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The Arrest Report is now available for Thursday, October 15th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 7 misdemeanor arrests, and 6 warrant arrests (2 felony, 4 misdemeanor) – for a total of 14.

Felonies

• Golden, J. Possession of a stolen vehicle. 700 blk Sleater Kinney Rd NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Crandell, E. Assault 4th Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Ford, P. Assault 4th Degree, Assault 4th Degree DV. 300 State Ave NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Johnson, J. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting, DWLS 3rd Degree, Ignition Interlock Violation. 16600 SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Peone, G. Use of Drug Paraphernalia. 3200 Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Reed, V. DWLS 3rd Degree. 900 7th Ave SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, released on scene.
• Royset, D. Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting. 16600 SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Woods, A. Driving without a license. 5300 Capitol Blvd SE. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

Warrants (Felony or Misdemeanor)

• Burdine, T. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 4500 Lacey Blvd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Dean, J. Driving under the influence 1+ priors last 10 years (M), DWLS 2nd Degree (M), Ignition Interlock Violation (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Decou, B. Criminal Trespass 1st Degree (M). 200 McKenzie Ave SW. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Jasmer, B. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Criminal Trespass 1st Degree (M – New). 17100 SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Joyce, M. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Theft 3rd Degree – Shoplifting (M – New). 1300 Fones Rd SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Openiano, G. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 600 Deschutes Pkwy 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 Wednesday, October 14th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 8 misdemeanor arrests, and 5 warrant arrests (2 felony, 3 misdemeanor) – for a total of 14.

Felonies

• Trent, K. Assault 3rd Degree, Assault 4th Degree DV. 2400 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Buford, P. Violation of a court order. Additional charges added at Olympia City Jail. Arrested by Olympia PD.
• Fisher, G. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 1500 blk Harrison Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Foy, D. Assault 4th Degree DV, False Reporting, Probation Violation (6). 400 blk Cooper Point Rd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Meyer, R. Use of Drug Paraphernalia. 900 blk Cooper Point Rd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Ockerman, B. Assault 4th Degree. 200 blk Rice St SW. Arrested by Yelm PD, not booked into jail.
• Simmons, C. DWLS 3rd Degree. 5100 blk College St SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Stenek, K. Criminal Trespass. 400 blk Franklin St NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Stepetin, M. DWLS 3rd Degree. 500 Yelm Ave E. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.

Warrants (Felony or Misdemeanor)

• Brannam, T. Failure to Comply (2) (M). 900 blk Plum St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Curley, E. DWLS 2nd Degree (M), Driving under the influence 1+ priors last 10 years (M), Ignition Interlock Violation (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Peck, D. DWLS 3rd Degree (M). 4500 blk 15th Ave NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Vega, R. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 400 blk Capitol Way N. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Ziegler, J. Residential Burglary (F), Trafficking in Stolen Property 2nd Degree (F). 2300 blk College St SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Thurston County 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.

Olympia Police Officer Tiffany Coates was awarded the department’s Officer of the Year award at a ceremony held Wednesday evening at Olympia City Hall. The award was presented by members of the American Legion Post No. 3, a local veteran’s association.

Also present for the ceremony (which is normally held at an Olympia City Council meeting) was Interim Police Chief Aaron Jelcick, several of Officer Coates’ patrol partners, her patrol Sergeants, and friends and family. The award was for the year of 2019, but the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the presentation of the award.

Officer Coates graduated from the Washington Criminal Justice Training Academy in June 2017. She first worked as a sheriff’s deputy in Skamania County before being hired as a lateral officer at the Olympia Police Department.

At the Academy, Officer Coates received the prestigious “Patrol Partner” award. This award is voted on by the academy class, with recruits voting for who they would most like to have as back-up on any given patrol call.

Interim Police Chief Aaron Jelcick commended her at Wednesday’s ceremony, saying in part “The Olympia Police Department is fortunate to have Officer Coates with us”.

The Arrest Report is now available for Tuesday, October 13th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 8 misdemeanor arrests, and 6 warrant arrests (5 felony, 1 misdemeanor) – for a total of 15.

