LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
The following list is not comprehensive. Superior Court records can be accessed at the Lewis County Clerk’s Office in Chehalis.
Sentencings
• Julian Velazquez, 25, Chehalis, was sentenced on Oct. 7 to 17 months in prison and three years of community custody after pleading guilty to one count of failure to register as a sex offender. For previous Chronicle coverage, visit https://tinyurl.com/4z8mjb36.
• Steven B. Landacre, 38, Winlock, was sentenced on Oct. 7 to two years in prison after a jury convicted him of one count of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.
• Benjamin L. Wilmot, 46, Centralia, was sentenced on Oct. 7 to one year in jail and one year of community custody after making an Alford plea to one amended count of third-degree rape. For previous Chronicle coverage, visit https://tinyurl.com/43542fvu.
• Christopher Schmaltz, 40, was sentenced on Oct. 9 to 33 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of first-degree escape. According to court documents, Schmaltz cut off his electronic ankle monitor and left the American Behavioral Health Systems facility in Chehalis while he was still incarcerated by the Department of Corrections.
Preliminary appearances
• Albert L. Brown Jr., 51, made a preliminary appearance Oct. 7 for two counts of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance. According to court documents, Brown’s community corrections officer allegedly found suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl inside the vehicle Brown was driving. A judge set Brown’s bail at $200,000 cash or bond.
• Punikailani K. Nahinu, 46, Toledo, made a preliminary appearance Oct. 9 for one count of failure to register as a sex offender. A judge set bail at $5,000 cash or bond.
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Crashes
• A two-vehicle collision was reported in the 200 block of South Pearl Street at about 12:36 p.m. Oct. 10. There were no reported injuries.
• A semitruck hit a light pole while making a turn at South Gold Street and East Summa Street at about 10:09 a.m. Oct. 11.
• A two-vehicle collision was reported at about 10:48 a.m. Oct. 11 in the 200 block of South Pearl Street. There were no reported injuries.
Obstructing a public servant
• Ryan W. Allen, 49, of Olympia, was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail for allegedly obstructing a law enforcement officer at about 3:05 p.m. Oct. 10 in the 1400 block of Grand Avenue. Officers received a report of a suspicious person messing with a local coffee trailer. Upon arrival, officers located Allen. When officers went to contact Allen, he allegedly ran from officers. Allen was caught and taken into custody.
Firearm brandished
• At about 3:50 p.m. Oct. 10 at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Caveness Drive, a citizen reported an unknown subject displayed a firearm at them. The case is still under investigation.
Juvenile jailed for DUI
• A juvenile from Mossyrock was booked into jail for minor DUI and hit-and-run after an incident in the 500 block of West Cherry Street at about 10:56 p.m. Oct 10. Alejandro F. Gonzalez, 20, of Mossyrock, was issued a citation and released for minor in possession of alcohol.
Warrants
• Billie J. McCrandall, 23, of Longview, was issued a summons for an outstanding warrant at about 11:35 a.m. Oct. 9 in the 100 block of West Maple Street.
Drug paraphernalia
• Savanna L. Key, 35, of Elma, was arrested and released with a criminal citation for use of drug paraphernalia at about 12:20 a.m. Oct 10 in the 1300 block of Harrison Avenue.
Assault
• Officers investigated a report of a possible assault in the 400 block of South King Street at about 3:14 p.m. Oct. 11. Probable cause was not established for an arrest.
• Andrea F. Rico Gonzalez, 27, of Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) at about 5:22 p.m. Oct 11 in the 900 block of North Tower Avenue. Officers developed probable cause that she injured a family member or member of the household during a dispute.
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Chehalis Police Department has not yet released its most recent call reports. Look for updated information in an upcoming edition of The Chronicle and at chronline.com when the reports are made available.
JAIL STATISTICS
• As of Oct. 12, the Lewis County Jail had a total facility population of 150 inmates, including 137 in the general population and 13 in the Work Ethic and Restitution Center (WERC). Of the general population inmates, 114 were reported male and 23 were reported female. Of the WERC inmates, 11 were reported male and two were reported female.
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Sirens are compiled by reporter Jacob Farmer, who can be reached at jfarmer@chronline.com. The Centralia Police Department can be reached at 360-330-7680, the Chehalis Police Department can be reached at 360-748-8605. If you were a victim of physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence or sexual assault, call Hope Alliance at 360-748-6601 or the Youth Advocacy Center of Lewis County at 360-623-1990.
