On May 1, 2024, a deputy serving the City of North Plains took a report of a theft of construction equipment that occurred near NW Commercial St and NW 311th Ave. The owner of a construction company reported the equipment was valued at over $10,000. Deputies obtained video footage of the suspect and his truck.
Footage of the suspect was shared by the business owner online, and a community member provided a tip to law enforcement, identifying the suspect as 40-year-old Shaun Billman of Forest Grove. On the evening of May 2, 2024, sheriff’s office deputies went to Billman’s home. When deputies arrived, they found Billman outside, near his truck and the stolen equipment.
Deputies arrested Billman and transported him to the Washington County Jail, where he was charged with aggravated theft in the first degree.
The equipment was returned to the rightful owner.
