Cowlitz County Safety Feed

29/02/2024

Assault 4000 Block D**e Rd, Woodland

Male subject struck in the head with a baseball bat, Head injuries.

Update 1:02pm: Two subjects detained

29/02/2024

Travel trailer fire 2200 Block Spirit Lake Hwy, Castle Rock

Update 9:00am: All occupants are out of the trailer, Trailer is approximately 30ft from another structure

Update 9:08am: Units on scene to a single travel trailer on fire, Will be investigating

Update 10:03am: Fire knocked down.

29/02/2024

Tree into a house 3400 Block Indian Creek Dr, Longview

Update 10:34pm: Units on scene Power line also down

29/02/2024

1500 Block West Side Hwy, Kelso

29/02/2024

Regarding this mornings stolen vehicle incident.

A24-3661 - Vehicle Theft, Pursuit

At 0756 hours of February 28, 2024, Cowlitz 911 received a report of a vehicle theft that had just occurred in the 2400 block of Kalama River Rd. The victim had loaded his pet Husky in the back seat of his Honda sedan to take it to a veterinary appointment when an unknown female approached and took the vehicle without permission. Another resident attempted to stop the suspect and was knocked down by the vehicle as the suspect fled.

Cowlitz County deputies, assisted by Kalama Police, Woodland Police, and Washington State Patrol, pursued the stolen vehicle as it continued to I-5, traveling Southbound. A Woodland Police officer was able to successfully deploy spike strips, which deflated the stolen vehicle's tires. Deputies and officers were able to pin the vehicle near the I-5 Southbound on ramp at milepost 22. The female suspect continued to attempt to escape and would not follow commands to surrender. Deputies breached a window to the vehicle and deployed chemical agents to gain compliance from the suspect.

The suspect, identified as Elizabeth J. Johnson, 19, of Vancouver was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of Robbery 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Theft of Motor Vehicle, Attempt to Elude Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest and Taking Pet Animal.

The vehicle owner responded to the scene to recover his dog, which was not injured during this incident.

Troy Brightbill
Chief Criminal Deputy
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office

29/02/2024

2800 Block Parkview Dr, Longview

28/02/2024

Road Hazard:

Tree and power lines down 100 Block Studebaker Spur 1, Castle Rock

28/02/2024

5300 Block Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle

28/02/2024

Law enforcement in the area of Riverside Park and West Side Hwy attempting to apprehend a male subject on a warrant, Kelso

Update 2:15pm: Male subject in custody

28/02/2024

40 Block Alpha Dr, Kelso

28/02/2024

Castle Rock Bridge Closure

The Cowlitz River Bridge in Castle Rock is set to be completely closed for two days this week so crews can pour concrete. The bridge is also known as the A Street Bridge, PH-10 Bridge and State route 411 and connects the city Castle Rock to the west side of the Cowlitz River.

The bridge will be closed around-the-clock from noon Friday to 4 p.m. on Sunday to pour concrete in the center of the bridge.

28/02/2024

Law enforcement attempting to stop a stolen vehicle (from kalama) I-5 SB MP 31, Kalama

Update 8:07am: Approaching SB MP 27

Update 8:10am: Positive spike I-5 SB MP 25

Update 8:12am: Approaching I-5 SB MP 24

Update 8:13am: Approaching I-5 SB MP 22

Update 8:14am: Vehicle pinned making attempts to drive out of pin I-5 SB MP 22 SB on ramp, Single female suspect non compliant.

Update 8:17am: Female suspect in custody

27/02/2024

Motor vehicle accident SR504 Spirit Lake Hwy & Hall Rd, Silver Lake

Update 11:12am: Non injury collision

27/02/2024

Not local, But clearly the officer helping train the k9 was taken by surprise at the end behind the bush.

27/02/2024

Motor vehicle accident 3300 Block Washington Way , Longview

Update 6:37am: Units on scene to a two vehicle collision, occupants are out of their vehicles, Will be investigating

27/02/2024

Are you signed up? Now is the best time just in case incidents like this weekend, you’ll be notified.

Can We Call You??

The manhunt throughout the County this weekend searching for fugitive Jacob Smart highlights the very important issue of making sure your cellphone is registered to receive emergency reverse calls. The reverse calling system, Hyper-Reach, was utilized numerous times since Friday to alert neighborhoods to shelter in place due to police activity, K-9 searches and potential dangerous situations. This is a very valuable tool to reach you via text, phonecall, or both, so you can take appropriate protective actions. It also allows law enforcement to ask citizens to report suspicious activities they see or any video captures which are extremely helpful in identifying suspects, or can also be utilized finding lost elderly or children.

Landlines are automatically included in Hyper-Reach calls, but cellphones and VOIP phones must be registered to an address in order for the system to make the connection between location and phone number. In Cowlitz County, our vendor is Hyper-Reach and you can register your phone at the link on the front page of DEM’s website. Go to http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem and click on the hyperlink under the Hyper-Reach Logo. This will take you to a third party website which is legitimate and safe. Choose how you would like your messages – text or voice – and register as many phone numbers as needed.

If you would like assistance in registering, we are happy to help you during business hours at 360.577.3130.

