contacted 9-1-1 at approximately 7:25 am Thursday morning, January 1st to report a robbery.

Hispanic Bakery in Tigard Robbed on New Years Eve
(January 2, 2009)
An employee of Salvador's Bakery reported to police being robbed by a lone man Wednesday evening at about 7:30 pm.

Robbery at Sally Beauty Supply in Tigard
(December 23, 2008)
An employee of Sally Beauty Supply located at 15532 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard reported being robbed early Monday evening, December 23, 2008.

Teenage Boy Attacked By Man With a Metal Poker
(December 18, 2008)
The father of a fifteen year old Tigard boy contacted Tigard Police Sunday night and reported his son was attacked. The father advised police that his son was alone and walking their family dog in the 11600 block of SW Tigard St. at approximately 9:45 pm Sunday evening.

Hotel Employee Robbed by Gunpoint
(December 18, 2008)
An employee of the Tigard Homestead Studio Suites reported being robbed. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at approximately 9:00 am.

Vehicle Plows Into Hair Salon-Three Injured
(December 11, 2008)
On Wednesday morning, December 10th at approximately 10:45 am, Tigard Police were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that crashed into a hair salon. The incident occurred at the Salon Dobler Swails located at 12950 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard.

Eight Vehicles Damaged-Random Vandalism
(December 9, 2008)
Tigard Police is currently investigating a vandalism spree during the night that damaged at least eight vehicles. The incidents likely occurred between 10:30 pm Monday evening and 12:30 am Tuesday morning.

Tigard Police Essay Contest Winners
(December 4, 2008)
On Saturday, December 6th, 100 Tigard elementary and middle school children will be claiming their new bicycle and helmet they were awarded.

Missing Sixteen Year Old Female From Tigard Found Safe
(November 24, 2008)
A tip from a citizen in Rhododendron late this afternoon ultimately resulted in locating sixteen year old Maelissa Larson of Tigard.

Cricket Wireless Store Robbed by Gunpoint
(November 24, 2008)
This evening at about 7:10 p.m. a lone Hispanic male adult entered the retail store located at 12750 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard and demanded money from an employee.

Tigard Police Catch Two Thieves in Act
(November 21, 2008)
Two observant homeowners are credited for helping police catch two men entering vehicles and stealing property. The pair allegedly entered into at least ten vehicles.

Two Men With Gun Rob Taco Bell
(November 20, 2008)
Tigard Police are investigating a reported robbery on the evening of November 18th at the Taco Bell Restaurant located at 13305 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard. Two customers leaving the location at the time notified police.

Pair Arrested in Connection With Home Robbery
(November 14, 2008)
An investigation conducted by Tigard Police Detectives recently culminated with a Washington County Grand Jury indictment for two suspects alleged to be responsible for a robbery and assault of a Tigard man in his home.

WIN Detectives Seize Quarter Pound of Cocaine
(October 30, 2008)
On Thursday, October 30, 2008 at approximately 5:45 AM, members of the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) along with officers from the Tigard Police Department served a search warrant at a residence in the Bonita Villa Apartments.

Handgun Displayed During Robbery of Deli in Tigard
(October 30, 2008)
At approximately 2:25 a.m. Wednesday morning, a lone man entered the Windfall Deli located at 13815 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard.

Tigard Police Sponsor an Essay Contest for Tigard School Children
(October 27, 2008)
With the help of a Tigard business, ACS Testing Inc., Tigard Police will be providing over 100 new bicycles and helmets to elementary and middle school students in Tigard this December.

Tigard Police Officer Accepts Transportation Safety Award
(October 27, 2008)
The 2008 Oregon Transportation Safety Conference recently recognized Tigard Police Detective Leigh Erickson. The award for "Best in-Car Video" was presented to Detective Erickson at the annual conference that was held this week in Canyonville, Oregon.

Tigard Man Robbed In His Home
(October 16, 2008)
On Tuesday evening, a Tigard man responded to an ad placed on "Craigs List" that brought two people to his home on SW Morning Hill Dr. in Tigard.

Early Morning Crash In Tigard Claims Two Lives
(October 10, 2008)
Tigard Police and the Washington County CART Team are investigating a crash that occurred at about 2:30 am today on SW 135th Ave. and Brittany Dr. in Tigard.

Late Night Crash Involves a Tigard Police Vehicle
(October 10, 2008)
A Tigard Police officer conducting traffic observation early Thursday morning at about 1:30 a.m. was struck by a vehicle driven by 43 year old Joseph Witt of Beaverton.

Police Partner with Local Business to Help Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts
(October 9, 2008)
In the continued efforts to help keep thefts of catalytic converters down, Tigard Police has enlisted the help of a local business, Tyler's Automotive. A third opportunity for Toyota SUV or pickup owners to get their catalytic converter engraved and recorded by police is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th.

Second Suspect in Wells Fargo Scam Taken Into Custody
(September 9, 2008)
The second person alleged to have scammed two Tigard area businesses of their bank deposits at a Tigard Wells Fargo Bank on August 15th turned himself in this afternoon.

Successful Traffic Safety Enforcement Run in Tigard
(September 5, 2008)
Over the past several weeks, Tigard Police conducted numerous traffic safety enforcement operations to draw added attention to the importance of pedestrian crosswalk laws.

