On Friday, March 25, 2022 at 2:42 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a reported shooting in the area of NW Cornelius Pass Road and NW Germantown Road in unincorporated Washington County. Deputies arrived and learned that a man had been driving in the area when his vehicle windshield and side window were struck by gunfire. Fortunately, no one was injured.
As the investigation continued and to ensure the safety of the public, NW Cornelius Pass Road was closed in both directions between NW Germantown Road and NW West Union Road. Members from the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team, Crisis Negotiations Unit and Remotely Operated Vehicle Team responded to assist.
While on scene, deputies continued to hear gunshots. The suspect fired as many as 80 to 100 times from multiple firearms. The suspect also shot at a drone being used by the Remotely Operated Vehicle Team. No one was injured and the drone was not struck.
At 5:35 p.m., deputies arrested 51-year-old Todd W. Borino for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Recklessly Endangering Another Person and Criminal Mischief II. No deputy discharged any weapon during this incident.
Deputies were also assisted at the scene by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
The Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) is an interagency, highly skilled, and well-equipped tactical unit that responds to extremely hazardous situations where conventional police tactics and equipment may be inadequate. Also known as SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics), TNT is made up of Sheriff’s Office deputies and police officers from Hillsboro Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, Tualatin Police Department, and medics from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.
The Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU) is an interagency team that works to create a peaceful resolution to what can be highly volatile situations. The team responds to many callouts throughout Washington County every year, oftentimes in tandem with the Tactical Negotiations Team. The team members are trained in crisis negotiation and use those skills to bring about the safest resolution possible.
The Remotely Operated Vehicle Team (ROVT) supports law enforcement operations throughout the county using robotics, unmanned aircraft (drones), and other cutting-edge technology. Team members often respond to incidents involving the Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) or even regular patrol operations. ROVT is leading the way in drone usage for law enforcement agencies, proving the technology can be useful in many circumstances.