Felonies

• Isbell, D. Rape 3rd Degree. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Barber, P. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 900 blk Black Lake Blvd SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, released on scene.
• Bessette, C. Violation of Protection Order DV. 900 blk Plum St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Bryner, J. Theft 3rd Degree – Other Theft. 100 blk Tumwater Blvd SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Buford, P. Assault 4th Degree DV, Harassment DV, Property Damage DV. 1700 blk Scammell Ave NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Cisneros, C. DWLS 3rd Degree. 9100 blk Wilkensen Rd SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.
• Fronczak, P. Failure to transfer title within 45 days. 16500 SR 507. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.
• Hansen, T. Driving under the Influence 1+ priors last 10 yrs, Reckless Driving. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Weber, N. Violation of a Court Order. 500 blk Yauger Way NW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.

Warrants (Felony or Misdemeanor)

• Boone, C. Identity Theft 2nd Degree (F), Unlawful Possession of a Payment Instrument (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Campbell, B. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 2400 blk Caton Way SW. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Johnson, A. UPCS Synthetic Narcotic (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Lay, K. Theft 3rd Degree (M). 200 McKenzie Ave SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Robinson, S. Protection order violation DV 2+ convictions (F), Assault 4th Degree DV (2) (M), Harassment (M), Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree DV (M), Violation of Court Order DV (M) Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Wright, J. Forcible Indecent Liberties (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County 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.

Thunderstorms in the morning, followed by high wind in the afternoon and evening, resulted in thousands of Thurston County residents being left without power on Tuesday.

The first round of crazy weather came in the early morning hours when thunderstorms came through the area. These involved localized high winds, heavy rain, hail, and of course, thunder and lightning. Power outages were reported in the South Bay and East Olympia areas.

Then, a wind advisory took effect at noon and gusts as high as 45 mph followed, resulting in widespread power outages. The largest outages were reported in the Tumwater Hill, Nisqually, and Littlerock/Maytown areas, though many small outages of less than 50 customers were also reported by PSE.

By sunrise on Wednesday, the PSE outage map reported that less than 150 customers were still without power in Thurston County.

The Arrest Report is now available for Monday, October 12th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 3 felony arrests, 7 misdemeanor arrests, and 6 warrant arrests (4 felony, 2 misdemeanor) – for a total of 16.

Felonies

• Aragon, J. Armed Robbery 1st Degree. 10100 blk US Hwy 12. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Cabias, T. Felony Harassment DV, Assault 4th Degree DV (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Pak, J. Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Black, S. Theft 3rd Degree (Shoplifting). 600 blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Ekelund, E. Criminal Trespass, 11+ misdemeanor warrants. 2400 blk 4th Ave W. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Hendricks, K. Assault 4th Degree DV. 2300 Cumberland Ave SW. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Luther, J. Indecent Exposure. 5400 Littlerock Rd SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Scott-Sherrill, T. Theft 3rd Degree (Shoplifting). 600 blk Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Simmons, A. Theft 3rd Degree (Shoplifting). 400 blk Plum St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Woodruff, K. Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree, Driving under the Influence. 5600 Yelm Hwy SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.

Warrants (Felony or Misdemeanor)

• Anderson, S. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 700 blk Trosper Rd SW. Arrested by Tumwater PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Green, C. Violation of Protection Order DV (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Palladino, E. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F). 200 blk State Ave NE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Pate, J. Drive-by Shooting (F), Unlawful Possession of Firearm 1st Degree (F). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Thomas, P. Unknown type Felony Warrant (F). 7200 blk 32nd Ave NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, unknown custody status.
• White, J. Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree (M). 900 blk Plum St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD on a Lacey warrant, 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 Great Washington Shakeout, the state’s annual earthquake drill that occurs each October, will occur this Thursday, October 15th, at 10:15 am.

Normally, schools and offices of all kinds would take part in the annual event, but with many working from home, it presents a unique opportunity for people to practice what they would do in the event of an earthquake while they’re home.

