Beaverton News

ALOHA, Ore. -- A woman who was struck by a car while using a crosswalk Thursday in Aloha is expected to survive her injuries.

Renee Hoskins, 60, was crossing at the intersection of SW Baseline Road near SW Lisa Lane when she was struck by Betty Dobbie, 86. All of this was seen by a Washington County Sheriff's Deputy who was traveling east on SW Baseline Road at the time. He saw Hoskins start to cross, and according to police officials, the deputy became concerned because he noticed Hoskins was wearking dark clothes. Adding to the fact that it was night and raining, he knew it might be hard for drivers to see Hoskins.

The deputy was right.

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Philip Leland Riley is finally under arrest.

Riley, 68, had been arrested in November of 2008 after the Beaverton Police Department was called to investigate a sex abuse allegation at the YMCA in Beaverton. A young juvenile male had reported to his mother he'd been sexually assaulted by an older white male while in the facility's shower.

Detectives responded and the resulting investigation led Riley's arrest. Riley was lodged at the Washington County Jail where he posted bail and subsequently fled the state to avoid prosecution.

Numerous attempts were made to locate Riley, however, these attempts proved unsuccessful. It was later believed Riley had left the United States. Beaverton detectives sought the help of the FBI and the United States Attorney's Office where a Federal fugitive warrant was issued and a fugitive investigation began.

On Oct. 10, 2009, America's Most Wanted aired a show outlining the case and requested the public's assistance.

ALOHA, Ore. – Police in Aloha have arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run incident that injured a bicyclist and damaged property.

Police said the suspect, identified as Luis Acros-Cardenas, 22, was driving a green Mazda van when he hit cyclist Kevin Lynch from behind.

Acros-Cardenas then allegedly ran over two mailboxes and a water main controller before leaving the scene.

Using tips from witnesses, officers were able to drive to a residence and arrest Acros-Cardenas shortly after the crash.

Lynch suffered minor injuries and the impact cracked his cycling helmet. He was taken to a hospital.

Acros-Cardenas faces DUII and numerous other charges. The van involved was registered in his name.

Make your plans now for "Parenting Teens," a free workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Living Water Apostolic Church (12830 SW Canyon Rd) in Beaverton.

This workshop is presented by Rebecca Phipps MA, LPC of the “Between Us” Healthy Relationship Program.

The workshop will include sessions on: Understanding the Teenage Brain, Teenage Behavior, Healthy Communication, and Danger Signs. This is a great workshop for married couples with kids, single parents, grandparents, and foster parents and blended families. 
More than 500 people have benefitted by this workshop. Light refreshments will be served. Childcare provided for children 10 and younger.

For more information, call 503-347-6876 or 503-347-6879 or email monotheistic@comcast.net.