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  • Sheriff's Report

    Jan 25, 2024

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the last week, including: January 15 2:32 a.m. A caller said he could hear a man screaming in the Skamokawa area, first near the Duck Inn and later around Redmen Hall. He couldn’t see the man and he couldn’t understand what he was saying. A deputy responded and spoke to an individual who was looking for his dog. The man was advised to keep his voice down as he had woken his neighbors, and advised to take care of himself and keep warm,...

  • Sheriff's Report, January 18, 2024

    Jan 18, 2024

    January 8 10:17 a.m. A caller said an off road vehicle fell off a trailer and was sitting upside down in the middle of SR 4 on the west side of KM. State patrol responded. 4:41 p.m. An East Valley resident reported that a travel trailer had been stolen. 7:13 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to an Elochoman Valley home after a person fell from a ladder and an AC unit fell on her foot. 9:35 p.m. A tree fell, blocking the east bound lane of SR 4 on KM. 10:16 p.m. Several callers reported power outages in the Elochoman Valley area. The PUD re...

  • Sheriff's Report, January 11, 2024

    Jan 11, 2024

    December 31 10:10 p.m. A caller reported hearing shots fired at the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer. Another person said it was most likely fireworks. January 1 1:49 p.m. Rocks described to be the size of a cantaloupe were reported to be in the westbound lane of SR 4 near a blind curve in the Flandersville area. 3:13 p.m. A caller reported possible trespassers on a neighboring Puget Island property. January 3 9:46 a.m. The Grays River ambulance and a deputy aided a person who was injured after a loader rolled...

  • Sheriff's Report, January 4, 2024

    Jan 4, 2024

    December 26 11:46 a.m. A Grays River resident reported a power outage. The PUD responded. 11:46 a.m. A homeowner said that two people traveling in rafts down the Elochoman River were trespassing on his property, trampling it after landing, and setting up camp. 2:29 p.m. A caller said a gift was stolen from a parcel locker at the post office in Cathlamet. 2:41 p.m. The Grays River ambulance provided a lift assist to a Rosburg resident. The individual refused transport to the hospital. 2:53 p.m. A caller reported that a westbound driver in a...

  • Sheriff's Report, December 28, 2023

    Dec 28, 2023

    December 18 8:18 a.m. A Deep River resident received a note from a postal carrier about dead animals being left around his mailbox. The caller believed it had been going on for nearly a year and suspected that a neighbor might be responsible. 3:05 p.m. Authorities in Cowlitz County requested a tender for a vehicle at Abernathy Creek that was on fire. The District 4 Fire Department responded. 4:05 p.m. A driver asked for assistance after getting locked out of a vehicle. 5:01 p.m. A caller reported a youth loitering at the intersection of Main St...

  • Sheriff's Report, December 21, 2023

    Dec 21, 2023

    December 11 12:39 p.m. A person who was issued a no contact order stepped outside a restaurant in Cathlamet when he saw the two people who were protected by it, he said. They ran away, but he believed they were harassing him. A deputy told the individual that it was his responsibility to follow all rules in the restraining order and advised him to get an anti-harassment order if he was feeling harassed. 12:49 p.m. A caller reported a large rock, about 12-14 inches in diameter, in the westbound lane of SR 4 just east of Flandersville. A deputy...

  • Sheriff's Report, December 14, 2023

    Dec 14, 2023

    December 4 12:15 a.m. A resident in a Cathlamet apartment said the whole building was shaking and believed it might be from a washing machine located downstairs. 12:52 a.m. The gate to a cell tower in Rosedale was found unlocked. A deputy responded and secured the site. 7:34 p.m. A caller reported that the Department of Natural Resources was implementing slash burns on KM. 8:36 a.m. A caller said that a tree branch and other debris were blocking the westbound lane of SR 4 east of Nassa Point. 11:59 a.m. A caller said he lost a handgun,...

  • Sheriff's Report, December 7, 2023

    Dec 7, 2023

    November 27 1:10 a.m. A deputy discovered a woman and juvenile sleeping in a pickup parked at the KM transfer station. The back of the truck was filled with what appeared to be their belongings and garbage. The driver was cited for failure to insure the vehicle, failure to register the vehicle, and failure to display a license plate. 9:05 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident who may have suffered a stroke. 10:52 a.m. A trespasser was reported on a Puget Island property. A deputy responded and the individual was given a formal...