Two Men Identified Connected To Recent Bank Scam
(September 5, 2008)
Tigard Police previously reported an incident that occurred on August 15th at a Wells Fargo Bank located on Washington Square Rd. The incident involved two men positioned near the after hours depository attempting to scam unsuspecting bank customers by posing as "security guards" in efforts to obtain banking deposits.

Next Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign Set To Begin
(September 4, 2008)
The Tigard Police Department will once again participate in the "Three Flags Safety Belt Campaign" beginning Monday, September 8th.

Two Men Scam Unsuspecting Business Employees at Bank Night Depository
(August 19, 2008)
Tigard Police is currently investigating reports involving a scam occurring outside the Wells Fargo Bank located at 9200 SW Washington Square Road.

Tigard Police Crack Down On Prostitution
(August 6, 2008)
Tigard Police is taking a firm approach to help reduce incidents of prostitution occurring in Tigard.

Tigard Police Emphasize Pedestrian Safety
(August 5, 2008)
Within the next 6 weeks, members of the Tigard Police Traffic and Patrol Units will be taking extra steps to ensure pedestrian safety and bring attention to the importance of pedestrian related traffic laws.

Police Looking For Possible Additional Victims Connected to Lewd Behavior
(July 18, 2008)
On June 21st, Tigard Police arrested 47 year old Jose Sanchez-Moreno of Wilsonville. Sanchez-Moreno was spotted by store security at Sears in Tigard acting suspiciously in the presence of two minor females just before 6:00 pm.

Armed Robbery at Tigard Supercuts Hair Salon
(July 2, 2008)
A lone male carrying a handgun entered the Tigard Supercuts Hair Salon located at 9009 SW Hall Blvd. in Tigard at approximately 8:55 pm Tuesday evening, July 1st.

Help Safeguard Your Catalytic Converter
(July 1, 2008)
Metal thieves are targeting catalytic converters on motor vehicles. To help reduce the opportunity for theft, Tigard Police will be sponsoring an event to have any Toyota brand SUV or truck catalytic converter etched and recorded.

Tigard Woman Killed In DUII Hit and Run
(June 23, 2008)
A 41 year-old Tigard woman died Saturday morning as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle as she was crossing a street. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 am Saturday morning in an area along SW Walnut St near 121st Ave. in Tigard. The victim died at the scene.

Tigard Police Arrest Burglary Suspect
(May 12, 2008)
The continued success of the Tigard Police Commercial Crimes Unit became evident earlier today when members of the special unit arrested a man alleged to have burglarized the Tigard Toys 'R Us store.

Tigard Police Proudly Adds New K-9
(April 7, 2008)
On Monday, Tigard Police Officer Brian Jackson was officially recognized as a certified K-9 Handler with the State of Oregon.

Juvenile Arrested for Rash of Pellets Shot at Vehicles
(April 3, 2008)
This afternoon, Tigard Police Officers visited homes along SW Hall Blvd. between O'Mara St. and Sattler St. in efforts to ask residents for their help to end a series of incidents involving pellets being shot at moving vehicles along SW Hall Blvd.

Police Suggest Parents Reaffirm "Stranger Danger" Information with Children
(March 14, 2008)
Earlier today, a nine year old Metzger Elementary student reported to Tigard Police that an unidentified man in a vehicle made unwanted contact with her. The child told police this occurred while she waited for a school bus at approximately 7:15 a.m. Thursday morning.

Fight Identity Theft! Shred Your Stuff!
(March 14, 2008)
Tigard Police, in partnership with �Shred-it� will sponsor a community shred on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. until 1�p.m. at Tigard City Hall.

String of Neo-Nazi Related Incidents Reported
(March 5, 2008)
Within the past week, Tigard Police have documented six incidents of alleged Neo-Nazi related acts within the City of Tigard. The first series of reported incidents began on February 26th when a citizen reported a large red flag with a Swastika that was tethered to a utility pole along Highway 217 near 72nd Ave.

A Juvenile and an Adult Arrested After Rite-Aid Robbery
(March 5, 2008)
Within minutes of the Tigard Main Street Rite-Aid Store being robbed, Tigard Police arrested the pair allegedly responsible. A call to 9-1-1 at about 4:20 pm Monday afternoon stated that a store employee was robbed by gunpoint reportedly involving a man dressed in all black wearing a dark ski mask and hooded jacket.

Early Morning Robbery at Tigard Subway Shop
(February 28, 2008)
An employee of a Tigard Subway shop located at 11634 SW Pacific Highway reported a robbery at about 3:45am Wednesday morning. Information provided to police detailed an adult white male entering the store and walking to the area near the cash register.

Next Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign Set To Begin
(January 14, 2008)
The Tigard Police Department will once again participate in the "Three Flags Safety Belt Campaign" beginning February 4th.

Tigard Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound
(January 2, 2008)
Tigard Police Officers were called to a home located at 7916 SW Bond St. earlier this morning on a report of a man being shot. Police arrived within minutes and discovered that 32 year old Robert Sean Gillroy had been shot with a handgun.

Tigard Police Investigate Burglary
(December 24, 2007)
Tigard Police are searching for a woman involved in a string of burglaries that occurred during one night at the Tigard Medical Mall and Immediate Care Center office complex on December 23rd. Numerous tenants reported the burglaries.