A24-25191

DEATH INVESTIGATION – ARIEL, WASHINGTON

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

At approximately 0806 hours of November 11, 2024, Cowlitz 911 received a report of a subject found down and unresponsive near SR 503 milepost 42.  A Washington State Patrol Trooper arrived on scene and met with the reporting party, who had found a male subject down on a logging road near this location.  The subject was determined to be deceased.

Detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to investigate due to suspicious circumstances.  Once scene processing was completed, the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office took custody of the body.  An autopsy will be conducted to determine cause and manner of death.

The Sheriff’s Office requests anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Kris Moore at 360-577-3092, reference case A24-25191.

Troy Brightbill

Chief Criminal Deputy

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office

LOWER COLUMBIA MAJOR CRIMES TEAM

A24-21484
OFFICER INVOLVED USE OF FORCE INVESTIGATION
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
PRESS RELEASE 6
NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team has completed its investigation of the officer-involved
use of deadly force incident, which occurred on September 27, 2024, in Clark County,
Washington. The investigative case file will now be sent to the Clark County Prosecuting
Attorney’s Office for review.

Any pending reports from the Washington State Patrol and the Clark County Medical Examiner’s
Office will be submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office when they are received.

Troy Brightbill
Chief Criminal Deputy / Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office
Commander / Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team 
 

A24-24351 SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
PRESS RELEASE 2
NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At 1805 hours of October 31, 2024, Cowlitz 911 received a report of a shooting at a
residence in the 4700 block of Olympia Way, Longview. Deputies with the Cowlitz
County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and found two adult residents down in the
kitchen area of the residence. Deputies and medics with Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue
rendered first aid, but both subjects succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced
deceased on scene.

The two subjects were identified as:

Juan Antonio Alvarado Saenz, age 38
Cecilia Robles Ochoa, age 39

The two were married and resided together at the Olympia Way home. An 11-year-old
child was the only other person in the residence at the time. The child was in a different
room, playing video games while using earbuds, and did not witness the altercation. The
child called 911 to report finding their parents down, with one having been shot.
Detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office processed the scene after obtaining a
search warrant for the residence. Detectives also conducted multiple interviews and
learned that Alvarado Saenz and Robles Ochoa had relationship issues and intended to separate.

Autopsies have been conducted on both subjects. Alvarado Saenz died from multiple
stab wounds to the chest. Robles Ochoa died from gunshot and stab wounds. Detectives
recovered one pistol and one knife from the crime scene. The firearm used in the
incident is confirmed to have been stolen from Alvarado Saenz’s employer and was not
discovered to be missing until after this incident.

There is no evidence of any third-party involvement in this case. Investigation at the
scene and the autopsy results indicate that both subjects were assaulting each other, but
investigators are unable to determine a primary aggressor. 

The Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the Cowlitz County Chaplaincy for assisting the
family during this investigation.

Troy Brightbill
Chief Criminal Deputy
Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office 
 

PRESS RELEASE

A24-24351 SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

OCTOBER 31, 2024

At 1805 hours of October 31, 2024, Cowlitz 911 received a report of a shooting at a residence in the 4700 block of Olympia Way, Longview.  Deputies with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and found two adult residents down inside the home.  Deputies and medics with Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue rendered first aid, but both subjects succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased on scene.

There is no indication of any ongoing threat to the public.  This is an active investigation; no further information is available for release at this time.

Troy Brightbill

Chief Criminal Deputy

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office

LOWER COLUMBIA MAJOR CRIMES TEAM
A24-21484
OFFICER INVOLVED USE OF FORCE INVESTIGATION
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
PRESS RELEASE 5
OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team investigation of this incident is ongoing. There are no
new details available for release at this time.

This press release is pursuant to WAC 139-12, which requires a weekly public update, even if
there is no new progress to report.

Troy Brightbill
Chief Criminal Deputy / Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office
Commander / Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team 
 

LOWER COLUMBIA MAJOR CRIMES TEAM
A24-21484
OFFICER INVOLVED USE OF FORCE INVESTIGATION
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
PRESS RELEASE 4
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team investigation of this incident is ongoing. There are no
new details available for release at this time.
This press release is pursuant to WAC 139-12, which requires a weekly public update, even if
there is no new progress to report.
Troy Brightbill
Chief Criminal Deputy / Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office
Commander / Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team