  • Sheriff's Report, November 30, 2023

    Nov 30, 2023

    November 20 7:39 a.m. A resident on Altoona/Pillar Rock Road found an unfriendly dog on her porch. The Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group was contacted and they advised the resident to call the humane society. 7:49 a.m. A welfare check was requested for an individual and child at an Elochoman Valley residence. A deputy made contact. 1:28 p.m. A deputy, the Grays River Fire Department, and the Grays River ambulance responded after a vehicle traveling on SR 4 in the Grays River area went over an embankment and dropped 20 feet. A tow was called....

  • Sheriff's Report, November 23, 2023

    Nov 23, 2023

    November 12 8:56 p.m. A resident on Greenwood Road said they saw sparks from the power line and their power flickered. The PUD was notified. November 13 2:14 a.m. A caller had photos of possible burglary tools and a meth pipe. 7:32 a.m. The Grays River ambulance aided an ailing Eden Valley resident. 12:22 p.m. A goat was found on East Valley Road. The Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group was notified and pictures of the animal were posted on social media. 2 p.m. A caller reported that a vehicle had been left in a Rosedale parking lot for nearly a w...

  • Sheriff's Report, November 16, 2023

    Nov 16, 2023

    November 5 5:51 p.m. A driver was stopped for following too close and crossing a double yellow line. November 6 7:41 a.m. A bus driver said a man was wandering around in the rain on East Valley Road. By 7:52 a.m., numerous callers had reported the man. One said it looked like he was sleeping while standing. Another said he was moving back and forth between a kid’s bus stop and the roadway. At 7:55 a.m., the man was picked up by someone in a black truck. A deputy responded but was unable to locate the individual. 11:08 a.m. A welfare check w...

  • Sheriff's Report, November 9, 2023

    Nov 9, 2023

    October 29 7:27 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person with a headlamp walking around a Cathlamet property. A deputy responded and it was discovered that the subject was known to the caller. 7:41 p.m. A person was arrested when a warrant was served at a Glengate home. October 30 2:58 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an ailing person at a Puget Island residence. 11:47 a.m. A caller reported what appeared to be an overturned boat near Coffee Pot Island. It was later discovered to be a piece of wood floating in the river. 5:16 p.m. A caller...

  • Sheriff's Report, November 2, 2023

    Nov 2, 2023

    October 22 — 8:38 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident who fell. October 23 — 12:19 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance and a deputy responded to a Rosedale home after a caller reported the resident fell and hit her head six hours earlier. She had a bruised eye and arm and was not responding normally. 8:23 a.m. A Cathlamet resident found a dead hawk on his property. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified. 9:06 a.m. The sheriff’s department received a referral from Adult Protective Services for a person who was a...

  • Sheriff's Report, October 26, 2023

    Oct 26, 2023

    October 15 — 5:49 p.m. A caller reported that four pickups carrying kayaks were speeding on a Puget Island road. 8:57 p.m. A welfare check was requested for a resident on Risk Road. A deputy responded and found the individual alive and well. October 16 — 12:33 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident who fell. 8:45 a.m. A caller reported that two men in a red pickup shot a deer in the rock pit by the fairgrounds in Skamokawa. The caller said it appeared to be a doe. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified. 9:2...

  • Sheriff's Report, October 19, 2023

    Oct 19, 2023

    October 9 — 5:25 p.m. A caller reported a domestic disturbance at a Deep River home. Deputies and state patrol responded. One person was arrested for existing warrants in Skamania County. October 10 — 12:01 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident with a possible broken hip. 5:44 am. The sheriff’s department was asked by an outside agency to be on the lookout for a stolen van that may have been used in a burglary and was last seen heading west on SR 4. 2:04 p.m. A caller asked for assistance after getting locked out of a vehicle....

  • Sheriff's Report, October 12, 2023

    Oct 12, 2023

    October 1 — 7:46 p.m. Two callers said a Puget Island resident was distressed and threatening to harm herself. After a search, a deputy was able to locate the individual at 10:28 p.m. He requested medical aid, and the Cathlamet ambulance responded. 8:22 p.m. A caller asked for assistance after getting locked out of a vehicle. The caller was advised that the deputy was on a high priority call and there would be a delay. 9:02 p.m. A Grays River resident said a former spouse with a protection order against him showed up at his home. A deputy and s...

