Collision scene

On this date at approximately 1457 hours, Vancouver Police Department responded to a motorcycle vs vehicle collision at Grand Blvd/Mill Plain Blvd. A Ford Ranger pulled out from the AM/PM driveway and crossed all eastbound lanes to enter the turn lane for northbound on Grand Blvd.  The Ranger pulled in front of a motorcycle traveling eastbound on E Mill Plain Blvd.  The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The driver of the Ranger was not injured and stayed on scene.  No impairment was believed to be involved.

Suspect vehicle

UPDATE:  Vancouver Police are asking for assistance with information regarding the vehicle and anyone associated with it. Please see attached photos.   Please call 911 with information.  11/14/2024 @5:50pm  

Sorry for the two emails.  (Photos attached to this entry.)

On this date at approximately 1712 hours the Vancouver Police Department responded to a Hit and Run at the 6700 Block of E 4th Plain Blvd.  Upon arrival a female victim was found on scene with life-threatening injuries.  She was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  The involved vehicle did not stop and fled the scene.  The traffic unit is on scene to continue the investigation.  Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call 911. 

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The Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Unit, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating any individuals involved in the homicide of 31 -year-old Courtney Clinton.  Courtney last had contact with friends and family the week of October 28^th.  Courtney was discovered deceased in her vehicle on November 1^st in the 300 block of Blandford Dr. in Vancouver.  Courtney’s infant child was found in the vehicle with her.  The child was unharmed.

Anyone with information about this case are asked to submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Oregon. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information reported to Crime Stoppers of Oregon that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime, but tipsters must remain anonymous. Secure and anonymous tips can be left at crimestoppersoforegon.com , call 503-823-4357 or you can visit the app store and download P3 tips for smartphones or tablets.

On this date at approximately 0425 hours Vancouver Police responded to a collision at the intersection of SE 117th Ave/Mill Plain Blvd.  A male pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.  The male was transported to a local hospital and did not survive his injuries.  The driver stayed on scene and is cooperative.  There is no evidence of impairment on the driver at this time.  The Traffic Unit is on scene and taken over the investigation.  Traffic in east Vancouver will be impacted for an extended amount of time this am.  Please avoid the area and use another route if possible.

Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Public Affairs Manager Kim Kapp will be unavailable November 11-15.

Acting Commander Kathy McNicholas will be covering PIO duties on those dates during office hours (8am-5pm) and can be reached at (360) 518-2123 or at kathy.mcnicholas@cityofvancouver.us.

As always for inquiries outside of the above listed date and hours, please call dispatch first on the media line and request a call back from on-duty personnel. 

Acting Commander McNicholas is the only PIO point of contact for the above-listed dates. Please do not email or contact other personnel who have covered PIO duties in the past or who have been listed on a previous media release as a PIO.  

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Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department are investigating this as a homicide. 

The child that was located inside the vehicle is safe and is being cared for by family members. 

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the Vancouver Police Department tip line at (360) 487-7399. 

Nothing further is being released at this time. 

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Vancouver, Wash. – This morning at around 4:25 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 300 block of N. Blandford Drive for the report of a deceased woman in a car. When officers arrived, they located a female inside the car deceased, and a small child inside the car that did not appear to be physically injured. 

The Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Team is investigating. 

Nothing additional is available for release at this time. 

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Vancouver, Wash. – In anticipation of gatherings of people who may wish to exercise their First Amendment rights surrounding the election, the Vancouver Police Department is preparing safety plans and coordinating with other City departments and local partners to increase safety and provide information related to lawful, peaceful assembly.  

 “The City has a long history of supporting the rights of individuals to assemble peacefully,” said City Manager Lon Pluckhahn. “Regardless of the outcome on Tuesday, we remain committed to ensuring that all expressions of free speech are conducted in a safe, lawful, and respectful manner. Our focus is on maintaining the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors.” 

The goal of the Vancouver Police Department during any public event is to: 

1.            Maintain safety for all persons involved. 

2.            Protect public and private property. 

3.            Protect the right for lawful expression of Free Speech.  

4.            Minimize impact to community and traffic flow. 
 

There are no identified threats or any known election events planned in Vancouver; however, Vancouver Police are continuing to monitor information leading up to election day and will be increasing staffing throughout election week.  

“The Vancouver Police Department fully supports people’s rights to assemble and engage in Free Speech, however they must do that in a lawful and peaceful manner; criminal behavior will not be tolerated in the City of Vancouver and individuals who engage in violent behavior or who come here to destroy or damage property will be investigated and will be subject to arrest and prosecution”, said Vancouver Police Interim Chief Troy Price.  

The Vancouver Police Department will utilize all available video including department body worn camera, department UAS (uncrewed aircraft system) and private video that may have captured criminal activity to conduct any follow-up investigations in which those responsible may not have been arrested at the time of the incident, due to the dynamics at that moment for officers to safely make an arrest.  

