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Sheriff Joseph A. Wampler

OREGON SHERIFF Magazine News

Hood River Sheriff Joseph Wampler grew up and attended school in Hood River, Oregon. He began his law enforcement career as a corrections officer for the Hood River Sheriff's Office. He then worked through the ranks at the Hood River Police Department, ultimately earning the rank of Captain. When Sheriff Wampler was elected in 1993 (taking office in January 1994), he was the youngest sheriff in office, at the age of 39. He is now in this third term.

His interests include bow hunting, fishing and remote control aircraft. Sheriff Wampler also holds a pilot's license.

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OREGON SHERIFF Magazine News

Summer, 2010 -- A Hood River County Grand Jury has handed down indictments for Aggravated Murder and Robbery in the First Degree for three Washington residents. The two women and one man robbed, then shot, 54-Year-old Jerry Cranmer, owner of the Vagabond Lodge, the night of September 10, 2009. Cranmer died at the scene.

A Major Crime Investigation Team comprised of detectives from police, sheriff and state law enforcement agencies from both Oregon and Washington, led by Detective Matt English of the Hood River County Sheriff's Office, have spent the last eight months developing the case.

Sheriff Wampler would like to thank all the men and women involved in this investigation for their tireless resolve.

For the first time in Hood River County history, furlough days and budget cuts will reduce the Sheriff's Office staffing going into the 2010-2011 budget period. Adjustments have been made at the administrative level and hopefully should not have too much of an adverse effect on level of service to the public.

County Commissioners will look at the affect to Public Safety Service in six months and consider adjustment.

Hood River County Northwest Area Recreational Trail Maps are now available. These maps were produced by the Hood River County Forestry Department to identify ATV, mountain biking, motorcycle, horse trails and staging areas.

Remember to be prepared, leave an itinerary with a family member or friend and be safe.

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