Crime & Safety

Beaverton High School Reopen After Sheriff Search Forced Lockout

The search for a wanted man forced Marlo Station High School to close its doors and go on lockout for one hour Thursday.

Marlo Station High School was locked down as the Washington County Sheriff's Office pursued Amir Walker.
Marlo Station High School was locked down as the Washington County Sheriff's Office pursued Amir Walker. (Washington County Sheriff's Office)

HILLSBORO, OR — The Washington County Sheriff's Office would like you to take a look at the man in the picture. His name is Amir Isaiah Walker. He is 22-years-old. He is wanted on three felony warrants.

On Thursday morning, the Washington County Sheriff's Office was pursuing him and the chase forced Marlo Station High School in Beaverton to lock down for one hour.

After that the school opened back up, Walker had evaded capture, and deputies asked people to keep an eye out for him. If spotted, the sheriff's office says call 911.

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Officials say that Walker is wanted on charges related to weapons and domestic abuse.

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