Student detained at River Ridge High with loaded handgun

A student was detained at River Ridge High School today after a search of his belongings revealed he was in possession of drugs and a loaded handgun. According to an email sent by the school to parents, a staff member entered a restroom and observed alleged drug activity. School staff brought the student to theContinue reading “Student detained at River Ridge High with loaded handgun”

Thurston County Sheriff pursues stolen DUI vehicle, suspect in custody

A multi-agency cooperation resulted in the capture of a suspect for multiple felony crimes, including eluding and possession of a stolen vehicle, this morning in West Olympia. It started when the vehicle took off from Tumwater PD and Sheriff Derek Sanders – who took office 5 days ago – happened to be in the area.Continue reading “Thurston County Sheriff pursues stolen DUI vehicle, suspect in custody”

Suspect in custody following vehicle theft, assault with gun

When an Olympia Police officer was dispatched around 9:00 am Saturday to take an auto theft report at the Les Schwab Tire Center on Plum Street, it seemed fairly routine. What followed was not routine at all. When the OPD officer arrived, the victim told the officer that he had GPS tracking on his vehicleContinue reading “Suspect in custody following vehicle theft, assault with gun”

Man arrested following all-day SWAT standoff, shots fired

A man was taken into custody late Thursday night following a standoff with police in Tumwater that lasted nearly 12 hours and resulted in gunfire being exchanged between the suspect and law enforcement. Deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office attempted to evict the man from a residence in the 7100 block of Desperado DrContinue reading “Man arrested following all-day SWAT standoff, shots fired”

Pedestrian hit at high speed in Lacey crosswalk; driver flees

LACEY, WA – Detectives from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office are seeking information after a 31-year-old man was hit by a vehicle and critically injured in Lacey early Saturday morning. The vehicle that hit him took off. The collision occurred around 3:30 am on Saturday, Nov. 5th at the intersection of Martin Way E &Continue reading “Pedestrian hit at high speed in Lacey crosswalk; driver flees”

Man who stabbed TCSO deputy in 2021 sentenced to 26+ years in prison

On Friday, March 26th, 2021, Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Andrea Moore was working an overtime detail in the Pines neighborhood of Yelm. Around 8:00 pm, Deputy Moore was dispatched to a suspicious circumstance call at a residence on Holly St SE. When Deputy Moore arrived at the residence, an elderly woman answered the doorContinue reading “Man who stabbed TCSO deputy in 2021 sentenced to 26+ years in prison”

Olympia teen that went missing near airport has been arrested for murder

A 16-year-old Olympia boy who went missing on August 31 and was found safe on Tilley Rd S the next evening, has been arrested for murder by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. On August 31st, around 5:30 pm, Thurston County deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the 16100 block of Tilley Rd S.Continue reading “Olympia teen that went missing near airport has been arrested for murder”

Man arrested for murder following shooting on Libby Road

A 31-year-old man was arrested for 2nd Degree Murder following an argument which led to a shooting at a residence on Libby Rd NE. Deputies were dispatched to the residence in the 4400 block of Libby Rd NE around 10:30 pm on Monday for a report of a disturbance with shots fired. According to scannerContinue reading “Man arrested for murder following shooting on Libby Road”

Olympia Police investigating stabbing at Wheeler camp

Olympia Police are investigating after a man was dropped off at St. Peter’s Hospital on Saturday night with critical stab wounds to the neck, and the car that dropped him off sped off at a high-rate of speed. Around 8:00 pm, staff at St. Peter’s called 911 when the male was dropped off. The vehicleContinue reading “Olympia Police investigating stabbing at Wheeler camp”

WSP tracks brandishing suspects in stolen car from Vancouver to Auburn, arrest made

WSP Troopers with assistance from their aircraft “Smokey” tracked a suspect vehicle in a weapons brandishing from Clark County to King County on Friday. When the vehicle pulled into an ATM in Auburn, Troopers moved in and made the arrest. Around 12:00 pm on Friday, August 19th, WSP Dispatch received calls about the driver ofContinue reading “WSP tracks brandishing suspects in stolen car from Vancouver to Auburn, arrest made”