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Deputies work with neighbors and community
TEAMWORK IMPROVES partners to address nuisance property in Aloha
NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY members calling in issues or concerns as well as deputies
self-initiating proactive patrols. 28 arrests have been
directly related to the home, but investigators note it is
unknown how many other arrests in the area have been
Neighbors of SW 182nd Avenue, an Aloha reported occupants of this disruptive home would related to the property. WCSO hosted a neighborhood
neighborhood, noticed odd activity surrounding hook up hoses to steal neighbor’s water. Deputies meeting in November 2018, inviting the community to
one particular house late in 2017 and, by the spring began focused patrols to connect with neighbors, partner together to create a solution aimed at increasing
of 2018, began regularly reporting the incidents to gather information and closely monitor the situation neighborhood livability.
law enforcement. Reports included strange patterns before it unraveled further.
of people coming and going at all hours, drug Work continues in the neighborhood. Clean-up efforts
paraphernalia littered throughout the street and an Community members often know their neighborhood have started and the eviction process is underway.
increase of thefts, assaults and disturbances. Upon best and are sensitive to changes in patterns or Community members continue to work with each other
closer inspection, it became apparent that while a large routines. Neighbors of SW 182nd Avenue connected and WCSO to improve the safety of the neighborhood.
number of individuals were residing at the home, the with WCSO and proactively provided information and
house was not in any condition to provide an adequate details regarding their concerns. Deputies put together
living environment. a response plan and worked closely with Health and PHOTO TOP LEFT | WCSO team involved in project - from left:
Human Services, County Commissioners, the District Deputy Bowler, Deputy Conway, Sgt. Bowman, Sgt. Uglesich and
The living conditions began to impact the entire Attorney’s Office and Community Corrections to Investigative Support Specialist Hanway.
neighborhood as the nuisance home’s utilities were improve the quality of life for the neighborhood.
turned off and garbage piled in the yard. Long- Have you seen or heard about the 9PM Routine on social
time neighbors noticed a stench in the area of urine From April - November 2018 there were 205 calls for media? It’s become a popular - and simple - way for folks
and feces as well as a rodent infestation. Neighbors service to the home itself - this included community to protect their home and property. Every night at 9:00PM,
we encourage the community to lock up property, turn
These cases are often very difficult to resolve, given strong homeowner and tenant rights. We are grateful to our Washington County
Health Department partners and our justice system colleagues who, together, work hard to resolve issues such as these within our legal on lights and bring in valuables to reduce the likelihood
framework. of falling victim to property crimes.

