Washington County Sheriff’s Report

Published 2:08 pm Monday, October 5, 2026

Washington County sheriff’s deputies responded to roadway flooding, a medical emergency and reports of suspicious activity during the Sept. 28-Oct. 2 reporting period. No arrests were listed in the activity log.

Deputies found water and mud flowing across the roadway at County Road P40 and Hartline Lane at 10:23 p.m. Sept. 30. The roads department was notified. Deputies also notified road officials of a tree partially blocking the roadway at Highway 75 and County Road 30 early Oct. 1.

Earlier Sept. 30, deputies responded to a report that a gray van hydroplaned and entered a ditch at Highway 30 and County Road 29. The person involved was reported to be OK and waiting for a ride, and the log noted no vehicle damage. The log also listed a report of a property damage accident involving someone leaving the scene at Highway 133 and County Road 30. Deputies noted plans to meet to take a report.

Deputies began CPR during a rescue call in Fort Calhoun at 3:41 a.m. Sept. 29. The Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department transported the patient to Immanuel. The log provided no further information about the patient’s condition.

On Oct. 1, a caller in the 14000 block of Highway 75 reported chasing away someone who had been looking at equipment with a flashlight ahead of an Oct. 3 auction. The person left in a purplish sedan, possibly a Nissan or Toyota. The caller requested extra patrols, and deputies recorded a check of the property early Oct. 2.

Deputies assisted Blair police at 5:27 a.m. Oct. 2 with enforcement of a city order. The log reported no issues but did not identify the order or property involved.