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The Arrest Report is now available for Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Agencies in Thurston County made 4 felony arrests, 6 misdemeanor arrests and 8 warrant arrests (6 felony, 2 misdemeanor) for a total of 18.

Felonies

• Barclay, R. Robbery 2nd Degree, Theft 2nd Degree, Making/Having Burglary Tools. 17100 blk SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, booked into Thurston County Jail. Released 4/9/21 on personal recognizance with conditions.
• Flowers, B. Assault in Violation of No-Contact Order DV, Violation of No-Contact Order DV. 1100 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail. Did not appear in court Friday, will likely appear Monday.
• St. Clair, E. Assault 3rd Degree – Law Enforcement, Assault 3rd Degree – Transit Operator. 700 blk Black Lake Blvd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail. Bail set at $1,500.
• Vinoverski, J. Theft 2nd Degree – Shoplifting. 17100 blk SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.

Misdemeanors

• Aguilar, A. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs, DWLS 2nd Degree. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Christensen, C. DWLS 3rd Degree. 6800 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Kingston, C. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 1400 blk Marvin Rd NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• McQuain, B. DWLS 3rd Degree. 4000 blk Pacific Ave SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Miller, B. Driving under the Influence. 800 blk Percival St SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Musselman, A. DWLS 3rd Degree. 100 blk Carpenter Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Clevenger, M. Violation of No-Contact Order DV (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Connolly, G. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting (M – New). 17100 blk SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Davis, J. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 400 blk Lee St SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Day, T. Taking Motor Vehicle without Permission 2nd Degree (F), Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Gee, A. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting (M – New). 1400 blk Marvin Rd NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Moses, D. Violation of Post-Conviction No-Contact Order DV (F), Violation No-Contact Order DV (M), Assault 4th Degree DV (M). 800 blk Burr Rd SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Wilber, J. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 100 blk Trosper Rd SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Williams, T. Theft 3rd Degree (M). 200 blk McKenzie Ave SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

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*Being arrested does not mean that a person is guilty of the charge(s) listed and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Charges listed are initial offenses referred by the officer at the time of arrest that are based on probable cause (except in the case of a warrant arrest). The Prosecutor decides if charges will be filed in court, and if so, what those charges will be.

Please also understand that this report does not include any misdemeanor arrests made by TCSO or WSP that don’t result in a suspect being booked into jail. Misdemeanor suspects are often “cited and released”, depending on the crime, at the discretion of the Officer. We have no way of finding this information quickly.

Those who would like more information about a specific case can find it by searching the various jail rosters and other online resources, such as the “Daily Bulletin” on the Police2Citizen website.

The Arrest Report is now available for Wednesday, April 7th, 2021. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 6 misdemeanor arrests and 3 warrant arrests (3 felony, 0 misdemeanor) for a total of 10.

Felonies

• Diehl, M. Assault 3rd Degree, Assault 4th Degree (x2). 9500 blk Longmire Ct SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Thurston County Jail. Bail set at $5,000.

Misdemeanors

• Balsey, B. Assault 4th Degree DV. 1900 blk State Ave NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Davis, D. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 700 blk Sleater Kinney Rd NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Holden, M. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs, DWLS 3rd Degree, Ignition Interlock Violation. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Prink, D. DWLS 3rd Degree, Trip Permit Violation. 2800 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Schofield, T. Driving under the Influence. 600 blk 5th Ave SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Sherbon, R. DWLS 3rd Degree. 9100 blk Cullens Rd SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Dausner, C. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting (M – New), Resisting Arrest (M – New). 500 blk Cleveland Ave SE. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• McKay, K. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 4500 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Ricks, L. Violation of Pre-trial No Contact Order DV (F), Stalking (F), Violation of No-Contact Order DV (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

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*Being arrested does not mean that a person is guilty of the charge(s) listed and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Charges listed are initial offenses referred by the officer at the time of arrest that are based on probable cause (except in the case of a warrant arrest). The Prosecutor decides if charges will be filed in court, and if so, what those charges will be.

