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Beaverton Driver Injured in Early Morning Crash (PHOTOS)

Police believe the driver was traveling too fast for the foggy conditions.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Deputies say a driver suffered serious non-life threatening injuries early this morning when his vehicle, eastbound on Sunset Highway, slammed into the back of a parked semi truck.

Sgt. Dave Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, says 44-year old driver, Arnufo Reyes Jr. of Beaverton, was driving his 2005 Mercedes C230 east on Highway 26, the Sunset Highway east of the Highway 6 intersection when the crash happened Sunday, November 1st, at 6:04 a.m.

Beaverton Apartment Fire Displaces Nine

Though firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within 15 minutes of arrival, the unit involved was completely destroyed and three adjacent units were damaged by smoke and water.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Firefighters responded to reports of a fully-involved apartment fire just after 1:00 a.m. this morning, in the Hunt's Court complex in Beaverton on SW Farmington Road.

Cassandra Ulven with Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, says the incident commander, who arrived seconds before the first fire crews, feared the worst when he saw a wall of flames coming from the single-story complex.

Beaverton Police Say Suspect Used Bomb Threat to Rob Bank (PHOTOS)

Beaverton Police are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect named Robert Kuch, who reportedly stated he would not go back to prison alive.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Beaverton Police say a lone male robbed a Chase Bank Wednesday by threatening a teller with a bomb. Detective Pam Yazzolino with Beaverton Police, says it happened inside the Fred Meyers at 11425 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in Beaverton Wednesday at 12:39 p.m. and informed the teller that he had an explosive device in a black bag and demanded money.

The building was initially evacuated as the suspect had purported to have a bag containing a bomb, which he left behind, Yazzolino said.

Deputies Locate Disabled Woman (UPDATE)

The Missing Woman, Sparkle Green, has returned home safely and unharmed.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Washington County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in locating a missing developmentally disabled woman from the community of Aloha.

26-year old Sparkle Thira Green left her adult foster care home last Tuesday, September 22nd, and went to her mother's house in NE Portland. She has not been seen or heard from since.

Sparkle Green left her adult foster care home earlier this week and has not returned. She was last seen in Portland and may be downtown, according to Sgt. David Thompson with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Road Construction Worker Killed in Beaverton (UPDATE)

Police say the victim was killed on the job by a dumptruck.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - 51-year old John Thomas Sparks, a road construction worker, was killed this afternoon in a work-related accident on SW 173rd near SW Walker Road in Beaverton at 3:47 p.m.

"Officers arrived to learn that a road construction worker was killed when one of the dump trucks involved in the repaving backed over him. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene."

TVF&R Responds to Fatal Fire in Beaverton (PHOTOS)

The victim has not been identified. A Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue investigator is working to determine the cause of the fire.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue aggressively attacked a mobile home fire in Beaverton that was threatening to spread to surrounding structures early this morning. Although firefighters were able to knock the fire down quickly, firefighters discovered one person inside the home who was deceased.

Firefighters were called to the Mobile Home Corral at 3737 SW 117th Avenue in Beaverton at 3:45 this morning. The first arriving engine found a mobile home fully involved in flames.

Three Arrested in Beaverton Murder

The victim, 18-year old Alex Hernandez, died late Tuesday, as a result of the injuries sustained during his attack.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Beaverton Police were called to the report of a stabbing on SW Hall Boulevard near SW Colony Lane August 31, 2009. Three suspects had reportedly attacked an 18-year old male with a knife.

Beaverton Police have arrested three men in connection with the crime. Two now face Murder charges and the third was arrested on unrelated charges of Sex Abuse.

Beaverton Police Seek Missing Person

It's unknown where Mrs. Moeller may have driven to; all the likely spots have been checked.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - On Monday, August 17th, at 9:00 am the Beaverton Police Department received a call of a missing woman. Mr. Steven Moeller reported that his wife, 50-year old Jill Arlene Moeller, had left for work at 7:30 am but never arrived. As of this morning at 8:45 a.m. she still has not been heard from.

Mrs. Moeller is on medication for depression and mild symptoms of dementia. She does not have access to her medication, except at home.

86-Year Old Beaverton Man Reported Missing

The Beaverton Police Department is asking anyone who sees Mr. Nordness or his car to call 911.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Beaverton Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 84 year old Elmer Wallace Nordness: "Wally" to his friends and family. He was last seen at this evening at approximately 8:30 pm.

Mr. Nordness has taken his car and is believed to be driving around the Beaverton area. His car is described as a light tan, four door 1993 Buick LaSabre with Oregon license plate ZLG860.

Beaverton Police Seek Wanted Molestation Suspect

Philip Riley is a white male, 5’11” tall and 125 pounds. He has blue eyes and gray hair. Riley fled with a substantial amount of cash and his passport, leaving his cell phone, credit cards and vehicles behind.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Beaverton Police Department, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, are asking for your help in finding a wanted person.

Det. Mike Purdy with Beaverton Police, says 67-year old Philip Leland Riley molested a boy at a local health club and is facing a lengthy sentence for this crime.