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Vancouver Police Officer involved in shooting
Today at approximately 1:45 p.m., Vancouver Police were dispatched to the 100 block of SE Columbia Way regarding a male who had an aggressive German Shepard that was reported to be running loose and had bitten at least one person. The male was also described as having a firearm. According to the caller, the male…
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City Manager Update: June 2024
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Heights Bike Garden grand opening celebration June 8
The City of Vancouver and its partners invite media and members of the community to a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, for the Heights Bike Garden, 5411 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The first bike garden in southwest Washington – and among the largest in the world –…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #9
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, has completed the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office on April 13, 2024, at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue. Case files have been forwarded to the…
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City seeks input on parking and transportation options downtown
The City of Vancouver is seeking input on how you access parking and make your way to and around downtown. The City and its partners manage a parking and transportation system that helps us get where we need to go. We’re working on a project to help improve our downtown transportation and parking options for…
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Vancouver Police Department statement on Donald Sahota murder trial verdict
“On behalf of the Vancouver Police Department I want to say that today the justice process was exercised, as the jury found the defendant guilty of the January 29, 2022, death of Vancouver Police Officer Donald Sahota”, said Vancouver Police Chief Jeff Mori. “It has been a long, emotional wait for the family and friends…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #8
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office on April 13, 2024, at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue. Detectives are finalizing their reports. Once the…
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Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Release #16
The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, has been completed. Case files have been forwarded to the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review. There will be no further…
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Vancouver Police Arrest Child Predator
In May of 2022, the Vancouver Police Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit detectives initiated an investigation into Daniel B. Gray. That investigation was based on a series of reports by Gray’s family members and their friends, who alleged he had been sexually abusing young girls in his care for decades and photographing his victims. Detectives believed…
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Lineup announced for Vancouver Arts & Music Festival
The Vancouver Arts & Music Festival returns to Esther Short Park (W. 8th and Columbia streets) and downtown Vancouver August 2-4. Free and open to all ages, Vancouver Arts & Music Festival features award-winning musicians, visual artists and performers from Vancouver, the region and around the world. The three-day event hosts three stages, juried art…
