Crime

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Detectives from the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Tuesday in connection to a Beaverton house that was robbed while the homeowners were on their honeymoon.

Detectives also found evidence of three other burglaries while they were searching the residence.

Detectives served a search warrant at 12190 SW Gingham Lane, Apartment "A" in Beaverton in connection to an investigation of a September burglary when a couple in the 8400 block of SW Alden Street in the community of Garden Home reported that their house had been burglarized while they were out of town.

The couple left town to get married and go on their honeymoon. When the victims returned, they found their house had been ransacked and many of their wedding gifts had been taken, including numerous gift cards. Also taken were two bicycles, jewelry, food, alcohol, and even the batteries out of the remote controls. The value of the stolen property was more $19,000.

The initial investigation led deputies to a Beaverton-area Home Depot, a home repair store.

A mother, her two sons, and one other person were arrested Thursday over allegations of using their medical marijuana status to sell pot in Washington County.

Detectives searched two homes in Aloha and Hillsboro and said they seized almost four pounds of marijuana as well as other drugs and guns.

Police arrested 40-year-old Tina Kohler and her 22-year-old son, Timothy, at their home on Bingo Lane in Aloha. Kohler’s other son, 21-year-old Corey, and 29-year-old Joshua Dacus were arrested at a home on 73rd Avenue in Hillsboro.

“We are continuously running into medical marijuana cardholders who are growing more than they are supposed to. In some cases they’re selling it; in some cases they’re giving it away,” said Sgt. David Thompson, spokesman for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. “The rules are fairly strict and they’re very generous.”

All four are charged with distribution, manufacturing and possession of a controlled substance.

Two men and one woman have been indicted for robbing two adult businesses on Dec. 27, 2009.

The men -- Brian Winebarger, 34, of Gresham, and Darren Carmichael, 30, of Tualatin -- are currently in custody and will be arraigned Jan. 19. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the female suspect, Crystal Jo Allen, 29, of Hillsboro.

The indictments stem from an event Dec. 27 when a man and a woman entered the Adult Fantasy Video Store (6440 SW Coronado Street in Portland) in the early morning hours and threatened the clerk with a gun the man was carrying. The male suspect was described as white, very tall and thin.The female was described as white, medium build, and was wearing a red jacket. They were both concealing their faces with a mask or scarf.

The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Officials at the City of Hillsboro have recently received reports that imposters posing as city employees are trying to gain entrance into peoples' homes.

City officials say that although they may knock on your door to ask questions, they will never ask to enter your house without a previous appointment.

Also City of Hillsboro employees drive "E-plate" vehicles and carry identification badges. If someone knocks on your door claiming to be from the city, ask to see their ID badge. If the person does not show an ID badge, close the door without further questions. If you feel in immediate danger, call 911.