The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including:

September 1--3:31 p.m. A caller reported seeing an erratically driven vehicle heading west on SR 4 in the Elochoman Valley area; a deputy responded and the driver was given a citation for failing to wear corrective lenses. 4:39 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid an ailing Puget Island resident. 6:57 p.m. The Department of Fish and Wildlife requested assistance with an inebriated driver near County Line Park. 8:36 p.m. A Skamokawa resident reported that his neighbor’s cows had broken through his fence and were on his property. 9:12 p.m. Two males were seen on the roof of City Hall; a deputy advised the two that they would be charged with trespassing if they returned. 11:10 p.m. An individual was seen trying the doors at two Rosedale businesses.

September 2 — 2:37 a.m. Deputies responded to the report of a domestic disturbance at a Puget Island residence. 11:14 a.m. A caller reported that pieces of a blown out tire were all over the roadway on SR 4 near Flandersville. 12:17 p.m. A caller reported an assault in Cathlamet. 1:17 p.m. A caller reported a driver speeding in the Skamokawa area. 4:31 p.m. A caller reported vandalism in Cathlamet. 10:04 p.m. Two males were seen trespassing at a Rosedale business. 11:01 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid an elderly woman with abnormal breathing; LifeFlight was on standby but patient refused transport.

September 3 — 9:35 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Cathlamet address to assist with a lift after someone had fallen. 3:32 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle trespassing on property in Rosburg. 6:53 p.m. A caller reported a disturbance behind a Rosedale business. 7:12 p.m. A caller reported that a driver was speeding and passing vehicles on an ATV along a Rosburg road. 7:52 p.m. A caller reported malicious mischief; a vehicle’s wheels had thrown up rocks all over a motorhome and boat at the marina. 8 p.m. A burglary was reported in Rosburg; a deputy is investigating. 10:04 p.m. A caller reported a campfire near the marina; a deputy investigated and found three people camping between the marina and Strong Park. They were instructed to extinguish the fire but were permitted to stay until the morning.

September 4 — 6:42 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Rosedale resident who had fallen. 1:05 p.m. A Skamokawa resident reported a trespasser. 1:28 p.m. An individual was seen using drugs at a Cathlamet park. 1:50 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet resident whose insulin pump had failed. 3:56 p.m. A caller reported a driver speeding down a Skamokawa road. 4:25 p.m. A welfare check was requested on an a Rosedale resident after an allegation of financial exploitation.

September 5 — 9:15 a.m. A caller reported that gas had been stolen from vehicles in the Elochoman Valley. 11:39 a.m. A caller reported lumber in the east bound lane of SR 4 near the Cathlamet Main Street exit. 12:21 p.m. A caller reported a violation of a no contact order; an individual was taken into custody. 5:19 p.m. A caller reported an unlicensed driver headed to Skamokawa. 6:27 p.m. Deputies and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to the report of accident in the Elochoman Valley. 7:41 p.m. The Cathlamet Fire Department responded to a fire in the Elochoman Valley. 8:43 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an injured athlete at a game; transport was refused. 9:05 p.m. A caller reported that a deer had run into the side of his vehicle while he was driving on Puget Island; he asked if someone would make sure the deer was not still on the roadway. 9:37 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a severely dehydrated youth in Cathlamet.

September 6 — 10:33 a.m. A caller reported a dead animal in the roadway on Puget Island; a deputy responded and cleared the road. 10:58 a.m. A caller reported that someone had thrown dead fish off a bridge in the Skamokawa area. 1:22 p.m. A Grays River resident reported that a “power box” was sparking and making noises; the PUD was notified. 2:14 p.m. A caller was concerned after seeing a dog in a sweater on a hot day in Cathlamet. 2:29 p.m. An individual was taken into custody after a vehicle stop. 4:14 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Cathlamet resident who was dizzy and short of breath. 4:31 p.m. A caller reported a disabled vehicle on SR 4 in the Deep River area. 8:46 p.m. Deputies and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a man who was lethargic. 8:55 p.m. A caller reported that a car had broken down and was blocking traffic with a lot of people standing around on the west side of KM; a tow truck was en route. 10:55 p.m. A Cathlamet resident reported that a neighbor’s dogs had been barking for some time; a deputy tried to make contact with the dogs’ owners but they weren’t home.

September 7 — 11:10 A Cathlamet resident reported that someone had been using her hidden key to break in and steal cigarettes; she agreed to stop leaving a key outside. 12:52 p.m. The Grays River Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a Westend church; it was a false alarm. 2:45 p.m. A disabled vehicle was blocking traffic on SR 4 near Deep River; occupants were able to move the vehicle and a tow was en route. 6:42 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle parked in a lane of travel in Cathlamet.