Police Blotter for Thursday, March 19, 2026

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

On 3/19/26 at 6:39 p.m. in the 8100 block of Union Mills Road SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Jason Daniel O’Neil, 52, on suspicion of fourth-degree assault.

Lacey Police Department

On 3/19/26 at 3:02 a.m. in the 6000 block of Pacific Avenue SE, police arrested Daniel Lee Murphy, 58, on suspicion of second-degree trespassing.

On 3/19/26 at 9:39 a.m. in the 1400 block of Galaxy Drive NE, police arrested Christine Rashell Damon, 39, on suspicion of theft ― shoplifting.

On 3/19/26 at 10:22 a.m. in the 700 block of Sleater Kinney Road SE, police arrested Alphonso Curtis Brownlee, 40, on suspicion of 1) first-degree trespassing, and 2) misdemeanor warrant.

Olympia Police Department

On 3/19/26 at 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of 4th Avenue W, police arrested Ricky Ryan Howard, 29, on suspicion of 1) possession of controlled substance without prescription, and 2) unlawful possession of firearms.

On 3/19/26 at 11:02 a.m. in the 3600 block of Martin Way E, police arrested Deborah J. Roy, 54, on suspicion of 1) possession of controlled substance synthetic, 2) pedestrian interference, and 3) obstructing an officer.

Tumwater Police Department

On 3/19/26 at 9:57 p.m. in the 800 block of Calvary Court SE, police arrested Ashraum Y. Nesbitt, 28, on suspicion of violation of domestic violence protection order.

Yelm Police Department

On 3/19/26 at 11:40 p.m. in the 16500 block of State Route 507, police arrested Melissa Rae Mendez, 44, on suspicion of out-of-town misdemeanor 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.