The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported on Apr. 4 that deputies, aided by a drone from the Drone as First Responder program, arrested a suspect following a vehicle pursuit and crash in Aloha. The incident began on April 2 when a deputy identified a Toyota Camry linked to a recent burglary and attempted to stop it, but the driver fled.
The use of technology played an important role in locating and apprehending the suspects while minimizing risk to public safety. The sheriff’s office serves more than 600,000 residents across Washington County and focuses on protecting the community with integrity, professionalism, and compassion according to the official website.
After terminating the pursuit due to traffic congestion, deputies received assistance from Beaverton Police Department officers and deployed drones. The drone operator tracked one passenger who exited near SW Farmington Road and SW Kinnaman Road while the driver continued at high speed. Shortly after, dispatchers received reports of a crash involving the Camry at SW Farmington Road and SW 141st Avenue where victims in two vehicles suffered minor injuries.
Deputies launched another drone which located the fleeing driver moving through residential yards. Patrol units then took him into custody without further incident. The arrested individual was identified as Jesus Cisneros-Vite of Beaverton, age 32, who was lodged in jail facing charges including attempt to elude in a vehicle, reckless driving, two counts of hit-and-run, criminal mischief, and an outstanding felony warrant from the Department of Corrections.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office operates as part of county government with headquarters supporting regional operations including patrols and jail services according to its official website. It is also engaged in community outreach programs designed for safety education and public support according to its official website.
Massey became the first woman sheriff for Washington County according to information provided by officials. Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact non-emergency dispatch referencing case number 50-26-4502.