  • Sheriff's Report, October 5, 2023

    Oct 5, 2023

    September 25 — 6:01 a.m. A tree was down and blocking both lanes of SR 4 near Flandersville. 6:57 a.m. A caller reported that a lock on a box truck was broken and that a homeless person was seen on the Rosedale property the day before. 8:03 a.m. A tree was down and tangled in power lines on an Elochoman Valley road. The county road department and the PUD were notified. 8:16 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported a power outage. 8:43 a.m. A driver said that the intersection of SR 4 and Main Street in Cathlamet was slick, possibly because o...

  • Sheriff's Report, September 28, 2023

    Sep 28, 2023

    September 17 — 10:29 p.m. A caller reported that a deer was still alive after getting hit on Altoona/Pillar Rock Road. September 18 — 1:18 p.m. A caller complained about a vehicle that was parked on Columbia Street. He said the car was partially blocking his driveway and impeded his view of oncoming traffic, making it difficult to exit his driveway safely. The Town of Cathlamet was contacted and the vehicle was removed. 1:57 p.m. A phone was found on Greenwood Road. The owner was contacted. He said he lost the phone at a Walmart in Ast...

  • Sheriff's Report, September 21, 2023

    Sep 21, 2023

    September 11 — 8:11 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a person who was dehydrated. The individual refused transport to the hospital. 8:20 a.m. A caller reported a lost wallet. 9:25 a.m. A civil standby was requested at a Puget Island home. Several attempts were made to contact the person. 10:41 am. The Cathlamet ambulance and a deputy responded to a Skamokawa residence after a juvenile took pills. 1:01 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported a horse in his yard. Dispatch attempted to locate the owner and someone later posted online that t...

  • Sheriff's Report, September 14, 2023

    Sep 14, 2023

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 3 — 8:15 p.m. A caller reported that two people were screaming obscenities at each other at the wildlife viewing area along SR 4 in the Elochoman Valley area. A deputy responded and spoke to the woman who was there. She said everything was fine, and no injuries were observed. The pair left the scene. September 4 — 5:28 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Beaver Creek resident with heart pro...

  • Sheriff's Report, September 7, 2023

    Sep 7, 2023

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 27 - 9:40 p.m. A caller reported that he left a disabled vehicle on an Elochoman Valley road. He said he would return in the morning to fix it. 11:06 p.m. The Grays River ambulance and a deputy aided a Rosburg resident complaining of chest pain and a fast pulse. An ambulance from Naselle was requested and en route. August 28 - 2:36 a.m. The Grays River...

  • Sheriff's Report, August 31, 2023

    Aug 31, 2023

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 21 — 9:22 a.m. A caller asked for assistance after getting locked out of a running vehicle on Puget Island. The owner called back 10 minutes later to say he was able to gain access. 12:22 p.m. Law enforcement was requested at the courthouse to talk to an unaccompanied minor. The Department of Children, Youth and Families was contacted. 12:31 p.m. A caller asked for assistance after getting locked out o...

  • Sheriff's Report, August 24, 2023

    Aug 24, 2023

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 14 — 2:55 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported an ongoing problem with a neighbor’s dogs barking though the night. 7:57 a.m. A caller reported that the ferry was down. At 8:27 a.m., it was back in service. 9:51 a.m. A deputy served a Rosedale resident with an eviction notice. 12:40 p.m. A tree was down on SR 4 and blocking the westbound lane. State patrol was notified. 12:50 p.m. The Cathlamet amb...

  • Sheriff's Report, August 17, 2023

    Aug 17, 2023

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 7 — 2:30 p.m. A caller reported an erratic eastbound driver passing on curves on SR 4. August 8 — 8:43 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident found an injured crow in her greenhouse. She said it was dragging its legs and was unable to fly. A message was left for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 11:26 a.m. A state auditor’s vehicle was struck by a hit and run driver while parked in the front Wa...

  • Sheriff's Report, August 10, 2023

    Aug 10, 2023

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 31 — 7:05 a.m. A driver said he struck a deer on SR 4 in the Grays River area. The vehicle was off the roadway, and no one in the car was injured. 3:24 p.m. A resident on Fernhill Road said a small grass fire started while he was mowing. A deputy and the District 4 Fire Department responded. 5:22 p.m. The Grays River ambulance aided a resident on Altoona/Pillar Rock Road who fell and injured a hip. 6...

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