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Clark County Sheriff's Deputies Arrest 77-Year-Old Man In Connection With Hazel Dell Walmart Assault - 11/12/26

On November 11, 2026, Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Timothy Coe, 77, in connection with an alleged assault that occurred the previous day at a Walmart in Hazel Dell. Coe was booked into the Clark County Jail for Assault in the Fourth Degree.
On November 10, 2026, at approximately 10:13 a.m., deputies responded to a reported assault at the Walmart located at 9000 NE Highway 99 in Hazel Dell. A female caller reported that a man had punched her in the face and pushed her to the ground.
Deputies contacted the victim, who provided video footage and photographs of the suspect and his vehicle's license plate. The victim reported that she was loading her infant into her vehicle when another vehicle attempted to park in the adjacent space. As the vehicle maneuvered into the parking space, the victim became concerned it would strike her open vehicle door and tapped the vehicle to alert the driver.
According to the victim, the driver, later identified as Coe, exited his vehicle and an argument followed. The victim reported that Coe punched her on the right side of her face with his left fist and grabbed her arms. Deputies observed redness on her face, swelling around her eyelid, and bruising on her arms.
A witness intervened and helped separate the two.
On November 11, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies contacted Coe at his residence in Vancouver. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Clark County Jail for one count of assault in the Fourth Degree.

Clark County Sheriff's Deputies Arrest 77-Year-Old Man In Connection With Hazel Dell Walmart Assault - 11/12/26

On November 11, 2026, Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Timothy Coe, 77, in connection with an alleged assault that occurred the previous day at a Walmart in Hazel Dell. Coe was booked into the Clark County Jail for Assault in the Fourth Degree.
On November 10, 2026, at approximately 10:13 a.m., deputies responded to a reported assault at the Walmart located at 9000 NE Highway 99 in Hazel Dell. A female caller reported that a man had punched her in the face and pushed her to the ground.
Deputies contacted the victim, who provided video footage and photographs of the suspect and his vehicle's license plate. The victim reported that she was loading her infant into her vehicle when another vehicle attempted to park in the adjacent space. As the vehicle maneuvered into the parking space, the victim became concerned it would strike her open vehicle door and tapped the vehicle to alert the driver.
According to the victim, the driver, later identified as Coe, exited his vehicle and an argument followed. The victim reported that Coe punched her on the right side of her face with his left fist and grabbed her arms. Deputies observed redness on her face, swelling around her eyelid, and bruising on her arms.
A witness intervened and helped separate the two.
On November 11, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies contacted Coe at his residence in Vancouver. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Clark County Jail for one count of assault in the Fourth Degree.

Driver Killed After Colliding With Traffic Pole On NE Padden Parkway At NE 94th Ave (Photo). - 11/07/26

On November 6, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a traffic signal pole. Rescue efforts were made with assistance from Vancouver Fire and AMR, but the driver who was the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, the Mercedes was traveling eastbound on NE Padden Parkway at the intersection of NE 94th Avenue when it left the roadway, entered the crosswalk area, and struck a large traffic signal pole.

 

NE Padden Parkway from Interstate 205 to State Route 503 is expected to closed while investigators process the scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow first responders to safely complete their work.

 

The CCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash. The cause remains under investigation.

Attached Media Files: Collision Image,

Driver Killed After Colliding With Traffic Pole On NE Padden Parkway At NE 94th Ave (Photo). - 11/07/26

On November 6, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a traffic signal pole. Rescue efforts were made with assistance from Vancouver Fire and AMR, but the driver who was the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, the Mercedes was traveling eastbound on NE Padden Parkway at the intersection of NE 94th Avenue when it left the roadway, entered the crosswalk area, and struck a large traffic signal pole.

 

NE Padden Parkway from Interstate 205 to State Route 503 is expected to closed while investigators process the scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes to allow first responders to safely complete their work.

 

The CCSO Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash. The cause remains under investigation.

Attached Media Files: Collision Image,

Deputies Investigate Theft Of More Than $23,000 In Bicycles From Salmon Creek Elementary School (Photo) - 11/03/26

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of more than $23,000 worth of bicycles and equipment from Salmon Creek Elementary School, including adaptive bicycles used in the school's physical education bike safety program.

 

On November 2, 2026, deputies responded to the school after staff discovered that someone had broken into a storage trailer containing bicycles. The bicycles were provided through a grant-funded bike safety education program.

 

Surveillance video shows what appear to be two people removing bicycles from the trailer around 1:30 a.m.

 

The suspects stole 18 bicycles, including three adaptive bikes designed to accommodate students with different physical abilities. The stolen bicycles included Haro and Fairdale models, as well as a recumbent tricycle.

 

On Tuesday, November 3, deputies recovered six of the stolen bicycles in the Hazel Dell area. The recovered property is valued at approximately $7,800.

