33-Year-Old Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation
- 07/15/26
On July 14, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies and Vancouver Police officers responded to a report of a sexual assault at Pacific Park Extreme Skate Park, located at 1515 NE 164th Avenue in Vancouver.
Deputies contacted the 12-year-old victim and, based on the initial investigation, arrested 33-year-old Samuel Swan.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit is leading the investigation. Preliminary information indicates the suspect and victim had prior contact before the suspect allegedly took the victim to a secluded area, where the assault occurred.
Swan was booked into the Clark County Jail on charges of First-Degree Kidnapping, First-Degree Rape, Second-Degree Rape of a Child, and outstanding felony warrants.
This remains an active investigation. No additional information is being released at this time.
Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident, and there is no known ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Bollin at taylor.bollin@clark.wa.gov.
33-Year-Old Arrested In Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation
- 07/15/26
On July 14, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies and Vancouver Police officers responded to a report of a sexual assault at Pacific Park Extreme Skate Park, located at 1515 NE 164th Avenue in Vancouver.
Deputies contacted the 12-year-old victim and, based on the initial investigation, arrested 33-year-old Samuel Swan.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit is leading the investigation. Preliminary information indicates the suspect and victim had prior contact before the suspect allegedly took the victim to a secluded area, where the assault occurred.
Swan was booked into the Clark County Jail on charges of First-Degree Kidnapping, First-Degree Rape, Second-Degree Rape of a Child, and outstanding felony warrants.
This remains an active investigation. No additional information is being released at this time.
Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident, and there is no known ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Bollin at taylor.bollin@clark.wa.gov.
Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Vehicle Vs. ATV Collision
- 07/05/26
On July 4, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a collision involving a vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the intersection of NE 76th St. and NE 137th Ave.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on NE 76th St. and attempting to turn left onto northbound NE 137th Ave. At the same time, a 39-year-old man was operating a 2003 Kawasaki ATV westbound on NE 76th St. without a helmet or other protective equipment. As the Ford Escape turned left, it collided with the ATV.
The ATV rider was transported to a local hospital by AMR, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe alcohol impairment may have been a factor for the ATV rider. The driver of the Ford Escape remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the collision. The identity of the deceased and cause and manner of death can be requested through the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Vehicle Vs. ATV Collision
- 07/05/26
On July 4, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a collision involving a vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the intersection of NE 76th St. and NE 137th Ave.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on NE 76th St. and attempting to turn left onto northbound NE 137th Ave. At the same time, a 39-year-old man was operating a 2003 Kawasaki ATV westbound on NE 76th St. without a helmet or other protective equipment. As the Ford Escape turned left, it collided with the ATV.
The ATV rider was transported to a local hospital by AMR, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe alcohol impairment may have been a factor for the ATV rider. The driver of the Ford Escape remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the collision. The identity of the deceased and cause and manner of death can be requested through the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.
