Camas, WA — The Camas Police Department reported today the arrest of Washougal mayoral candidate Derik Ford for one count of Assault IV-Domestic Violence during a Wednesday incident.
Initially, the Washougal Police were dispatched to the Ford residence following the report of an assault. Upon arrival, they learned the suspect was Derik Ford, owner of 2 Rivers Bar and Grill in Washougal, who had already left the scene. The report says the responding officers recognized Derik as a mayoral candidate and requested assistance from the Camas Police to eliminate any conflict of interest.
Camas officers interviewed Michelle Ford, Derik’s wife, and they reported a physical altercation had occurred and that she had been assaulted by Derik. Officers noticed red marks and scratches on Michelle that corroborated her report. Michelle declined medical treatment at the time of the report.
Camas officers contacted Derik at a different location and interviewed him. The report said he told officers there had been a “heated” argument but denied any physical confrontation. Officers noted marks on Derik that indicated otherwise.
Following his arrest, Derik told officers that Michelle had struck him but he didn’t want Michelle to get into any trouble.
Based on Michelle’s statements, apparent injuries, and Derik’s inconsistent statements, officers determined there was probable cause to arrest Derik for Assault IV-DV. Derik was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for one count of Assault IV-Domestic Violence.
As of this morning, Derik was at Clark County Jail.
Derik has a history of domestic legal troubles. His former wife, Elizabeth Sara Ford, filed a temporary restraining order against him in May 2015 in Washington County, Oregon to prevent domestic abuse. Court documents show that Derik admitted to one count, and agreed to a two-year bench probation.
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