CRIME & SAFETY

This week in Centralia, Washington, there were several incidents that required police and fire department response. These incidents included a fatal fire at an apartment complex, an assault resulting in a broken hand and threats with a pipe, a rape and kidnapping case, and a fire at a commercial outbuilding. The causes of the fire at the apartment complex and the commercial outbuilding have not been determined.

Bail is set at $250,000 for a Centralia man accused of assaulting a woman on Thursday while he was out of custody on bail for a separate case where he is accused of assaulting a different woman in

A Lewis County judge sentenced Kelly David Hribar, 46, of Pe Ell, to approximately 34 years in jail on Wednesday, Nov. 29 for first-degree murder and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm

On the Onalaska School District's website feed, Superintendent Brenda Padgett on Tuesday night posted about a 3:45 p.m. incident that prompted the district to "lockdown and then ...

This week in Thurston County, Washington, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. Bags of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin were discovered hidden in Wonderwood Park. Two men were cited for theft at a Target store in Olympia, with one suspect detained. A fake bomb threat against Yelm High School was traced to a juvenile suspect in New York. Lacey police are seeking help from the public to identify three men involved in alleged crimes. Lastly, an 18-year-old male is facing assault charges after allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old female at a music venue in downtown Olympia.

I read the article about the death of Patricia Griggs. It's been over a month since her death, and the investigator says the case is still open.   It seems odd that the investigator still

One month after the Lewis County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation regarding the death of Toledo resident Patricia Griggs, the case is still open. The Lewis County Coroner confirmed ...

A Centralia man is facing manslaughter and controlled substance homicide charges for his alleged connection to the overdose death of a man inside a Centralia hotel room over Thanksgiving

Law enforcement and fire crews worked to recover a submerged vehicle from the river near Oakville on Wednesday.   Personnel responded to the Black River boat launch, just south of Oakville,

One person was transported to the hospital for possible minor injuries sustained in a two-vehicle rollover accident on Gold Street in Centralia on Wednesday.

Amid the holiday weekend, this edition of Sirens includes only the Centralia Police Department's logs.

On 11/28/23 at 1:26 PM in the Cedar Flats Road/Delphi Road SE, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Paul Jack Ron Boysen, 34, on suspicions of 1) 1st degree unlawful possession of a firearm, 2) 3rd degree escape, 3) 3rd degree theft, and 4) obstructing a law enforcement officer. On 11/28/23 at...

On 11/27/23 at 2:45 AM in the 9900 block of US Highway 12 SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jeremiah David Powers, 23, on suspicions of 1) obstructing a law enforcement officer, and 2) resisting arrest. On 11/27/23 at 4:11 AM in the 600 block of Delphi Road NW, Sheriff’s deputies...

On 11/25/23 at 12:15 AM in the 5700 block of 188th Avenue SW, Sheriff’s deputies arrested Philip Edward Lewis, 48, on suspicion of 4th degree assault. On 11/25/23 at 4:46 AM in the 5400 block of Martin Way E, police arrested Cody Lynn Sanders, 31, on suspicions of 1) possession of a stolen vehicle, and 2) possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance.

At a meeting last Tuesday, November 21, Information Technology Director Sherrie Ilg discussed plans for Thurston County to enter into a contract with Varonis, a data security company. The county received $155,000 from the Department of Homeland Security’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. These funds will assist state and...