A video script released by the group putting on the event reads “Stop. This is an earthquake drill. Right now – drop, cover, and hold on. Drop to the ground immediately. Take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table. Hold onto it until the shaking stops.”

With experts saying for years that Washington is due for a strong earthquake, knowing what to do when the ground starts shaking is important. Read more about the Shakeout: https://www.shakeout.org/washington/

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory for Thurston County as another fall windstorm is set to impact the area on Tuesday.

The advisory is in effect from 12:00 pm through 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 13.

Meteorologists say to expect sustained southwesterly winds of 20-30 mph, with gusts as high as 45-50 mph.

Winds of this strength have the ability to blow around unsecured objects, as well as cause tree damage that could result in power outages.

If your power is out, report it to Puget Sound Energy (1-888-225-5773). If you spot wires down or trees blocking the roadway, call non-emergency dispatch at (360-704-2740). Do not call dispatch to report that your power is out.

The National Weather Service confirmed on Monday morning that an EF-1 rated tornado touched down 5 miles southwest of Neilton, WA (in rural Grays Harbor County) around 4:40 am Saturday.

Meteorologists at the NWS office in Seattle had issued a tornado warning for the area after possible lofted debris was sighted on a radar scan, according to a release.

A Quinault Nation Fire official came upon ten downed trees on the Moclips Highway (SR-26) near MP 18 at approximately 5:20 AM, 40 minutes after the radar indicated the possibility of a tornado in the area.

A trained spotter from the National Weather Service visited the area on Sunday, and found damage consistent with 90-mph winds, which would rate the tornado as an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado likely lasted less than two minutes and travelled approximately half a mile, with an estimated width of 30 yards.

Tornadoes in Washington are rare, but not unheard of. We average approximately 2 per year, according to the National Weather Service. Additionally, several tornado warnings were issued in January for this same area of Grays Harbor County, but no actual tornados were reported.

Do you know what to do if a blaring tornado warning pops up on your phone? (They sound like amber alerts) Here’s what to do.

The Arrest Report is now available for Sunday, October 11th, 2020. Agencies in Thurston County made 1 felony arrest, 9 misdemeanor arrests, and 3 warrant arrests (2 felony, 1 misdemeanor) – for a total of 13.

Felonies

• Wylie, M. Assault of Law Enforcement Officer (Assault 3rd Degree) (F), Malicious Mischief 2nd Degree DV (F), Assault 4th Degree DV (M), Harassment DV (M), Resisting Arrest (M). 1000 Frederick St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Thurston County Jail.

Misdemeanors

• Barnes, R. Harassment DV, Failure to Appear – Theft 3rd Degree (Shoplifting) (MW). 500 11th Ave SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Castro, J. Hit and Run Unattended. 600 Sleater Kinney Rd SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, released on scene.
• Core, M. Driving under the Influence. 800 Plum St SE. Arrested by Olympia PD, held in Olympia City Jail.
• Cummings, D. Assault 4th Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Drake, D. Assault 4th Degree DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.
• Goodman, B. Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree, Obstructing/Resisting Police Officer. 600 Woodland Square Loop SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Koop, T. Driving without a license. 10400 Walmart Blvd SE. Arrested by Yelm PD, released on scene.
• Marshall, J. Assault 4th Degree DV. 6900 Jericho Ln SE. Arrested by Tumwater PD, not booked into jail.
• Stephen, T. Violation of Protection Order DV. Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, held in Thurston County Jail.

Warrants (Felony or Misdemeanor)

• Alexander, H. DOC Violation – Probation Violation (F). 5600 Corporate Center Loop SE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Helland, R. DOC Violation – Escape Community Custody (F), Violation of Protection Order DV (M – NEW). 2400 Marvin Rd NE. Arrested by Lacey PD, held in Nisqually Jail.
• Rodriguez, D. Driving under the Influence 1 prior last 10 years (M), DWLS 2nd Degree (M), Reckless Driving (M). Unknown location of arrest. Arrested by Thurston County SO, 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.