Latest Security Information & Alerts
Posted December 9, 2011
The Longview Police Department has reported several daytime vehicle prowls occurring on Thursday, December 8, 2011 (12/8/2011) behind Mark Morris High School and throughout the Old Westside neighborhood. The only suspect information is a person or persons riding Huffy style bicycles. If you see something suspicious please contact the Longview Police Department at 360-442-5800 or 360-577-3098. You may also contact a security officer at Lower Columbia College by dialing 2911 from campus phones or 360-442-2911 from outside phones. Thank you.
Posted November 18, 2011
At 8:10 am this morning an LCC student reported the theft of his white 1995 Honda Accord from Lot C (15th Avenue Lot) last evening between 5 and 7 pm. The license plate is WA AEA5429 and has an LCC parking permit. If you have seen this vehicle please contact the Longview Police Department at 360-442-5800 or 360-577-3098 with case number L11-29873. Thank you.
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Photo of what the car looks like, this is not the actual car. |
Posted November 16, 2011
The Columbia County Sheriff's office is searching for a woman whose disappearance they say is "highly suspicious" and is asking for the public's help.
Nichole "Nikki" Sherman, 19, who also attends Lower Columbia College in Longview, hasn't been seen since late Sunday afternoon.
If you have information about Nichole (Nikki) Sherman call the Columbia County Sheriff's Department at 503-366-4611, or leave information on the Columbia County Sheriff's crime line at 503-366-4698
News Stories:
- Authorities seek help locating LCC student, The Daily News, November 16, 2011
- Sheriff: No new information on LCC student's disappearance, The Daily News, November 17, 2011
- Police continue to look for missing LCC student, The Daily News, November 18, 2011
- Authorities still seeking information on missing LCC student, The Daily News, November 19, 2011
- Those close to missing LCC student trying to stay positive, The Daily News, November 22, 2011
- Sheriff: LCC student's disappearance 'just doesn't make sense', The Daily News, November 23, 2011
- Family of missing LCC student hires search team, The Daily News, November 28, 2011
- Search and rescue fund to aid search for missing LCC student, The Daily News, November 30, 2011
- Missing LCC student found dead in crashed car, The Daily News, December 17, 2011
Circumstances
Nikki was last seen Nov. 13th around 5 pm leaving her residence at 68160 Meissner Road. She was traveling to visit a friend and never arrived. She was driving a 2001 red 4-door Chevy Cavalier with Oregon License Plates YCD 562. The vehicle is missing hub caps, has two dents: one in the driver's side door and one in the trunk. There is a sticker located on the rear window that reads 'Infantry' and there are two LCC parking permit stickers in the rear window as well.
| Nichole (Nikki) Sherman |
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| Missing From: |
Deer Island, OR |
| Date Missing: |
November 13, 2011 |
| Date of Birth: |
September 19, 1992 |
| Age: |
19 years old |
| Sex: |
Female |
| Height: |
5 feet 3 inches |
| Build: |
Medium/Heavy |
| Eyes: |
Brown/Hazel |
| Hair: |
Brown/Dark Brown with light highlights |
| Race: |
Caucasian |
| Complexion: |
Olive |
| Clothing: |
Dark jeans with a camouflage print hooded sweatshirt |
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| Nichole (Nikki) Sherman |
2001 red 4-door Chevy Cavalier with Oregon License Plates YCD 562. (Photo of what the car looks like, this is not the actual car.) |
Students who would like to speak to someone for assistance or counseling regarding Nichole Sherman’s missing status may contact Safety & Security Director Casey Tilton or make an appointment to speak with an LCC Counselor by calling 360-442-2231.
For emergency mental health and 24-hour crisis support, contact the Cowlitz County Guidance Association at 360-425-6064 or toll-free at 800-803-8833.
There is no reason to believe that there is any threat to any other LCC student as result of this current situation.
Posted June 14, 2011
Longview police have identified a suspect in the below case and have requested a summons for disorderly conduct. LCC Security has been advised to call the Longview Police Department at 360-577-3098 if the suspect is seen on campus. A photo of the suspect is available in the LCC Security office located in the Admissions Center (ADC) Room 141B.
