Vancouver Police Investigate Traffic Collision (Update)
- 01/08/26
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The motorycyle rider did not survive his injuries.
The investigation by the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing and nothing additional is releaseable at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 7, 2026, at around 2:53 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to E 32nd Street/Main Street for the report of a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision. The motorcycle rider was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained on scene and impairment does not appear to be a factor.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating. Main Street at E 29th will remain closed while emergency personnel remain on scene.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Traffic Collision (Update)
- 01/08/26
*** Update ***
The motorycyle rider did not survive his injuries.
The investigation by the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing and nothing additional is releaseable at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 7, 2026, at around 2:53 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to E 32nd Street/Main Street for the report of a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision. The motorcycle rider was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained on scene and impairment does not appear to be a factor.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating. Main Street at E 29th will remain closed while emergency personnel remain on scene.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting (Update: Arrest)
- 01/04/26
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Today, the susepct in this shooting self-surrendered at the Vancouver Police Department West Precinct.
Jared D. Taylor, 28 years old, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Murder II and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
The investigation is continuing and nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 3 at around 12:50 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Off-Ramp Sports Bar at 400 NE 112th Avenue for the report of a shooting. According to witnesses, two males got into an argument, went outside and shortly after, patrons heard gunshots. The suspect fled the scene. When police arrived, they located a 43-year-old male deceased in the parking lot.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating. There is not believed to be a threat to the public.
Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting (Update: Arrest)
- 01/04/26
*** Update ***
Today, the susepct in this shooting self-surrendered at the Vancouver Police Department West Precinct.
Jared D. Taylor, 28 years old, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Murder II and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
The investigation is continuing and nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On January 3 at around 12:50 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the Off-Ramp Sports Bar at 400 NE 112th Avenue for the report of a shooting. According to witnesses, two males got into an argument, went outside and shortly after, patrons heard gunshots. The suspect fled the scene. When police arrived, they located a 43-year-old male deceased in the parking lot.
The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating. There is not believed to be a threat to the public.
Nothing additional is being released at this time.
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Vancouver Police Release Critical Incident Video
- 01/02/26
On December 28, 2025, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) was involved in a shooting while contacting a male with a firearm outside a residence in the 13200 Block of NE 46th St. Two Vancouver Police Officers discharged their duty weapons. One Vancouver Police Officer witnessed the incident. The involved officers were placed on Critical Incident Leave, per standard protocol. All responding Vancouver Police Officers were wearing body-worn cameras (BWC).
Following an officer-involved shooting involving the Vancouver Police Department, the department will release a Critical Incident Video, which includes portions of video captured from department cameras. The release of these videos is at the discretion of the Chief of Police and is separate from the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII), who is investigating the shooting.
The Vancouver Police Department is not involved in the shooting investigation. VPD will conduct an administrative investigation/review after the OII team has concluded their investigation.
The Critical Incident Video can be viewed on the Vancouver Police Department website: Critical Incident Videos -The City of Vancouver, WA
The Vancouver Police Department will not be commenting on the investigation or the content in the Critical Incident Video. 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 Vancouver Police Department values the sanctity of human life and the dignity of all persons, and any loss of life is tragic.
Please be aware the video contains graphic images and viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Vancouver Police Release Critical Incident Video
- 01/02/26
On December 28, 2025, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) was involved in a shooting while contacting a male with a firearm outside a residence in the 13200 Block of NE 46th St. Two Vancouver Police Officers discharged their duty weapons. One Vancouver Police Officer witnessed the incident. The involved officers were placed on Critical Incident Leave, per standard protocol. All responding Vancouver Police Officers were wearing body-worn cameras (BWC).
Following an officer-involved shooting involving the Vancouver Police Department, the department will release a Critical Incident Video, which includes portions of video captured from department cameras. The release of these videos is at the discretion of the Chief of Police and is separate from the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII), who is investigating the shooting.
The Vancouver Police Department is not involved in the shooting investigation. VPD will conduct an administrative investigation/review after the OII team has concluded their investigation.
The Critical Incident Video can be viewed on the Vancouver Police Department website: Critical Incident Videos -The City of Vancouver, WA
The Vancouver Police Department will not be commenting on the investigation or the content in the Critical Incident Video. 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 Vancouver Police Department values the sanctity of human life and the dignity of all persons, and any loss of life is tragic.
