CRIME & SAFETY
Man accused of fracturing another man's jaw in a fight outside of a Salkum bar
Bail is set at $5,000 for a man accused of punching a man repeatedly and fracturing his jaw outside of a bar in Salkum on Friday. The defendant, identified as Cody Benjermin Edward Rider,
84-year-old man in Chehalis found dead in possible homicide, police say
CHEHALIS, Wash. — Police in Chehalis are investigating the possible homicide of an elderly man found dead in April. Officers with the Chehalis Police Department were called on April 11 just before 9 a.m. for reports of an unresponsive male. Emergency crews arrived and determined Royland Barnett, 84, was dead.
Man accused of kidnapping woman, trying to drive her to California arrested in Lewis County
A man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife in Kent and attempting to drive her to California while he was intoxicated was arrested in Lewis County early Sunday morning. The man,
Two arrested, another suspect sought after police chase in Chehalis and Centralia on Monday
Centralia detectives are investigating an attempt-to-elude case after a man fled from both Centralia and Chehalis police, kept driving after spike strips deflated one of the car’s tires, and
Winlock man faces possible vehicular assault charge after Monday motorcycle crash in Pierce County
A Winlock man is facing a possible vehicular assault charge after he crashed a motorcycle into another vehicle while carrying a passenger on southbound Interstate 5 in Pierce County on Monday.
Sirens: Driver exits vehicle, drinks Twisted Tea; shooting report unfounded; boy, 13, arrested for assault
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • A disorderly juvenile reportedly threw chairs and damaged a desk at W.F. West High School in the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street just
Man facing felony charges for allegedly spitting on Chehalis police officers
A man is facing three felony assault charges for allegedly spitting on police officers who were arresting him for trespassing at an appliance store in Chehalis on Tuesday. Officers with ...
Sirens: Man swings machete while walking; suspect facing charges after chase; man pulls gun after argument
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Criminal trespass • Two homeless Centralia residents were cited for trespassing at Blakeslee Junction on Eckerson Road at 8:30 a.m. on April 19 for
Letter to the editor: The Port of Centralia and an imposter Facebook page
Are you aware of a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating the Port of Centralia by using the real Port’s trademark, intellectual properties and name?. This imposter Facebook page has the appearance of being the real Port of Centralia or backed by that agency. It is also calling itself a “political organization” and has the appearance of support from Port of Centralia Commissioner Julie Shaffley, Centralia Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston, Chronicle and Silver Agency owner Chad Taylor and a few others with ties to the Port.
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