Sirens: Stolen Vehicle Found Burned in Rochester; Toledo Woman Brings Drugs to Jail

Centralia Police Department

Police Investigate Assault Reports

• At 10:45 a.m. on Monday, police responded to the 500 block of Woodland Avenue in Centralia and arrested Lynn A. VanGorder, 56, of Tokeland on suspicion of fourth-degree assault, domestic violence.

• At 4:58 p.m. on Monday, police responded to a report of an assault in the 1200 block of Royal Avenue in Centralia. Michelle M. Music, 39, of Centralia, was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault, domestic violence.

• At 10:53 p.m. on Monday, police responded to a report of an assault in the 400 block of South Diamond Street. Myesha L.D. Gundo, 21, of Centralia, was arrested on suspicion of fourth-degree assault, domestic violence.

• At 1:49 a.m. on Tuesday, police responded to the 1200 block of Mellen Street to a report of an assault. Sophia E. Geiszler, 52, of Centralia, was cited on suspicion of fourth-degree assault for allegedly assaulting another woman in a vehicle.

• At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to the 900 block of South Scheuber Road and arrested Jamie K. Martini, 45, of Centralia, on suspicion of fourth-degree assault, domestic violence for allegedly shoving a family member.

Bike Rack Taken

• At 11:18 a.m. on Monday, a Saris brand bike rack was reported stolen from a pickup truck in the 1200 block of Alder Street. 

Suspects Under Investigation for Deodorant Theft

• At 7:24 p.m. on Monday, police received a report of a robbery in the 2300 block of North Pearl Street. A man and woman reportedly stole deodorant from a store and allegedly assaulted a clerk who tried to stop them. The suspects left behind a backpack. The case is under investigation. 

Bank Fraud Reported

• At 9:21 a.m. on Tuesday, police received a report from the 2200 block of Cooks Hill Road of unauthorized charges to a victim’s bank account. 

Hair-Cutting Equipment, Clothing Stolen from Business

• At 11:09 a.m. on Tuesday, police received a report of a burglary to a business in the 1200 block of Mellen street. Hair-cutting equipment and clothing items were stolen. 

Vehicle Prowl

• At 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, a vehicle prowl was reported in the 1200 block of Harrison Avenue. A snowboard was reported stolen from the bed of a pickup truck. 

Money, Tools Stolen in Burglary

• At 3:47 p.m. on Tuesday, money and tools were reported stolen from a business in the 300 block of West Main Street. 

Teen Booked on Harassment Charge

• At 11:54 a.m. on Wednesday, police arrested a 16-year-old girl in the 800 block of Eshom Road on suspicion of harassment after she allegedly threatened to harm staff at the school. 

Centralia Man Arrested for DUI, Hit and Run

• At 6:43 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to the 1200 block of North Gold Street for a hit and run. Francisco Dado-Contreras, 77, of Centralia, was arrested later on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit and run. He allegedly drove his vehicle off the road and fled the scene. 

Chehalis Police Department

Rochester Woman Booked on Theft Charge

• At 1:10 p.m. on Friday, police responded to a report of a shoplifter in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. Rosanna L. Gillaspie, 34, of Rochester, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree theft for allegedly taking $69.86 in merchandise. 

Trespassers Reported

• At 5:16 p.m. on Friday, a woman in the 1900 block of Snively Avenue reported a trespasser in her house. 

• At 12:40 p.m. on Monday, a trespasser was reported in the 100 block of Southwest Interstate Avenue. 

Harassment Reported

• At 9:22 p.m. on Friday, police received a report of harassment in the 1900 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. A business reported an employee made threatening statements to a supervisor.

Theft Reported

• At 9:41 a.m. on Saturday, a second-degree theft was reported in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. 

Hit and Run

• At 10:59 a.m. on Saturday, a hit and run was reported in the 300 block of North Market Boulevard. The person who reported the incident occurred in Tacoma, Vancouver or Chehalis. 

Money Stolen at Self-Checkout

• At 1:54 p.m. on Saturday, a person reported their money was stolen at a self-checkout line at a business in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. A woman reported she didn’t grab her change and went back to find it was gone. 

Suspect Seen Switching License Plates

• At 3:31 p.m. on Saturday, police received a report of a person in a parking lot in the 100 block of Northeast Hampe Way taking license plates off one car and putting them on another vehicle. No arrests were made. 