Please also understand that this report does not include any misdemeanor arrests made by TCSO or WSP that don’t result in a suspect being booked into jail. Misdemeanor suspects are often “cited and released”, depending on the crime, at the discretion of the Officer. We have no way of finding this information quickly.

Those who would like more information about a specific case can find it by searching the various jail rosters and other online resources, such as the “Daily Bulletin” on the Police2Citizen website.

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A 47-year old Yelm man is in custody after he shot at Yelm Police officers with what they described as a “high powered air rifle” while they were investigating a domestic disturbance at his home, according to a report filed by a Yelm officer.

Yelm officers were dispatched to the 9500 block of Longmire Ct SE around 8:00 pm Wednesday for a report of a domestic disturbance. A female called 911 and told dispatchers that her brother shot at her and her roommate with a slingshot and that he was now armed with a BB gun.

Officers arrived on scene and began talking with the victim. While they were doing that the male suspect leaned out of a shed and pointed the “black full size rifle with an optic on top” directly at an officer and fired it. The round struck something in front of the officer.

Officers knew, from what the victim had told 911 dispatchers, that the man was likely armed with a BB gun. They took cover and established a line of communication with the male who was inside the shed.

He ultimately came outside and was taken into custody. He has been identified as Michael K. Diehl. Diehl made his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on Thursday afternoon. The Court found probable cause to charge him with Assault 3rd Degree and two counts of Assault 4th Degree.

The Court set his bail at $5,000 and ordered that if released, he possess no dangerous weapons, to include slingshots, BB guns, or pellet guns. The court also ordered that he undergo an evaluation by a DCR (Designated Crisis Responder) prior to release, among other conditions.

The Arrest Report is now available for Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. Agencies in Thurston County made 4 felony arrests and 8 misdemeanor arrests for a total of 12.

Felonies

• Humphrey, T. Residential Burglary DV, Burglary 1st Degree DV, Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree DV, Assault 4th Degree DV. 800 blk 14th Ave SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail. Bail set at $10,000. Bail posted at 8:00 pm Wednesday.
• Parker, A. Theft of Motor Vehicle. 5700 blk 93rd Ave SE. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail. Prosecutors did not find probable cause to charge suspect. Suspect released.
• Rosas-Elias, R. Unlawful Possession of Firearm 2nd Degree. Additional charges added at Thurston County Jail, originally arrested on warrants 04/05/2021. Bail for new charge set at $50,000.
• Wells, K. Possession of Stolen Vehicle. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail. Suspect refused COVID test and was unable to appear in court Wednesday. They will make their preliminary appearance Thursday.

Misdemeanors

• Dual, R. Assault 4th Degree. 5600 blk Corporate Center Ln SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Dye, L. Indecent Exposure. 100 blk College St SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Inkley, B. Property Damage. 1600 blk Cherry St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• MacLeod, S. Property Damage. 1600 blk Cherry St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Quillan, N. DWLS 3rd Degree. 300 blk Stevens Ave NW. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.
• Stenek, K. Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. 400 blk Franklin St NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Thompson, J. Assault 4th Degree. 600 blk Woodland Square Loop SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Walker, T. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• None to report.

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*Being arrested does not mean that a person is guilty of the charge(s) listed and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Charges listed are initial offenses referred by the officer at the time of arrest that are based on probable cause (except in the case of a warrant arrest). The Prosecutor decides if charges will be filed in court, and if so, what those charges will be.

Please also understand that this report does not include any misdemeanor arrests made by TCSO or WSP that don’t result in a suspect being booked into jail. Misdemeanor suspects are often “cited and released”, depending on the crime, at the discretion of the Officer. We have no way of finding this information quickly.

Those who would like more information about a specific case can find it by searching the various jail rosters and other online resources, such as the “Daily Bulletin” on the Police2Citizen website.