Please be aware the video contains graphic images and viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Vancouver Police Officers Involved In A Shooting
- 12/28/25
On December 27, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a disturbance with a weapon near the 13200 block of NE 46th Street in Vancouver. The initial call involved a male outside a residence who had pointed a firearm at a woman inside the home and had fired at least one round prior to officers’ arrival.
When officers arrived, the male confronted officers with a firearm. Two Vancouver Police Officers at the scene discharged their firearms, striking the male, who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Three Vancouver Police Officers, the two involved officers and one witness officer, have been placed on critical incident leave, per standard protocol.
The information being released is preliminary, and this is an ongoing investigation. The Vancouver Police Department notified the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII), who will be investigating the shooting.
As part of the Vancouver Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program, video captured by body-worn cameras and in-car cameras will be reviewed and released at a later time.
In compliance with WAC 139-12, Vancouver Police Department personnel will not be involved in the independent investigation.
• All future communications will be sent via the OII.
• The OII will release the names of the involved officers.
• The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the deceased.
• Once the OII investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
No further information is available.
Vancouver Police Officers Involved In A Shooting
- 12/28/25
On December 27, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a disturbance with a weapon near the 13200 block of NE 46th Street in Vancouver. The initial call involved a male outside a residence who had pointed a firearm at a woman inside the home and had fired at least one round prior to officers’ arrival.
When officers arrived, the male confronted officers with a firearm. Two Vancouver Police Officers at the scene discharged their firearms, striking the male, who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Three Vancouver Police Officers, the two involved officers and one witness officer, have been placed on critical incident leave, per standard protocol.
The information being released is preliminary, and this is an ongoing investigation. The Vancouver Police Department notified the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII), who will be investigating the shooting.
As part of the Vancouver Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program, video captured by body-worn cameras and in-car cameras will be reviewed and released at a later time.
In compliance with WAC 139-12, Vancouver Police Department personnel will not be involved in the independent investigation.
• All future communications will be sent via the OII.
• The OII will release the names of the involved officers.
• The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the deceased.
• Once the OII investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
No further information is available.
Missing Persons Notification/bulletin From Vancouver Police (Photo) (Photo)
- 12/26/25
Vancouver Police Department's investigators are requesting public's assistance in locating Reycardo Sentell Johnson. Johnson is a forty-two-year-old black male. Johnson is approximately 6'1" tall and weighs approximately (170) pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Johnson was last seen on November 28, 2025, and his vehicle was towed from NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, near Vancouver Lake on November 29, 2025.
Family members and friends report that they have not heard from or seen Johnson in since November 28, 2025.
Johnson's photograph is attached to this news release.
Citizens with information regarding Johnson's latest whereabouts are asked to contact Vancouver Police Department's dispatch center.
Associated case number is 2025-024899.
Missing Persons Notification/bulletin From Vancouver Police (Photo) (Photo)
- 12/26/25
Vancouver Police Department's investigators are requesting public's assistance in locating Reycardo Sentell Johnson. Johnson is a forty-two-year-old black male. Johnson is approximately 6'1" tall and weighs approximately (170) pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair.
Johnson was last seen on November 28, 2025, and his vehicle was towed from NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, near Vancouver Lake on November 29, 2025.
Family members and friends report that they have not heard from or seen Johnson in since November 28, 2025.
Johnson's photograph is attached to this news release.
Citizens with information regarding Johnson's latest whereabouts are asked to contact Vancouver Police Department's dispatch center.
Associated case number is 2025-024899.
Vancouver Police Substitute PIO Dec 22-Jan 2
- 12/18/25
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Department Public Affairs Manager/PIO Kim Kapp will be unavailable December 22-January 2. Deputy Chief Erica Nilsen will be handling PIO duties on these dates. She can be reached at erica.nilsen@cityofvancouver.us during regular business hours.
As always for after-hour inquiries, members of the media should contact CRESA on the media line and request a return call from an on-duty Sergeant. Any emails sent to Deputy Chief Nilsen outside of regular business hours may be returned on the next business day.
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Vancouver Police Substitute PIO Dec 22-Jan 2
- 12/18/25
Vancouver, Wash. – Vancouver Police Department Public Affairs Manager/PIO Kim Kapp will be unavailable December 22-January 2. Deputy Chief Erica Nilsen will be handling PIO duties on these dates. She can be reached at erica.nilsen@cityofvancouver.us during regular business hours.
As always for after-hour inquiries, members of the media should contact CRESA on the media line and request a return call from an on-duty Sergeant. Any emails sent to Deputy Chief Nilsen outside of regular business hours may be returned on the next business day.
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