Castle Rock Police Department -Washington

Castle Rock Police Department -Washington Welcome to the official page of the Castle Rock Police Department (CRPD). Castle Rock is known as the Gateway to Mount St.

The Castle Rock Police Department services the citizens of the City of Castle Rock. Helens, and is situated between the Cowlitz River and Interstate 5. It is located 134 miles south of Seattle and 63 miles north of Portland, Oregon. It is the northernmost city in Cowlitz County, with a population of 2,120.

National Police Week will take place May 10–16, 2026, providing anopportunity to recognize the courage, service, and sac...
05/13/2026

National Police Week will take place May 10–16, 2026, providing an
opportunity to recognize the courage, service, and sacrifice of law
enforcement officers across the country. We appreciate the continued support shown to the Castle Rock Officers, who work each day to keep the community safe. We also honor the memory of those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

**SUBJECTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED**Can you ID me? Contact Cpl. Yeager case number C26-1292 for any information.
05/06/2026

**SUBJECTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED**
Can you ID me? Contact Cpl. Yeager case number C26-1292 for any information.

The Difference Between Bicycles and Motorcycles With so many different options now on the market, it’s especially import...
05/06/2026

The Difference Between Bicycles and Motorcycles


With so many different options now on the market, it’s especially important to understand the key differences between bicycles and motorcycles. The Castle Rock Police Department wants all riders to be safe and avoid costly infractions.


Washington State law clearly defines the difference between a bicycle, and electric-assisted bicycle, and a motorcycle.

Bicycles have pedals. Washington State law RCW 46 .04.169 defines three classes of electric-assisted bicycles. Electric-assist bicycles have a maximum speed of 20 mph (when pedals are not being used), with the use of pedals, the maximum speed is 28 mph.


The vehicle in the image is a motorcycle, not a bicycle. A motorcycle is only powered by a motor, regardless of whether the motor is battery powered or powered by fuel. A motorcycle does not have pedals. Foot pegs are not pedals.

This electric motorcycle is NOT legal to ride on any street (or sidewalk) in Washington State, as it lacks many required safety features.

Please be aware that all motorcycle riders are required to have a state permit (eligibility starts at age 16), or endorsement (must be 18 or older).


What makes a motorcycle “street legal”


The Washington State Department of Licensing explains what every motorcycle needs- in order to become legal to ride on Washington State roads:


A headlamp that meets the requirements of RCW 46.37.523 and 46.37.524 and is used whenever the motorcycle is in motion on a roadway.
A tail lamp that meets the requirements of RCW 46.37.525.
A stop lamp that meets the requirements of RCW 46.37.525.
Reflectors that meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.525.
Brakes that meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.527, 46.37.528, and 46.37.529.
Mirrors on both the left and right handlebars that meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.530.
A horn or warning device that meets the requirements of RCW 46.37.380.
Tires that meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.420 and 46.37.425.
Turn signals that meet the requirements of RCW 46.37.200.
Fenders that are adequate for minimizing the spray or splash of water, rocks, or mud from the roadway. Fenders must be as wide as the tires behind which they are mounted and extend downward at least halfway to the center of the axle.
A windshield that meets the requirements of RCW 46.37.530, unless the driver is wearing glasses, goggles, or a face shield conforming to rules adopted by the Washington State Patrol.

