Retail theft mission funded by $1.5 million grant results in 10 arrests

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the help of a recent $1.5 million grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office partnered with local businesses to conduct a retail theft mission in Cornelius on Friday.

A total of 10 people were arrested for theft and trespassing, and one of the suspects was also caught with meth, according to officials.

Hundreds of dollars of merchandise were recovered from Fred Meyer, Walmart and Coastal Farm & Ranch stores within the city of Cornelius…

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