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Richard Ramirez, 40, of Vancouver makes a first appearance in July 2022 in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of intoxicants. A judge sentenced Ramirez Monday to 7&frac12; years in prison.

Vancouver man sentenced to more than 7 years for vehicular homicide and driving while drunk

Richard Ramirez, 40, of Vancouver makes a first appearance in July 2022 in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of intoxicants. A judge sentenced Ramirez Monday to 7&frac12; years in prison.

December 18, 2023, 6:08pm Clark County News

A judge sentenced a Vancouver man Monday to 7½ years in prison for causing a July 2022 fatal crash in central Vancouver in which he was driving with a blood-alcohol level double the legal limit. Read story

Elizabeth N. Snook appears August 2022 in Clark County Superior Court on an allegation of second-degree attempted murder. She pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree assault, and a judge sentenced her to 50 months in prison.

Vancouver woman sentenced to more than four years for hitting man with car after argument

Elizabeth N. Snook appears August 2022 in Clark County Superior Court on an allegation of second-degree attempted murder. She pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree assault, and a judge sentenced her to 50 months in prison.

December 18, 2023, 6:03pm Clark County News

A Vancouver woman was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison for hitting a man with her car following an argument. Read story

Brian M. Bowen, 49, is accused of fondling women during exams at his Portland podiatry business. Investigators are asking any other patients with similar experiences with Bowen to Portland police Detective Sean Harris.

Vancouver man accused of fondling women during podiatry exams. Police seeking other victims

Brian M. Bowen, 49, is accused of fondling women during exams at his Portland podiatry business. Investigators are asking any other patients with similar experiences with Bowen to Portland police Detective Sean Harris.

December 18, 2023, 2:31pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man is facing a felony indictment in Oregon, alleging he fondled two women during exams at his podiatry business. Read story

Forensic scientist Johan Schoeman, center, looks over the firearms reference collection at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab in Vancouver.

Firearms forensics: Scientists specializing in guns at Vancouver crime lab love their fulfilling role in court system

Forensic scientist Johan Schoeman, center, looks over the firearms reference collection at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab in Vancouver.

December 16, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Scientists specializing in guns at Vancouver crime lab love their fulfilling role in court system Read story

Sgt. Chris Skidmore speaks to members of the media after five people died in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Orchards, according to the Clark County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, as seen Monday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2023.

Orchards shooting part of sad trend as family members slain at home are largest share of mass killings

Sgt. Chris Skidmore speaks to members of the media after five people died in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Orchards, according to the Clark County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, as seen Monday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2023.

December 16, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

The Dec. 3. murder-suicide in Orchards that left a family of five dead followed a grim trend in the United States: the largest share of mass killings involve family members and happen at home. Read story

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Vancouver police say Vancouver mother, 2 children who were considered missing have been found in Las Vegas

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December 15, 2023, 3:49pm Clark County News

Vancouver police say officers in Las Vegas found a Vancouver mother and her two children who had been considered missing since Oct. 7 unharmed in a hotel Thursday evening. Read story

A pickup that Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s deputies are asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying in connection with a Dec. 2 fatal hit-and-run in Hazel Dell.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help identifying vehicle of interest, its driver in fatal hit-run in Hazel Dell

A pickup that Clark County sheriff&rsquo;s deputies are asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying in connection with a Dec. 2 fatal hit-and-run in Hazel Dell.

December 13, 2023, 5:24pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle of interest and its driver in a Dec. 2 fatal hit-and-run in Hazel Dell. Read story

Guns Vancouver police say they seized when searching the residence of Daniel Cruz-Martinez in connection with multiple crimes, including two drive-by shootings.

Vancouver police arrest suspect in two drive-by shootings

Guns Vancouver police say they seized when searching the residence of Daniel Cruz-Martinez in connection with multiple crimes, including two drive-by shootings.

December 13, 2023, 5:19pm Clark County News

Vancouver police arrested a man Wednesday they say they believe is responsible for two drive-by shootings last week, in addition to other crimes. Read story

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Vancouver man appears in court, accused in 10 robberies

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

December 12, 2023, 6:25pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $2.25 million across 10 criminal cases for a Vancouver man police believe to be a serial robber. Read story

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Vancouver man acquitted of vehicular homicide charges

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

December 11, 2023, 5:20pm Clark County News

A Clark County Superior Court jury acquitted a Vancouver man Thursday of vehicular homicide charges in connection with a July 2019 double-fatal crash involving two motorcycles and an SUV. Read story