Mailbox Vandalized

• At 4:49 p.m. on Saturday, police received a report of vandalism to a mailbox in the 700 block of Southwest 20th Street. The mailbox was on the ground and reportedly had a footprint on it.

Man Accused of Threatening Store’s Customers With Shovel

• At 6:06 p.m. on Saturday, police received a report of disorderly conduct in the 1500 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. Two suspects were allegedly threatening customers with a shovel. Tracy S. Davis, 52, of Chehalis, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and for an outstanding warrant.

Drunken Trespassers Cause Disruption

• At 11:54 a.m. on Sunday, police received a report of allegedly drunken trespassers causing a disruption in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. No arrests were made.

Suspect Cited on Disorderly Conduct Charge

• At 7:49 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a report of a trespasser in the 1500 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. Janie S. Weibling, 56, of Centralia, was cited on suspicion of second-degree criminal trespass. 

Teen Cited for MIP After Traffic Stop

• At 11:22 p.m. on Sunday, police pulled over a driver in the 1200 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue. Skyler L. Roy, 19, of Chehalis, was cited and released on suspicion of being a minor in possession of intoxicants.

No Arrest in Burglary

• At 7:02 a.m. on Sunday, police received a report of a burglary in the 1400 block of Northwest Airport Road. No arrests were made. 

Counterfeit $100 Reported

• At 11:23 a.m. on Monday, a counterfeit $100 bill was found in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue.

$15,000 in Camera Equipment Reported Stolen

• At 10:53 a.m. on Tuesday, police received a report of a theft of camera equipment in the 2500 block of North National Avenue. A person reported they lost a camera bag containing $15,000 of equipment at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds during an event. 

Suspect Found with Drugs at Detox Center

• At 2:33 p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a report that a bag of methamphetamine was found at a detox center in the 500 block of Southeast Adams Avenue. Jennifer A. Whipple, 19, of Seattle, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. 

Suspicious Person Prowls Cars

• At 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, police received a report of a suspicious person looking into car windows in a parking lot in the 1100 block of South Market Boulevard in Chehalis. 

Lewis County Sheriff’s Office

Fishing Equipment Stolen in Winlock Burglary

• A burglary reportedly occurred between Feb. 9 and Feb. 12 at an address in the 100 block of Knowles Road in Winlock. Rods, reels and tackle valued at $1,200 were reported stolen. 

Window Broken in Burglary to Outbuilding

• At 2:45 p.m. on Feb. 15, deputies responded to a report of a burglary to an outbuilding in the 100 block of Burchett Road in Onalaska. The burglary occurred between Dec. 4, 2017 and Feb. 15, 2018. It is unknown if anything was taken. 

Toledo Woman Arrested on Warrants Caught With Drugs During Booking

• At 12:42 p.m. on Friday, deputies and state Department of Corrections officers responded to the 300 block of Halliday Road in Centralia. Michelle L. Price, 36, of Toledo, was arrested on warrants. During her booking into the jail, Price was reportedly found with heroin. She was booked on the additional charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Stolen Vehicle Found Burned in Rochester

• At 2:23 p.m. on Friday, deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1200 block of Centralia Avenue. A silver 2011 Honda Accord was stolen. On Saturday, law enforcement found the car on a logging road off Echo Road in Rochester, burnt and still smoldering. 

Suspect Arrested on Warrant, Identity Theft Charge

• At 10:33 p.m. on Sunday, deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Jackson Highway and North Fork Road in Chehalis. The driver reportedly gave police a name that they later learned was not his name. Chad R. Crow, 40, of Centralia, was arrested on suspicion of identity theft, third-degree driving with a suspended license and a state Department of Corrections warrant.

Driver Injured in Crash on Icy Road

• At 7:53 p.m. on Tuesday, deputies responded to a vehicle crash on Northwest Louisiana Avenue a half mile north of Airport Road in Chehalis. The driver was heading north when he lost control of his vehicle and rolled at least once. The driver, who was not cited, had a possibly broken arm. A passenger was not injured. 

Lewis County Jail Statistics

• As of Thursday morning, the Lewis County Jail had a total system population of 210 inmates with 179 in general population and 31 in the Work Ethic and Restitution Center. Of general population inmates, 142 were men and 37 were women and of WERC inmates, 28 were men and three women. A total of 26 inmates were booked through contracts with agencies outside Lewis County.

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By The Chronicle Staff 

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