North Plains Police Department

08/19/2026

Great news, the goats have been reunited with their family!

Thank you you to everyone who provided tips and assistance to help reunited these little friends back to their owner.

While the goats were having a grand adventure they even did some community service and trimmed the grass outside the post office.
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Original Post from August 19, 2026

We need your help to reunite two lost goats with their owner.

Earlier today deputies located two little goats at the North Plains Post Office.

Do they look familiar? If you have any information, please call dispatch 503-629-0111 so we can help them find their way home.

07/29/2026

🎉 National Night Out – North Plains 🎉

Join the North Plains Police Department for a fun and festive evening at National Night Out on Thursday, July 30, from 6–8 p.m. at the Jesse Mays Community Center!

👮‍♂️ Meet your local deputies
🚓 Check out police vehicles
🍦 Enjoy treats and family-friendly activities
🎈 Connect with neighbors and learn how we all play a role in building a safer community

It’s a great night to come together, make new connections, and celebrate the strong community spirit of City of North Plains. We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Jesse Mays Community Center
📅 Thursday, July 30
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from the North Plains Police Department. If you missed the parade - we’ve got you covered. I just don’t have any candy for you. You needed to be here for that.

05/08/2026

If you have any information, call 503-629-0111

Can You ID Me?

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the community to identify the two individuals in the photo related to the burglary of a business on May 1, 2026, near the 47000 block of NW Sell Road in Banks.

If you have information about this burglary or can identify the individuals in the photo, please contact the Sheriff’s Office through non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111, referencing case number 50-26-6297.

03/02/2026

Effective February 28, 2026, the North Plains City Council welcomes Sergeant Eamon O’Reilly in a temporary role as the City's new Police Chief in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Current Chief Nick Jones will assist with the transition before temporarily filling the role of a Lieutenant supporting Washington County’s Patrol Division.

“I am excited to explore this new opportunity and build relationships within a welcoming community like North Plains”, said Chief O’Reilly.

Sergeant O’Reilly brings valuable experience, having served in the Sheriff's Office Patrol Division for the last 18 years, with an additional four years working in the jail, starting in 2004. His diverse law enforcement career includes work on various special teams, including the Canine Team, Tactical Negotiations Team, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Drug Recognition Expert, Mobile Field Force, Corrections Emergency Response Team, and Court Security.

01/20/2026

Community Update: Speed Zone Changes

On Wednesday, January 21st, Washington County Land Use and Transportation (LUT) will be making some needed changes along the following roads:

1. NW Gordon Rd - 35 MPH (speed zone on NW Gordon Rd from 150 feet south of NW Vadis Rd to NW North Ave)

2. NW Mountaindale Rd - 40 MPH (speed zone from NW North Ave to 100 feet west of NW Old Pumpkin Ridge Rd)

3. NW North Ave – New stop sign at the intersection

North Plains deputies will do their best to educate drivers about the new speed limit changes and appreciate your support in keeping our community a safe place to live and thrive.

12/11/2025

Community Notice:

Earlier today, A North Plains resident discovered old explosives on a family-owned farming property that has been in the family since 1952. Concerned about safety, the homeowner called for assistance from the Portland Metro Explosives Disposal Unit (Metro EDU).

Metro EDU decided to detonate some of the explosives in place, which may be heard in the surrounding community. Please do not call 9-1-1, as there is no danger to the public.

12/05/2025

A joyful night in North Plains! 🎄🎅

We were grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the season with our North Plains neighbors last night. This community is something special! ✨💛

12/01/2025

Washington County Law Enforcement Council Issues a Statement of Immigration Enforcement