New Public Information Officer For Clark County Sheriff's Office
- 03/17/26
After almost 4 years in the PIO role, I have been promoted to Commander and will be moving back to the Patrol Division.
I have really enjoyed my time working with everyone, and I will miss this role immensely.
Sgt. Matt Volker, matt.volker@clark.wa.gov, has been selected as our new PIO. Matt is outstanding, and I think you will all enjoy working with him.
Please continue to send any media inquiries to ccsopio@clark.wa.gov, which is monitored by several people and ensures the speediest response. Our phone number for the Media Line remains the same, (564) 397-6150.
Thank you again for everything over the last 4 years.
- Chris Skidmore
New Public Information Officer For Clark County Sheriff's Office
- 03/17/26
After almost 4 years in the PIO role, I have been promoted to Commander and will be moving back to the Patrol Division.
I have really enjoyed my time working with everyone, and I will miss this role immensely.
Sgt. Matt Volker, matt.volker@clark.wa.gov, has been selected as our new PIO. Matt is outstanding, and I think you will all enjoy working with him.
Please continue to send any media inquiries to ccsopio@clark.wa.gov, which is monitored by several people and ensures the speediest response. Our phone number for the Media Line remains the same, (564) 397-6150.
Thank you again for everything over the last 4 years.
- Chris Skidmore
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.
