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News brief: Kid “breaks in” to Green Hill School for boys

By Sharyn  L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – A 16-year-old boy is in trouble after breaking in to the fenced compound that contains Green Hill School, the state’s juvenile lockup facility for older boys in Chehalis.

Police were called to the institution on Southwest 11th Street about 5:15 a.m. today after security personnel found him outside and brought him inside, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

“I guess on  a dare, is my understanding, he decided to climb over the fence,” Police Sgt. Rick McNamara said.

The teen was intoxicated and apparently managed to scale the razor wire-topped fence without serious injury, according to McNamara.

“Usually we hear of them trying to get out, this is the first time I’ve seen anyone trying to get in,” McNamara said.

The boy is from outside the local area, but new to Chehalis, he said.

He was released to a parent or guardian, pending charges.

McNamara said he wasn’t even sure yet what the crime might be.