By The Chronicle A suspect in a robbery of a fast-food restaurant in Castle Rock was apprehended in Chehalis Wednesday evening after a chase on Interstate 5. At about 7… Continue reading "Suspect in Cowlitz County Robbery Apprehended in Chehalis"
By The Chronicle A Lacey man was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of an attempted carjacking in the Providence Centralia Hospital parking lot. Tommy W. Miller, Jr., 24, of… Continue reading "Centralia Police Arrest Man in Attempted Carjacking at Hospital"
By The Chronicle The National Parks Service is looking for information related to the theft of a 2011 Polaris Ranger UTV. The vehicle was stolen in the early morning… Continue reading "National Parks Service Seeks Info on UTV Theft"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com Investigations into several area residents appeared to collide in court documents related to drug and burglary charges filed this week in Lewis County Superior Court. Johnny… Continue reading "Group Involved in Galvin Burglary Also Charged for Drug Sales"
By The Chronicle Update from Thurston County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook: “Suspects Roan Littlemoon & Sabrina Anderson in custody in Longview, Wa. TCSO Responding to pick them up but no… Continue reading "Update: Two Suspects Arrested in Death of Woman Between Bucoda and Tenino"
By The Chronicle A 35-year-old man accused of the third-degree rape of a 17-year-old girl had his bail set at $25,000 in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday According to… Continue reading "Lewis County Man, 35, Accused of Third-Degree Rape of 17-Year-Old"
By Natalie Johnson/njohnson@chronline.com On Sept. 25, 2015, moments before being sentenced to spend more than 34 years in prison for his confessed role in the death by abuse of a… Continue reading "Former Vader Man Recants Confession in Death of Boy, 3"
By The Chronicle A report of a suspicious person in a Chehalis neighborhood led to a series of events resulting in felony charges for one suspect. Matthew R. Istre, 27,… Continue reading "Report of Suspicious Circumstances Leads to Felony Charges for Chehalis Man"
By The Chronicle A Chehalis woman was arrested early Saturday morning after she reportedly called 911 claiming to be a police officer who was being harassed, then allegedly assaulted at… Continue reading "Chehalis Woman Arrested for Assault on Officer After Claiming She Was an Officer"
By The Chronicle A Centralia man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly hit another man in the neck with a hammer. Patrick R. Lytle, 40, was charged Monday in Lewis… Continue reading "Centralia Man Jailed After Alleged Assault With Hammer"
By The Chronicle The Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team reportedly seized 24 pounds of methamphetamine recovered from a vehicle’s gas tank Friday, according to a press release sent Monday afternoon. JNET… Continue reading "JNET Investigation Leads to Seizure of 24 Pounds of Meth Found in Gas Tank"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com A Sequim man is facing a felony charge after allegedly drawing a BB gun that closely resembled a pistol on a Centralia police officer Wednesday… Continue reading "Sequim Man Held on $200,000 Bail After Pulling BB Gun on Officer"
By The Chronicle A Sequim man was arrested on several criminal charges Wednesday morning after allegedly pointing a BB gun, which resembled a pistol, at officers attempting to arrest him… Continue reading "Sequim Man Arrested After Pointing BB Gun at Officer"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com Five former and current residents at Green Hill School, a juvenile corrections facility, are facing charges after allegedly inciting a riot in August with members… Continue reading "Five Face Charges After Rival Gangs Clash at Green Hill"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com An Oregon resident was arrested Sunday morning in Lewis County after allegedly leading troopers from the Washington State Patrol on a chase reaching speeds of… Continue reading "Teen Charged in Lewis County After 150 MPH Chase Ends With Empty Gas Tank"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com After a crime, victims are often overwhelmed with stress and uncertainty. In a small office in Lewis County’s Community Action Council, an advocate works to… Continue reading "Advocate Provides Resources, Information for Victims of Crime in Lewis County"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com A Centralia man accused of downloading child pornography given to him by a person he met during an online-gaming session was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 4… Continue reading "Centralia Man Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years for Downloading Child Porn"
By The Chronicle The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of a jury duty scam hitting the county. Scammers are reportedly calling and writing residents and saying they… Continue reading "Jury Scam Targets Thurston County Residents"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com The driver in a fatal Christmas Eve car crash near Napavine has been charged in Lewis County Superior Court for her passenger’s death. Kimberly J. McPherson,… Continue reading "Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Christmas Eve Crash"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com Two Centralia residents were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly trying, unsuccessfully, to break into an ATM machine with a crowbar. Chase Z. Barker, 19, and… Continue reading "Two Charged After Attempted Theft of ATM Cash"
By The Chronicle A teen inmate at Green Hill School attempted to escape the maximum-security youth facility using a homemade rope Monday, according to the Chehalis Police Department. The incident… Continue reading "Teen Inmate Attempts Escape From Green Hill in Chehalis"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com Police arrested a suspect Tuesday in the theft of customer information and payments from a Centralia City Light dropbox on North Pearl Street. Erick D.… Continue reading "Suspect Charged in Centralia City Light Payment Box Break-In"
By The Chronicle A reported robbery by two masked men with knives early Wednesday morning is under investigation by the Centralia Police Department. At 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday, police received… Continue reading "Delivery Man Reports Robbery by Masked, Knife-Wielding Suspects in Centralia"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com A Chehalis man facing a 20-year sentence for federal charges of producing child pornography was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in separate sex offense convictions… Continue reading "Chehalis Man, Child Porn Suspect Gets 15 Years After Plea Deal for Recorded Rape"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com The owners of Centralia’s B&D Market can’t catch a break. Saturday morning, the building in the 600 block of North Tower Avenue was hit by a… Continue reading "B&D Market Hit By Truck As Repairs Begin on Damage From November Hit and Run"