26/02/2024

PRESS RELEASE

A24-3542 / A24-3547

BURGLARY SUSPECT IN CUSTODY

At 0017 hours of February 26, 2024, Cowlitz 911 received a report of a prowler near Reed’s Automotive, 1944 Belmont Loop, Woodland. Woodland Police were unable to locate the suspect. Surveillance video showed the suspect was driving a Suzuki Sidekick, similar in appearance to a vehicle associated with a wanted subject named Jacob Dean Smart of Astoria, Oregon. Smart has been identified as a suspect in multiple crimes in Oregon, Washington and Idaho and had active warrants for his arrest. Smart was also identified as a person of interest in a recent home invasion burglary investigated by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office.

A Kalama Police officer located the vehicle parked behind the Rebel Truck Stop in Kalama at about 0041 hours. A male suspect fled on foot from the vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office set containment in the area with assistance from other local agencies. During the search, Cowlitz 911 received what appeared to be an accidental call from a phone number associated with Jacob Smart. GPS data from that call placed the phone in the area of River Ridge Rd, near the Rebel Truck Stop. A reverse-911 call was placed to homes in the area notifying residents about the search for the suspect.

Lower Columbia SWAT responded to assist in the search. K-9 units attempted to track the suspect with assistance from Unmanned Arial Systems (UAS) but were unable to locate the suspect. The Sheriff’s Office posted information to its Facebook account, with information about Smart, including his picture and a picture of what is believed to be Smart wearing a mask with a bald head and long beard, which was observed in multiple incidents.

At 0631 hours, a citizen reported seeing a subject matching Smart’s description – with the mask - running across I-5 from the area of Todd Rd, running toward the train tracks. Deputies and officers from local police departments responded to the area. A Longview Police UAS operator observed the suspect going through the Temco property off Hendrickson Rd in the Port of Kalama.

As law enforcement worked to contain the area, a black Mitsubishi sedan was observed fleeing Temco at a high rate of speed. Deputies were able to block the vehicle’s exit, before the suspect fled on foot, climbing a fence as he escaped. The suspect was then seen entering the Arxada Kalama Plant through an open bay door. Law enforcement officers evacuated the employees from inside the building and set containment on the plant.

Lower Columbia SWAT responded to the scene, assisted by the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT). Officers gave commands to Smart that he was under arrest and ordered him to exit the building. Smart did not comply with commands. At 0808 hours, dispatch received a 911 call from a male subject, reporting that Jacob Smart was at a gas station, armed with a gun and was going to kill officers. Investigators were able to identify the voice of the caller as Jacob Smart.

CNT negotiators were able to reach Smart on his phone and attempted to convince him to surrender. During calls with negotiators, Smart threatened to shoot officers and also threatened to shoot vehicles driving through the area. Smart made numerous threats and told negotiators he would not be taken alive.

Lower Columbia SWAT utilized UAS drones and a remote controlled robot to assist in clearing large portions of the Arxada building and were able to contain Smart to the office portion of the building. SWAT utilized a K-9 team and deployed chemical agents to take Smart into custody. Smart was treated for minor injuries and booked into Cowlitz County Jail on outstanding warrants. Detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office are investigating Smart for multiple other crimes and anticipate filing additional charges against Smart for crimes committed in Cowlitz County.

The Sheriff’s Office requests that anyone with information about these incidents contact Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office detectives at 360-577-3092.





Troy Brightbill

Chief Criminal Deputy

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office

26/02/2024

Update 11:52am: Officers have one in custody

Kalama:

Law Enforcement currently in the area of I-5 SB MP 28-27 searching for fugitive.

Suspect is considered armed and dangerous, Should you see this suspect, Do Not Approach and call 911 immediately.

Update 7:24am: Suspect has attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle from tempco, Vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks, Suspect has bailed on foot.

Update 7:50am to Current time: Officers have the suspect contained to a building and are in an active standoff with the suspect.

Update 9:48am: This is still an active standoff

Update 10:18am: Still an active scene.

26/02/2024

Kalama:

Law Enforcement currently in the area of I-5 SB MP 28-27 searching for fugitive.

Suspect is considered armed and dangerous, Should you see this suspect, Do Not Approach and call 911 immediately.

Update 7:24am: Suspect has attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle from tempco, Vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks, Suspect has bailed on foot.

Update 7:50am to Current time: Officers have the suspect contained to a building and are in an active standoff with the suspect.

Update 9:48am: This is still an active standoff

Update 10:18am: Still an active scene.

26/02/2024

Active search

26/02/2024

Possible Chimney fire 100 Block Andrew Ct, Castle Rock

26/02/2024

200 Block Atmore Rd, Toutle

26/02/2024

8700 Block Barnes Dr, Castle Rock

Update 6:37pm: DOA

26/02/2024

Physical fight 600 Block East Pineway, Kelso

Possible weapon involved

Update 6:02pm: Officers on scene investigating

Update 6:04pm: Officers clearing the area, No fight, Subjects in a dispute.

25/02/2024

Motor vehicle accident 1200 Block Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview

25/02/2024

Motorcycle accident 3232 Lewis River Rd, Lewis River motocross track, Woodland

Update 3:14pm: Subject being transported for further evaluation

25/02/2024

Here is a little Sunday humor

25/02/2024

1227 15th Ave Safeway, Longview

Behind the building

25/02/2024

Press release from Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office regarding an incident.

25/02/2024

PSA: Longview

Earlier Law enforcement situation on Columbia Heights contaiment has cleared the area, Suspect still at large and considered armed and dangerous.