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The Arrest Report is now available for Saturday, December 12th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 7 felony arrests and 12 misdemeanor arrests for a total of 19.

In one case, a subject was arrested by one agency, released on scene, and arrested by another agency and booked into jail for a different crime, all within 3 hours. This is listed as two separate arrests.

In five cases, subjects were arrested by a Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Event Response Team. The team was comprised of officers from multiple local police departments, Thurston County Deputies, and State Troopers.

Felonies

• Dodd, B. Assault 2nd Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Gaston, C. Assault 2nd Degree. 1000 blk Capitol Way S. Arrested by Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Event Response Team. Held in Thurston County Jail.
• Hooks, K. Assault 2nd Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Johnson, T. Assault 2nd Degree. 1000 blk Capitol Way S. Arrested by Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Event Response Team. Held in Thurston County Jail.
• Machala, F. Assault 1st Degree. 400 blk Sid Snyder Way. Arrested by Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Event Response Team. Held in Thurston County Jail.
• Ramirez-Dado, V. Stalking. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Smith, E. Eluding Pursuing Police Vehicle, Felony Driving under the Influence 4+ priors last 10 yrs, DWLS 1st Degree (M), Ignition Interlock Violation (M), Resisting Arrest (M). I-5 South MP 100. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Anthony, M. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Barr, N. Vehicle Prowling 2nd Degree. 6700 blk Birdseye Ave NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Barr, N. Driving without a License. 3500 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Chapin, J. Assault 4th Degree DV. 1400 blk Bigelow Ave NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Fuller, T. Violation of No-Contact Order. 2300 blk Evergreen Pk Dr SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Gofourth, S. Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree. 900 blk Plum St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Knittel, R. Assault 4th Degree DV, Interfering with Reporting DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Kurtz, S. Assault 4th Degree, Failure to Disperse. 100 blk 9th Ave SW. Arrested by Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Event Response Team. Held in Olympia City Jail.
• Mauro, G. Vehicle Prowling 2nd Degree. 6700 blk Birdseye Ave NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Meyer, P. Assault 4th Degree DV, Interfering with Reporting DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Perez, C. Use of Drug Paraphernalia. 2300 blk Evergreen Park Dr SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Sherill, T. Intimidation with a Weapon, Failure to Disperse. 100 blk 9th Ave SW. Arrested by Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Event Response Team. Held in Olympia City Jail.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Crivello, B. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 500 blk American St SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Cuzick, T. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 2300 blk Evergreen Pk Dr SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Jones, K. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 2700 blk Conger Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

*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.

12/13/2020 12:30 pm

The Washington State Patrol, the Olympia Police Department, and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office made several arrests at a large riot near the State Capitol on Saturday.

Three of the five arrests were for felony assault, and one of those was a 25-year-old man from Shoreline who was booked for Assault 1st Degree after he allegedly shot someone on the Capitol Campus.

The other two felony arrests were for Assault 2nd Degree and Assault 3rd Degree, according to jail records. Misdemeanor arrests were made for Assault 4th Degree and Intimidation with a Weapon. Several of those arrested will also have additional charges for Failure to Disperse.

The riot was a result of a clash between supporters of President Donald Trump and anti-fascist groups at around 12:30 pm Saturday. It is unclear at this time which “side” of the protest any of the five arrested persons belonged to.

The victim of the shooting was transported to a local hospital by a private party, according to the Washington State Patrol. According to scanner traffic, police and medics were blocked from entering the scene to render aid by the protest group. Their condition is not known.

There was also reports of an improvised explosive device found in the area, which the State Patrol called a “large commercial firework”. The firework had failed to detonate, and if it had detonated, it “could have caused significant injury”, WSP said. It was removed by the Bomb Squad and rendered safe.

Following the riot declaration and order to disperse, police used crowd control devices to force the group to disperse. They had mostly dispersed by 4:00 pm, according to scanner traffic.

This is a developing story, and will likely be updated as information develops.

The Arrest Report is now available for Friday, December 11th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 8 misdemeanor arrests and 3 warrant arrest (3 felony, 0 misdemeanor) for a total of 12.

