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Vancouver police Officer Tyler Chavers, a member of the city's Homeless Assistance and Resources Team, photographs an illegal encampment in downtown Vancouver in December after asking the inhabitants to move to sanctioned locations.

Is homelessness a threat to public safety in Clark County?

Vancouver police Officer Tyler Chavers, a member of the city's Homeless Assistance and Resources Team, photographs an illegal encampment in downtown Vancouver in December after asking the inhabitants to move to sanctioned locations.

April 16, 2023, 6:06am Clark County News

For months, AllRisk Auto Insurance struggled with homelessness on its doorstep. Read story

Investigators recovered 11 firearms, more than 2 pounds of methamphetamine, about 5,000 fentanyl pills, cocaine, crack cocaine, body armor, documents related to fraud and other items after serving a search warrant at a La Center residence Friday.

La Center home raided in firearms, drug trafficking investigation

Investigators recovered 11 firearms, more than 2 pounds of methamphetamine, about 5,000 fentanyl pills, cocaine, crack cocaine, body armor, documents related to fraud and other items after serving a search warrant at a La Center residence Friday.

April 14, 2023, 4:20pm Clark County News

Authorities arrested a man Friday at a residence in La Center in connection with a Vancouver firearms trafficking and drug distribution investigation. Read story

Kenneth Michael Debruyn, 40, of Vancouver appeared Friday in Clark County Superior Court on a warrant for attempted first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle, possession of another's identification and attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Vancouver man faces attempted murder charge in March 6 Hazel Dell shooting

Kenneth Michael Debruyn, 40, of Vancouver appeared Friday in Clark County Superior Court on a warrant for attempted first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle, possession of another's identification and attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

April 14, 2023, 3:58pm Clark County News

A judge set bail at $750,000 for a Vancouver man accused of shooting his girlfriend’s estranged husband during a confrontation March 6 at a Hazel Dell apartment complex. Read story

Six men, including one from Vancouver, were arrested Thursday in connection with an Oregon undercover child predator sting.

Vancouver man arrested in Oregon child predator sting

Six men, including one from Vancouver, were arrested Thursday in connection with an Oregon undercover child predator sting.

April 14, 2023, 12:03pm Clark County News

Washington County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Vancouver man Thursday in connection with an Oregon undercover child predator sting. Read story

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Box-truck chase from Battle Ground to Portland ends with crash, DV suspect’s arrest

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April 14, 2023, 10:57am Clark County News

A Vancouver man wanted for a prior domestic violence incident was arrested Friday morning after Clark County sheriff’s deputies say he led them on a chase from Battle Ground to Portland in a box truck. Read story

A man who FBI investigators are seeking the public's help identifying after they say he vandalized Birthright, a Vancouver pregnancy care center, in November.

FBI seek help identifying man suspected in Vancouver vandalization

A man who FBI investigators are seeking the public's help identifying after they say he vandalized Birthright, a Vancouver pregnancy care center, in November.

April 13, 2023, 5:41pm Clark County News

Investigators with the FBI’s Seattle office are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say vandalized a Vancouver pregnancy care center in November. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

Bail for Battle Ground man set at $750K in domestic violence drive-by shooting

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

April 13, 2023, 3:34pm Courts & Crime

A Battle Ground man is accused of shooting at his former girlfriend’s vehicle in the driveway of her house, shortly after she and her four children had gone inside. Read story

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Sheriff: Threat to Jason Lee Middle School not credible

Jason Lee Middle School

April 13, 2023, 10:46am Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said investigators determined a report of a student threatening violence Wednesday at Jason Lee Middle School was unfounded. Read story

Eddie D. Anzalone, 47, of Battle Ground makes a first appearance March 26, 2019, in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree rape and indecent liberties. Anzalone, a licensed massage therapist, is accused of inappropriately touching two female clients.

Former Battle Ground massage therapist gets 3 years for inappropriately touching female patients

Eddie D. Anzalone, 47, of Battle Ground makes a first appearance March 26, 2019, in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree rape and indecent liberties. Anzalone, a licensed massage therapist, is accused of inappropriately touching two female clients.

April 12, 2023, 5:07pm Clark County News

A former Battle Ground massage therapist was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for inappropriately touching two female patients. Read story

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

2 men face allegations in Vancouver assault

The Clark County Courthouse (The Columbian files)

April 12, 2023, 5:01pm Clark County News

Two men are facing assault allegations after Vancouver police say one brought the other to his former wife’s house and strangled her while the friend severely beat her boyfriend. Read story