Police Blotter for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

On 5/20/26 at 3:31 p.m. in the 500 block of Huston Street S, sheriff’s deputies arrested Jayden Andrew Merritt, 19, on suspicion of third-degree rape of a child.

On 5/20/26 at 7:15 p.m. in the 8000 block of 3rd Avenue SE, sheriff’s deputies arrested Ronald Justin Staab, 56, on suspicion of 1) driving under the influence, 2) operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock when required, and 3) second-degree driving while license suspended.

On 5/20/26 at 8:34 p.m. in the 7600 block of 183rd Avenue SW, sheriff’s deputies arrested Eric Luke Barada, 70, on suspicion of fourth-degree assault.

On 5/20/26 at 9:05 p.m. in the 7500 block of Martin Way E, sheriff’s deputies arrested Christina Lynn Cassatt, 47, on suspicion of 1) second-degree burglary, and 2) third-degree theft.

Lacey Police Department

On 5/20/26 at 11:53 p.m. in the 5400 block of 45th Avenue SE, police arrested Joseph Anthony Correia, 53, on suspicion of second-degree trespassing.

Olympia Police Department

On 5/20/26 at 4:48 a.m. in the 700 block of State Avenue NE, police arrested David A. Hernandez-Willis, 35, on suspicion of second-degree robbery.

On 5/20/26 at 9:32 a.m. in the 3400 block of Ferguson Street SW, police arrested Isaac Isiah Williamson, 24, on suspicion of misdemeanor warrant.

On 5/20/26 at 9:44 a.m. in the 10100 block of Martin Way E, police arrested Kevin James Gunter, 40, on suspicion of second-degree malicious mischief.

On 5/20/26 at 2:12 p.m. in the 300 block of Cooper Point Road NW, police arrested Andrew Donald Boyd, 41, on suspicion of third-degree malicious mischief.

On 5/20/26 at 6:25 p.m. in the 200 block of Division Street NW, police arrested Sean Glenn Givens, 46, on suspicion of third-degree driving while license suspended.

Tumwater Police Department

On 5/20/26 at 7:56 p.m. in the 900 block of North Street SE, police arrested Adam Eugene Kravitz, 38, on suspicion of second-degree assault.

On 5/20/26 at 10:23 p.m. in the 5900 block of Littlerock Road SW, police arrested Timothy Wayne Baze, 60, on suspicion of third-degree theft ― shoplifting.

Yelm Police Department

On 5/20/26 at 12:29 p.m. in the 17100 block of State Route 507, police arrested Kevin J. Ruiz, 24, on suspicion of third-degree ― shoplifting.  

On 5/20/26 at 7:37 p.m. in the 100 block of Yelm Avenue E, police arrested Christopher Michael Harlan, 52, on suspicion of third-degree driving while license suspended.

On 5/20/26 at 9:44 p.m. in the 17000 block of Canal Road SE, police arrested Tony Lee Ward, 57, on suspicion of failure to obey officer.

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