 

Deputies continue to investigate the theft and are working to locate the remaining 12 stolen bicycles. No suspects have been identified.

 

Several of the stolen bicycles have distinctive colors that may make them easier to recognize. Photos of the recovered bicycles are included with this release for reference.

 

The Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for the remaining bicycles. Anyone with information about the theft or their whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Clark County non-emergency line at 311 and reference case #26008263.

Attached Media Files: Recovered Bike Green, Recovered Bike Orange, Recovered Bike Orange 2, Recovered Bikes, Suspect 1 Surveillance, Suspect 2 Surveillance,

Deputies Investigate Theft Of More Than $23,000 In Bicycles From Salmon Creek Elementary School (Photo) - 11/03/26

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of more than $23,000 worth of bicycles and equipment from Salmon Creek Elementary School, including adaptive bicycles used in the school's physical education bike safety program.

 

On November 2, 2026, deputies responded to the school after staff discovered that someone had broken into a storage trailer containing bicycles. The bicycles were provided through a grant-funded bike safety education program.

 

Surveillance video shows what appear to be two people removing bicycles from the trailer around 1:30 a.m.

 

The suspects stole 18 bicycles, including three adaptive bikes designed to accommodate students with different physical abilities. The stolen bicycles included Haro and Fairdale models, as well as a recumbent tricycle.

 

On Tuesday, November 3, deputies recovered six of the stolen bicycles in the Hazel Dell area. The recovered property is valued at approximately $7,800.

 

Deputies continue to investigate the theft and are working to locate the remaining 12 stolen bicycles. No suspects have been identified.

 

Several of the stolen bicycles have distinctive colors that may make them easier to recognize. Photos of the recovered bicycles are included with this release for reference.

 

The Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for the remaining bicycles. Anyone with information about the theft or their whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Clark County non-emergency line at 311 and reference case #26008263.

Attached Media Files: Recovered Bike Green, Recovered Bike Orange, Recovered Bike Orange 2, Recovered Bikes, Suspect 1 Surveillance, Suspect 2 Surveillance,

Law Enforcement And Local Schools Launch “Report, Don’t Repost: Choose Care Over Clicks” Campaign To Encourage Reporting Online Threats (Photo) - 10/20/26

See something concerning online? Report it; don’t repost it. That’s the message behind Report, Don’t Repost: Choose Care Over Clicks, a new Southwest Washington initiative aimed at helping community members, families and students know what to do when they encounter threats or other concerning content online.

 

The grant-funded initiative was led by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Educational Service District (ESD) 112, in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) and Clark County public school districts.

 

Public safety and education leaders gathered at a press conference Tuesday, October 20, in Vancouver to announce the campaign and emphasize the importance of reporting online threats rather than reposting them.

 

As part of the initiative, ReportDontRepost.org was developed as a central resource explaining how to appropriately report online threats. The website also includes a toolkit with resources for school leaders, teachers, families, and community members to help share the Report, Don’t Repost message and make appropriate reporting easier to understand.

 

“Keeping our schools and our community safe takes all of us,” Clark County Sheriff John Horch said. “Law enforcement can’t do this alone. We need to work together with our schools, families, and our students. Young people are often the first to see or hear something concerning, and we want them to know that speaking up matters. When our community knows how to recognize a concern and where to report it, we are all better equipped to respond.”

 

Each year, school districts in Clark County receive dozens of reports of potential threats originating or circulating online. Whether a threat is ultimately determined to be credible or non-credible, each report must be taken seriously and assessed by school and public safety personnel.

 

Sharing or reposting an unverified threat can amplify rumors, spread fear and confusion, and make it more difficult for schools and public safety officials to communicate accurate information and respond effectively.

 

“This campaign is about helping students and families understand that they have an important role in keeping our schools safe,” said Aaron Hansen, Superintendent of Washougal School District. “In Washougal, we know that sharing unverified threats online creates fear, delays emergency responses, and can impact the district's investigation. If you see something concerning online, report it directly through official channels like HearMeWA, 311, or directly to a trusted school administrator or school staff member, so our teams can act immediately and coordinate with law enforcement.”

 

Community members should report online threats, references to weapons or violence, illegal or unsafe behavior, child exploitation or abuse, and bullying or harassment. The toolkit outlines where and how to report concerns, including HearMeWA, CyberTipLine, the FBI Electronic Tip Form, your local police department non-emergency line (311 in Clark County), and schools. If there is an immediate threat to life or property, call 911.

 

“This project grew out of a need we were seeing across our community,” said Andrew Hahn, Public Information Officer at CRESA. “People want to help when they encounter something concerning online, but they need clear information about what to do next. Report, Don’t Repost gives them that information in one accessible place.”

