School Bus Accident (photo) (Photo)
- 03/13/26
On Friday the 13th at 14:40 PM, Fire personnel and CCSO Deputies responded to a collision at the intersection of NE 99th St and NE 23rd Ave in Vancouver. Upon arrival, it was found that a Pontiac G8 was traveling westbound on NE 99th St. The school bus was traveling southbound on NE 23rd Ave and was making a left-hand turn onto NE 99th St. The Pontiac struck the left rear of the school bus as it pulled out into traffic. The bus was occupied by several elementary students. No one was transported to the hospital.
The investigation into the cause of the accident is still active. Names of the involved parties are not being released at this time.
School Bus Accident (photo) (Photo)
- 03/13/26
On Friday the 13th at 14:40 PM, Fire personnel and CCSO Deputies responded to a collision at the intersection of NE 99th St and NE 23rd Ave in Vancouver. Upon arrival, it was found that a Pontiac G8 was traveling westbound on NE 99th St. The school bus was traveling southbound on NE 23rd Ave and was making a left-hand turn onto NE 99th St. The Pontiac struck the left rear of the school bus as it pulled out into traffic. The bus was occupied by several elementary students. No one was transported to the hospital.
The investigation into the cause of the accident is still active. Names of the involved parties are not being released at this time.
Single-Vehicle Crash Investigated On NE 72nd Avenue (Photo)
- 03/13/26
On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision in the 14700 block of NE 72nd Avenue.
A pickup truck traveling northbound on NE 72nd Avenue veered across the oncoming lane of travel and struck a guardrail before high-centering on a Jersey barrier. The barrier narrowly prevented the vehicle from falling several feet into Salmon Creek below.
Firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department, Engine 7 and Truck 5, secured the vehicle and removed the top so the driver could be safely extricated. The driver, a white male and the sole occupant of the vehicle, was transported by AMR to a local hospital for evaluation.
The driver is being investigated on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
The collision caused several blocks of NE 72nd Avenue to be closed for more than an hour. The roadway reopened shortly after 1:00 p.m.
Single-Vehicle Crash Investigated On NE 72nd Avenue (Photo)
- 03/13/26
On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision in the 14700 block of NE 72nd Avenue.
A pickup truck traveling northbound on NE 72nd Avenue veered across the oncoming lane of travel and struck a guardrail before high-centering on a Jersey barrier. The barrier narrowly prevented the vehicle from falling several feet into Salmon Creek below.
Firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department, Engine 7 and Truck 5, secured the vehicle and removed the top so the driver could be safely extricated. The driver, a white male and the sole occupant of the vehicle, was transported by AMR to a local hospital for evaluation.
The driver is being investigated on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
The collision caused several blocks of NE 72nd Avenue to be closed for more than an hour. The roadway reopened shortly after 1:00 p.m.
CCSO Asks For Help Finding Missing Endangered (Photo)
- 02/19/26
UPDATE: The missing subject in this release has been located by CCSO.
CCSO is searching for a missing endangered adult. 73 year old male, Kenneth Jentsch, who walked away from his adult family home at approximately 3 PM today in the area of 9700 NE 119th Ave Vancouver WA. Kenneth was last walking south from the area. Kenneth was last seen wearing black jeans, a blue jacket with a white stripe on the back. He is 5'11" and approximately 185 lbs. Kenneth is balding with grey hair and a grey mustache. Kenneth has a memory issues and is medically endangered. If you see or have seen him please contact 911.
CCSO Asks For Help Finding Missing Endangered (Photo)
- 02/19/26
UPDATE: The missing subject in this release has been located by CCSO.
CCSO is searching for a missing endangered adult. 73 year old male, Kenneth Jentsch, who walked away from his adult family home at approximately 3 PM today in the area of 9700 NE 119th Ave Vancouver WA. Kenneth was last walking south from the area. Kenneth was last seen wearing black jeans, a blue jacket with a white stripe on the back. He is 5'11" and approximately 185 lbs. Kenneth is balding with grey hair and a grey mustache. Kenneth has a memory issues and is medically endangered. If you see or have seen him please contact 911.
CCSO Responds To Assault At Heritage High School
- 02/17/26
On 02/17/2026, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) patrol deputies responded to an assault with a weapon call at Heritage High School located at 7825 NE 130th Avenue in Vancouver, WA. Staff advised a 15-year-old student had been stabbed with a knife by another 15-year-old student while in a bathroom. The victim suffered non-life threatening wounds. The victim was able to disarm the suspect and flee the bathroom. The suspect was contained within the bathroom by school staff.
CCSO deputies arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody without incident. There were no other threats to students or staff. The victim received medical treatment for her injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The suspect was booked into Juvenile Detention Hall.
CCSO Responds To Assault At Heritage High School
- 02/17/26
On 02/17/2026, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) patrol deputies responded to an assault with a weapon call at Heritage High School located at 7825 NE 130th Avenue in Vancouver, WA. Staff advised a 15-year-old student had been stabbed with a knife by another 15-year-old student while in a bathroom. The victim suffered non-life threatening wounds. The victim was able to disarm the suspect and flee the bathroom. The suspect was contained within the bathroom by school staff.
CCSO deputies arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody without incident. There were no other threats to students or staff. The victim received medical treatment for her injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The suspect was booked into Juvenile Detention Hall.