Felonies

• Gjelsteen, S. Arson 2nd Degree. 4300 blk Maricite St SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Alford, T. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 600 blk Black Lake Blvd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Foshaug, N. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Kendall, N. Assault 4th Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• King, K. Assault 4th Degree, Harassment. 400 blk Capitol Way S. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Lezon, V. Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree. 4900 blk Balustrade Blvd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Martinez-Merino, S. Violation of No-Contact Order DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Orcutt, T. Assault 4th Degree DV. 1500 blk Dahlia Ln SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Vo, K. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 600 blk Black Lake Blvd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Crivello, B. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 500 blk American St SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Cuzick, T. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 2300 blk Evergreen Pk Dr SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Jones, K. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 2700 blk Conger Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

*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 Thursday, December 10th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 6 misdemeanor arrests and 2 warrant arrest (1 felony, 1 misdemeanor) for a total of 9.

Felonies

• Zeller, R. Assault 3rd Degree. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Barstad, S. Assault 4th Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Beacon, J. Disorderly Conduct. 4700 blk Yelm Hwy SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Brown, A. Assault 4th Degree DV, Violation of No-Contact Order. 15300 blk 104th Ave SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Cavin, C. Violation of No-Contact Order DV. 3200 blk Capital Mall Dr SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Houck, C. Criminal Trespass 1st Degree, Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting, Use of Drug Paraphernalia. 17100 blk SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Miller, R. DWLS 1st Degree, Ignition Interlock Violation. 1300 blk 11th Ave SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Fisher, M. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree (M). 1100 blk Galaxy Dr NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Knowles, J. Criminal Trespass 1st Degree. 200 blk McKenzie Ave SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

*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 City of Olympia and the Olympia Police Department are preparing for unrest downtown on Saturday, as multiple groups of protesters are expected to be in the area at the same time. Last weekend, this combination resulted in large street brawls and one man being arrested for firing his gun into a crowd.

The City of Olympia released the following Friday: “The City of Olympia is expecting protest activity at the State Capitol and in the Downtown area on Saturday, Dec. 12. Residents should expect traffic disruptions Downtown after noon. While the City supports peaceful protests, the Olympia Police Department (OPD) will have a significant presence Downtown out of an abundance of caution following an armed clash last Saturday. OPD plans to have sufficient staff on duty to address any behaviors that pose a risk to public safety. Downtown visitors and shoppers should expect to see a visible presence of police.”

Supporters of President Trump appear to be planning to gather at the Target store on Harrison Ave in West Olympia. According to posts made on Facebook, they will “be set up at the Target parking lot to collect gifts for children with a possible “drag the interstate” activity afterwards.”

An event called “Reopen Schools” is also set for Saturday, 2:00 pm at the State Capitol. Details for this event are not known.

Anti-fascist groups plan to gather around 11:30 am at the Heritage Park Fountain. An article posted on the Puget Sound Anarchists website reads in part:

“We are calling all friends and comrades in the fight for liberation to join us in defending our communities against fascism, white supremacy, and nationalism. December 12, 2020. Meet at the Heritage Park fountain at 11:30am, move at noon. REMEMBER, if you are coming from out-of-state, do not announce publicly or to people you don’t trust that you will be traveling across state lines for protests.” These groups are also gathering for “training” this evening at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, according to sources on Twitter.

The Arrest Report is now available for Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 2 felony arrests, 9 misdemeanor arrests and 3 warrant arrest (2 felony, 1 misdemeanor) for a total of 14.

Felonies

• Patterson, C. Assault 2nd Degree. 200 blk State Ave NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Swett, B. Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree DV, Assault 4th Degree DV (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Djigal, A. Assault 4th Degree DV. 3200 blk Capital Mall Dr SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Foster, D. Violation of No-Contact Order DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Kramer, D. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Maier, R. Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. 3200 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Patterson, K. DWLS 3rd Degree. 1100 blk Cooper Pt Rd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Rodriguez, E. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 1400 blk Marvin Rd NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Taylor, J. DWLS 3rd Degree. 5500 blk 37th Ave SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Word, R. DWLS 3rd Degree. 1500 blk Frederick St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• York, R. DWLS 3rd Degree. 2200 blk Cooper Pt Rd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Deane, T. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting (M – New). 600 blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Hartman, Z. FTA – Driving under the Influence. 900 blk Plum St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Thompson, S. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 1000 blk Cooper Point Rd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD< held in Olympia City Jail.

