Vancouver Police Seek Assistance From The Public To Locate Hit And Run Driver (Update: Arrest) - 04/23/26

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The investigation into the hit and run has continued, and on April 22, 2026, Vancouver Police received information on the location of the van and the identity of the driver. Officers located the van parked outside a residence with damage and markings that matched the van involved in the hit and run, and the resident was confirmed to be the person the van was assigned to the day of the hit and run crash. His physical appearance also matched the description that witnesses provided, including unique tattoos on his face.

Leandro Martinez Larumbe was booked into Clark County Jail for one count of felony Hit and Run – injury.

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The Vancouver Police Traffic Unit is continuing this investigation and have obtained additional photos of the suspect driver and the vehicle. The license plate appears to be an Oregon plate and the vehicle has the number 5 on the lower right area of the rear door. A photo of the driver the day of the incident was also obtained. 

Anyone with information on the identity of the driver or the location of the vehicle is asked to contact Vancouver Police Officer Sean Donaldson at sean.donaldson@cityofvancouver.us. 

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Vancouver, Wash. – On March 12, 2026, at around 3:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a hit and run collision at C Street/Evergreen Blvd. A woman was crossing the street in the marked crosswalk and was struck by a van, causing her injuries. The driver of the van got out, helped the victim get out of the street and then drove off. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect driver is described as a Hispanic male, 5’5”-5’7”, 150 lbs., possibly having a face tattoo. The suspect vehicle is a white, possibly Ford van with Oregon plates. A nearby surveillance camera captured an image of the suspect vehicle.

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating. Anyone with information on this incident that has not already spoken with police, or who has information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, is asked to contact Vancouver Police Officer Sean Donaldson at sean.donaldson@cityofvancouver.us.

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Vancouver Police Officers Assaulted During Response To Disturbance - 04/23/26

Vancouver, Wash. – On April 4, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 1400 block of Washington Street after a 911 caller reported that a male was in the parking lot kicking and punching a car, causing damage.  The caller also advised they were fearful that the male was going to assault a female who was standing nearby. When the first Vancouver Police Officer arrived, he located the suspect who was screaming and acting aggressively toward a male and a female, who were later discovered to be his mother and stepfather. As the officer approached the three individuals, the suspect chest bumped his stepfather in an aggressive manner.

The officer attempted to grab the suspect in order to get him under control and into custody. The suspect immediately and aggressively moved toward the officer, grabbed his upper body, got him into a headlock, and attempted to grab the officer’s gun. The suspect was later determined to be 15 years old, and estimated to be around 6’2” tall and weighed over 200 lbs. During the ongoing struggle, the suspect tore multiple items off the officer’s ballistic vest, including a gun magazine and the officer’s car keys, which he threw across the parking lot.

In an attempt to control the suspect during the violent struggle, an officer used what appears to be a form of a neck restraint. Under RCW 10.120.020 , a peace officer may use deadly force against another person only when necessary to protect against an immediate threat of serious physical injury or death to the officer or another person. A peace officer may not use any force tactics prohibited by applicable departmental policy, this chapter, or otherwise by law, except to protect his or her life or the life of another person from an imminent threat. 

After being handcuffed, the suspect continued to struggle, kick, and grab at officers. As he was being walked to a patrol vehicle, he continued to make verbal threats and spit in an officer’s face.

The suspect was booked into the Robert L. Harris Juvenile Justice Center and has been charged with Attempted Robbery II, Assault III-law enforcement officer (X2), Attempt to Disarm a Law Enforcement Officer, Malicious Mischief II, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, Harassment, and Resisting Arrest. 

One of the officers who was assaulted was transported to an area hospital for evaluation of injuries and was later released.

The Vancouver Police Department contacted the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations. They declined to investigate. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded and is conducting an independent investigation of the incident. At the conclusion of that investigation, the Vancouver Police Department will complete an internal administrative review for policy compliance.

The involved officer is on critical incident leave, per standard protocol

After reviewing videos and reports from this incident, the Vancouver Police Department is releasing portions of video captured by the officers in-car cameras and body worn cameras of the two primary responding officers. Release of the video is to provide some visual context of the incident as the Vancouver Police Department understands the events to have occurred, according to the video and incident information.  The release of these videos is at the discretion of the Chief of Police and is separate from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigation.