The suspect in the pursuit of a stolen vehicle which began in Yelm and ended in Pierce County early Monday morning escaped from a Department of Corrections work release program in March, according to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Scott Jackson of the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office.

The suspect, Miguel Martinez, 23, made his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on Tuesday afternoon via Zoom. Jackson said that he wasn’t scheduled to be released from DOC custody until May.

The pursuit began on Hwy 510 near Mud Run Rd in Yelm around 1:00 am Monday. Yelm Police attempted to stop the vehicle and it took off. They continued through Yelm, over the bridge into McKenna, and ended up on SR 507 north of Roy.

The suspect then stopped the vehicle and began holding a knife to his throat. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene, but deputies ended up forcing the suspect out of the vehicle with gas.

The Thurston County Superior Court set Martinez’ bail at $20,000 for the new charges. As of Wednesday morning, he is still in custody at the Thurston County Jail. It’s unclear what would happen if he posted bail, but he would likely just be returned to DOC to finish his prison sentence.

Deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office located a deceased body submerged in the Nisqually River on Tuesday afternoon.

Deputies were originally dispatched to a report of a missing person at an address in the Nisqually Pines area, just outside of Yelm. When they began to search, they quickly located the person deceased in the river. The person is believed to have lived in the area, according to scanner traffic.

The Thurston County Dive Team was called out to assist with recovery of the body. The Thurston County Coroner’s Office was also dispatched.

We are withholding additional information until the deceased person’s family are able to be notified and deputies and the Coroner’s Office are able to continue their investigation.

The Arrest Report is now available for Monday, April 5th, 2021. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 7 misdemeanor arrests and 5 warrant arrests (4 felony, 1 misdemeanor) for a total of 13.

Felonies

• Martinez, M. Eluding Pursuing Police Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Vehicle. 14200 blk Yelm Hwy SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Baker, B. Assault 4th Degree DV. 2300 blk Woodfield Loop SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Berry, C. Property Damage DV, Obstructing Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest. 2500 blk Conger Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Couch, P. Theft 3rd Degree – Other Larceny. 600 blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Dual, R. Assault 4th Degree. 3500 blk Pacific Ave SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Duran-Ellis, T. Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree DV. 4400 blk 16th Ave SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Ruckman, D. Driving under the Influence. 300 blk Sleater Kinney Rd NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• White, S. Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree, Obstructing Law Enforcement Officer. 4700 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Bednar, S. Conspiracy to Deliver Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine (F), Conspiracy to Deliver Controlled Substance – Heroin (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Curry, K. Violation of No-Contact Order (M), Disorderly Conduct (M). 200 blk Trosper Rd SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Lewis County Jail.
• Espinoza, A. Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Rosas-Elias, R. Robbery 1st Degree Armed with Deadly Weapon (F), Assault 2nd Degree while Armed (F), Possession with Intent to Deliver Xanax while Armed with Firearm within 1000 ft of School Bus Stop (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Squally, L. Residential Burglary DV (F), Violation of Protection Order DV (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

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*Being arrested does not mean that a person is guilty of the charge(s) listed and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Charges listed are initial offenses referred by the officer at the time of arrest that are based on probable cause (except in the case of a warrant arrest). The Prosecutor decides if charges will be filed in court, and if so, what those charges will be.

Please also understand that this report does not include any misdemeanor arrests made by TCSO or WSP that don’t result in a suspect being booked into jail. Misdemeanor suspects are often “cited and released”, depending on the crime, at the discretion of the Officer. We have no way of finding this information quickly.

Those who would like more information about a specific case can find it by searching the various jail rosters and other online resources, such as the “Daily Bulletin” on the Police2Citizen website.

A Thurston County Narcotics Task Force operation in Tumwater late last week resulted in two arrests and the seizure of 30 pounds of methamphetamine, which has an approximate street value of $150,000.

A confidential source assisted detectives in the operation. They met the drug dealers at the Home Depot on Kingswood Drive last Thursday, where they negotiated a price of $2,500 per pound for the meth.