*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 Tuesday, December 8th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 8 felony arrests, 9 misdemeanor arrests and 2 warrant arrest (2 felony, 0 misdemeanor) for a total of 19.

Felonies

• Anderson, J. Possession with Intent to Deliver Synthetic Narco, Delivery Controlled Subst Heroin. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Ballinger, K. Robbery 2nd Degree. 1400 blk Galaxy Dr NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Crofton, J. Robbery 2nd Degree. 700 blk Alta St SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• McDonald, D. Theft 2nd Degree – Shoplifting. 17100 blk SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Mulkey, S. Possession with Intent to Deliver Synthetic Narco, Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Ramseyer-Aldrich, H. Robbery 2nd Degree. 700 blk Alta St SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Valencia, R. Child Rape 2nd Degree Opposite Sex. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Wootton, R. Possession Controlled Subst Synthetic Narco, Assault 4th Degree DV (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Alegria, R. Violation of Court Order. 900 blk Irving St SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Christian, A. Driving under the Influence, Refuse to Give Info to Officer. 2700 blk 54th Ave SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Eckhardt, G. DWLS 3rd Degree. 6900 blk Capitol Blvd S. Arrested by Tumwater PD, released on scene.
• Justus, B. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 17100 blk SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.
• Lanphier, A. Property Damage. 600 blk Pattison St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Maier, R. Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. 3200 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Mauro, G. DWLS 3rd Degree. 1400 blk Evergreen Pk Dr SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Murillo, D. Driving under the Influence. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Pittenger, C. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 1400 blk Marvin Rd NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Little, L. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 4200 blk 3rd Ave SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Powell, P. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 2100 blk Caton Way SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

*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 Monday, December 7th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 4 felony arrests, 5 misdemeanor arrests and 6 warrant arrest (5 felony, 1 misdemeanor) for a total of 15.

Felonies

• Grover-Hutchins, Z. Assault 2nd Degree. 6000 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• McClanahan, C. Delivery Controlled Subst Heroin, Possession with Intent to Deliver Synthetic Narco, Possession Controlled Subst Synthetic Narco. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Paine, M. Possession of Stolen Vehicle. 5900 blk Littlerock Rd SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Tingley, S. Assault 2nd Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Barnard, A. Assault 4th Degree DV. 6600 blk Milano Ct SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Hankins, H. Driving under the Influence 1+ Priors last 10 yrs. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by WA State Patrol, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Hoffman, M. Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Nickles, Z. Assault 4th Degree DV. 1400 blk Fones Rd SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Parsons, P. DWLS 3rd Degree, Ignition Interlock Violation. 1900 blk Cooper Point Rd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Hanna, M. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 3200 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• McDevitt, R. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 5100 blk Corporate Center Ct SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Naftel, B. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Failure to Apply for Transfer of Ownership (M), DWLS 3rd Degree (M), Use of Drug Paraphernalia (M), Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting (M – New). 600 blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Nugent, S.DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 1600 blk Mottman Rd SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Pack, H. FTC – Violation No-Contact Order DV (x2) (M), FTC – Assault 4th Degree DV. 300 blk Cooper Point Rd NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Parker, S. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 5800 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

*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 Sunday, December 6th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 9 misdemeanor arrests and 1 warrant arrest (0 felony, 1 misdemeanor) for a total of 11.

Felonies

• Bice, S. Theft 2nd Degree (x3) (F), Possession with Intent to Deliver Synthetic Narco (F), Vehicle Prowl 2nd Degree (x3) (M), Possession Stolen Property 2nd Degree (M), Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Alcaraz, S. Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree, Resisting/Obstructing Police Officer. 700 blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Avina, B. Violation of No-Contact Order DV. 2100 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Boos, N. DWLS 3rd Degree. 100 blk College St SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Hundley, C. Assault 4th Degree DV. 4100 blk Seville Dr SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Leatherman, J. Assault 4th Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County Sheriff, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Miller, R. Assault 4th Degree DV. 8400 blk Martin Way E. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Noll, N. DWLS 3rd Degree. 4600 blk Lacey Blvd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Scott, P. Driving under the Influence. 3200 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Shaffer, E. Hit and Run. 4700 blk Yelm Hwy SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.

