“First to attend, next to serve.” That was the motto of the inaugural class of recruits who graduated last week from the regional law enforcement…
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‘It all happened so fast’: Wife of late Vancouver police Officer Sahota testifies in murder trial
By The Citizen on May 10, 2024
Vancouver police Officer Donald Sahota’s widow wiped tears from her face as she testified Thursday in the murder trial of the Yakima man accused in…
Trial to begin for Vancouver police officer captured on video threatening to use Taser on suspect’s genitals
By The Citizen on April 18, 2024
The misdemeanor assault trial for Vancouver police Officer Andrea Mendoza begins today in Clark County District Court. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Gun found in student’s backpack at Shahala Middle School; no one injured
By The Citizen on April 9, 2024
Staff at Shahala Middle School found a handgun in a student’s backpack Monday, according to a letter sent home to parents from the school’s principal.…
Former Vancouver police officer under criminal investigation in potential perjury case
By The Citizen on April 9, 2024
A former Vancouver police officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly lying about his job experience when applying for search warrants in some of his…
9-year-old on bicycle pulled under rear axle of school bus in Vancouver
By The Citizen on March 26, 2024
A 9-year-old Ellsworth Elementary School student riding his bike was dragged under an Evergreen Public Schools bus in east Vancouver on Tuesday morning, according to…
Man dangling from communication wires falls onto fire engine, prompts street closure in downtown Vancouver
By The Citizen on March 24, 2024
First responders Saturday evening shut down a portion of West Sixth Street in downtown Vancouver for a man who climbed out onto communication wires and…
Bill that protects peer support counseling for first responders heads to Gov. Inslee
By The Citizen on March 13, 2024
A bill that aims to expand and strengthen peer support counseling services for first responders is on the governor’s desk after passing the Legislature on…
Vancouver Police Department lauds year-old body cam program, but some critics still wary
By The Citizen on February 10, 2024
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…
Man’s burning body found on downtown Vancouver sidewalk; police say no foul play suspected
By The Citizen on December 20, 2023
Vancouver police are investigating after a man’s burning body was found early Wednesday morning on a sidewalk in downtown Vancouver. No foul play is suspected…