
During the search warrant service, rifles and a shotgun, along with other associated evidence were located
VANCOUVER – On Wednesday (Dec. 13), the Vancouver Police Department Crime Reduction Unit, with the assistance of SW SWAT, served a search warrant at the residence of a suspect wanted for multiple felony crimes including two drive-by shootings that occurred on Dec. 7. During the search warrant service, rifles and a shotgun, along with other associated evidence were located.
Daniel Cruz-Martinez, 23 years of age, was booked into the Clark County Jail for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (X3), Assault II (X2), Drive By Shooting (X2), Malicious Mischief II, and Harassment.
The police department appreciates the cooperation of the community members who provided surveillance video from their residential camera systems which greatly assisted in this investigation.
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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