Homicide Suspect Arrested

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  Vancouver Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in a homicide case“On September 8, 2026, Vancouver Police were notified that homicide suspect Maai E. Hinton had surrendered to police in Tacoma Washington and was currently in the Pierce County Jail.”
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  The announcement was made on September 16, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The department did not provide additional details about the suspect“Nothing additional is being released at this time.”
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  The department did not provide additional details about the victim“Nothing additional is being released at this time.”
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  The department did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the crime“Nothing additional is being released at this time.”
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  The arrest follows an ongoing investigation by the Vancouver Police Department's Homicide UnitNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The suspect is currently in custody“Hinton was wanted for the homicide of Guerlin Caetano, who was shot in Vancouver on April 18, 2026, while sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot in the 11800 block of SE Mill Plain Blvd.”
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  The suspect is pending further legal proceedingsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.