Vancouver Police Officers Assaulted During Response to Disturbance | April 4

The Vancouver Police Department will not be commenting on the investigation or the content of the video.

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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting (Update: Victim Deceased) - 04/21/26

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The Vancouver Police Department has been notified that the shooting victim died. 

The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office will release the identity, cause and manner of death.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Vancouver Police Tip Line at (360) 487-7399. 

Nothing additional is being released at this time. 

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The victim of the shooting is not expected to survive his injuries. 

Detectives are asking any witnesses who have not spoken with police, anyone who may have information on the shooting, or anyone who may have video that was captured at or near the location around the time of the shooting to call the Vancouver Police Department Tip Line at (360) 487-7399.

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

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Vancouver, Wash. –On April 18, 2026, at around 2:20 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a parking lot in the 11800 block of SE Mill Plain for the report that a male had been shot and the suspect had fled the scene. The victim, 20 years old, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Police canvassed the area and a K9 track was conducted. The suspect was not located.

The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Team is continuing the investigation. Nothing further is releasable at this time.

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Vancouver Police Investigate Collision Involving A Pedestrian (Photo) - 04/20/26

Vancouver, Wash. – On April 20, 2026, at around 3:30 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the area of W Mill Plain Blvd./Lincoln Avenue for the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. The driver was travelling westbound on Mill Plain when the pedestrian stepped into the crosswalk and was struck by the vehicle. The victim suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The driver remained on scene and was cooperative with police. Speed appears to be a factor in the collision.

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation. Nothing additional is releasable at this time.

Vancouver Police Investigate Domestic Violence Homicide - 04/14/26

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The suspect in this investigation is Tyrell E. Peters. He was arrested for Murder I. 

The Clark County Medical Examiner will release the identity, cause and manner of death of the victim. 

Nothing additional is being released at this time. 

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Vancouver, Wash. – On April 9, 2026, at around 11:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a residence in 10400 block of NE Oakbrook Circle for the report of an assault. Officers located a 33-year-old female with significant knife wounds who was deceased and a 30-year-old male with self-inflicted, life-threatening wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries and remains hospitalized.  

The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating and nothing additional is being released at this time.

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Vancouver Police Arrest Barricaded Man (Photo) - 04/11/26

Vancouver, Wash. – On April 11, 2026, at around 2:30 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to 500 E 13^th Street (The Hudson) for the report of a brandishing. A resident reported that another resident pointed a firearm at them and then retreated inside their apartment.

Due to the proximity of the complex to I-5, the southbound lanes of the freeway were shut down while members of the SWAT team attempted contact with the suspect.  

After an extended standoff, SWAT members took the suspect into custody. Shortly after that, I-5 was reopened. Upon search of the apartment, multiple firearms were located.

The suspect, Terry Meyers, 58 years old, was booked into the Clark County Jail for Assault II (X2) and Assault III.

Nothing additional is being released at this time.

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Vancouver Police Investigating Attempted Murder - 03/31/26

Vancouver, Wash. – On March 28, 2026, at around 11:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 7800 block of NE 12^th Street for the report of a disturbance involving a knife. When officers arrived, they located a 29-year-old male with life-threatening stab wound injuries. A female at the scene was not physically injured.

The suspect in the stabbing, Jason Johnson, 35 years old, exited the residence and was taken into custody by police without incident. He had non-life-threatening injuries that he sustained during his attack of the victim that required hospitalization. On March 31^st he was discharged from the hospital and booked into the Clark County Jail for Attempted Murder, and Assault IV-Domestic Violence and Displaying a Weapon.

The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation and nothing additional is being released at this time.

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Vancouver Police Seek Missing Person (Photo) - 03/28/26

The Vancouver Police are attempting to locate Carrie Ann Winters. Winters is a 62 year old female, white, and stands 5'4" tall at approximately 150lbs. Carrie has tattoos on her neck, torso, arms, hands and legs. Carrie was last seen on 03/27/2026 and last known to be near the Frenchman's Bar area of west Vancouver. If you have information as to Carrie's location please call 911.