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New Year`s Eve Assault Suspect Convicted on Attempted Murder

A man who slashed and cut his girlfriend's face with a pocket knife is convicted on all charges.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Rodolfo Hernandez Cruz was accused of a viscous assault on his girlfriend in a fit of jealousy on New Year's Eve 2009. He has since been convicted of his crimes and is awaiting sentencing.

Beaverton Police explain that on January 1st 2009 at 5:14 a.m. they received a call from residents at the Conestoga Park Apartments reporting an assault occurring now, with a weapon. They explained that a man was attacking a woman with a knife.

Beaverton‏ Bar Fight Lands Seven in Jail

The fight started when a man's wife who was singing karaoke, was insulted and slapped on the rear by another patron.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Deputies in Washington County were called to the Azteca Restaurant in Beaverton early this morning on a fight involving patrons and security. Seven people were arrested and two were taken to area hospitals, according to Sheriff's Office spokesman Sgt. David Thompson.

He says that the report came in at 2:19 a.m. about a large group of people fighting at the Azteca restaurant on SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway.

Beaverton Man Dies in Car Crash That Injures Two Others

"Without a second thought for his own safety, Deputy Muehleck ran into the near freezing water in an attempt to save Mr. Saviers' life." - - Sgt. Bob Ray, Washington County Sheriff's Office

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Washington County Sheriff's deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on NW West Union Road west of NW 185th Avenue this morning at 2:34 a.m.

The initial investigation according to Sgt. Bob Ray with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, revealed that a 1989 Jeep Cherokee driven by 26 year-old Chad Saviers of Beaverton, crashed while it was Westbound on West Union Road.

Police Say Beaverton Man Killed Wife With Hammer

A Beaverton man has been arrested for the murder of his wife.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - A call to Beaverton Police early Monday morning alerted authorities to a murder scene.

Kadel`s Auto Body Promotes Vorisek to Journeyman Body Technician

Newberg native Cory Vorisek is employed at Kadel's Auto Body's Beaverton facility.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Don Braden President and CEO of Kadel's Auto Body announced today that Cory Vorisek has been promoted to Journeyman Body Technician at Kadel's Auto Body Beaverton located on Rose Lane in Beaverton, Oregon.

Vorisek joined Kadel’s Auto Body in March 2005 as a Tear Down Technician after completing the two year Auto Collision Repair Program at Portland Community College.

Elmer`s Pancake House in Beaverton Robbed at Gun Point (VIDEO)

After robbing the business, the suspect fled on foot, and was gone before police arrived.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - An armed robbery suspect was captured on cameras today at Elmer's Pancake House on NW Waterhouse Avenue in Beaverton. Detective Pam Yazzolino with Beaverton Police, says just before 7:30 a.m., a lone male who was armed, walked into the video poker area from an outside door.

"He displayed a handgun, pointed it at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk complied, giving the man an undisclosed amount of cash."

Police Officer Shoots Pit Bull After Pair Attack Dogs

One officer discharged his side arm fatally wounding one pit bull, saying he feared for the safety of responding police.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Beaverton Police responded to a report today at 2:25 p.m. from a woman who said she had two pit bulls in her backyard attacking her dogs.

FDIC closes Pinnacle Bank in Beaverton

Pinnacle Bank becomes first bank closed in Oregon since 1991.

(Salem) - On Friday February 13^th Pinnacle Bank of Beaverton became the first Oregon bank to be closed since 1991 and the 13^th bank to be close this year.

Washington Trust Bank of Spokane, Washington will assume all of the deposits.

Beaverton Police Seek Help Locating Missing Person

Anyone with information regarding Mr. Atie is asked to call the Beaverton Police Department at 503-629-0111.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The family of 74-year old Joseph Tanious Atie called Beaverton Police this evening at 5:30 p.m., to report that Mr. Atie had left around 9:30 a.m. this morning to attend church at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Beaverton, and then failed to return. Mr. Atie lives on SW Crestmoor Drive in Beaverton.

Beaverton PD Says Burglary Suspects Were Caught in the Act (PHOTOS)

Both subjects are from the Beaverton area and are being charged with: 1st-degree Burglary, 1st-degree Theft, Unlawful Entry to a Motor Vehicle,Interfering with Police, and 2nd-degree Criminal Trespass.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Beaverton Police say they nabbed two suspects during a burglary this morning. One suspect remains at large at this time.

Beaverton PD received a call of a burglary in progress at 12975 SW 19th Street, Beaverton early this morning at 4:13 AM.

The caller said she'd heard the sound of the front door opening, which was believed to have possibly been left unlocked, and noises downstairs, according to Detective Pam Yazzolino with Beaverton Police, who says the woman also knew the family of five were all already home and asleep.