Jury Finds Stephen Matthew Lister Guilty of Multiple Charges Stemming from 2019 Hit-and-Run Collision
HILLSBORO, Ore.- On July 31, 2020, a Washington County jury found Stephen Matthew Lister guilty of two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons. On August 6, 2020,...
Washington County District Attorney's Office Works to Increase Efficiency of the Fitness to Proceed Process
HILLSBORO, Ore.- The Washington County District Attorney's Office is leading a program aimed at increasing the efficiency of the fitness to proceed process. The program will reduce the pre-trial jail time for defendants with mental health disorders. Along with our partners...
Two Defendants Convicted on Multiple Charges Related to Shooting Along SW Scholls Ferry Road
HILLSBORO, Ore.- On January 22, 2020, Cristy Anna Sisco pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. On July 7, 2020, Ms. Sisco was sentenced to 70 months in prison by Judge Janelle Wipper. On July 2, 2020, Carlos Alberto Quebrado was...
Gregory Dennis Hall Found Guilty Except for Insanity of Murder
HILLSBORO, Ore.- On July 15, 2020, Judge Andrew Erwin found Gregory Dennis Hall guilty except for insanity on one count of murder with a firearm. On July 29, 2020, Judge Erwin ordered the defendant to serve the rest of his life at the Oregon State Hospital, subject to the...
District Attorney Kevin Barton Highlights Importance of Addressing Childhood Trauma
HILLSBORO, Ore.- Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton recently submitted the following opinion piece which was published by the Pamplin Media Group: It is impossible to work within our American criminal justice system and witness the events over the past several...
Zachery Thomas Sanders Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison in Robbery Case
HILLSBORO, Ore.- On July 2, 2020, a Washington County jury found Zachery Thomas Sanders guilty of first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, second-degree theft, menacing, fourth-degree assault, strangulation and unlawful use of a weapon. On July 7, 2020, Judge Ted Sims...
Benito Juarez-Hernandez Convicted of 17 Counts in Sex Abuse Case
HILLSBORO, Ore.- On June 22, 2020, a jury found Benito Juarez-Hernandez guilty of two counts of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct, nine counts of first-degree sexual abuse, four counts of first-degree sodomy and one count of first-degree unlawful sexual...
Marco Antonio Xiap-Jelkes Junior Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison
HILLSBORO, Ore.- On June 18, 2020, Marco Antonio Xiap-Jelkes Junior pleaded guilty to first-degree forcible rape, first-degree forcible sodomy, second-degree rape and second-degree sexual abuse. Judge Rebecca Guptill then sentenced the defendant to 200 months in prison....
Washington County District Attorney's Office Honors World Elder Abuse Month
HILLSBORO, Ore.- The Washington County District Attorney's Office is honoring World Elder Abuse Month as our office also seeks to raise awareness to crimes impacting seniors in our community. Our dedicated team of prosecutors handles crimes committed against vulnerable adults...
Aaron Cooper Zepeda Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Stabbing Attack
HILLSBORO, Ore.- On June 10, 2020, Aaron Cooper Zepeda pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 70 months in prison by Judge Oscar Garcia. Deputy District Attorney Will Stabler prosecuted the case against Mr. Zepeda. On September 10, 2019, the defendant...