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By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Coroner’s Office this morning said the man shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies over the weekend near Glenoma is identified as 40-year-old Robert D. Richardson, of Graham.

Richardson died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Coroner Warren McLeod.

A Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputy and reserve deputy fired their duty weapons at Richardson when he brandished and pointed a weapon at them on the 100 block of Rainey Creek Road around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, according to the initial information released by the sheriff’s office. The shooting is being investigated by a a multi-agency team comprised of detectives from four nearby sheriff’s offices plus the Washington State Patrol.

According to Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bruce Kimsey, the two law enforcement officers were on patrol when they contacted a man in a “suspicious” vehicle parked on a dead-end road. They learned he had a no-bail warrant out of Pierce County for first-degree child rape and two counts of second-degree child molestation, and when they asked him to step out of his vehicle, he pointed a weapon at them, prompting them to shoot at him.

The deputies were placed on administrative leave.

A review of superior court cases in Pierce County shows charges filed and a warrant issued early last month for a man of the same name.
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For background, read “Sheriff’s Office: Wanted man points weapon, gets shot” from Tuesday March 5, 2019, here

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – An autopsy was scheduled for today on a man shot and killed by deputies who say he pointed a weapon at them when they attempted to detain him on a warrant related to child sex crimes, on a dead-end road in East Lewis County.

It happened about 1:15 a.m. on Sunday in between Glenoma and Randle, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.

The deputy and reserve deputy involved were placed on administrative leave per protocol while the investigation takes place, according to sheriff’s Chief Deputy Bruce Kimsey.

According to Kimsey, the two were on patrol when they located a suspicious vehicle parked on the 100 block of Rainey Creek Road. When they checked the sole occupant’s driving status, they also learned he had a no-bail warrant  out of Pierce County for first-degree child rape and two counts of second-degree child molestation, Kimsey said in a press release.

As deputies requested the man to step out of the vehicle, the man brandished and pointed a weapon at the deputies, according to Kimsey.

Both deputies fired their duty weapons at the man, to end the threat, Kimsey stated. Aid was rendered, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into the shooting is being conducted by a multi-agency Critical Incident Investigation Team. CIIT is comprised of investigators from Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, as well as the Washington State Patrol. Kimsey would not specify what sort of weapon the deceased had used.

The Lewis County Coroner’s Office is responsible for releasing the name of the deceased.

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – A woman and her 10-year-old passenger were killed when their vehicle crossed the centerline and struck head-on another vehicle carrying five children on U.S. Highway 12 about 10 miles east of Packwood over the weekend.

The youngsters, ages 4, 6, 9, 10 and 13, were transported to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Their driver, 36-year-old Jamie L. Hudson, was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according to the Washington State Patrol. They live in Selah, according to the state patrol.

Troopers called about 2 p.m. on Saturday to the wreck near milepost 141 described both sport utility vehicles as totaled. It happened just east of state Route 123, about 10 miles before White Pass.

Jonna R. Rane, 39, from London, England, and Stephen J. Rane, from Kirkland, died at the scene, according to authorities. The Lewis County Coroner’s Office reported today the boy lives in Bothell.

Rane was behind the wheel of a 2017 Ford Escape traveling eastbound and crossed into the oncoming lane, the state patrol reports. The investigating trooper indicated it was unknown if the two had been wearing seat belts. Hudson and her passengers had been headed westbound in a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. They were all buckled in, according to the state patrol.

The cause of the collision is under investigation, but no criminal charges are expected.

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By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Coroner’s Office said this morning the body found earlier this month southeast of Chehalis has been identified as a 44-year-old Centralia woman.

Deputies were called about 10 a.m. on Feb. 3 by a person who said he found human remains while he was looking for recyclable refuse near the 1900 block of Centralia-Alpha Road, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation into what happened as well as who the deceased was commenced. The sheriff’s office released very little information about the case.

Coroner Warren McLeod said his office sent the body to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office to conduct the autopsy, because they have the resources to learn more, faster than McLeod’s office.

Trina L. Landry, 44, who was homeless but also had a past address in Centralia, was identified by finger prints, according to McLeod. The case is being investigated as a suspicious death, McLeod said. Her next-of-kin have been notified, he said.

The coroner said he is still waiting to learn the cause of Landry’s death.

A woman of the same name and age is mentioned as being picked up on outstanding municipal court warrants by Centralia police as recently as mid-December.

The sheriff’s office declined to take any questions today, saying it is still a very active investigation.
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For background, read “REMAINS DISCOVERED IN RURAL LEWIS COUNTY – Sirens: Daily police and fire roundup” from Wednesday February 6, 2019, here

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death after highway workers came upon a vehicle on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 5 near Toledo occupied by a person who appeared to have trauma to his head yesterday.

Deputies and troopers dispatched about 5:15 p.m. were able to gain entry to the secured vehicle and determine the male was deceased, according to the sheriff’s office. He was described as the sole occupant. The scene was near milepost 60.

The sheriff’s office this morning says they are not seeking any other involved individuals but ask for anyone with possible information to contact them.

The cause and manner of death, as well as the male’s identity, are under investigation.

Persons with information may call the sheriff’s office at 360-748-9286 or Lewis County Communications at 360-740-1105.