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Sheriff’s Office Investigates July 12 Murder-Suicide in Damascus Area
Please reference case #23-014551
At approximately 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a Violation of a Restraining Order at a residence on SE Delia Street in the Damascus area.
A man -- identified as Rickoshay Allen Kerr, age 34, of Hillsboro -- was reportedly at the address in violation of a restraining order out of Washington County.
Neighbors calling 911 at the same time reported seeing a man with a gun in the area.
Detectives Following Up on Retail Theft Mission Recover More Than $29,000 in Stolen Merchandise
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Statement from Sheriff Angela Brandenburg on Today's Officer-Involved Shooting
I am grateful beyond words that I can stand before you today and say one of our deputies has already been released from the hospital and the other is expected to be released later today.
Our deputies put themselves in harm's way each and every day, facing unknown and unpredictable circumstances and I am so thankful that both deputies survived today's potentially fatal encounter.
Suspect Dies After Crashing into Tree in Wilsonville
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies serving the City of Wilsonville, observed a black BMW sedan speeding in excess of 100 mph on southbound I-5 near SW Boeckman Road. Deputies attempted to pull over the speeding vehicle, which was “blacked out,” meaning it had no lights on.
June 22 retail-theft operation leads to 22 arrests
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office led a retail theft operation at multiple retailers in the area of SE 82nd Ave and SE Johnson Creek Blvd.