OLYMPIA –– The City Of Olympia is restoring the police auditor program started in 2002 in response to the concerns over recent police brutality in the community and across the country. more

Olympia Police Department Jesse D. Mercer, 30, was arrested around 1:01 a.m. in the intersection of 8 th Avenue Southeast and Capitol Way South in Olympia. He was charged with pedestrian … more

Lacey Police Department Melissa L. Schoch, 51, was arrested around 9:44 p.m. in the 1800 block of Draham Street Northeast in Lacey. She had a warrant for her arrest out of Lacey. Rafael A. … more

TUMWATER –– A man caused a disturbance in the parking lot of the Tumwater Safeway Wednesday night, resulting in a Tumwater Police officer shooting at him. more

July 17 Lacey Police Department Alycia P. Davenport, 23, was arrested around 3 p.m. in the 10500 block of Creek Street Northeast in Yelm. She was charged with assault. Darren James … more

Lacey Police Department Felecia Ann Ann Lopez Mendoza, 22, was arrested around 10:25 p.m. in the 1400 block of Galaxy Drive Northeast in Lacey. She was charged with theft. Michael Joseph … more

THURSTON COUNTY –– Two fires broke out July 20 in the county, although no deaths or injuries were reported. more

Lacey Police Department Trevor James Starkey, 29, was arrested around 3:10 a.m. in the 1700 block of Viewpoint Court Southwest in Tumwater. He was charged with assault. Dawyne Simon … more

Lacey Police Department Kenneth R. Levan, 45, was arrested around 8:05 a.m. July 15 in the 1200 block of Frederick Street Southeast in Olympia. He was charged with assault and harassment. … more

TUMWATER –– A man was arrested at Fred Meyer in Tumwater early Thursday afternoon after allegedly bringing a gun into the store. more

Yelm Police Department Dora Davine Henson, 39, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. July 14 in the 1100 block Yelm Avenue East in Yelm. She was charged with shoplifting.   Lacey Police … more

Lacey Police Department Joshua J Lande, 40, was arrested around 7:34 p.m. July 13 in the 4000 block of Cameron Lane Northeast in Lacey. He was charged with unlawful imprisonment and assault. … more

TUMWATER –– In response to local and national concern over police and use of force, the Tumwater Public Health & Safety Commission met with the local police department to discuss the ramifications of police use of force and its complexities. more

Yelm Police Department Raymond Criss Darling, 60, was arrested around 6:31 p.m. July 10 in the 17100 block of State Road 507 in Yelm. He was charged with shoplifting. Danielle Miriam … more

OLYMPIA –– A video posted on Facebook shows a man being beaten over the head during a protest outside Olympia City Hall on July 12, during which he bled profusely before fainting and receiving medical care. more

Police Blotter for July 8, 2020. more

OLYMPIA –– The Olympia City Council voted Tuesday night to pass a resolution that authorizes Olympia police to use chemical dispersion methods in crowd control efforts. The chemical dispersion agents are the third such exception to a city prohibition on less-than-lethal agents law enforcement can use on mobs and violent crowds who destroy property or set fires. The resolution passed by the city council took effect immediately.  The vote comes days after Olympia police officers were said to have been instructed to stand down from responding to property damage calls. Business owners downtown told JOLT earlier this week that a pack of vandals smashed five business’ windows late Saturday night into Sunday morning.  There were no arrests made despite the fact that six windows were broken at The Pet Works on Fourth Avenue East and Adams Street.  more

Lacey Police Department Joshua Trentonberl Johnson, 28, was arrested around 11:40 a.m. July 7 in the 2800 block of Ruddell Road Southeast in Lacey. He was charged with trespassing. Joshua … more

Cops log for July 6, 2020. more

Police calls for the area's law enforcement agencies for Sunday, June 5, 2020. more