 

Learn more and access the toolkit at ReportDontRepost.org.

Attached Media Files: Addi Juhnke, Prairie High School student, John Anzalone, Camas School District superintendent, Clark County Sheriff John Horch, Press Conference,

Law Enforcement And Local Schools Launch “Report, Don’t Repost: Choose Care Over Clicks” Campaign To Encourage Reporting Online Threats (Photo) - 10/20/26

See something concerning online? Report it; don’t repost it. That’s the message behind Report, Don’t Repost: Choose Care Over Clicks, a new Southwest Washington initiative aimed at helping community members, families and students know what to do when they encounter threats or other concerning content online.

 

The grant-funded initiative was led by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Educational Service District (ESD) 112, in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department, Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) and Clark County public school districts.

 

Public safety and education leaders gathered at a press conference Tuesday, October 20, in Vancouver to announce the campaign and emphasize the importance of reporting online threats rather than reposting them.

 

As part of the initiative, ReportDontRepost.org was developed as a central resource explaining how to appropriately report online threats. The website also includes a toolkit with resources for school leaders, teachers, families, and community members to help share the Report, Don’t Repost message and make appropriate reporting easier to understand.

 

“Keeping our schools and our community safe takes all of us,” Clark County Sheriff John Horch said. “Law enforcement can’t do this alone. We need to work together with our schools, families, and our students. Young people are often the first to see or hear something concerning, and we want them to know that speaking up matters. When our community knows how to recognize a concern and where to report it, we are all better equipped to respond.”

 

Each year, school districts in Clark County receive dozens of reports of potential threats originating or circulating online. Whether a threat is ultimately determined to be credible or non-credible, each report must be taken seriously and assessed by school and public safety personnel.

 

Sharing or reposting an unverified threat can amplify rumors, spread fear and confusion, and make it more difficult for schools and public safety officials to communicate accurate information and respond effectively.

 

“This campaign is about helping students and families understand that they have an important role in keeping our schools safe,” said Aaron Hansen, Superintendent of Washougal School District. “In Washougal, we know that sharing unverified threats online creates fear, delays emergency responses, and can impact the district's investigation. If you see something concerning online, report it directly through official channels like HearMeWA, 311, or directly to a trusted school administrator or school staff member, so our teams can act immediately and coordinate with law enforcement.”

 

Community members should report online threats, references to weapons or violence, illegal or unsafe behavior, child exploitation or abuse, and bullying or harassment. The toolkit outlines where and how to report concerns, including HearMeWA, CyberTipLine, the FBI Electronic Tip Form, your local police department non-emergency line (311 in Clark County), and schools. If there is an immediate threat to life or property, call 911.

 

“This project grew out of a need we were seeing across our community,” said Andrew Hahn, Public Information Officer at CRESA. “People want to help when they encounter something concerning online, but they need clear information about what to do next. Report, Don’t Repost gives them that information in one accessible place.”

 

Learn more and access the toolkit at ReportDontRepost.org.

Attached Media Files: Addi Juhnke, Prairie High School student, John Anzalone, Camas School District superintendent, Clark County Sheriff John Horch, Press Conference,

CCSO INVESTIGATES DECEASED FEMALE LOCATED IN COLUMBIA RIVER - 10/14/26

On 10/14/2026 at 9:00 AM, the Vancouver Fire Department Fire Boat and Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Marine Patrol responded to a deceased female located floating in the Columbia River downstream from the I-5 bridge.  The identity of the female is currently unknown, and the death is considered suspicious.

 

The female is described as possibly Asian or Pacific Islander with brown hair and brown eyes.  She is approximately 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5 foot, 4 inches tall, and approximately 150 pounds.  These are preliminary estimates.  She has no tattoos but has a birthmark on the right side of her right calf muscle.

 

The investigation is continuing by the CCSO Major Crimes Unit and the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.  Further specific details are not being released at this time. 


 Anyone with information can contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit Tip Line, 564-397-2847. 

CCSO INVESTIGATES DECEASED FEMALE LOCATED IN COLUMBIA RIVER - 10/14/26

On 10/14/2026 at 9:00 AM, the Vancouver Fire Department Fire Boat and Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Marine Patrol responded to a deceased female located floating in the Columbia River downstream from the I-5 bridge.  The identity of the female is currently unknown, and the death is considered suspicious.

 

The female is described as possibly Asian or Pacific Islander with brown hair and brown eyes.  She is approximately 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5 foot, 4 inches tall, and approximately 150 pounds.  These are preliminary estimates.  She has no tattoos but has a birthmark on the right side of her right calf muscle.

 

The investigation is continuing by the CCSO Major Crimes Unit and the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.  Further specific details are not being released at this time. 


 Anyone with information can contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit Tip Line, 564-397-2847.