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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

Alleged carjacking attempt stalls

January 14, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

An alleged carjacker likely learned a valuable lesson Tuesday when, police say, he tried to steal a car: Make sure there's enough gas in the tank for a smooth getaway. Read story

Woman’s body exhumed in cold-case effort

January 13, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Remains of an unidentified woman buried in Cowlitz County were removed Wednesday, reigniting the investigation of a 23-year-old cold case. Read story

Investigators say this man distracted a gas station clerk at the deli counter while another man stole hundreds of dollars worth of lottery tickets.

Details emerge in lottery ticket theft

Investigators say this man distracted a gas station clerk at the deli counter while another man stole hundreds of dollars worth of lottery tickets.

January 13, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Investigators have uncovered more details about a lottery ticket theft that occurred at a La Center gas station last week. Read story

Email scam targets utilities customers

January 13, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

An email scam is targeting customers of Portland General Electric, NW Natural and Pacific Power. Read story

La Center police are asking the public to help identify this suspect, who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of lottery tickets at a gas station Wednesday night.

Thief steals lottery tickets at La Center gas station

La Center police are asking the public to help identify this suspect, who allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of lottery tickets at a gas station Wednesday night.

January 9, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Police are trying to identify a thief who stole hundreds of dollars worth of Washington lottery tickets from a La Center gas station Wednesday night. Read story

Police searching for serial bank robber

January 9, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Portland police are looking for a serial bank robber who has struck 11 area banks over the last three months, including one in Vancouver. Read story

Burst tire sparks fire that destroys truck’s load

January 8, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Roofing materials being hauled by a tractor-trailer rig were destroyed by fire when the truck's tire burst into flames at a commercial fueling station in Woodland Wednesday evening. Read story

The Washington State Patrol has reported its statistics for DUI arrests over New Year's.

4 arrested for alleged DUI on New Year’s Day, Eve

The Washington State Patrol has reported its statistics for DUI arrests over New Year's.

January 7, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

In the 48-hour period from New Year's Eve to the end of New Year's Day, the Washington State Patrol arrested four people in Clark County for suspected drunken driving. Read story

Battle Ground man arrested for allegedly setting 2 library fires

January 6, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Police arrested a Battle Ground man for allegedly setting a small fire in the Battle Ground Community Library Monday morning. Read story

Car prowls on the rise in Battle Ground

January 6, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Police in Battle Ground are seeing a spike in the number of car prowls reported around the city. Over the past several weeks, suspects got inside unlocked vehicles and took valuables. Read story