Thurston County Sheriff's Office considers new tools for improved pursuit strategies

27 April 2024, 9:44 am

Now that those changes are rolling back, agencies like the TCSO are looking at tools to help stop criminals trying to run, requesting $96,000 for grappling systems to disable fleeing vehicles and ...... Read More »

Thurston judge sentences Lacey veteran for trying to kill estranged wife by burying her alive

23 April 2024, 1:48 pm

A 54-year-old Lacey man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for trying to kill his estranged wife in 2022 by her burying her alive. Chae Kyong An, 54, attended his sentencing hearing in ...... Read More »

A look back: Take a trip through our area’s rich history

23 April 2024, 8:48 am

Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.   A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago ...... Read More »

Thurston County Sheriff's Office warns public of impersonation, false warrants scam

23 April 2024, 6:56 am

The warning was issued following multiple reports of individuals impersonating members of law enforcement and exploiting victims by demanding money under false pretenses.... Read More »

WA driver who blew 0.244 in deadly Thurston County DUI crash released on bail

19 April 2024, 7:22 am

A man accused of driving with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit in a deadly crash has been released on bail. The victim's family feels like they've "already been failed" by the legal ...... Read More »

Judge denies bail for suspect in fatal bar shooting near Tenino. Court records provide details

18 April 2024, 4:17 am

A 68-year-old Tenino man accused of fatally shooting a person at a Tenino area bar Tuesday is being held in the Thurston County jail without bail. Curtis Gilbert Gibson attended his preliminary ...... Read More »

Man, woman arrested after deadly shooting at Tenino bar

17 April 2024, 4:22 am

TENINO, Wash. — A man was arrested for murder after a shooting at a Thurston County bar Tuesday.... Read More »

WA Legislative Black Caucus members chime in on controversial hire by Thurston Sheriff

17 April 2024, 12:14 am

The Legislature passed police accountability measures to help law enforcement rebuild trust with communities,” members said Tuesday.... Read More »

3-vehicle crash slowed traffic for 4 hours in Thurston County on Monday, troopers say

16 April 2024, 1:46 pm

A 74-year-old Roy woman was hurt in a three-vehicle crash in south Thurston County Monday afternoon, according to Washington State Patrol. Two other drivers — a 58-year-old Olympia woman and a 47-year ...... Read More »

Video: Wash. Police Nab Shooting Suspect after Wrong-Way Crash Ends Chase

11 April 2024, 5:00 am

Lacey, WA, police arrested a suspect in a shooting following a ... another man and leading Lacey police on a high-speed pursuit is being held in the Thurston County jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.... Read More »

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