Police Blotter for Friday, June 5, 2026

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

On 6/5/26 at 9:33 a.m. in the 4100 block of Pacific Avenue SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Richard Verdin Hiott, 44, on suspicion of 1) fourth-degree assault, and 2) second-degree assault.

On 6/5/26 at 10:27 a.m. in the 7400 block of Rainier Road SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Melissa Jane Anderson, 46, on suspicion of 1) reckless driving, and 2) obstructing a law enforcement officer.

On 6/5/26 at 4:38 p.m. in the 10300 block of Martin Way E, sheriff’s deputies arrested Sawyer Penn Barlow, 30, on suspicion of 1) violation of flip license plate, 2) possession, use of controlled substance, 3) third-degree driving while license suspended, and 4) conspiracy to deliver controlled substance ― synthetic narcotic.

On 6/5/26 at 7:11 p.m. in the area of 119th Avenue SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Keith A. Aslakson, 50, on suspicion of 1) first-degree criminal trespass, and 2) obstructing a law enforcement officer.

Lacey Police Department

On 6/5/26 at 2:14 a.m. in the 8500 block of Martin Way E, police arrested William Edward McGowan, 42, on suspicion of out-of-town felony warrant.

On 6/5/26 at 2:34 a.m. in the 8200 block of Quinault Drive NE, police arrested Anton Christafer Kruger, 37, on suspicion of second-degree trespassing.

On 6/5/26 at 2:24 p.m. in the 4400 block of 37th Avenue SE, police arrested Cody Mitchael Destry Sands, 36, on suspicion of violation of anti-harassment protection order.

On 6/5/26 at 4:26 p.m. in the 4500 block of Lacey Boulevard SE, police arrested Mike Douglas Hitesman, 47, on suspicion of 1) theft, 2) misdemeanor warrant, and 3) out-of-town felony warrant.

On 6/5/26 at 6:02 p.m. in the 5600 block of Martin Way E, police arrested Shannon Marie Tompkins, 43, on suspicion of theft ― shoplifting.

On 6/5/26 at 8:41 p.m. in the 1400 block of Marvin Road NE, police arrested Jess Franklin Odell, 30, on suspicion of out-of-town misdemeanor warrant.

On 6/5/26 at 10:58 p.m. in the 4000 block of Pacific Avenue SE, police arrested Samantha T. Schuler, 39, on suspicion of violation of domestic violence protection order.

Olympia Police Department

On 6/5/26 at 12:21 a.m. in the 1200 block of Quince Street SE, police arrested Ryan James Modlin, 36, on suspicion of assault.

On 6/5/26 at 12:24 a.m. in the 2700 block of Pacific Avenue SE, police arrested Shawn P. Bowler, 25, on suspicion of reckless driving.

On 6/5/26 at 1:50 a.m. in the 400 block of Washington Street SE, police arrested Cy Russ Lee, 32, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

On 6/5/26 at 1:53 a.m. in the 400 block of Washington Street SE, police arrested Joel Michael Mock, 39, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

On 6/5/26 at 8:45 a.m. in the 600 block of 4th Avenue E, police arrested Jatti Bokna, 44, on suspicion of 1) assault four – previous conviction intimate partner, 2) harassment, and 3) interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

Tumwater Police Department

On 6/5/26 at 2:11 a.m. in the 6100 block of Esther Avenue SW, police arrested Roy Bernardino Tole Valdez, 40, on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle.

Yelm Police Department

On 6/5/26 at 2:10 p.m. in the 200 block of McKenzie Avenue SE, police arrested Stephanie Connie Hoinowski, 38, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

On 6/5/26 at 6:54 p.m. in the 17100 block of Briar Street SE, police arrested James Owen Amidon, 43, on suspicion of 1) third-degree malicious mischief, 2) possession of controlled substance without prescription, and 3) use of drug paraphernalia.

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