MORTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Morton Incidents
• An officer was dispatched to the Bucksnort Pub just before 5:05 p.m. on May 6 regarding a possible drunk driver. After following the vehicle, the officer did not observe any driving impairments and did not make a traffic stop.
• An officer responded to the White Pass School District just before 10:05 a.m. on May 9 regarding a report of possible drug paraphernalia on site. The investigation is ongoing.
• An officer responded to a report of a minor vehicle collision in the 100 block of Second Street just before 3:10 p.m. on May 10.
• An officer responded to a trespassing complaint in the 100 block of Aberdeen Road just before 8:20 p.m. on May 11. The officer contacted the residents and found no one trespassing at the address.
• An officer responded to the 300 block of Westlake Avenue just after 12:15 p.m. on May 14 regarding a malicious mischief complaint.
• An officer was dispatched to the Arbor Health Hospital just after 11:25 p.m. on May 14 to assist with a discharged patient. The officer transported the individual to their residence without further incident.
Mossyrock Incidents
• An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Laurel Street just after 1:15 a.m. on April 29 regarding a report of an assault. Both individuals agreed it was “mutual combat” and did not wish to press charges. An informational report was taken.
• An officer was dispatched to the Mossyrock High School just after 2 p.m. on April 29 regarding a vicious dog complaint. A student was identified as a dog bite victim due to a small scratch on her thumb but refused to furnish any information. An informational report was taken.
• An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East State Street just after 3:35 p.m. on April 30 regarding suspicious activity. The officer did not observe any activity.
• An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Williams Street at 10:10 p.m. on April 30 regarding a suspicious circumstances complaint. An informational report was taken.
• An officer was dispatched to the Mossyrock Post Office at 6:20 a.m. on May 2 regarding a trespass complaint. The individual left before the officer arrived.
• An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Meadow Lane just before 12:25 p.m. on May 5 regarding a suspicious person complaint. The officer was unable to locate any activity.
• An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Williams Street just after 6:35 p.m. on May 7 for a suspicious circumstances complaint. An informational report was taken.
• An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Williams Street just before 5:45 a.m. on May 8 for a suspicious circumstances complaint. An informational report was taken.
• An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Williams Street just after noon on May 8 for a suspicious circumstance’s complaint. An informational report was taken.
• An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East State Street just after 3:15 p.m. on May 8 regarding an intoxicated individual. The officer assisted the individual with a ride to their residence.
• An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Aldrich Road just before 10:15 p.m. on May 8 regarding a suspicious person complaint. The officer was unable to locate any suspects.
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theft
• A man reportedly stole a cart full of items from a business in the 1700 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue just before 2:35 p.m. on May 16. The items were recovered. The suspect reportedly fled the scene and no arrests were made.
• A kayak was reported stolen out of a backyard in the 400 block of Southwest 14th Street just before 6 p.m. on May 16.
• A case of shoplifting was reported in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue just after 1 p.m. on May 17.
Disorderly Conduct
• Just before 6 p.m. on May 16, there was a report from a business in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue of a man tampering with security devices and threatening employees earlier that afternoon. No arrests were made.
Crashes
• A non-injury, two-vehicle accident was reported in a parking lot in the 10 block of Southwest Chehalis Avenue at 6:40 p.m. on May 16.
• A non-injury, two-vehicle accident was reported at the intersection of South Market Boulevard and Southwest Second Street at approximately 10:50 a.m. on May 17.
• A non-injury, two-vehicle accident was reported in the 100 block of Southwest Interstate Avenue at approximately 3:05 p.m. on May 17.
Shooting Complaint
• Just after 12:35 a.m. on May 17, a caller in the 800 block of Northwest Folsom Street reported hearing “what sounded like two gunshots.”
Death Investigation
• A death with an undetermined cause that was reported in the 300 block of South Market Boulevard just after 1:05 p.m. on May 17 is under investigation.
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Retail Theft
• A Chehalis woman was cited for shoplifting in the 500 block of South Tower Avenue at approximately 3:55 p.m. on May 16.
• A Centralia man was cited for shoplifting in the 500 block of South Tower Avenue just before 6:10 p.m. on May 16.
• An unidentified subject was reported for shoplifting in the 500 block of South Tower Avenue just after 7:35 p.m. on May 16.
• An unidentified subject was reported for shoplifting in the 1100 block of Harrison Avenue just after 11:20 p.m. on May 16.
• A theft from a grocery store in the 500 block of South Tower Avenue was reported at 2:05 p.m. on May 17.
Other Theft
• Just before 9:50 a.m. on May 16, a caller in the 110 block of West Maple Street reported money was fraudulently taken from their bank account. The case is under investigation.
• Just after 11:10 a.m. on May 16, luggage was reported stolen from the bed of a pickup truck in the 1000 block of Harrison Avenue earlier in the month.
• Just after 1:15 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported someone stole money from him while he was pumping gas in the 600 block of Harrison Avenue.
• A counterfeit bill was reported at a grocery store in the 1100 block of Harrison Avenue just after 11:35 p.m. on May 17.
• Tools were reported stolen from the 300 block of South Gold Street at approximately 3:55 p.m. on May 17.
Crashes
• A non-injury, single-vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of South Pearl Street just before 11:35 p.m. on May 16.
• A non-injury, two-vehicle accident was reported in the 900 block of Long Road just after 3:15 p.m. on May 16.
• A non-injury, two-vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of Harrison Avenue just before 3:45 p.m. on May 16.
Assault
• A Centralia man was arrested in the 400 block of East Pine Street just after 4:35 p.m. on May 16 and was booked into the Lewis County Jail for allegedly trespassing and assaulting a police officer.
• A Winlock man was cited for fourth-degree assault in the 700 block of Harrison Avenue at 9:25 a.m. on May 17 after he allegedly assaulted an acquaintance during a dispute.
• A Centralia woman was arrested in the 2200 block of Sirkka Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. on May 17 and was booked into the Lewis County Jail for alleged fourth-degree assault, domestic violence.
• A 15-year-old boy was arrested in the 400 block of South Oak Street at approximately 7 p.m. on May 17 and was booked into the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center for second-degree assault, domestic violence.
LEWIS COUNTY JAIL STATISTICS
As of Wednesday morning, the Lewis County Jail had a total system population of 136 inmates, including 117 in the general population and 19 in the Work Ethic and Restitution Center (WERC). Of general population inmates, 97 were reported male and 20 were reported female. Of the WERC inmates, 16 were reported male and three were reported female.
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Sirens are compiled by reporter Emily Fitzgerald, who can be reached at emily@chronline.com. The Centralia Police Department can be reached at 360-330-7680, the Chehalis Police Department can be reached at 360-748-8605 and the Morton Police Department can be reached at 360-496-6636. If you were a victim of physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence or sexual assault, call Hope Alliance at 360-748-6601 or the Youth Advocacy Center of Lewis County at 360-623-1990.
