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Former Kelso business owner sentenced to over 6 years
A former Three Rivers Mall hobby store owner was sentenced to over six years in state prison Wednesday for sex crimes that involved an underage teen. Daniel Jacob Vannelli, 50, of Kelso, maintains he never touched the victim. He pleaded guilty in June to commercial sexual abuse of a minor,...
2 killed, 4 injured in crash on Highway 30 near Rainier
RAINIER, Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon State Police troopers are investigating a deadly crash that happened Friday morning on Highway 30. At about 8:30 a.m., emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 30, at milepost 51, about two miles west of Rainier. OSP told FOX 12 that two people...
Family's heart broken after hit and run kills Rainier man
Law enforcement is investigating the death of a 21-year-old Rainier man who appears to be the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on the morning of July 21. The incident has the family and community seeking answers over who is responsible. Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley said law enforcement responded to the incident around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. “On July 21, 2024, around 8:30 a.m., law enforcement received a report of...
Detours in place on HWY 30 following fatal accident near milepost 52
A fatal crash at milepost 52 Friday morning has Highway 30 closed in both directions. Columbia River Fire & Rescue says the highway is closed indefinitely while Oregon State Police (OSP) investigate the crash. OSP says two people died in the crash, four others were injured, and the crash involved...
Police Blotter: Arrests made for DUI and disorderly conduct
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. St. Helens Police Department July...
Police Blotter: RPD responds to suspicious activity, false alarms, calls about dogs
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. Rainier Police Department July 5 ...
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