Sunglasses, Lies, and a Sheriff's Fall | Portland News

In 2000, Oregon’s DOJ launched an investigation into then-deputy Sheriff John Ward after fellow officers accused him of stealing Oakley sunglasses from a suicide victim’s RV—sunglasses later spotted on him during a traffic stop. Ward denied taking them, refused a polygraph, and declined to provide a receipt. Despite interviewing 65 witnesses—including officers who later worked under him—the case stalled due to insufficient evidence, even though investigator Bill Carroll called it serious and served a warrant at Ward’s home. Now, at 68, Ward faces renewed pressure for resignation and possible revocation of his law enforcement certification over fresh controversies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b475925952073a9