CRIME & SAFETY
Driver who blew 3 times the legal limit in deadly Thurston County crash released on bail: docs
TENINO, Wash. - The family of a woman killed by a suspected DUI driver is concerned that they won't get justice, because the suspect is out of jail. Brandy Richards was killed on March 29 in Tenino, Thurston County as she was driving to work. According to investigators, Tyrus Snow...
Man charged with fatal car crash in Pierce County claims 'illuminati' was after him
A 43-year-old man has been charged with crashing into multiple vehicles last week in Lakewood and killing one person. Gregory McNeil was charged with one count of vehicular homicide for the April 17 crash on South Tacoma Way. Prosecutors say McNeil might have been intoxicated when he crashed his Ford Fusion into five other cars, charging documents show.
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.
Former Orting Valley nonprofit executive director accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from her workplace
ORTING, Wash. — The former executive director of an Orting Valley nonprofit is facing charges of money laundering, theft and identity theft after she allegedly stole nearly $200,000 from her place of work. Court documents detail how the money was used for trips to Las Vegas, tens of thousands...
Yelm Police Department recognizes officer with award, announces new hire
Yelm's Police Department recently received a boost to its morale and to the number of officers the team has, as Yelm Police Officer Brian Bard received a Life Saving Award, and the department ...
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