UPDATE / LOCATED. Vancouver Police Seek Assistance In Locating Missing Endangered Youth (Photo)
-02/09/25
UPDATE:
On February 9, 2025, Treyson Brooks was located.
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On January 24, 2025, Treyson Brooks, a 15-year-old male, ran away from a group home in the 600 block of NE 118th Avenue, Vancouver, WA. Treyson is considered endangered because of medical conditions and his lack of access to his prescribed medications. He is possibly frequenting the areas of the Vancouver Mall, Target, Walmart and Winco.
Treyson was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white New Balance logo, "NB" on the left chest, black pants under black shorts with a horizontal white stripe, black socks, shoes and a black backpack. Treyson is a light complected black male with brown eyes and curly brown hair, standing 5'3 and 185lbs.
If you have information on where Treyson is, please call 911 for in-progress sightings or Detective Carlow for leads at jake.carlow@cityofvancouver.us.
Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting At Park
-01/29/25
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The Vancouver Police Department arrested and booked Machou M. Machou, 23 years old, into the Clark County Jail for Murder II.
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Vancouver, Wash. -- On January 29, 2025, at around 4:24 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to Jaggy Road Park (4500 block of NE 72nd Avenue) for the report of a shooting. Officers located a 21-year-old male deceased at the park. Within minutes of police arrival, officers located and detained a male in the area who matched the suspect description.
Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation and there is not believed to a current threat to the public.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Shooting
-01/28/25
Vancouver, Wash. -- On January 26th at around 3:00 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3100 block of Littler Way for the report of gun shots heard but the caller did not report seeing anything. An officer arrived but did not observe any obvious damage to property or any victims.
At approximately 10:40 a.m., a resident in the area called to report they located multiple bullet holes in the wall in the living room. As officers were investigating, they located another residence that had been struck as well as a vehicle. Police recovered a total 28 shell casings in the area.
There have been no reported injuries related to this incident.
Detectives are continuing the investigation.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Collision Involving Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle (Photo)
-01/28/25
Vancouver, Wash. -- Last night at around 7:15 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of SE 117th Ave/SE Mill Plain Blvd. The driver was traveling eastbound on SE Mill Plain Blvd. in the lane closest to the divider, when he struck a pedestrian who was crossing mid-block approximately 10 feet from the nearest, designated crosswalk and against the walk symbol. The driver stopped, remained on scene and did not show any signs of impairment. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
This is the third serious injury or fatality collision in 2025 involving a pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Vancouver.
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Vancouver Police Arrest Bank Robbery Suspect
-01/27/25
Vancouver, Wash. -- On December 21, 2024, Vancouver Police responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of America at 1145 SE 164th Ave. During the robbery, a male entered the bank, presented a note and implied that he had a firearm. The suspect fled the bank and was not located by police. Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit investigators obtained a photo from surveillance video and on December 30th posted that photo of the suspect on the VPD X channel. Through tips from the public, detectives identified the suspect as Ryan Frisbie. Detectives learned Frisbie was the suspect in at least two other bank robberies in the Portland/metro area. Investigators also obtained a photo of the vehicle associated with him, which was an RV/Motorhome. A photo of that vehicle was distributed to patrol officers along with information on the robberies.
On January 24th a Vancouver Police patrol officer noticed an RV in the parking lot of a Vancouver gas station that resembled the vehicle associated with Frisbie. As the RV left the lot, the officer followed, confirmed it was a match for the bank robbery suspect vehicle and Vancouver Police patrol officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop in the area of SE 160th Avenue and took the driver into custody. The driver was identified as Ryan Frisbie. He was booked into the Clark County Jail for Robbery I.
The investigation is continuing.
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Vancouver Police Searching For Missing / Endangered Teenage Female (Photo) (Photo)
-01/24/25
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Elizabeth was located.
The Vancouver Police Department is requesting the help of the public in locating a missing / endangered teenage female.
The missing endangered teen is Elizabeth Munoz Santana, 14-years-old, 5'2", 140 lbs., with dyed red hair and brown eyes. She was last observed wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and brown Ugg boots. Elizabeth was last seen in the area of Washington Elementary on 1/21/2025 around 5:50pm.
A photograph of Elizabeth has been attached.
If located, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Vancouver Police Recruiting For Next Neighbors On Watch Academy #25
-01/23/25
Vancouver, WA -- The Vancouver Police Department is currently accepting applications for our next Neighbors On Watch (NOW) academy which runs April 17-May 22. Department NOW volunteers are an integral part of VPD's mission of making Vancouver the safest urban city in Washington. During the 6-week academy, participants will meet once per week and will learn a variety of skills including how to be a good witness, observation skills, CPR and more. Volunteers gain insight and knowledge of crime trends, police priorities, learn from subject matter experts and get to know and work with Vancouver Police Officers. Volunteers must be over 21 years old, live in Vancouver city limits and pass a thorough background investigation.
NOW volunteers participate in highly visible and non-confrontational patrols throughout the city. Volunteers have assisted with assignments including recovery of stolen vehicles, implementation of the Out of State License Plate Program and responding to callouts to help locate missing people and evidence. Volunteers also assist with a variety of administrative projects that support the Backgrounds, Logistics, Training and Traffic Units and there are a variety of both short-term and long-term projects that suit all skills and physical abilities.
Applications for NOW Academy #25 are due by March 7, 2025.
Spots for the NOW academy fill up fast. Interested applicants should visit the Vancouver Police Department Volunteer Program page and complete the volunteer interest form.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Collision Involving Pedestrian
-01/22/25
Vancouver, Wash. -- Last night at around 9:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 7800 block of NE Vancouver Mall Drive for a collision involving a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle. The driver was heading eastbound on NE Vancouver Mall Drive, following another vehicle. The car in front swerved to the left, and the driver did not have enough time to react to avoid a man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The driver remained on scene, was cooperative with police, and there were no signs of impairment on the part of the driver. Impairment on the part of the pedestrian is a possible factor in the crash.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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