Homicide Suspect Arrested (corrected Spelling To Victim First Name)
- 09/09/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On September 8, 2026, Vancouver Police were notified that homicide suspect Maai E. Hinton had surrendered to police in Tacoma Washington and was currently in the Pierce County Jail. Hinton was wanted for the homicide of Guerlin Caetano, who was shot in Vancouver on April 18, 2026, while sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot in the 11800 block of SE Mill Plain Blvd.
Hinton was transported from Pierce County to Clark County by detectives from the Vancouver Police Department and was booked into the Clark County jail for Murder in the second degree, Firearm Possession, and a fugitive warrant.
Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Homicide Suspect Arrested (corrected Spelling To Victim First Name)
- 09/09/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On September 8, 2026, Vancouver Police were notified that homicide suspect Maai E. Hinton had surrendered to police in Tacoma Washington and was currently in the Pierce County Jail. Hinton was wanted for the homicide of Guerlin Caetano, who was shot in Vancouver on April 18, 2026, while sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot in the 11800 block of SE Mill Plain Blvd.
Hinton was transported from Pierce County to Clark County by detectives from the Vancouver Police Department and was booked into the Clark County jail for Murder in the second degree, Firearm Possession, and a fugitive warrant.
Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 09/04/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On September 4, 2026, at around 4:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 5000 block of E Fourth Plain Blvd. for the report of a shooting. An employee working at a restaurant in the area was shot by a male near the back of the business, the suspect fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are attempting to locate and interview possible witnesses to determine an accurate description of the suspect.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit are continuing the investigation. Nothing further is being released at this time. There is not believed to be any danger to the general public.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 09/04/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On September 4, 2026, at around 4:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 5000 block of E Fourth Plain Blvd. for the report of a shooting. An employee working at a restaurant in the area was shot by a male near the back of the business, the suspect fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are attempting to locate and interview possible witnesses to determine an accurate description of the suspect.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit are continuing the investigation. Nothing further is being released at this time. There is not believed to be any danger to the general public.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Arson (Photo)
- 09/01/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On September 1, 2026, at around 6:10 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a gas station at 8515 NE Andresen Rd. for the report that a man had been trying to get into vehicles at the gas pumps, was pouring gas all over the ground, had poured gas on a truck that was parked at the pumps, lit his own car on fire and himself on fire and had fled the area on foot. A person who was at the gas station servicing the fire extinguishers was able to extinguish the vehicle that was on fire, prior to police arrival.
The man was located underneath a semi tractor trailer nearby and was taken into custody. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries related to gasoline and burns. There were no other reported injuries.
The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office and Vancouver Police are investigating. No additional information is available at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Arson (Photo)
- 09/01/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On September 1, 2026, at around 6:10 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a gas station at 8515 NE Andresen Rd. for the report that a man had been trying to get into vehicles at the gas pumps, was pouring gas all over the ground, had poured gas on a truck that was parked at the pumps, lit his own car on fire and himself on fire and had fled the area on foot. A person who was at the gas station servicing the fire extinguishers was able to extinguish the vehicle that was on fire, prior to police arrival.
The man was located underneath a semi tractor trailer nearby and was taken into custody. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries related to gasoline and burns. There were no other reported injuries.
The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office and Vancouver Police are investigating. No additional information is available at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 08/30/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 30, 2026, at around 5:34 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 6100 block of NE 77th Avenue for the report of a disturbance with a weapon. Callers reported a male with a gun went inside a residence and multiple gunshots were heard. When officers arrived, they located two adult males inside the residence deceased.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are investigating this as a murder/suicide. There are not believed to be any outstanding suspects and no danger to the public. Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 08/30/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 30, 2026, at around 5:34 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 6100 block of NE 77th Avenue for the report of a disturbance with a weapon. Callers reported a male with a gun went inside a residence and multiple gunshots were heard. When officers arrived, they located two adult males inside the residence deceased.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are investigating this as a murder/suicide. There are not believed to be any outstanding suspects and no danger to the public. Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Substitute PIO August 24-26
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Public Affairs Manager/PIO Kim Kapp will be out of the office August 24-26. Handling media inquiries during regular business hours on the following dates:
Members of the media are asked to only email the above listed contacts during the above listed dates they are covering PIO duties. Please do not include the @vanpd email address when sending an inquiry during these coverage dates. Thank you for your attention to these details.
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Substitute PIO August 24-26
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Public Affairs Manager/PIO Kim Kapp will be out of the office August 24-26. Handling media inquiries during regular business hours on the following dates:
Members of the media are asked to only email the above listed contacts during the above listed dates they are covering PIO duties. Please do not include the @vanpd email address when sending an inquiry during these coverage dates. Thank you for your attention to these details.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision (Photo)
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 19, 2026, at around 7:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to S. Andresen Rd./MacArthur Blvd. for the report of a collision involving a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was in motorized wheelchair. The driver (55 years old) was traveling westbound on MacArthur, had stopped at the stop sign and was proceeding through the intersection when he hit the male in a wheelchair (74 years old) who had entered the crosswalk. The male was transported to an area hospital but did not survive his injuries. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with police. There were no signs of impairment.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatality Collision (Photo)
- 08/20/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 19, 2026, at around 7:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to S. Andresen Rd./MacArthur Blvd. for the report of a collision involving a pickup truck that hit a pedestrian who was in motorized wheelchair. The driver (55 years old) was traveling westbound on MacArthur, had stopped at the stop sign and was proceeding through the intersection when he hit the male in a wheelchair (74 years old) who had entered the crosswalk. The male was transported to an area hospital but did not survive his injuries. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with police. There were no signs of impairment.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 08/17/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 17, 2026, at around 12:30 a.m. Vancouver Police responded to a parking lot in the 300 block of SE 192nd Avenue for the report of a fight between a group of teens and gunshots heard. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone who appeared to have been involved, or any victims. Numerous shell casings and blood evidence were located. Shortly after, a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation. Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
- 08/17/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On August 17, 2026, at around 12:30 a.m. Vancouver Police responded to a parking lot in the 300 block of SE 192nd Avenue for the report of a fight between a group of teens and gunshots heard. When officers arrived, they did not locate anyone who appeared to have been involved, or any victims. Numerous shell casings and blood evidence were located. Shortly after, a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation. Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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