Police Blotter for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

On 1/7/26 at 12:08 a.m. in the 6600 block of Yelm Highway SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Mikeal Alan Whitlock, on suspicion of obstructing a law enforcement officer.

On 1/7/26 at 3:20 a.m. in the 2300 block of 22nd Avenue SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested David Allen Knoblock, 46, on suspicion of 1) first-degree theft, and 2) first-degree malicious mischief.

On 1/7/26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff’s deputies arrested Daniel Lee Murphy, 58, on suspicion of failure to register as a sex offender.

On 1/7/26 at 2:15 p.m. in the Thurston County Courthouse, sheriff’s deputies arrested Brandon Kahumoku Cajigal, 42, on suspicion of failure to register as a sex offender.

On 1/7/26 at 2:52 p.m. in the 11000 block of Vail Road SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Glenn Chester Badger, 35, on suspicion of fourth-degree domestic violence.

Lacey Police Department

On 1/7/26 at 7:25 p.m. in the 1100 block of Middle Street SE, police arrested Travis John Smith, 40, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

Olympia Police Department

On 1/7/26 at 12:08 a.m. in the 4200 block of Martin Way E, police arrested Monte Desean Walker, 34, on suspicion of 1) criminal trespass, 2) false statement to public servant, and 3) out-of-town felony warrant.

On 1/7/26 at 1:05 a.m. in the 3200 block of Harrison Avenue NW, police arrested Nathaniel Paul Grant, 35, on suspicion of 1) possession or under influence of unlawful drug, and 2) misdemeanor warrant.

On 1/7/26 at 1:23 a.m. in the 1000 block of Capitol Way S, police arrested Caleb Thomas Snyder, 26, on suspicion of 1) third-degree driving while license suspended, and 2) failure to transfer title within 45 days.

On 1/7/26 at 10:08 a.m. in the 2700 block of Wiggins Road SE, police arrested Kyla Renee Cardey, 22, on suspicion of driving under the influence.

On 1/7/26 at 1:29 p.m. in the 1400 block of 14th Avenue SW, police arrested Claudia E. Gabbard, 20, on suspicion of domestic violence.

On 1/7/26 at 4:46 p.m. in the 600 block of Legion Way SE, police arrested Travis Wayne Benson, 44, on suspicion of 1) misdemeanor warrant, and 2) out-of-town felony warrant.

Tumwater Police Department

On 1/7/26 at 7:08 p.m. in the 1100 block of Middle Street SE, police arrested Travis John Smith, 40, on suspicion of 1) second-degree organized retail theft, and 2) resisting arrest.

Yelm Police Department

On 1/7/26 at 1:56 a.m. in the 17100 block of State Route 507, police arrested Timothy Allen Flansburg, 38, on suspicion of third-degree driving while license suspended.

On 1/7/26 at 3:28 a.m. in the 500 block of Yelm Avenue E, police arrested Matthew Curtis Lindgren, 38, on suspicion of possession of controlled substance synthetic.

On 1/7/26 at 3:28 a.m. in the 500 block of Yelm Avenue E, police arrested Larry Curtis Felix, 46, on suspicion of 1) possession of controlled substance synthetic, and 2) third-degree driving while license suspended.

On 1/7/26 at 6:02 a.m. in the 17100 block of State Route 507, police arrested Gaspar Garcia Bernabe, 49, on suspicion of out-of-town misdemeanor warrant.

On 1/7/26 at 3:05 p.m. in the 17100 block of State Route 507, police arrested Daryl Ray Russell, 38, on suspicion of out-of-town misdemeanor warrant.

On 1/7/26 at 11:39 p.m. in the 14700 block of Yelm Highway SE, police arrested Victor M. Gutierrez, 53, on suspicion of second-degree driving while license suspended.

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

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