October 2026
The Newest Member of Hillsboro Police Department's K-9 Unit
Officer Matt Schmidt's new K-9 partner is Shadow, a three-year-old German Shepherd from Hungary. Named Shadow because, as Officer Schmidt puts it, "Our K-9 partners truly become our shadow for the 6-10 years we are partnered up."
The two recently completed their initial training and certification, and will begin their patrols in mid-October. However, training is ongoing over the life of the K-9's service, in order to keep their skills fresh.
Shadow is trained to track human scent on weapons, clothing, and other objects that are important to criminal investigations, as well as missing/lost persons.
And it would seem Shadow is very enthusiastic about his work. Officer Schmidt says, "He loves doing back flips when he sees me coming to get him to go to work."
Involving Child Sexual Abuse & Hit and Run
Edwin Enrique Juarez has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree and sexual abuse in the first degree.
Edward Patrick Gorman has been sentenced to 130 months in prison after being found guilty of assault in the second degree, failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons, driving under the influence of intoxicants, and reckless driving.
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More Than 50 Cadets Put Their Skills to the Test
Cadets from seven law enforcement agencies, including Hillsboro Police, competed last month in the Multi-Agency Cadet Competition in Hillsboro. The one-day event featured practice scenarios in building searches and unknown traffic stops, and response to domestic violence, suspicious person, trespass, and overdose calls.
At Hillsboro Police, cadets are volunteers 15-21 years of age. Some are exploring a future career in law enforcement. However, even if their career ambitions are down a different path, being a cadet helps to develop and shape leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills that will benefit them in life.
Media Releases & Stats
Sex Abuse Suspect Arrested
White Cane Law
When an individual (who has limited vision or who is blind or deaf-blind) with a white cane or a guide dog is crossing the street, drivers must stop and remain stopped until the person has completely cleared the roadway, regardless of the number of lanes - ORS 811.035. A citation for violation of this law is $265.
White Cane Awareness Day is October 15.
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