Vancouver Police Invstigate Kidnapping
- 10/08/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On October 7, 2026, at around 3:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3500 block of SE 164th Avenue for the report of a kidnapping. A woman called 9-1-1 to report her husband had gotten into a vehicle in Portland with four males in a black Suburban who had approached him, asked him if he wanted to make some money and that they needed him to cash a check for them. The victim agreed and got into the vehicle but became concerned about his safety and was not allowed to leave. The vehicle traveled into Vancouver and the victim was able to provide his location to his wife who relayed the information to dispatch.
Vancouver Police and the Washington State Patrol responded to the area and located the vehicle traveling on SE 164th Avenue toward SR-14. A traffic stop was conducted, and four occupants were detained. The victim was located on foot, uninjured a short distance away by the Washington State Patrol.
Akeem J. Mattis, Dennis D. Nelson, Corey D. Jenkins and Jerome T. Boyd were arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for second degree Kidnapping.
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Vancouver Police Invstigate Kidnapping
- 10/08/26
Vancouver, Wash. – On October 7, 2026, at around 3:15 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the 3500 block of SE 164th Avenue for the report of a kidnapping. A woman called 9-1-1 to report her husband had gotten into a vehicle in Portland with four males in a black Suburban who had approached him, asked him if he wanted to make some money and that they needed him to cash a check for them. The victim agreed and got into the vehicle but became concerned about his safety and was not allowed to leave. The vehicle traveled into Vancouver and the victim was able to provide his location to his wife who relayed the information to dispatch.
Vancouver Police and the Washington State Patrol responded to the area and located the vehicle traveling on SE 164th Avenue toward SR-14. A traffic stop was conducted, and four occupants were detained. The victim was located on foot, uninjured a short distance away by the Washington State Patrol.
Akeem J. Mattis, Dennis D. Nelson, Corey D. Jenkins and Jerome T. Boyd were arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for second degree Kidnapping.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatal Collision (Update) (Photo)
- 10/07/26
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Vancouver Police were notified that the pedestrian who was critically injured has died.
The charge of Vehicular Assault will be updated to Vehicular Homicide.
The Traffic Unit investigation is continuing and there are no further updates at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On October 5, 2026, at around 9:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to NE Andresen Rd./NE Van Mall Dr. for the report of a collision involving two vehicles and two pedestrians.
The driver of a Toyota RAV4, traveling westbound on NE Van Mall Dr., with a green light, was hit by the driver of a Jeep traveling southbound on NE Andresen Rd. who ran the red light at the intersection. The collision caused the Jeep to flip and strike two pedestrians who were in the south crosswalk on NE Van Mall Drive, crossing with the signal. One of the pedestrians, a 34-year-old female, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male pedestrian, 43 years old, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the Jeep, Noah Merchant, 26 years old, was arrested for DUI, Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Assault, and Reckless Driving and was booked into the Clark County Jail. His passenger, a 20-year-old female, was arrested for Minor in Possession.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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Vancouver Police Investigate Fatal Collision (Update) (Photo)
- 10/07/26
*** Update ***
Vancouver Police were notified that the pedestrian who was critically injured has died.
The charge of Vehicular Assault will be updated to Vehicular Homicide.
The Traffic Unit investigation is continuing and there are no further updates at this time.
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Vancouver, Wash. – On October 5, 2026, at around 9:45 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to NE Andresen Rd./NE Van Mall Dr. for the report of a collision involving two vehicles and two pedestrians.
The driver of a Toyota RAV4, traveling westbound on NE Van Mall Dr., with a green light, was hit by the driver of a Jeep traveling southbound on NE Andresen Rd. who ran the red light at the intersection. The collision caused the Jeep to flip and strike two pedestrians who were in the south crosswalk on NE Van Mall Drive, crossing with the signal. One of the pedestrians, a 34-year-old female, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male pedestrian, 43 years old, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the Jeep, Noah Merchant, 26 years old, was arrested for DUI, Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Assault, and Reckless Driving and was booked into the Clark County Jail. His passenger, a 20-year-old female, was arrested for Minor in Possession.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
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***UPDATE ****LOCATED*****Vancouver Police Seeking Assistance To Locate Missing Adult (Photo)***UPDATE ****LOCATED*****
- 10/04/26
*****LOCATED*****The Vancouver Police are attempting to locate a medically vulnerable adult Cindi Benetti (67). Cindi is a white female who stands 5'6", weighs 130lbs with blue eyes and gray hair. She was last seen in the area of the 12200 blk of McGillivray Blvd. Vancouver, WA. She was wearing a gray sweater, pants and black shoes. Cindi is reported to have a tattoo on her right ankle of a flower and snake.
If you have information as to her location please call 311 or 911.
***UPDATE ****LOCATED*****Vancouver Police Seeking Assistance To Locate Missing Adult (Photo)***UPDATE ****LOCATED*****
- 10/04/26
*****LOCATED*****The Vancouver Police are attempting to locate a medically vulnerable adult Cindi Benetti (67). Cindi is a white female who stands 5'6", weighs 130lbs with blue eyes and gray hair. She was last seen in the area of the 12200 blk of McGillivray Blvd. Vancouver, WA. She was wearing a gray sweater, pants and black shoes. Cindi is reported to have a tattoo on her right ankle of a flower and snake.
If you have information as to her location please call 311 or 911.
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