The Columbian

Juventino Valencia Mendoza, 53, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on three counts of attempted first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and domestic violence court order violation. He is accused in a 2015 drive-by shooting that injured his two passengers.

Bail $5 million for Battle Ground man in 2015 drive-by shooting case

February 12, 2024, 5:53pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $5 million for a Battle Ground man who was in court Monday on a 2015 warrant in connection with a drive-by shooting. Read story

Anthony Peake, 17, appears Monday in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of first-degree assault, drive-by shooting, felony harassment, attempt to elude and reckless driving. He's accused of acting as the driver in a Friday drive-by shooting at an east Vancouver apartment complex.

Teenagers accused in drive-by shooting at east Vancouver apartment complex appear in court

February 12, 2024, 5:50pm Clark County News

Four teenagers are accused in a Friday drive-by shooting at an east Vancouver apartment complex in which one resident was nearly struck by a bullet. Read story

Body camera footage from a May 21 incident that captured officers attempting to arrest a suspected shoplifter when one officer pulled down the man’s pants and threatened to use her Taser on his genitals. Vancouver police leadership released the video, along with a statement condemning the officer’s actions.

Vancouver Police Department lauds year-old body cam program, but some critics still wary

February 10, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver police officers have been donning body cameras as a part of their uniforms for almost a year now. Department leaders say the devices have bolstered the community’s confidence in law enforcement. Read story

Developer from Vancouver gets 2 in prison years for COVID-19 relief fraud

February 9, 2024, 2:47pm Clark County News

A real estate developer from Vancouver was sentenced Friday to nearly two years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds and laundering the money. Read story

Officer Sarah Brent of the Kelso Police Department works with police dog Blue, 4, on Wednesday at Hockinson Meadows Community Park.

Paw enforcement on rise: Clark County law enforcement training new recruits for K-9 units

February 9, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

New members of Clark County law enforcement agencies are training to join the force — but these recruits have four paws. Read story

Courts & Crime

Bail $5 million for Battle Ground man in 2015 drive-by shooting case

Teenagers accused in drive-by shooting at east Vancouver apartment complex appear in court

Vancouver Police Department lauds year-old body cam program, but some critics still wary

Developer from Vancouver gets 2 in prison years for COVID-19 relief fraud

Paw enforcement on rise: Clark County law enforcement training new recruits for K-9 units

Man arrested in 2023 attempted carjacking in Hazel Dell

Former Vancouver man faces murder charge in fiancee’s death

Former Washougal man already serving 108 years for child rape, sentenced in federal court

Portland woman faces vehicular homicide in wrong-way crash on I-5 that killed another driver

Walmart evacuated after man with a samurai sword reportedly threatens people