Posted June 7, 2011
On June 6 at around 3:15 pm a 17 year-old female Running Start student was leaving the Student Center on her way to her vehicle in parking lot C (15th Ave.). She happened by a white male sitting on an outside bench who stood up and following her out to the parking lot. The female said this subject literally walked within a few feet of her as she approached her 4-door black 1998 Honda Civic. The female said the subject placed his shaking hand out to her (did not make contact with her) when she got to her car. She yelled 'No' at him and quickly opened, entered and locked her driver's door. The subject tried to open her driver's door and then went around to her passenger door to try to open it (all doors were locked). As she backed out the subject tried to open the back passenger door. As she started driving off the subject started pounding on her windows with his fist while chasing after her. The female said as she left the subject behind in the parking lot, it appeared like he was pulling something black (unknown what) out of his waist band. The female then went to the Safeway parking lot on 15th Ave. to call the police. LCC Security along with police searched the campus and the subject was not located. There were no witnesses.
The female described the subject as being a white male possibly in his 20s, about 6 feet tall, 250 lbs., clean shaven, very round face, very short possibly blondish hair, wearing somewhat thick plain lens glasses, white t-shirt, red baseball hat and shorts.
If you have any information please contact LCC Security at 360-442-2911. The Longview Police case number is L11-13628.
Posted May 12, 2011
Plan ahead for full closures of SR 4 near Cathlamet
Drivers should plan ahead to avoid long delays on State Route 4 as crews begin work to improve safety with a pre-planned rockfall prevention project four miles east of Cathlamet.
Full press release: Plan ahead for full closures of SR 4 near Cathlamet, Washington State Department of Transportation, May 11, 2011
Posted March 16, 2011
Nuclear and Radiological Questions
In light of the Japanese disaster the Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management has been receiving inquiries about nuclear and radiological issues. They have compiled information at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/dem/. Please review this information for your own use and feel free to refer the public to this website for information. They will also be adding information to their blog to keep the public informed at cowlitzcountydem.blogspot.com/. The Department of Health website also has good information at www.doh.wa.gov.
Posted November 10, 2010
Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Olympia: Gov. Chris Gregoire today joined Washington State Liquor Control Board Chair Sharon Foster to announce an emergency rule that bans the sale of alcoholic energy drinks in Washington state.
Posted October 25, 2010
Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Investigators have linked alcoholic "energy" drinks to the alcohol poisoning that hospitalized nine college students after a party in Roslyn, Wash., on Oct. 9. The investigation also concluded that no students were given drugs or alcohol without their knowledge and that no sexual assault occurred.
As a result of the investigation, Central Washington University (CWU) announced today that alcoholic energy drinks (AED) would be banned at CWU pending a thorough review of drug and alcohol policies and a study of the dangers associated with caffeinated malt liquor.
- Alcoholic Energy Drinks, Not Date-Rape Drugs, Linked to Roslyn Party Hospitalizations, Central Washington University, October 25, 2010
- Letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), from Washington State Attorney Rob McKenna, October 25, 2010
- The Mix with Dangerous Risks: Energy Drinks & Alcohol, Washington State Liquor Control Board, October 26, 2010
- Gov. Gregoire's statement on alcohol-energy drinks and the Central Washington University Students, October 25, 2010
Posted 2010
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Prevention
Like other influenza illnesses, H1N1 flu spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing from people who are sick. You cannot get H1N1 from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health: Read more:
Helpful Tips
- Cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve or a tissue when your cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Always stay home from work or school when you’re sick, and limit contact with others to keep them from getting sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act, requires higher education institutions to collect, report and disseminate crime data to the campus community and U.S. Department of Education; to provide timely warnings of reported crimes that represent a threat to the safety of students or employees; and to make public their campus security policies. In compliance with this legislation, Lower Columbia College disseminates safety alerts to faculty, staff students and the community, produces an annual crime report, and maintains a log of reported criminal incidents.