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Tumwater police note argument between driver and passenger

Last Sunday, Tumwater police initiated a traffic stop of two men who were arguing in a car that turned out to be stolen. The driver, Jose Perez III, 30, a transient living in Tacoma, was taken … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/10/21

Busted for shoplifting, released at the scene

A man is accused of stealing more than $400 worth of merchandise, carrying out the items in a giant dufflebag, only to be released at the scene last Thursday. Reed McCarty, 33, of … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/7/21

These brass knuckles were in Ben Harris' right pocket, on May 28, 2021, according to Tumwater police.

Pair of shoplifters caught at Tumwater Walmart

A man shoplifted over $250 worth of merchandise and was found to be in possession of a dangerous weapon, was arrested and released at the scene by Tumwater police last Friday. Ben Harris, 28, of … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/7/21

Nearly midnight, two 13-year-olds experience DUI from the backseat

A mother caught swerving through lanes of traffic with two 13-year-olds in the car was arrested for driving under the influence after being pulled over late last Saturday night. Elizabeth J. … more

By Danny Stusser | 6/4/21

Tumwater city officials are seen discussing the 2022-27 Comprehensive Transportation Plan at their meeting on June 1, 2021.

Tumwater approves six-year transportation improvement plan

The Tumwater City Council approved Resolution No. R2021-007, a comprehensive six-year transportation plan for the city, beginning from 2022 to 2027. Transportation Manager Mary Heather Ames … more

By The JOLT Staff | 6/2/21

This is one of the box trucks Benjamin Larson is accused of breaking into on May 23, 2021.

Painting contractor victimized, then partially restored

After a local painting company found several items missing from its box vans, Tumwater Police were able to make an arrest last Sunday. Benjamin Larson, 35, was arrested after Tumwater officers … more

By Danny Stusser | 6/1/21

This is a view of the room Vu Nguyen was accused of damaging on May 25, 2021.

Thinking his mobile phone had been hacked, hotel guest takes out his anger on the room, police say

A man tore allegedly apart a room at a Tumwater hotel after claiming that his phone was hacked last Tuesday evening. Vu Nguyen, 39, of Olympia, caused more than $800 worth of damage at the Best … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/28/21

This image shows the hybrid meeting of the Olympia School District board of directors on Thu., May 27, 2021.

Enrollment has dropped in Olympia schools

As the Olympia School Board looks towards the next school year, Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy reported at the board meeting yesterday that local schools have experienced low … more

5/28/21

DUI from west Olympia to Tumwater to Lacey

An alleged hit-and-run driver was also cited for driving under the influence after a witness to the collision photographed Adams’ license plate and provided it to Tumwater Police on … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/21/21

31-year-old man allegedly beats his 17-year-old girlfriend, is arrested on simple assault

A 31-year-old transient was arrested after allegedly beating his 17-year-old girlfriend at the Ensign Road homeless encampment last Thursday. Zacharey Hanley, 31, was allegedly witnessed grabbing … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/20/21

This catalytic converter was partially sawn off a U-Haul truck on April 26.

Catalytic converter cutter caught in the act, police say

A good Samaritan walking to work at 2:47 a.m. notified Olympia Police of suspicious activity which turned out to be two men attempting to steal catalytic converters off of U-Haul trucks next to the 2 … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/18/21 | 1 comment

This is the butter knife that Delfino Medina allegedly used during his attack on his girlfriend at their apartment on May 15, 2021.

Argument goes public, suspect in Tumwater goes to jail

A closed taco truck became the centerpiece of an argument in which a man allegedly punched in his girlfriend in the face and cut her with a sharp butter knife last Saturday. Delfino Medina, 34, … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/17/21

Tumwater school officials discussed students' mental health concerns and resources at their meeting on May 13, 2021.

Tumwater school board tackles mental health concerns ahead of school re-opening

Tumwater School District board’s student representatives presented the growing need for emotional support during its board meeting yesterday. At the May 13 meeting, student representatives … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/14/21

This is a screenshot of the Tumwater City Council's online worksession on Tue., May 11, 2021. David Ginther is top row, second from left.

Tumwater City Council talks affordable housing at its worksession

At the Tumwater City Council Worksession on Tuesday, Tumwater senior planner David Ginther discussed the city council’s resolution from 2018 designed to help provide affordable housing and … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/13/21

Repo men tackle and hold accused trespasser

A man claiming that two men had “jumped him” after he had broken through a perimeter fence near Olympia Airport was arrested early last Saturday. James Delaney, 27, … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/13/21

Man makes a rest stop in the (former) South Pacific, learns that it's not legal

A man was arrested after Tumwater Police spotted him urinating on the old “South Pacific” Building on Monday. Brandt Warder, 43, allegedly relieved himself at the building located at … more

By The JOLT Staff | 5/13/21 | 1 comment

This is Chanticleer the rooster, the subject of a legal battle with the City of Tumwater. He is described by his owner as "dapper" -- he doesn't mind wearing a bow tie.

Tumwater seeks nearly ten grand from a family -- for keeping a rooster

While a rooster in the country might seem harmless, Tumwater residents Michael and Bernetia Johnson were cited last October for raising one on their property -- and the city now wants accrued … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/11/21 | 2 comments

A partial six-pack of beer is seen on the front seat of a car allegedly driven by Salvador Rivera on May 6, 2021.

Five charges for allegedly intoxicated hotel guest

An allegedly intoxicated man began kicking on a couple’s Motel 6 room door, with a couple brandishing an “assault rifle” to scare him away, and was arrested by Tumwater Police after … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/7/21

Two accused of stealing from Tumwater mailboxes

Two men accused of stealing mail were arrested by Tumwater Police on Monday. Kyle Wolff, 25, and Kevin Thwaits, 30, were confronted by a neighbor on May 3 after alleging watching them take mail … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/6/21

This is the green Nissan Altima allegedly driven by Michael Zimmaro on April 23, 2021.

Parking-lot racer crashes after "45-50 mph" unlicensed drive

A Tumwater man was cited for recklessly speeding through parking stalls and crashing into a another vehicle which was also moving illegally through parking stalls at a Lacey Wal-mart on April … more

By Danny Stusser | 5/5/21