Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit Investigates Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian
-03/05/25
On March 4, 2025, at approximately 9:38 PM, deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of NE 29th Avenue and NE 147th Street.
Upon arrival, deputies found an injured pedestrian lying face-down in the roadway. The individual was breathing and was immediately transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Despite medical efforts, the pedestrian died from his injuries.
The driver of the involved vehicle, a Toyota Tundra, had contacted 911 to report the incident and remained at the scene. The driver cooperated fully with investigators and showed no signs of impairment.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is investigating.
The identity of the deceased and the cause and manner of death can be requested through the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Shooting Under Investigation At Hazel Dell Mobile Home Park (Photo)
-03/05/25
On March 4, 2025, at approximately 5:30 PM, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at Callaham’s Mobile Court, located at 10804 NE Highway 99 in Vancouver.
Upon arrival, deputies provided medical aid to a 61-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound to his lower leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had entered a neighboring mobile home when he was shot by an unidentified male inside. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and discovered a significant amount of blood inside. While no firearm was recovered, investigators did locate a bullet beneath the floor of the home.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating leads to identify and locate the suspect. Currently, there is no suspect description. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the MCU Tip Line at 564-397-2847.
Victim Loses $500K In Gold Coin Scam In Clark County (Photo)
-02/28/25
Clark County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a sophisticated scam where a suspect swindled a community member of over $500,000 in gold coins. The victim, a Clark County resident in her 70s, was contacted by someone claiming to be from the Federal Office of Inspector General, notifying her of fraudulent activity associated with her social security number.
Over several months, the scammer persuaded the victim to participate in a "federal process" to transfer financial assets to a new, secure social security number. The victim even received a phone call from someone posing as a Vancouver Police Officer, who claimed this was a legitimate investigation.
The scammer ultimately conned the victim into withdrawing most of her liquid assets, purchasing gold coins, and providing the coins to an "undercover federal agent" with the promise of having the assets re-issued to her later.
This scam is among a trend of hoaxes used to take advantage of victims online, locally, and nationwide. If you receive a suspicious call and are uncertain, independently look up the direct phone number for the agency or company you believe you are dealing with and call them to verify the situation. Government agents will not ask for any payment in gold, gift cards, or cryptocurrency.
This release includes a photo of some of the gold coins purchased by the victim and the suspect's vehicle (a light-colored SUV). Anyone with information about the vehicle or case should call the Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit Tip Line at 564-397-2847. Detectives want to remind the public to be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls or text messages. Check with the elderly persons in your life to ensure they know these dangers.