 Behaviors that will not be tolerated, and which may be subject to arrest or prosecution include: 

• Blocking streets or vehicle traffic, to include pedestrians blocking freeways or major arterials. 
• Lighting fires or burning materials. 
• Vandalism or destruction of public or private property.  
• Assaultive behavior.  
• Unlawful possession or use of weapons. 
• Disobeying police commands to disperse. 

The Vancouver Police Department and the City of Vancouver will utilize signage and audible messages through a sound truck, as needed, to communicate and provide instructions or information to a crowd.  

During a large-scale public event, the Vancouver Police Department will utilize our X channel, (2) Vancouver Police USA (@VancouverPDUSA) / X  for any public messages and updates.  

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The suspect was taken into custody at approximately 6:17 p.m. at 13906 SE 18th Circle. He was subsequently interviewed by detectives and then booked into jail at approximately 8:49 p.m.

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Vancouver, Wash. – On November 2, 2024, Vancouver Police arrested the suspect in the shooting at the Vancouver Mall on October 31^st.  Travis L. Ward, 32, was identified, and detectives received information that he was inside a residence in Vancouver.  Vancouver Police Detectives, with assistance from SWAT, arrived at the residence and Ward surrendered and was taken into custody.

Ward was booked into the Clark County Jail for Murder I, and two counts of Assault I. 

Detectives wish to thank everyone that submitted information and tips that assisted with this case. Most of the tips came through Facebook. 

Detectives have identified the two females who were pictured in the Crime Stopper release. They were cooperative with detectives regarding this investigation. Neither are considered suspects or persons of interest in the crime. 

The investigation is continuing and nothing further is being released at this time. 

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Vancouver, Wash. – On October 31, 2024, at around 7:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the report of a shooting at the Vancouver Mall (8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive). One individual was killed, and two other people were injured. 

The Vancouver Police Department in conjunction with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, Crime Stoppers Featured Case #24-17 is seeking assistance to identify two women, one who was with a small child, who were at the Vancouver Mall at the time of the shooting. Detectives are hoping to speak with these two people. They are not believed to be involved in the shooting. 

Anyone with information on the identity of the pictured people are asked to submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Oregon. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information reported to Crime Stoppers of Oregon that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime, but tipsters must remain anonymous. Secure and anonymous tips can be left at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com , or you can visit the app store and download P3 tips for smartphones or tablets.

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Vancouver, Wash. – Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Unit are continuing the investigation into the shooting that occurred at the Vancouver Mall yesterday evening. 

The two victims who were injured were both adult males, 30 and 40 years of age. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated and released from the hospital. There have been no additional injuries reported. The victim who died at the scene was also an adult male. His exact age and identity have not yet been confirmed. 

The suspect in this case was wearing a Halloween type mask at the time of the shooting and detectives are working to identify that individual who remains outstanding. Detectives believe the shooting was a targeted attack. The two individuals who were injured were not believed to be intended targets, but rather were just in close proximity to where the shooting occurred. 

Anyone who may have left personal property at the mall can contact Vancouver Mall security to arrange to pick up your property today.

Anyone with information that may be helpful to this investigation, and who have not yet spoken with police, are asked to call the Vancouver Police Tip Line at (360) 487-7399. 

The investigation is ongoing and nothing further is releasable at this time. 

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Vancouver, Wash. – On October 31, 2024, at around 7:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the report of a shooting at the Vancouver Mall (8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive). Witnesses reported that a a person in the food court area shot another individual and fired other rounds that struck two other individuals. When police arrived, they located one person deceased and two other people who were injured who were transferred to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment of their injuries. 

Employees and patrons sheltered in place and there have not been any additional reported injuries at this time. 

Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Team are reviewing videos from inside the mall in an attempt to identify the suspect. 

Police are currently clearing the mall and contacting anyone still inside. The reunification area for anyone separated during the incident will be outside the Hobby Lobby. 

Anyone with information related to this incident, who have not spoken with police, are asked to call the Vancouver Police Department Tip Line at (360) 487-7399. 

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Vancouver, Wash. –Today at around 10:30 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Key Bank located at 13215 SE Mill Plain Blvd. for a robbery.  Employees reported that a man entered the lobby with a revolver and pointed it at employees. The two employees who were in the bank were able to secure themselves inside a safe room. The man took several items from the bank and fled on foot. Arriving Vancouver Police Patrol officers located the suspect nearby and he was taken into custody. The bank property and the firearm were located in his backpack. 

Jason Lee Welty was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Robbery I, Assault II (x2), and Possession of a Stolen Firearm I. 

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Vancouver, Wash. – This morning at about 4:00 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to an arson at a ballot box located at 3510 SE 164th Ave. It was reported that the ballot box was smoking and on fire. Officers arrived and located a suspicious device next to the box. The ballot box was smoking and was on fire. Members of the Metro Explosive Disposal Unit (MEDU) arrived and safely collected the device, and the fire was extinguished. Detectives from the Vancouver Police Arson team and the Vancouver Fire Marshals also responded.

The FBI is continuing the investigation of this incident.

No further information is available at this time.  

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