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Clark County Sheriff’s Office Responds To A Disturbance With A Weapon North Of Washougal - 08/28/25

On 08/28/25 at approximately 12:20pm, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), with the  assistance of the Washougal Police Department and the Camas Police Department responded to a disturbance with a weapon call in the area of SE 352nd Avenue and SE 1st Street in unincorporated Clark County, north of the City of Washougal. A road paving crew working in the area reported that a subject, wearing camouflage and a tactical plate carrier-style vest confronted and threatened them with a AR-style rifle. 

The subject reportedly went back into an area residence and the paving crew was able to exit the area. Responding law enforcement contained the area. An officer with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) spotted a man on the property holding a rifle.

 

Given the nature of the call, the SW Washington Regional SWAT team was activated and responded to the scene. 

At around 5:30pm, Justin M. Bryden, 37, of Washougal, was taken into custody, without incident. Justin was booked into the Clark County Jail for several counts of Assault in the First Degree.

The Sheriff’s Office Tactical Detective Unit is continuing to investigate this incident.

Update- Clark County Sheriff’s Office Responds To Fatal Collision - Roadway Open - 08/28/25

Update 8/28/2025 10:15am

One person was fatally injured in this collision. The collision remains under investigation.

NE 20th Avenue is now open in both directions.


On 8/28/2025 at approximately 0418 hrs Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputies were dispatched to a collision between a truck and a sedan resulting in significant injuries to at least one person near the 13900 block of NE 20th Ave, Vancouver, WA.  CCSO Traffic Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate the scene.  NE 20th Ave between NE 139th Street and NE 144th Street will be closed for an extended period.  Please avoid the area. 

additional information will not be released at this time

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bank Robbery (Photo) - 08/22/25

UPDATE: 8-22-25 3:10 p.m.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the August 18, 2025, robbery at the US Bank located at 6704 NE 117th Avenue in Vancouver.

Thanks to a public tip and diligent police work, investigators identified the suspect as 22-year-old Elijah Evans.

On August 21, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Detective Unit (TDU), with assistance from the Vancouver Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), conducted surveillance and located Evans at a residence in Orchards.

With additional support from CCSO and VPD patrol units, containment was established around the home, and an armored vehicle was positioned for safety. Evans exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident.

Detectives executed a search warrant at the residence and recovered key evidence, including clothing worn during the robbery and cash taken from the bank.

Deputies arrested Evans for Robbery in the First Degree (with a firearm) and two counts of Felony Harassment. They transported him to the Clark County Jail, where staff booked him on these charges.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their assistance and the valuable tip that led to the swift identification and arrest of the suspect.


On August 18, 2025, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a reported robbery at the US Bank at 6704 NE 117th Avenue in Vancouver.

The suspect implied they had a gun and robbed the bank. The suspect then left the bank and rode away on a bicycle.

If you have information related to the identity of the suspect (photos attached), please contact:

CCSO Sgt. Adam Beck
adam.beck@clark.wa.gov

Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Responds To Two Separate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collisions. - 08/19/25

Last week the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to two separate fatal motor vehicle collisions. 

On 8/14/2025 at approximately 1822 hrs Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Deputies were dispatched to a collision between a truck and a motorcycle resulting in significant injuries to the Motorcycle rider near the 3900 block of NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA.  The injured rider was transported to PeaceHealth hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. CCSO Traffic Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate the scene.  Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision. 

On 8/15/2025 at approximately 0916 hrs Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)  Deputies were dispatched to a collision between a truck and a pedestrian resulting in significant injuries at the Fred Meyer at 7700 NE Highway 99, Vancouver, WA. The injured pedestrian was transported to PeaceHealth hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. CCSO Traffic Homicide Detectives will be investigating the incident.  Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision. 

Both cases remain active pending further investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit and Patrol Division.   Additional information may be released at a later date, pending further investigation.  

Clark County Sheriff's Office Releases 7/30/2025 Critical Incident Video - 08/13/25

On July 30th, 2025, the Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was involved in a deadly use-of-force incident. The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) is investigating the incident. 

Following a deadly use-of-force incident, the Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will release body-worn camera (BWC) video at the Sheriff's discretion. The release of these videos will be separate from the OII’s investigation. 

In compliance with WAC 139-12, Clark County Sheriff’s Office personnel will not be involved in the independent investigation. CCSO will conduct its administrative investigation/review after the OII investigation is completed.  

The Critical Incident Video can be viewed on the CCSO Body-Worn Camera Page

The Sheriff's Office cannot comment on the video release or the ongoing investigation. The video's release is meant to provide visual context of the incident, as CCSO understands it to have occurred, according to the BWC video.  

Please be aware that the video contains graphic imagery, and viewer discretion is strongly advised. 

Single Vehicle Collision, 18-year-old Passenger Dies On Scene (Photo) - 08/02/25

On August 2, 2025, at approximately 0012 hours Clark County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle collision at the 28600 block of NE Reilly Rd. A citizen called 911 to report that a passenger was unresponsive in the vehicle. Deputies arrived and assisted in performing CPR on the 18-year-old male passenger. However, he did not respond to life saving measures and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 19-year-old driver was transported to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center for injuries. It appears the vehicle was traveling eastbound on NE Reilly Rd when it left the roadway and collided with a tree. The Clark County Sherrif's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating to determine what factors led to the collision. 

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Clark County Sheriff's Office Deputy Involved In Shooting In Vancouver - 07/31/25

On 7/30/2025 at approximately 10:41 p.m., a person called 911 to report that their son was armed and was going to kill the two of them. The caller reported that their son had broken the front door of the home and was inside, was high on meth, and had been drinking.

Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to assist the Vancouver Police Department near East 27th Street and H Street in Vancouver. As deputies responded, the caller reported that the subject left the home on a bicycle.

At 10:47 p.m., a Vancouver Police Officer observed the subject on a bicycle riding on Columbia Street, then turning Southbound on Daniels Street. Roughly 30 seconds later, a CCSO deputy reported over the radio that the subject “still has gun on him.”

Several minutes later, deputies located the subject near Main Street & E 19th Street in downtown Vancouver.

At 10:51 p.m., an officer-involved shooting occurred.

The subject was provided first aid and was pronounced deceased at the scene. No law enforcement or uninvolved parties were injured.

One Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputy discharged their firearm during the incident. The involved deputy was placed on Critical Incident Leave, per agency protocol. 

The information is preliminary, and this is an ongoing investigation. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office notified the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII), which will be investigating the shooting.  

As part of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office 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, Clark County Sheriff’s Office personnel will not be involved in the independent investigation. 

• All future communications will be sent via the OII. 

• The OII will release the name of the involved deputy. 

• The identity of the deceased and cause and manner of death can be requested through the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

• 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 at this time.