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THEFT, THEFT, THEFT

• A Glock pistol was lost at a Centralia restaurant and then stolen, according to the Centralia Police Department. Officers called to the 900 block of Harrison Avenue at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday to take a report are investigating.

• Centralia police were called to the 1400 block of View Avenue about 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday to take a report of vehicle prowl in which items of clothing were taken.

• Centralia police say they found that someone damaged a washing machine and stole coins from inside of it at the 1000 block of North Scheuber Road when they responded to  a call about 2:40 p.m. on Monday.

• Someone forced entry to a building at the 200 block of North Pearl Street in Centralia and took food, musical items, money and other items, according to a report made to police about 1:40 p.m. on Monday.

• Centralia police were called to the 300 block of Linda Lane about 12:35 p.m. on Monday where someone had prowled two unlocked vehicles over the weekend.

• A license plate, documents and some assorted items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle at the 1400 block of View Avenue in Centralia, according to a report made to police about 6:50 p.m. on Sunday.

• A 41-year-old Tacoma woman was arrested after she allegedly assisted in the theft of items from a retail store on the 1300 block of Lum Road in Centralia where her male companion shoved a store employee as they attempted to keep the male from stealing merchandise shortly before 6:10 p.m. on Sunday. The male was not identified, according to the Centralia Police Department. Yolunda S. Rice was booked into the Lewis County Jail for second-degree robbery, according to police. Prosecutors declined to file the felony charge and referred the case for municipal court.

• Chehalis police were called about 4:40 p.m. on Sunday to the 100 block of Southwest Lewis Street where someone had stolen a natural brown colored wicker love seat from a front porch. It had seat cushions which were still covered in plastic, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

• A bag of dog food was reported stolen from an unlocked parked vehicle on the 1200 block of B Street in Centralia at about 10:45 a.m. on Sunday.

• Centralia police were called to the 1400 block of Lewis Street about 10:15 a.m. on Sunday where a coin operated washing machine had been stolen, with a hose cut and water left running.

• Chehalis police were called about 2:10 p.m. on Friday after a shopper discovered someone had rummaged through her purse when she briefly set it down and turned away at the 1600 block of North National Avenue. Taken was $500 cash and a credit card, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

• Centralia police were called to the 1200 block of Marion Street about 8:10 a.m. on Friday where a victim reported a residential burglary in which her purse was taken.

BREAKING AND ENTERING

• A 39-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly forced his way into a home on the 600 block of Northwest Quincy Place where he was unwanted at about 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Kevin W. Harris, of Chehalis, was booked into the Lewis County Jail for second-degree burglary, according to the Chehalis Police Department. Prosecutors declined to file the felony charge and referred the case for municipal court.

• Chehalis police were called about 8:30 a.m. on Monday to the 2000 block of Jackson Highway where someone had kicked in the back door to a house. Nothing appeared to be missing, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

• Chehalis police were called to the 1700 block of Southwest Kelly Avenue about 8:20 a.m. on Friday for what appeared to be an attempted burglary at an unoccupied residence. A window screen was damaged, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

SCAM

• Centralia police were contacted by a resident  on Tuesday who reported they received an email from iTunes which was unopened and then received a phone call from someone claiming they were from Apple wanting access to their computer. This is a scam and no person should allow access to any electronic device over the phone, according to the Centralia Police Department.

ASSAULT

• Officers called about 2:55 a.m. on Saturday for a fight at the 1100 block of J Street in Centralia arrested Brandon R. Percy, 35, of Tacoma, for second-degree assault and Michael A. Post, 55 of Centralia, for fourth-degree assault, according to the Centralia Police Department. They were booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to police.

DRUGS

• A 43-year-old Centralia woman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine after contact with an officer at the 800 block of Harrison Avenue at about 3:40 p.m. on Sunday. Kimberly R. Iverson was booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the Centralia Police Department.

• A 30-year-old Centralia woman picked up on an outstanding warrant at the 1200 block of Alder Street in Centralia at about 11:25 a.m. on Saturday was also allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and heroin. Brittney N. Burgard was booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the Centralia Police Department.

ON THE ROAD, OFF THE ROAD

• A 38-year-old Centralia man was arrested for attempting to elude after he allegedly drove away from an officer attempting to stop him but eventually was stopped with a so-called PIT maneuver early Monday morning in a case associate with a location on Main and Pearl street in Centralia. Rikardo H. St. Catherine was booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the Centralia Police Department.

REMAINS DISCOVERED IN RURAL LEWIS COUNTY

• Detectives are investigating the discovery of human remains located near the 1900 block of Centralia-Alpha Road southeast of Chehalis area over the weekend. Deputies were called about 10 a.m. on Sunday by a person who said he found the remains while he was looking for recyclable refuse, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s office personnel, along with the Lewis County Coroner’s Office, are continuing to investigate the cause and manner of death, as well as attempting to identify the deceased, according to the sheriff’s office. Further details were not released due to the ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information pertaining to these remains is asked to contact the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at 360-748-9286, or Lewis County Communications at 360-740-1105.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for drugs, warrants, trespassing, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, third-degree theft, disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, fourth-degree domestic assault, third-degree domestic malicious mischief, interference with a health care facility; responses for alarm, dispute, hit and run, vehicle collision, suspicious circumstances, misdemeanor theft, disorderly person, violation of no contact order and more among the many calls for local law enforcement and / or fire-emergency medical services in the several days ending about 7 a.m. today.

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BREAK-IN CHEHALIS

• Chehalis police were called to a building on the 1200 block of Northwest State Avenue about 4 p.m. yesterday where it appeared someone had been inside and some boxes were moved around, possibly related to an alarm activation days earlier.

