MISSING PERSONS NOTIFICATION/BULLETIN FROM VANCOUVER POLICE (Update: Located Safe)
- 01/28/26
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Mr. Hart has been located and is safe.
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Vancouver Police Department's investigators are requesting public's assistance in locating James "Jim" Hart. Hart is a seventy-seven-year-old white male. Hart is approximately 6'1" tall and weighs approximately (177) pounds. He has green eyes and is bald. Hart was last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, plaid shirt and had a blanket over him.
Hart was last seen on January 28, 2026 at the Hampton Alzheimers Community Assisted Living facility located at 1617 SE Talton Ave in the City of Vancouver, WA.
Hart's photograph is attached to this news release.
Citizens with information regarding Hart's latest whereabouts are asked to contact Vancouver Police Department's dispatch center.
Associated case number is 2026-001877.
MISSING PERSONS NOTIFICATION/BULLETIN FROM VANCOUVER POLICE (Update: Located Safe)
- 01/28/26
*** Update***
Mr. Hart has been located and is safe.
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Vancouver Police Department's investigators are requesting public's assistance in locating James "Jim" Hart. Hart is a seventy-seven-year-old white male. Hart is approximately 6'1" tall and weighs approximately (177) pounds. He has green eyes and is bald. Hart was last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, plaid shirt and had a blanket over him.
Hart was last seen on January 28, 2026 at the Hampton Alzheimers Community Assisted Living facility located at 1617 SE Talton Ave in the City of Vancouver, WA.
Hart's photograph is attached to this news release.
Citizens with information regarding Hart's latest whereabouts are asked to contact Vancouver Police Department's dispatch center.
Associated case number is 2026-001877.
Vancouver Police Seek Assistance To Locate Domestic Violence Assault Suspect (Photo)
- 01/13/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On November 15, 2025, Vancouver Police responded to a call involving a rideshare driver whose vehicle had been rammed multiple times by a male the female passenger knew as K Lodge Lodge. The driver and her passenger were able to flee from the male and drove to a Vancouver Police precinct to seek help.
Since the incident, Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Domestic Violence Unit and the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force have attempted to locate Lodge without success.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of K Lodge Lodge is asked to contact Detective Corporal James Porter at james.porter@cityofvancouver.us.
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Vancouver Police Seek Assistance To Locate Domestic Violence Assault Suspect (Photo)
- 01/13/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On November 15, 2025, Vancouver Police responded to a call involving a rideshare driver whose vehicle had been rammed multiple times by a male the female passenger knew as K Lodge Lodge. The driver and her passenger were able to flee from the male and drove to a Vancouver Police precinct to seek help.
Since the incident, Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Domestic Violence Unit and the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force have attempted to locate Lodge without success.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of K Lodge Lodge is asked to contact Detective Corporal James Porter at james.porter@cityofvancouver.us.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Traffic Collision (Update)
- 01/08/26
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The motorycyle rider did not survive his injuries.
The investigation by the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing and nothing additional is releaseable at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 7, 2026, at around 2:53 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to E 32nd Street/Main Street for the report of a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision. The motorcycle rider was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained on scene and impairment does not appear to be a factor.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating. Main Street at E 29th will remain closed while emergency personnel remain on scene.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Traffic Collision (Update)
- 01/08/26
*** Update ***
The motorycyle rider did not survive his injuries.
The investigation by the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing and nothing additional is releaseable at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 7, 2026, at around 2:53 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to E 32nd Street/Main Street for the report of a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision. The motorcycle rider was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained on scene and impairment does not appear to be a factor.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating. Main Street at E 29th will remain closed while emergency personnel remain on scene.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting (Update: Arrest)
- 01/04/26
*** Update ***
Today, the susepct in this shooting self-surrendered at the Vancouver Police Department West Precinct.
Jared D. Taylor, 28 years old, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Murder II and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
The investigation is continuing and nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 3 at around 12:50 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Off-Ramp Sports Bar at 400 NE 112th Avenue for the report of a shooting. According to witnesses, two males got into an argument, went outside and shortly after, patrons heard gunshots. The suspect fled the scene. When police arrived, they located a 43-year-old male deceased in the parking lot.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating. There is not believed to be a threat to the public.
Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting (Update: Arrest)
- 01/04/26
*** Update ***
Today, the susepct in this shooting self-surrendered at the Vancouver Police Department West Precinct.
Jared D. Taylor, 28 years old, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Murder II and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
The investigation is continuing and nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 3 at around 12:50 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Off-Ramp Sports Bar at 400 NE 112th Avenue for the report of a shooting. According to witnesses, two males got into an argument, went outside and shortly after, patrons heard gunshots. The suspect fled the scene. When police arrived, they located a 43-year-old male deceased in the parking lot.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating. There is not believed to be a threat to the public.
Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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