Lewis County Sirens.com

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DOMESTIC INCIDENT

• A 41-year-old Onalaska man was arrested for fourth-degree assault and then possession of methamphetamine after deputies were called to the 1900 block of state Route 508 just before 10 p.m. yesterday because he allegedly struck his 68-year-old female relative, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. The responding deputy observed marks on the victim’s forehead and slight bruising, according to the sheriff’s office. Jeffrey A. Church was booked into the Lewis County Jail, Chief Deputy Dusty Breen said.

AUTO THEFT

• A turquoise 1994 Honda Accord was reported was reported stolen from the 100 block of North Washington Avenue in Centralia just before 7 o’clock yesterday morning. It has the word “Accord” across the top of the windshield, according to the Centralia Police Department.

OTHER THEFT

• A deputy was called about 10:45 p.m. yesterday to the 2900 block of Jackson Highway south of Chehalis where someone attempted to steal a Seattle Times newspaper box outside a store. Two people in a suspect vehicle were contacted by Chehalis police and subsequently arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. They are Kalie M. Hamilton, 22, of Centralia, for attempted third-degree theft and Kennard P. Supak, 25, for possession of heroin, according to the sheriff’s office.

FRAUD

• Police were called about 3:10 p.m. yesterday by an individual about the unauthorized use of her debit card in a case associated with the 1300 block of St. Helens Street in Centralia.

CAR PROWL

• A 41-year-old Vader resident was arrested for vehicle prowl and driving on a suspended license about 7:45 p.m. yesterday at the 900 block of Old Airport Way in Centralia, according to the Centralia Police Department. Joseph E. Loudin was allegedly caught breaking into a parked vehicle, according to police. He was arrested and then released pending a court hearing.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, shoplifting, driving with suspended license; responses for alarm, dispute, civil issue, trespassing, trespassing, trespassing, trespassing, vehicle collision, suspicious circumstances… and more among 141 calls for local law enforcement and / or fire-emergency medical services in the 24-hour period ending about 7 a.m. today.

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DOWNTOWN CENTRALIA BURGLARY

• Someone broke out a business’s window and stole thousands of dollars worth of high-end power tools, according to a report made just after 7 a.m. yesterday from the 300 block of South Tower Avenue in Centralia.

FRAUD

• Chehalis police were called yesterday evening by a person who lives out of town but discovered someone had used their bank card information at Wal-Mart.

CAR PROWL

• Chehalis police were called about 8:30 a.m. yesterday for a vehicle prowl that took place during the night at the 200 block of Southeast Prospect Street. A wallet had been taken, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

VANDALISM

• A deputy responded just after 7 p.m. yesterday to Mineral for a report of damage to a $65,000 assembly that powered a community gate belonging to a homeowner’s association. It happened at the 100 block of Rainier Vista Drive off North Mineral Hill Road, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Damaged was a gate, power box and motor sometime between 3:26 p.m. and 4 p.m., Chief Deputy Dusty Breen said. Deputies were provided information on a potential person of interest and are investigating the case as a hit and run and first-degree malicious mischief, Breen said.

DRUGS

• When Centralia police arrested a 16-year-old boy for an outstanding warrant about 11:45 p.m. yesterday, they discovered he was in possession of heroin, according to the Centralia Police Department. The contact occurred at the 1200 block of Mellen Street, according to police. The teen was booked into the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, shoplifting, hit and run, driving under the influence, driving with suspended license, misdemeanor assault; responses for alarm, dispute, civil issue, third-degree theft, dine and dash, disorderly person, protection order violation, suspicious circumstances… and more among 128 calls for local law enforcement and / or fire-emergency medical services in the 24-hour period ending about 7 a.m. today.

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Updated at 2:54 p.m.

CENTRALIA DAD STRUCK WITH BASEBALL BAT

• A 14-year-old boy who allegedly hit his father in the head and arm with a baseball bat during a dispute in Centralia yesterday evening was arrested for second-degree assault, according to the Centralia Police Department. Officers called just before 6 p.m. noted the injuries did not require medical attention and booked the teen into the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center. His parents had confronted him about his marijuana use, according to police.

BRASS KNUCKLES IN COURT

• A 22-year-old Centralia resident who allegedly tried to bring a pair of brass knuckles with her into Centralia Municipal Court yesterday morning was arrested, according to the Centralia Police Department. It was about 8 a.m. at the 100 block of West Maple Street and an officer cited Jody L. Forga for possession of a dangerous weapon and then released her, according to police.

SHED BREAK-IN

• Centralia police were called to a business on the 3000 block of Galvin Road just after 7 o’clock yesterday morning to take a report that tools were stolen from a shed over the weekend.

BAD BILL

• Chehalis police were called about 1:20 p.m. yesterday by the recipient of a counterfeit $20 bill at the 100 block of Southwest Interstate Avenue.

MOSSYROCK RESIDENT LOSES FIREARMS, TVS AND PET DOG IN BURGLARY

• It appears a burglar at a Mossyrock home left a door open, allowing the owner’s dog to get out and get into a neighbor’s chicken coop where it was shot and killed, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called about 4:40 p.m. on Monday to the 100 block of Swigert Road by a 74-year-old man who reported the situation regarding his poultry and his neighbor’s dog. The man said that recently nine of his chickens were killed when a neighbor dog got into the coop and when he was alerted by his wife of a dog in the chicken house, he and a buddy found the canine who seemed to be going after the chickens, according to the sheriff’s office. The 72-year-old friend shot the dog, according to Chief Deputy Dusty Breen. Meanwhile, the property owner’s wife had gone to the dog owner’s home and saw a door was open, but nobody was there, according to Breen. It turns out that sometime after 10 p.m. on Sunday, someone broke into the residence and stole five guns and two television sets, and let the dog out, according to Breen. The 20-year-old resident who owns the dog was out of town and had a friend stopping by to check on the house and take care of their dog, according to the sheriff’s office.

ON THE ROAD, OFF THE ROAD

• Centralia police issued a motorist an infraction for negligent driving after a vehicle slid off the road and into China Creek yesterday evening near North Gold Street and Ham Hill Road. The three occupants were assisted from the vehicle with the help of firefighters and only minor injuries were involved, according to authorities.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, probation violation, providing false information; responses for alarm, dispute, civil issue, shoplifting, hit and run, suspicious circumstances, loose dog chasing cats … and more among 141 calls for local law enforcement and / or fire-emergency medical services in the 24-hour period ending about 7 a.m. today.

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China Creek rescue. / Courtesy photo by Riverside Fire Authority