FOX 12 rides along with Clackamas Co. deputies on family violence arrest warrant sweep

CLACKAMAS COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - Each October, as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office works to find and arrest people with outstanding family violence warrants. On Wednesday, CCSO led its 23rd annual sweep and FOX 12 followed along to see firsthand what goes into these operations.

As Clackamas County deputies track down suspects with outstanding family violence warrants — every case carries a story.

“My stalker was relentless, there were trackers on my car, he showed up at my workplace, interfered with my employment, he targeted my family and my children, and the people around me,” said one survivor.

One survivor shared her story with a room filled with officers from several agencies teaming up for the 23rd annual warrant sweep.

“I was terrified every moment of every day,” said the survivor. “He broke into my home, kicked down a glass door, and beat me with a hammer over 30 times.”

Those in the room hope the sweep offers survivors like her a fresh start, and brings accountability to offenders.

“Every single arrest is significant, it has the opportunity to create a positive ripple effect on numerous lives,” said Clackamas County Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Jones.

With warrants in hand, deputies gave us a firsthand look at what it takes to conduct these sweeps.

Most of the day was spent door-knocking, and while some addresses turned up empty.

Others brought deputies one step closer to accountability.

But whether anyone answered or not, deputies said every knock brings them closer to securing justice for a victim.

“The good news is there is plenty of fish in the sea so we just move on to the next one and eventually we’re going to find the people we’re looking for,” said Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jim White.

At least seven agencies within Clackamas County teamed up with the Sheriff’s Office Wednesday to help execute these warrants.