A Vancouver man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly seven years in prison for fatally shooting a man with a pellet gun — a case both…
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Vancouver police sergeant wins lawsuit against city, chief
By The Citizen on November 29, 2023
A federal jury last week found in favor of a Vancouver police sergeant’s retaliation claims against the city of Vancouver after she raised concerns of…
Former legislative candidate John Ley pleads not guilty in voter fraud case; his lawyer says charges politically motivated
By The Citizen on November 29, 2023
Former legislative candidate John Ley pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court to felony voter fraud charges related to his unsuccessful run for…
Motorcyclist dies after high-speed collision in east Vancouver
By The Citizen on November 28, 2023
A 38-year-old man died Friday at a hospital after a high-speed collision between his motorcycle and a Ford Escort in east Vancouver. Read more… Source:…
Paw & order: Dogs and even one cat on ‘paw-trol’ with Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s volunteer corps
By The Citizen on November 23, 2023
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s newest volunteers look a little different from those who usually don the badge. To start, they have four legs, furry…
Clark County retailers add security measures to combat rise in thefts — and they are starting to see success
By The Citizen on November 18, 2023
Over the years, shoppers have had to adjust. Gone are the days when you could just walk into a store, grab a bottle of shampoo…
Clark County sheriff’s deputies: Man arrested after false report of active shooter at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center prompted lockdown
By The Citizen on November 11, 2023
Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man they say texted a false report of an active shooter Friday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, prompting…
Driver in crash that killed Woodland man cited in Oregon for careless driving
By The Citizen on November 10, 2023
Portland police issued a traffic citation to the driver who rear-ended a 68-year-old Woodland man last month on Interstate 5. The Woodland man died in…
Clark County sheriff’s deputies wearing body cams as agency rolls out gear
By The Citizen on November 10, 2023
Some Clark County sheriff’s deputies have begun wearing body cameras as the agency rolls out the equipment. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Getaway driver in east Vancouver drive-by shooting gets 2.5 years
By The Citizen on November 9, 2023
A Vancouver man was sentenced to 2½ years in prison Wednesday for acting as the getaway driver for two teens in a drive-by shooting at…