Washington County, OR
07/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2026 16:24
Man Found Deceased Inside Cornelius Residential Fire
Media release
Posted July 8, 2026
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 7:45 a.m., Cornelius deputies responded to a residential fire at 1378 Baseline Street. Deputies closed the road to traffic while the fire departments worked to extinguish the fire.
After the firefighters controlled the fire, investigators were able to enter the home and found a man deceased inside. The Medical Examiner determined the identity of the man as 68-year-old Jerome "Jerry" Milliken, a resident of the home. Jerry's family has been notified of his death.
Detectives from the Sheriff's Office are working with the fire investigator to determine the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and there have been no arrests.
If you have any information and have yet to speak with detectives, please contact the Sheriff's Office Investigations Division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 57-26-761.
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