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This morning at approximately 7:00 a.m., a Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy located Mr. Neely's vehicle in the 11600 block of NE 76th Street. Mr. Neely was located inside the vehicle deceased. Detectives from the CCSO Major Crime Unit responded and at this time there is nothing suspicious in nature regarding Mr. Neely's death. His family has been notified.
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The Vancouver Police Department is seeking to locate 54-year-old Christopher Neeley. Neeley was last seen and heard from on 09/11/2024 in Vancouver. Neeley has medical needs and may be having a medical emergency. Neeley is known to drive a 2019 Nissan Titian with Georgia license plate RQW7538. If you have any information about Neeley's whereabout please contact the Vancouver Police Depart. or email Det. James Dewey at James.Dewey@cityofvancouver.us or Det. Jake Carlow at Jake.Carlow@cityofvancouver.us.
Vancouver, Wash. – Today, the Vancouver Police Department arrested two males who were armed with a firearm outside Mountain View High School. At approximately 12:00 p.m., police received information regarding a social media message a student reported regarding a threat to shoot outside Mountain View High School in an attempt to possibly confront a specific student. There was no date specified in the threat. While police were investigating the origin of the threat, two Vancouver Police patrol officers responded to the school and observed two males approaching the school. The officers were able to safely detain both males. Each had a loaded firearm in their possession.
Police arrested Mekhi J. Parker, 18 years of age, and Azaviar D. Johnson, 18 years of age. Both will be booked into the Clark County Jail for Assault I (attempt), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm on School Property and Felony Threat.
Neither suspect is a student in the Evergreen School District.
There are no outstanding suspects related to this incident and there were no injuries.
The investigation is continuing and nothing further is releasable at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Public Affairs Manager Kim Kapp will be unavailable September 3rd.
Acting Commander Kathy McNicholas will be covering PIO duties that day 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 date. 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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UPDATE: KINTO HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE.
The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Kinto Ekinto (11 years old), who was last confirmed at school today at 2:00pm. Police were notified at 9:13pm. Kinto is described as a Pacific Islander male, with short black hair and brown eyes. Kinto is about 4'5" tall and 180 pounds and was last seeing a black sweatshirt and black pants.
The attached photo is about 1 year old but reportedly looks similar still to the photo.
If you see Kinto please contact the Vancouver Police Department, or 9-1-1.
*** Update ***
The Vancouver Police Department is continuing the homicide investigation that occurred on August 28th in the 3500 block of NE 66th Avenue. When police arrived, they located a female who was inside a tent deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. This crime appeared to be the result of a drive-by shooting.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Unit is continuing the investigation and at this time investigators do not believe the shooting was random and there is no current threat to the public.
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the identity of the victim.
Investigators from the Vancouver Police Department are continuing to follow up on leads and tips and anyone with information related to this crime is asked to call Vancouver Police.
Nothing further is releasable at this time.
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The Vancouver Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 0400 hours in the 3500 Block of NE 66th Ave. There is no further information at this time. More information will be released as it becomes available.
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The bicyclist did not survive his injuries.
The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office will release the identity of the person and cause and manner of death.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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Vancouver Police Department's Traffic Unit are investigating a collision that occurred on E Mill Plain Boulevard near E 87th Ave at approximately 1337 hours. A bicyclist crossed the intersection to head northbound and was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on E Mill Plain. The driver stopped and is cooperative with police. The bicyclist was transported to PeaceHealth Medical Center where he was admitted with life-threatening injuries. There were no signs of impairment from the driver of the vehicle. Investigation continues.
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police were called to the Woodspring Suites (200 NE 104th Ave) last night around 11:45 p.m., after callers reported that a male had shot into the building with a firearm before driving away in a silver SUV. When officers arrived, they located the exterior glass door of the building damaged with a bullet impact located inside the hallway. There were no reported injuries. The suspect and vehicle were caught on camera and a license plate was obtained.
Shortly thereafter, the Offramp Bar and Grill (400 NE 112th Avenue) called to report a male was at the business being belligerent. The male had the same description as the drive-by shooting suspect and was also associated with a silver SUV. Officers responded to the area and located the silver SUV northbound on NE 112th Avenue and attempted a traffic stop. The driver attempted to elude police and after a short pursuit a successful PIT (precision immobilization technique) was used, and the driver was taken into custody. The driver was confirmed to be the suspect in the drive-by shooting. A firearm, unspent rounds, and shell casings were observed inside the vehicle.
Gavin E. Woods Leonard, 21 years old, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Drive-by Shooting, Attempt to Elude, Assault III, and DUI. The vehicle was seized pending a search warrant.
The Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit is continuing the investigation.
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***UPDATE ON CHARGES****
Based on information provided to detectives, Michael McGlothlin will be booked for Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault IV and not Attempted Kidnapping.
***UPDATE****
On August 20, 2024, at about 1550 hours, the Vancouver Police Department Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit (DECU), with the assistance of the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), UAS operators, and the United States Marshals Service (USMS), arrested Michael McGlothlin, a Vancouver resident, for Attempted Kidnapping.
On August 19, 2024, the Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit missing persons detectives identified Michael McGlothlin as the suspect of the attempted abduction on 8/18/24, due in part, to surveillance footage which captured the vehicle in multiple areas around the scene of the crime. McGlothlin was driving a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee which was registered to a rental car company. McGlothlin was not the listed renter.
Based on intel gathered by detectives on 8/20/24, they learned the possible whereabouts of McGlothlin. Surveillance was established near NE 18th Street and NE 148th Avenue, Vancouver WA. McGlothlin was seen walking at the intersection where he was apprehended. He will be booked into the Clark County Jail. This investigation is on-going.
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On August 18, 2024, at about 1540 hours, an unidentified male, attempted to abduct a 11-year-old child at Lieser Crest Part, 7510 Virginia Lane, Vancouver WA. A good Samaritan intervened, the suspect released the child, and retreated into a newer dark SUV (possibly a Jeep), and fled the area, north on Fredericksburg Way. The male suspect is unknown to the child.
The suspect is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, about 140lbs, in either their 20s or 30s, short brown hair, may have had a short beard, with face, hand and possibly stomach tattoos, wearing a black hoodie, black basketball shorts with red on the sides and dark shoes.
Patrol officers have conducted extensive canvassing of the surrounding areas and Missing Persons detectives are following up on the incident.
Please contact Detective Nicholson at Jason.nicholson@cityofvancouver.us and/or Detective Dewey at james.dewey@cityofvancouver.us with any additional information related to this investigation.
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Public Affairs Manager Kim Kapp will be unavailable August 21-29
Acting Commander Kathy McNicholas will be covering PIO duties that day 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 date. 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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Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred last night around 11:20 p.m. Callers reported that they heard multiple shots in the area of W 31st Street/Fruit Valley Road and also at a location in the 1900 block of W 31st Street. In total officers recovered approximately 55 shell casings. Multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire but there have been no reported injuries related to this incident.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Vancouver Police.
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UPDATE - MISSING ENDANGERED LOCATED - On this date with the help of an observant citizen the MISSING was located safe.
The Vancouver Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an endangered missing person, Joseph P. Trost (63 years old). Trost was last seen by his caregivers on the morning of August 15th, at approximately 08:30 hours near Main Street and Hazel Dell Avenue. He was not reported missing until 15:00 hours today. Joseph is described as a white male, with longer grey hair, about 6’ tall, and weighs approx. 300lbs. Trost is endangered due to numerous medical issues and also requires medications.
The attached photo is recent, and he is believed to be wearing the flannel jacket in the photo.
If you see Joseph please contact the Vancouver Police Department, or 9-1-1.