Police

Warrenton, OR – The Warrenton Police Department will be joining with the other law enforcement agencies in Clatsop County and around the State of Oregon to participate in the 3rd Safety Belt Blitz Monday, August 24, 2020 through Sunday, September 6, 2020. During this timeframe WPD officers will use grant-funded OT hours as well as straight-time enforcement hours to provide enhanced patrols looking for all traffic violation with an emphasis on:

Warrenton, OR – The Warrenton Police Department is launching a new Online Reporting Form where certain incidents and crimes can be started online and later completed by an officer. The new online form fits well with all of the current social distancing measures and alternative reporting methods being used around the State and Nation. But this reporting method is something the WPD has been wanting to do for some time now.

Warrenton, OR – The Warrenton Police Department has become a participant in Oregon’s Car Care Program. The program originally started with the Oregon State Police (OSP) who have since expanded the program to include the Oregon Association Chief’s of Police (OACP) and the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association (OSSA) to provide City Police Officers, County Sheriff’s Deputies, and State Police Troopers the ability to issue an “Oregon Car Care Voucher” that provides a discount on automotive parts purchased at participating auto parts stores (some restrictions will apply).

Updated: January 13, 2020

Position Title: Police Officer

The City of Warrenton is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill vacancies for Police Officer.  

**BEWARE OF RANSOM SCAM**

Two incidents of the ransom scam were recently reported to the WPD. Please see the attached Press Release with the details and tips on what to do if you receive this type of Scam Call.
 

****PRESS RELEASE****

Please see the attached press release on a Sex Abuse Investigation and Arrest of a 15-year-old male suspect. There is a possibility that there may be other juvenile victims in the Pacific Rim Neighborhood in southeast Warrenton.

Please see the attached Press Release on the recent graffiti vandalism at the City Park and the SE 2nd Kayak Dock. The Warrenton City Commission has offered a REWARD for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the subject(s) responsible.

On May 16, 2019 at 1:45pm officers from the Warrenton Police Department (WPD), Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Clatsop County Parole and Probation, and Department of Human Services (DHS) personnel served a search warrant at 526 NW Date Ave. in Warrenton. The warrant culminated a long and protracted investigation by all of the agencies after receiving several complaints from the neighborhood about suspicious activity involving people coming to and from the residence.

On May 16, 2019 at 1:45pm officers from the Warrenton Police Department (WPD), Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Clatsop County Parole and Probation, and Department of Human Services (DHS) personnel served a search warrant at 526 NW Date Ave. in Warrenton. The warrant culminated a long and protracted investigation by all of the agencies after receiving several complaints from the neighborhood about suspicious activity involving people coming to and from the residence.