THEFT CENTRALIA

• Centralia police were called to the 1400 block of Johnson Road about 10:15 p.m. yesterday to take a report of the theft of the coin slide mechanism on several washing machines at an apartment complex.

• Centralia police were called about 3:25 p.m. yesterday to the 600 block of Centralia College Boulevard where a backpack was stolen. It contained a laptop, digital recorder, book and makeup, according to the Centralia Police Department.

• Centralia police were called to the  400 block of South Buckner Street about 2:30 p.m. yesterday for a vehicle prowl.

COMPLAINT OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

• Chehalis police were called about 11:40 a.m. yesterday to the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street to take a report of alleged inappropriate touching involving two juveniles. The case is under investigation, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, disorderly conduct, driving under the influence; responses for alarm, dispute,  hit and run, civil issue, vehicle collision, suspicious circumstances, misdemeanor theft and more among 152 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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ONALASKA SHOOTING VICTIM’S NAME RELEASED

• The Lewis County Coroner’s Office confirmed today the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds in the case of the 67-year-old woman found dead last week after her husband called 911 to their home on the 200 block of Burchett Road saying his wife had “pushed him too far.” Frances A. Reed’s death was homicide, according to the coroner’s office. Bruce E. Reed, 67, told arriving deputies the night of Jan. 22 the couple had been arguing. He was arrested, booked into the Lewis County Jail and subsequently charged with first-degree murder in Lewis County Superior Court.

ASSAULT

• Chehalis police were called about 4:15 p.m. yesterday regarding an assault at the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street in which two juveniles allegedly assaulted another juvenile. Police are investigating.

BURGLARY AND THEFT

• Chehalis police were called to the 200 block of Southwest 14th Street at about 4:15 p.m. yesterday where a lock had been pried off the door of a house for sale.

• Chehalis police were called about 2 p.m. yesterday to investigate a theft of money from a business on the 1400 block of Northwest Airport Road.

• Chehalis police were contacted regarding a burglary at the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street at about 1:45 p.m. yesterday in which someone broke into a trailer and stole 30 W.F. West High School sweaters and 15 hats. The loss is estimated at $1,200, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

VEHICLE PROWL

• A chainsaw was stolen out of a vehicle sometime during the night at the 800 block of Marion Street in Centralia, according to a report made to police at about 9:10 a.m. yesterday.

MARIJUANA

• An officer arrested a 17-year-old Centralia boy for possession of  marijuana following a traffic stop at Southwest Second Street and McFadden Avenue in Chehalis at about 8:30 p.m. yesterday.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, third-degree theft, disorderly conduct,  malicious mischief; responses for alarm, dispute, vandalism, civil issue, vehicle collision, misdemeanor theft, disorderly person, 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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VEHICLE THEFT

• A white 2000 Suzuki Vitara was stolen from a residence at the 1100 block of Dickey Road in Centralia, according to a report made to police about 5:30 a.m. today. It has license plate reading AUX 5949, according to the Centralia Police Department.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for drugs, warrants, fourth-degree domestic assault, driving with suspended license, operating motor vehicle without required ignition interlock device; responses for alarm, dispute, civil issue, vehicle collision, misdemeanor theft, disorderly person, suspicious circumstances and more among 149 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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CORONER: FIRE VICTIM SUCCUMBED TO SMOKE INHALATION

• The Lewis County Coroner’s Office said today the 69-year-old victim of Friday night’s house fire in Centralia died from smoke inhalation. Susan K. Davis was removed from the residence on the 1300 block of West Main Street following the 8:15 p.m. call about the fire, and transported to the hospital in critical condition where she was pronounced dead, according to authorities. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

THEFT

• Centralia police were called to the 1000 block E Street at about 1:10 p.m. yesterday to take a report of the theft of tires.

• Chehalis police recovered a stolen vehicle at the 500 block of South Market Boulevard at about 10 p.m. yesterday. One person was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail.

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for drugs, warrants, probation violation, fourth-degree domestic assault, driving under the influence, driving with suspended license, unlawful possession of  firearm; responses for alarm, dispute, hit and run, civil issue, vehicle collision, misdemeanor theft, suspicious circumstances and more among 133 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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ASSAULT

• Chehalis police are investigating an assault they were contacted about on Saturday afternoon in a case associated with the 200 block of Southwest 11th Street in which the victim sustained a mouth injury.

BURGLARY

• A wrench and a vehicle registration was reported stolen from a shed at the 600 block of North Tower Avenue in Centralia, according to a report made to police about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

• Centralia police were called to the 200 block of West Oakview Avenue at about 6 p.m. on Friday to take a report of a bicycle stolen from a shed.

PORCH THEFT

• A package was stolen from the front porch of a residence on the 600 block of West Pine Street in Centralia, according to a report made to police at about 9 a.m. on Friday.

CAR PROWL

• Chehalis police were contacted about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday by an individual who discovered on Saturday that two cell phones were stolen from their vehicle on Thursday night at an unknown location, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

EXTORTION

• Centralia police were contacted by a man about 3:35 p.m. on Sunday who said he was being extorted by a female he met online and exchanged explicit photos with. The matter is under investigation, according to the Centralia Police Department.

DRUGS

• A 26-year-old Centralia woman contacted for trespassing at the 900 block of Harrison Avenue at about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and an outstanding warrant, according to the Centralia Police Department. Bridget J. Parker was booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to police

AND MORE

• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for drugs, warrants, trespassing,  probation violation, fourth-degree assault, driving under the influence, driving with suspended license, protection order violation, physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants; responses for alarm, dispute, civil issue, vehicle collision, misdemeanor  theft, misdemeanor assault, disorderly person, suspicious circumstances and more among 387 calls for local law enforcement and / or fire-emergency medical services in the 72-hour period ending about 7 a.m. today.