The next day, the confidential source met one of the men at the Comfort Inn on 74th Ave SW to make the exchange. Once the source verified that the full 30 pounds of meth was in the dealer’s vehicle, teams moved in and made the arrest.

Another male involved in the negotiation at Home Depot was also placed into custody and booked into the Thurston County Jail, but was released Monday after prosecutors declined to find probable cause to charge him with a crime.

The male who brought the meth to the hotel has been identified as Hector Diaz-Bucio, of Seattle. He was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver-Methamphetamine. Diaz-Bucio admitted to detectives that he brought 30 pounds of “Ice” to the hotel. “Ice” is a street term for methamphetamine. He told them that he met with the driver
of the white car parked next to him and they agreed to $2,500 per pound.

Diaz-Bucio made his preliminary court appearance Monday afternoon. He was released on bail shortly after that appearance. Arraignment was set for April 20th.

Detectives seized the pickup truck Diaz-Bucio drove to the hotel. They later served a search warrant on the vehicle. They found 30 ziplock bags, filled with one pound of methamphetamine each, inside two separate gym bags in the vehicle. A random sample field test confirmed that the substance is methamphetamine.

The Thurston County Narcotics Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington State Patrol Aviation and K9 units assisted with this operation.

A suspect is in custody on a new felony charge and multiple warrants after he gave deputies two different false names while they were investigating a possible shooting on Sunday, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Thurston County Superior Court.

Deputies were originally dispatched to the 2400 block of South Bay Rd NE after an off-duty law enforcement officer called 911 and reported that they heard gunshots in the area just after midnight Sunday morning. Deputies checked the area and heard no further gunshots.

They were re-dispatched to the area just before 2:00 am for reports of gunshots coming from a specific address in the 2400 block of South Bay Rd. When deputies arrived at the address, a male came outside frantically stating that a female had just been shot and had left the area in her white Cadillac.

911 dispatchers were able to find a white Cadillac registered to a female who lives at the residence. Olympia Police officers located the vehicle and performed a felony traffic stop at San Francisco Ave NE and Bethel St NE. The female and a male passenger were detained and did not appear to have been shot.

The female told deputies that the two men were fighting, she heard gunshots, and they took off towards Boston Harbor. She said she didn’t know where she planned on going, and that they were “just driving”.

When deputies attempted to identify the male passenger in her car, he provided two different false names. When he finally provided his real name, he showed to have seven active warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and booked into the Thurston County Jail on his warrants as well as Criminal Impersonation 1st Degree for providing the false names.

Detectives with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the shooting. They are searching for the other male involved. There is no probable cause to arrest him but there is reasonable suspicion to stop and detain him for questioning pertaining to the fired shots.

The Arrest Report is now available for Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Agencies in Thurston County made 2 felony arrests, 5 misdemeanor arrests and 1 warrant arrests (1 felony, 0 misdemeanor) for a total of 8.

Felonies

• Brown, J. Assault 3rd Degree. 100 blk College St SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Ockerman, B. Criminal Impersonation 1st Degree. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Belka, M. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 1100 blk Yelm Ave E. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Morrison, T. Assault 4th Degree. 600 blk Woodland Square Lp SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Newfang, J. Violation of No-Contact Order DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Tompkins, S. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 1400 blk Galaxy Dr NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Witt, K. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Brissett, J. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 17100 blk SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

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*Being arrested does not mean that a person is guilty of the charge(s) listed and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Charges listed are initial offenses referred by the officer at the time of arrest that are based on probable cause (except in the case of a warrant arrest). The Prosecutor decides if charges will be filed in court, and if so, what those charges will be.

Please also understand that this report does not include any misdemeanor arrests made by TCSO or WSP that don’t result in a suspect being booked into jail. Misdemeanor suspects are often “cited and released”, depending on the crime, at the discretion of the Officer. We have no way of finding this information quickly.

Those who would like more information about a specific case can find it by searching the various jail rosters and other online resources, such as the “Daily Bulletin” on the Police2Citizen website.