The Washington County Sheriff's Department is investigating whether human remains found near North Plains are those of Allyson Watterson.
A property owner clearing brush found the remains Saturday afternoon in the 15800 block of NW Corey Road in unincorporated North Plains.
Detectives responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. Based on the location of the remains and evidence found at the scene, detectives suspect the remains are those of Allyson Watterson.
Watterson has been missing since December 2019. The Washington County Medical Examiner’s Office will work to identify the remains.