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CRIME & SAFETY
Man arrested for stealing thousands from Target, Marshalls in dozens of retail thefts
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man has been arrested in connection with over 30 different retail thefts in the Hazel Dell area, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said Friday. 25-year-old Christopher Blancas is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from Marshalls and Target over the past year. A K-9 deputy arrested Blancas on Tuesday after recognizing him while patrolling near the Safeway in Hazel Dell, the sheriff's office said.
Cyclist dies after getting hit by a car in Vancouver
Vancouver, Wa (KATU) — Vancouver police say a cyclist has died after getting hit by a car Tuesday afternoon on E Mill Plain BLVD. Police did not release the identity of the cyclist. The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office will release that information. Police say the cyclist was...
Longview man with cognitive issues missing, Silver Alert issued
Longview, Wash (KATU) — The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office says a Silver Alert is issued for David F. Carey, 69, of Longview Washington. He is missing. Carey suffers from cognitive issues after a traumatic brain injury. He was last seen at his home in Longview at 9:30 am Thursday.
Battle Ground Police Department Introduces Comfort Dog
Battle Ground, Wa. – The Battle Ground Police Department has welcomed Rafferty, a two-year-old Labrador retriever, as its new Comfort Dog. Unlike police K9 units, comfort dogs are trained to help reduce anxiety and enhance communication during interactions, especially with those affected by trauma. Rafferty will support the department’s...
Man accused of driving drunk with kids in his car in Lewis County in 2021 charged with felony DUI, reckless endangerment
A man accused of driving drunk with three young children in the car, hitting another vehicle on northbound Interstate 5 near Kelso and then fleeing the scene and continuing to drive recklessly into ...
Vancouver police department again accused of gender discrimination
A sergeant and a detective are threatening to take the Vancouver Police Department to court for gender discrimination, less than a year after they and other women testified about systemic misogyny. In a recent tort claim, Sgt. Julie Ballou and Det. Miranda Skeeter said they have faced backlash for testifying...
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