Frequently Asked Questions
Generally we do not unlock car doors due to liability and a lack of locksmith expertise. Officers will respond to assist you in contacting a towing service that can help or offer any other assistance we can provide. Exceptions may be made in emergency situations or if a person or animal is locked inside.
Please call the Clatsop County Jail at 503-325-8641 or go to: https://apps.clatsopcounty.gov/jail/
Copies of police reports that are releasable to the public can be purchased at the Police Station. The Police Department Office City Hall is open Monday thru Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. The Police Clerk is at lunch between 11:00am and 12:00pm. You can call 503-861-2235, Option #3 to make a special arrangement to come into the station between 8:00am and 9:00am.
Please have the case number and name listed on the report. There will be a fee charged for all reports or any needed copies.
The Warrenton Police Department DOES NOT provide fingerprinting services. However the Seaside Police department and the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office do.
Oregon law is very specific about this type of request. Police Officers can perform a "civil stand-by" for up to 20-minutes. Please call the dispatch center at 503-325-8661.
Call the business line at 503-861-2235, Option #3 or email WPDrecords@warrentonoregon.us
For crimes in progress or emergencies call 9-1-1. For Non-Emergencies you can call the dispatch center at 503-325-8661 or 503-325-4411. For all other matters call our non-emergency business line at 503-861-2235.
You will need to obtain a signed release form from the department. To obtain a release form you SHOULD BE the "owner" or someone with an "interest" in the vehicle (some exceptions do apply), MUST HAVE a valid driver's license (or a valid driver), will need to provide the current vehicle registration or title, proof of current insurance coverage, and pay an administrative fee. You must arrive at the station prior to 3:30pm to allow staff time to process the release before the 4:00pm closing time. For more information call the department at 503-861-2235.
Contact the Warrenton Police Department (503-861-2235) and report the situation. Officers will work with you to solve the problem using a variety of methods. You can also email any problems to policechief@warrentonoregon.us
Contact the Warrenton Municipal Court clerk at 503-861-0792.
The law requires that all accidents $2500 or over in property damage or resulting in ANY injury or death, MUST be reported to the local police agency. Driver Report forms are available at any DMV office or any law enforcement agency and can be turned into your local DMV office or mailed to the DMV at: Accident Reporting Unit, 1905 Lana Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97314. The law changed too and reports CANNOT be turned into police departments anymore.
You can pay for a citation, fine, or judgment at the Warrenton City Hall Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. City Hall accepts cash, check (if not on the no-checks list), and credit/debit card at the counter. You can also go to the City of Warrenton website and click on the Municipal Court and follow the instructions to pay online with a credit/debit card or electronic check. If you have questions contact the Warrenton City Hall at 503-861-2233.
We are located at 225 S. Main Ave. at the corner of SW 2nd Ave. and Main Ave. The Warrenton Police Department shares a building with City and the Warrenton Fire Department. Map
