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A jury has reached a verdict of not guilty in the criminal trial against Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza arising from of a May 21, 2023, use of force incident. Following the incident, the Police Department opened an internal investigation, which was subsequently paused pending the outcome of the trial in the criminal case.  …

The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024.  Two involved deputies are: The two witness deputies are: All four remain on critical incident…

The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue in…

The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Results of DNA and firearms analysis are still pending from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab.  At the…

The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is conducting the Independent Investigation of the officer-involved use of force incident involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred on April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion located at 14011 NE 20th Avenue in…

The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Results of DNA and firearms analysis are still pending from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab.  At the…

Update As part of the ongoing investigation, this morning detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit, with assistance from SWAT, served a search warrant at residence in the 10600 block of NE 44th Street.  The suspect in this case, Georgio C. Stevens was located and taken into custody without incident. He was booked…

On March 31, at about 9:53 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the report of a physical disturbance at the Vine Turtle Place bus stop at 7th/Washington Street. Upon police arrival, all involved had fled and no victims were located. Approximately 20 minutes later, a male called 9-1-1 requesting an ambulance at the intersection of Broadway/E…

The Southwest Washington Independent Investigative Response Team (SWIIRT), led by the Vancouver Police Department, is continuing the investigation of the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 20, 2024, involving deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators are in the process of finalizing their reports. Results of DNA and firearms analysis are still pending…

On Saturday, March 30 at approximately 9:49 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the area of N Andresen Rd/NE 63rd Street for the report of a single vehicle collision. The vehicle had been traveling northbound on Andresen Rd. just north of NE 63rd Street At that section of Andresen, there is a slight left curve in…