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ARGUMENT OVER PET ESCALATES
• A 48-year-old man was arrested overnight following an argument about his dog running around in an RV park in Toledo that ended with words to the effect of, “Go ahead, call 911 and I’ll cut your throat,” according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy called to the 400 block of state Route 506 about 2:30 a.m. learned that a 68-year-old man got involved in a dispute with Ray S. Hoover about Hoover’s dog, and Hoover used profanity and threatened the man. The sheriff’s office reports Hoover got into his vehicle driving around and at the other man, tearing up a driveway. Hoover was booked into the Lewis County Jail for felony harassment, Chief Deputy Stacy Brown said.
ANGRY BOYFRIEND
• Deputies called about 8:30 p.m. yesterday to the 100 block of Battle Ridge Road outside Centralia ended up arresting a 50-year-old Centralia man for allegedly repeatedly kicking the doors of his girlfriend’s 2014 Chevrolet Camaro and also leaving her with a small bump on her forehead. Clay A. Core was arrested for second-degree malicious mischief because of an estimated $1,500 damage and booked him into the Lewis County Jail, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. The case is also being referred to prosecutors for a charge of fourth-degree assault. Core was released with no charges filed pending further investigation.
FAMILY JEWELRY THEFT
• A Chehalis area woman who said she discovered her $5,000 wedding ring had been sold by her teenage daughter for $120 called 911 last night to report the loss. She got the ring back but now deputies are looking for the 18-year-old to arrest her for first-degree theft, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
JEEP PROWLED
• Chehalis police responded to an approximately 6:30 p.m. call yesterday regarding a vehicle prowl in the parking lot at Wal-Mart. The Jeeps’ windows were not closed and stolen were identification cards for the victim and other family members, according to the Chehalis Police Department.
TRESPASSING
• Centralia police arrested two individuals for charging their cell phone behind a closed business last night. Adam T. Kay, 32, and Hannah G. Kay, 34, both of Centralia, were issued citations for second-degree criminal trespass after contact with an officer about 1:20 a.m. at the 600 block of West Main Street, according to the Centralia Police Department. They were then released, according to police.
VANDALISM
• Centralia police yesterday morning got a report of a window broken on the 1000 block of West Main Street.
AND MORE
• And as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, shoplifting, driving with suspended license; responses for dispute, misdemeanor theft … and more.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
1GR — sure, soon as you pony up the money to arrest, jail and prosecute for cell phone charging so taxpayers don’t have to.
Is there NO wiggle room at the CPD? If they report they asked these folks to move along, and failed to write a ticket, would the cop actually get sanctioned? Or do the cops have so little to do they are willing to spend the time and (taxpayer money) to cite, arrest and follow through with this charge? To what end? If someone is desperate enough to need to charge a phone on someone else’s dime, then how does this arrest change that?
When they get out, they will be less able to pay for electricity. And now they owe a fine, and probably collection fees. The fines themselves become a racket for local cities and counties and keep those who are poor – even more poor. It is not logical.
GoodGrief, please post your address so I can come charge my phone at your house.
I know they were stealing electricity… but back in the olden days (and way before cell phones), wouldn’t they have just been asked to “move along”? The costs associated with an arrest and court appearance would seem to negate any advantage to the citizens… wouldn’t it? Are we THAT punitive these days?
Centralia police arrested two individuals for charging their cell phone behind a closed business last night. Adam T. Kay, 32, and Hannah G. Kay, 34, both of Centralia, were issued citations for second-degree criminal trespass after contact with an officer about 1:20 a.m.