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Vancouver police officer violated department policy for pulling down suspect’s pants, threatening to Taser him

Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza watches her body cam footage April 22 at the Clark County Courthouse. Mendoza was charged with misdemeanor fourth-degree assault after threatening to use a Taser on the genitals of a suspected shoplifter in May 2023. A Clark County District Court jury acquitted her.

September 30, 2024, 11:27am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Vancouver police leadership determined Officer Andrea Mendoza violated department policies regarding use of force and professional conduct during a May 2023 incident in which she pulled down the pants of a shoplifting suspect and threatened to use her Taser on his genitals. Read story

Assistance League Southwest Washington member volunteers recently went shopping at Fred Meyer for back-to-school clothing with 99 local youths living in out-of-home care.

Assistance League SW Washington goes back-to-school shopping

September 28, 2024, 5:45am Clark County News

VANCOUVER – Assistance League Southwest Washington member volunteers went shopping for back-to-school clothing with 99 local youths living in out-of-home care through the Department of Youth and Family Services. The chapter’s annual back-to-school shopping spree is in partnership with Fred Meyer and was held Aug. 23-25 at the Grand Central… Read story

Clark County sheriff’s detectives recovered 11 stolen vehicles in Vancouver while breaking up a theft ring that resulted in five arrests.

Clark County sheriff’s office recovers cars worth $700,000 in connection with theft ring

September 26, 2024, 2:55pm Clark County News

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people — including one juvenile — on suspicion of a total of 23 felony charges in connection with a multistate muscle car theft ring. Read story

Laurie Arndt of Vancouver, right, talks to city councilors at Monday’s community forum at the Educational Service District 112 building in Vancouver.

‘We’re being hit on so many levels’: Vancouver residents raise concerns about taxes, crime, streets

September 24, 2024, 1:49pm Clark County News

Vancouver residents who showed up to speak with city councilors at a Monday community forum expressed concerns about the upcoming police levy, crime at two of Vancouver Housing Authority’s apartment buildings and efforts to make streets more pedestrian friendly. Read story

Participants in the Couve Con Chapter 3 cosplay competition wait behind the scenes to take center stage for judging at Vancouver Mall on Saturday afternoon. This was the third annual event hosted by the mall, which also featured vendors, a celebrity guest room, artists, panel sessions and a Wonka Factory room.

Character study: Couve Con Chapter 3 at Vancouver Mall a hit with fandoms

September 24, 2024, 10:26am Business

Vancouver Mall came alive with creativity, color and community Saturday as participants of all ages packed the popular shopping center during Couve Con Chapter 3. Read story

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington hosted a tree-planting event in 2023 for Make a Difference Day with separately marked planting areas for each individual or household.

City of Vancouver proposes to cut funding for Watershed Alliance due to budget restrictions

September 19, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington may lose funding from the city of Vancouver in January. Read story

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