Police seek motorhome linked to murder

LONGVIEW, Wash. - Police are on the lookout for a motorhome that may have been used in the murder of a Longview man whose body was found on the shore of the Columbia River on New Year's Eve.

According to detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, the motorhome is owned by William "Van" Reagan, 51, who is a person of interest in the murder of Jeremy McLean, 26.

McLean's body was discovered by a fisherman a short distance downstream from the Willow Grove Boat Launch, about four miles west of Longview. Police said he had been shot but did not release further details.

Reagan and his live-in girlfriend, Victoria L. Gatti, 47, were arrested over the weekend after police tracked Reagan to a northeast Portland motel. 

Both were taken into custody for violating terms and conditions from a previous narcotics charge.  Further charges against Reagan were expected.

Additional persons of interest have been identified as well and more arrests were pending.

Meanwhile, the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office put out a bulletin about Reagan's motorhome, which police are trying to find.  According to police, the motorhome has been missing since Dec. 29 and may have been used in the commission of the murder.

The motorhome is a 1980 Eldorado and is likely bearing Washington plates 551NUQ.  The motorhome is 19 feet long and has a full-size door in the rear (an unusual feature).  The vehicle may have been placed in a storage unit or parked in an RV park.

If you spot the motorhome, police urge you to use extreme caution when approaching the vehicle.  You can call Detective Sgt. Joe Reiss at (360) 577-3098 or (360) 577-3092 to report its location.

Anyone with information about the case who wishes to remain anonymous may also call Crime Stoppers at (360) 577-1206.