03/05/2026

On 3/3/26 at approx. 1030 hours a Castle Rock Officer was involved in a multi-county pursuit. Following information from the Washington State Parol of a vehicle that eluded a Trooper on I-5 North, the Officer found the vehicle a short time later coming off Delameter Road. The Officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle but it continued at a high-rate of speed North on West Side Highway. The pursuit continued onto South Military Road and then onto State Route 505 East. After crossing in to Lewis County and continuing on North I-5, speeds were recorded in excess of 125mph. After a few miles on I-5, the suspect later identified at Marcus A.D. Houston (20 yr) from Kent WA, failed to negotiate traffic in front of him, colliding with the side of another vehicle. This collision caused the suspect’s vehicle to strike the center barrier. The vehicle then jumped onto the divider and flipped over, landing in the south bound lanes of I-5. The vehicle then slid on it’s top, (as seen on DOT cameras), for approximately 400 feet before coming to rest. Houston and the male passenger, later identified as Darius J.L. Robertson (20 yr) from Auburn WA, then fled from the vehicle leaving behind a female and her infant child in the car. The presence of the baby in the car during the pursuit was unknown to Law Enforcement. Both males were apprehended a short time later. The female passenger, Uleyja S.A Hale (19) from Kent WA, was also arrested. All three individuals were medically treated following the pursuit and booked into Cowlitz County jail on multiple charges. The baby was also cleared of any injury and turned over to CPS for custody. Responding LE Agencies to include, Cowlitz County SO, Lewis County SO, WSP and Centralia PD. Video provided by WSDOT.

Recently, Officer Dave Yeager was promoted to the rank of Corporal. If you see Cpl. Yeager around town please congratul...
03/04/2026

Recently, Officer Dave Yeager was promoted to the rank of Corporal.
If you see Cpl. Yeager around town please congratulate him and his new rank!

Lastnight at the regular meeting of the Castle Rock City Council, Chief Charlie Worley swore in the newest member of our...
10/28/2025

Lastnight at the regular meeting of the Castle Rock City Council, Chief Charlie Worley swore in the newest member of our department. Jeran Keogh comes back to the Castle Rock area from his 2 years of service with the Winlock Police Department.
If you see Ofc. Keogh around town please say hi and welcome him to the department!

We are seeking applications for lateral/advanced entry police officer. Application period closes September 18th at 5pm...
09/09/2025

We are seeking applications for lateral/advanced entry police officer. Application period closes September 18th at 5pm.

08/27/2025

**FOUND PROPERTY** 08/27/2025

If you are missing a large bag of clothing and a tool belt with a harness and some tools in it, that may have been lost in the area of the Lion's Pride Park in Castle Rock, Please contact the Castle Rock Police Department to describe your property and recover it.

CRPD Case -2438

Cpl. Jeff Gann
Castle Rock Police

08/26/2025

WARRANT ARREST

On August 26, 2025 at approximately 0800 hours, a Castle Rock Police Officer was dispatched to the Laundromat at 204 Cowlitz ST W for a welfare check on a heavily intoxicated female.

The officer arrived and contacted Sylvia L. Bena (Age 57-Castle Rock, WA). Bena was heavily intoxicated and also found to have an active arrest warrant from the Kelso Police Department for Domestic Violence Assault.

Bena was taken into custody and booked into the Cowlitz County Jail on the warrant.

Cpl. Jeff Gann
Castle Rock Police

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUGS/GUN/WARRANT ARRESTSOn August 25, 2025 at approximately 2330 hours a Castle Rock Police Offic...
08/26/2025

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUGS/GUN/WARRANT ARRESTS

On August 25, 2025 at approximately 2330 hours a Castle Rock Police Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the 100 block of A ST SW. During the traffic stop the officer noticed evidence of drug activity in the vehicle and developed probable cause to arrest a passenger, Steven A. Hirst (age 61-Cathlamet, WA) for Controlled Substance Possession.

Further investigation revealed that the driver lied about his name and assumed another person's identity in an attempt to avoid being arrested. He was later identified as Jordan L. Ausbun (Age 26-Longview, WA). Ausbun was arrested for Identity Theft 2 and obstructing law enforcement. Subsequent investigation and search of the vehicle revealed that Ausbun was unlawfully in possession of a firearm. He also had a 2ND degree suspended driver license and was in violation of an ignition interlock requirement. He was also found to have several active warrants for his arrest.

Both subjects were booked into the Cowlitz County Jail.

Cpl. Jeff Gann
Castle Rock Police

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141 "A" Street SW/PO Box 475
Castle Rock, WA
98611

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