Warrants – Felony or Misdemeanor

• Johnson, C. Assault 4th Degree (x2) (M), Theft 3rd Degree (M). 800 blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

*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 Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Christopher M. Guenzler, the man accused of firing a shot during an altercation at a protest event downtown Saturday, with 2nd Degree Assault while Armed with a Deadly Weapon, according to court documents.

The arresting officer’s narrative report gives the following account of what happened:

On Saturday, December 5th, at approximately 1:45 pm, Olympia Police officers were staged in the area of 5th Ave SE and Cherry St SE awaiting to “address the crowd of protesters if necessary”. The crowd of protesters was reported to be approximately 50 people, involved in a disturbance.

The group was described as half “Pro-Trump supporters, dressed in various Trump, Culp, and Patriotic attire”. The other half of the group was described as “Antifa counter protesters, dressed in all black, wearing helmets and carrying shields”.

Officers had received reports of assaults, smoke bombs, possible shots fired, and rocks and bottles being thrown. One 911 caller reported that he was watching a “live feed of the event with still shot photographs of an IED (improvised explosive device) being thrown and live rounds fired.”

When officers contacted the reporting party, he stated that he saw, on the live feed, a “male subject pull a firearm and point it at a group of people”. He could not see if the firearm was specifically pointed at a person, due to the view of the camera. The reporting party also saw “some form of a device being thrown with yellow gas in the area”.

Officers obtained screenshots of the video, and advised that the subject pointing the firearm appeared to be “a white male, with brown hair, wearing a brown beanie cap, a bright neon yellow sweatshirt with an image, an orange undershirt, and light brownish/grey utility style pants.”

In one of the screenshots, this man has a flag in his left hand, while he is holding a pistol in his right hand. “His arm is raised, and the muzzle of the firearm was pointed forward as you would point a firearm to engage a ‘target'” the report reads.

Officers began attempting to locate the man shown in the photos, and a detective was able to locate him when the protesters approached Olympia City Hall.

Detectives retained the firearm and a can of Sabre pepper spray that was located on the Guenzler’s person. He was cooperative and agreed to give a taped statement to officers.

In the statement, Guenzler told officers he was in a “verbal altercation with Antifa members in the area of 11th Ave SE and Capitol Way S.” He elaborated further, saying the group was “charging the Trump supporters and swinging on them”, and that “a subject had attempted to swing on Guenzler but was unsuccessful.”

The same subject then allegedly began assaulting another subject, and Guenzler “intervened by pistol whipping the subject in the head”. The subject who was pistol-whipped was wearing protective headgear, and “did not feel it”.

Guenzler told officers he was “alone and was getting approached by three Antifa members. He pointed his firearm at them to step back which was effective.” He was then pepper-sprayed, which effected his ability to see and hear, and he holstered his firearm.

At this point in the statement, Guenzler appeared extremely nervous, according to the officer. He was “sweating, twiddling his thumbs, stumbling over his words, stuttering, and apologized repeatedly for being nervous”.

Guenzler said that he came to a pro-Trump rally in Olympia, which he assumed was going to be a peaceful flag-waving, social event, and he did not know any Antifa members would be there.

Officers then found a video placed on open source media, which shows “Guenzler in an altercation, he steps back, draws his firearm, and (a) blast is seen from the muzzle consistent with a handgun firing a live round of ammunition”.

According to the officer, it appeared in the video the firearm was “intentionally fired at a specific person, leading (her) to believe there was a potential gunshot wound victim”.

After the Officer saw the video, Guenzler was asked if he wished to continue speaking with her, and he “stated his heart was racing fast”. Guenzler insinuated that he did not know if he had discharged his firearm or not, and Officers asked him “wouldn’t (you) know if (you) pulled the trigger?” He stated he did not have his finger on the trigger.

The suspect, at that point, decided he wanted to end the statement/interview, and was placed under arrest. While officers were searching him, he stated “well there goes my gun rights”.

Officers seized a holster, a magazine, a megaphone, a flagpole with two flags, a Springfield XD 9mm handgun, and his clothes as evidence. Officers searched the area at 11th/Capitol for a spent casing, which was located, and also placed into evidence.

Guenzler is currently being held in the Thurston County Jail with no bail.