A recent burglary investigation led by the Lacey Police Department (LPD) resulted in the arrest of 11-time convicted felon and the recovery of numerous stolen items and illegal materials.
According to a LPD report, there was a burglary in which firearms, ammunition, a laptop, a drone and various other items were stolen. With support from partner agencies, the suspect was identified after a weeklong investigation.
Following the identification, the Thurston County SWAT team was able to locate the suspect and arrested him. The suspect was not identified.
After obtaining search warrants to search the suspect’s home and his vehicles, investigators reportedly discovered a cache of firearms, drugs, stolen mail, and materials commonly associated with identity theft and credit card fraud. Also recovered were washed checks, 50 vehicle keys believed to be stolen from a dealership and other stolen property.
During the course of the operation, law enforcement encountered two additional vehicles linked to the suspect. One vehicle fled but was stopped after a pursuit using a PIT maneuver, while the other one surrendered voluntarily. Both drivers were arrested for multiple charges.
“The suspect in the burglary, an 11-time convicted felon, was booked into jail for burglary, 15 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, 15 counts of theft of a firearm, theft, possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession with intent to deliver while armed, forgery and identity theft. He has since bailed out,” the LPD said.
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KatAshe
How is it that a person convicted 11 times for felonies, so is obviously a career criminal, is not already locked up? Maybe we need to return to three strikes laws, and return to incarcerating these people with very long sentences.
I wonder if a judge is going to allow bail?
Friday, May 23 Report this
TheVirtualOne
You bring up a very good point. I believe the answer comes down to two words - plea agreements. The police, once they have caught the bad guys, have to turn them over to the judicial system. That’s where attorneys take over and make deals with judges. In the end, the judicial system is failing because there is no accountability for situations like this. We continue to read about the police officers who put themselves in harms way to capture the bad guys only to turn around and have to deal with these catch and release felons once again. It’s time to hold the judges and attorneys accountable for their actions and stop this abuse of the system.
Friday, May 23 Report this
Acadian04
Yes, per the last line in the article, he has bailed out. So, still in business.
Friday, May 23 Report this
jimLacey
"15 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, 15 counts of theft of a firearm, theft, possession of a stolen firearm, unlawful possession with intent to deliver while armed"
Seems like every other day I read someone's comment that the only possible purpose of a gun is to kill people. How can these judges reconcile that sentiment with immediately releasing someone like this on bail, or even worse, giving them such lenient sentences that they can become an 11-time (soon to be 12) convicted felon.
Saturday, May 24 Report this
Porter
Why???
Saturday, May 24 Report this
SecondOtter
The judge or attorneys who manage to release career criminals like this should be held responsible for their actions. IT's a darned shame when this type of troglodyte can be back on the street before the arresting officer has finished writing up his report.
Holy cow, look at the loot that ******** had. All that cash..that's six months worth of house payments. The car looks brand ndw, but then he probably stole that, too. . All those guns, keys to cars..this critter isn't just a multi felon...no, he's in the business of crime. ORGANIZED crime. OKAY, judge, it's time to take off your weepy face and put this critter in prison for LIFE. Or, why don't the attorneys and the judge take him home with them to '''rehabilitate him"?
Monday, May 26 Report this