Brady Offense No. 1693003418 - 212291334

Andrea Mendoza

Vancouver Police Department

605 East Evergreen Boulevard

Vancouver, Washington 98661

(360) 487-7400

http://www.cityofva…

Date of Offense

May 21, 2023

Offense(s)

Abuse of Authority

Use of Force

Supporting Document(s)

Vancouver officer charged with assault after threatening Taser on man’s groin - OPB.pdf

Official Statement

The Clark County Prosecutor’s Office charged Officer Andrea Mendoza with fourth-degree assault on Tuesday. Mendoza remains on paid leave.

While scuffling with a suspected shoplifter in late May, Vancouver Police Department Officer Andrea Mendoza allegedly pulled a man’s pants down and threatened to charge a Taser onto his exposed penis.

Washington Public Records Act

Chapter 42.56 RCW

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