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PRESS RELEASE--July 11, 2011

Robbery at Kelso Convenience Store

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office – At approximately 6:00 AM on July 8^th, 2011 a male subject entered the Carnival Market Store located at 829 West Side Hwy in Kelso, WA.  The subject purchased an item in the store and while paying the store clerk, a second male subject entered the store and demanded the money from the cash register.  The second subject placed his hand in his sweatshirt pocket to indicate he had a gun. The store clerk gave him cash drawer and the subject took the money out and both subjects ran from the store together. 

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the Longview Police and Kelso Police set up containment in the area.  The Centralia PD K9 Unit and Vader PD K9 Unit responded to assist and searched the area around the store.  The suspects were not located. 

The suspects are described as:

Suspect #1:  White male, 35-40 year old, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 170 lbs, clean shaven and wearing a black jacket.

Suspect #2:  White male, younger, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, thin build, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt with a blue bandana over his face. 

County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who may have information regarding the incident or suspects.  Please contact Deputy Cory Robinson or the Duty Sergeant at 360-577-3092.  Anyone wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 360-577-1206.

Willow Grove Homicide -- Case # 08-16176

If you have information on this case, please call Cowlitz County Crime Stoppers at 577-1206.  You can remain anonymous and receive cash if your information leads to an arrest.

Update Friday January 9th 12:30 p.m.

Longview Homicide – Suspect Motor-home located in Portland

Longview, Wash – Cowlitz County detectives located the motor-home they were seeking in Portland late last night. Detectives decline to provide more details about the specific location it was found or why they wanted the motor-home, other than to state that they have information that it was used in the commission of the homicide of Jeremy McLean. The vehicle has been turned over to the Portland Police Bureau for temporary storage until Cowlitz County detectives can return to process the vehicle for evidence.

Mr. William V. Reagan and his girlfriend Victoria Gatti remain in custody in Portland pursuant to Cowlitz County Contempt of Court charges related to drug activity. They have not been formally charged by Cowlitz County with any other crimes at this time.

"Detectives state the tips from the public have been substantial in value and they are very much appreciated" states Charlie Rosenzweig. One particular caller stated they had significant information about the murder and wanted a call, but the person failed to leave their contact information. Anyone who wants a call from Detective Sgt. Reiss should call (360) 577-3092.

Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (360) 577-1206.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LONGVIEW HOMICIDE VICTIM - DEATH CAUSED BY GUN SHOT. DETAILS LIMITED AT THIS TIME.
Posted: January 5th, 2009 4:05 PM

Update Monday Jan 5th 2009: Due to the fact that this is in an active investigation and that some test results are still pending, we are limiting the specific details of the death of Jeremy McLean. Coroner Davidson is stating that McLean was shot, but is not going to describe where McLean was shot, or whether he was shot more than one time. The date/time of death is pending.

Detectives continue to interview people and follow up leads as they come in. Callers who wish to remain anonymous have called Crime Stoppers, which has been a valuable tool for investigators.

Sgt. Joe Reiss continues to lead the investigation and wants to thank the public for all the information they have provided.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------News Release from: Cowlitz Co. Sheriff's Office HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED - CORRECTION - DATE REPORTED MISSING WAS MONDAY NOT SUNDAY
Posted: January 1st, 2009 6:12 PM

Correction: The victim, Jeremy M. McLean, was reported missing Monday night Dec 29th, 2008, around 11:30 p.m., not Sunday night. The Sheriff's Office apologizes for the error.
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Release #2. 1-1-08 1650 hours

LONGVIEW, Wash - The decease has been identified as 26 year old Jeremy M. McLean of Longview. An autopsy was conducted earlier today, and the case remains an active homicide investigation. The cause and manner of death is pending.

The family has been notified. McLean was reported missing by his parents last Sunday night after he did not return home that evening.

Due to the on-going nature of the investigation detectives do no want to reveal any specifics about the nature of the victim's death that would compromise the investigation.

Anyone with information about this case who wishes to remain anonymous is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (360) 577-1206.

The case is being overseen by Detective Sergeant Reiss and callers with information can contact him at (360) 577-3092.
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Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office received a call about 07:45am from a fisherman that he had located a body on the shores of the Columbia River a short distance downstream from the Willow Grove Boat Launch. This location is about 4 miles west of Longview Washington.

The deceased is an unidentified adult male. Cowlitz County detectives and the Cowlitz County Coroner responded to the scene. Circumstances from the scene indicate as though foul play is involved and the case is being treated as a homicide.

More information, such as the identify of the victim and cause and manner of death will be released when they are known.

Anyone who has knowledge of this case and wishes to remain anonymous is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (360) 423-1206. They may also call Sgt. Joe Reiss at (360) 577-3092
 

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Beyond providing information about major crimes and incidents, the PIO also promotes a positive relationship between the Office and the community by publicizing various programs and activities  involving the Sheriff's Office.  The PIO also utilizes the media to communicate information to the public in the event of emergencies and to solicit public assistance and witness information to help solve crimes when appropriate.