Washington County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Washington County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Man dies after farm accident in Washington County
A man died after a farm equipment accident in Putnam. Karl Ohly, 50, was declared dead at the scene by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
- Colorado weather blog: Colorado communities responding to damage from this week's severe storms
Colorado communities are addressing damage from severe storms that caused flash flooding, rock slides, and road closures. Key impacts include flooded trails along Bear Creek, washed-out bridges in Jefferson County, and prolonged closures of Highway 6 due to rock slides.
- 2 charged for burglarizing Fort Edward home, stealing car
Two individuals were arrested by the Washington County Sheriff's Office for burglarizing a home in Fort Edward and stealing a vehicle. Charley Blissit, 18, and a 17-year-old are facing felony charges.
- Two Georgia teens allegedly used drone to drop drugs, phones and blades at prison, face charges
Two Georgia teens, Mariana Torres and Anyela Contreas Torres, were arrested for allegedly using a drone to drop contraband at a medium-security prison. The suspects face multiple charges, including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and trading with inmates. Authorities seized approximately 2.95 pounds of marijuana and other prohibited items.