Washington County Deputy Charged With Coercing A Witness

BEAVERTON, OR — A Washington County Sheriff's deputy was arrested Monday for crimes stemming from an alleged domestic violence situation that occurred in April, according to sheriff's officials.

Brian Thompson Waterbury, 35, was taken to the Washington County Jail on charges of assault, strangulation, menacing, and tampering with a witness. He was released Wednesday after his arraignment for tampering with a witness and coercion (both Class C felonies), according to court documents.

Police say Waterbury was placed on administrative leave back on April 5 following complaints of off-duty domestic violence on April 3. Beaverton police were tasked with conducting a criminal investigation.

On Sept. 18, following an alleged attempt on Sept. 14 to induce a witness by threat of violence not to testify, Waterbury was arrested. What the alleged victim was meant to testify against is unclear based on court documents.

Waterbury's preliminary hearing will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 13 in Washington County.

Photo Courtesy: Washington County Sheriff's Office