Police Blotter for Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

On 2/20/26 at 1:19 a.m. in the area of Anthony’s Homeport Restaurant, sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandy Nicole Hunter, 33, on suspicion of second-degree introducing contraband.

On 2/20/26 at 12:18 p.m. in the 100 block of Stafford Lane SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Toluwanimi Ayomikun Faleke, 25, on suspicion of 1) third-degree malicious mischief, and 2) harassment.

On 2/20/26 at 7:19 p.m. in the area of Sweetbrier Lane Apartments, sheriff’s deputies arrested Kahzeer Khu Meroe, 26, on suspicion of 1) driving under the influence, and 2) reckless endangerment.

Lacey Police Department

On 2/20/26 at 2:15 a.m. in the 100 block of River Ridge Drive SE, police arrested Melvin S. Perry, 45, on suspicion of simple assault.

On 2/20/26 at 1:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Galaxy Drive NE, police arrested Nicole J. Phair, 47, on suspicion of theft ― shoplifting.

Olympia Police Department

On 2/20/26 at 6:15 a.m. in the 3500 block of Pacific Avenue SE, police arrested Peter James Davis, 47, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

On 2/20/26 at 8:41 a.m. in the 2800 block of Martin Way E, police arrested Corinne Leigh Carstens-Mills, 44, on suspicion of criminal trespass.

On 2/20/26 at 1:39 p.m. in the 2900 block of Harrison Avenue NW, police arrested Giovanni Dimitri Midgett, 25, on suspicion of first-degree criminal trespass.

On 2/20/26 at 4:12 p.m. in the 1000 block of Plum Street SE, police arrested Thurston Levi Jennings, 72, on suspicion of third-degree driving while license suspended.

On 2/20/26 at 7:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Mitchell Avenue NE, police arrested Joshua Adam Middleton, 45, on suspicion of 1) residential burglary, and 2) violation of domestic violence protection order.

On 2/20/26 at 11:56 p.m. in the 2400 block of Mitchell Avenue NE, police arrested Amanda L. Yarbrough, 38, on suspicion of third-degree assault.

Yelm Police Department

On 2/20/26 at 1:30 a.m. in the 200 block of McKenzie Avenue SE, police arrested Ashley Rose Ramirez, 40, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

On 2/20/26 at 1:40 a.m. in the 17100 block of State Route 507, police arrested Jadie Lynn Rasmussen, 30, on suspicion of third-degree driving while license suspended.

On 2/20/26 at 8:05 p.m. in the 16300 block of Birkland Street SE, police arrested Jacob M. Potts, 38, on suspicion of 1) fourth-degree assault, and 2) intimidation with a weapon.

On 2/20/26 at 9:00 p.m. in the 14800 block of State Route 507, police arrested Joseph Daniel Carli, 35, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

On 2/20/26 at 11:21 p.m. in the 1100 block of Yelm Avenue E, police arrested Dean Edward Nichols, 57, on suspicion of out-of-town felony warrant.

An arrest does not mean a person is guilty of the crime of which they are accused. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.