Updated at 6:13 p.m.
DOGS GONE WILD
• A 59-year-old Chehalis-area man will be issued a citation after five dogs reportedly ran from his yard and surrounded a passerby, barking and growling at her. The 28-year-old woman was bit in the calf by one of the dogs, in the Friday afternoon incident along the 100 block of Hillcrest Road south of Chehalis, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. The dog’s owner was just cited in July for the same offense, prohibited activities by dogs, according to the sheriff’s office.
• Chehalis police were called about 3:45 p.m. on Friday to the 300 block of James Street where a dog attacked and killed another dog. The family had brought home a pit bull that was otherwise friendly, but took a dislike to the smaller canine that already lived there, according to the Chehalis Police Department. An animal control officer removed both animals at the request of the owners, according to police.
• On Saturday morning, a deputy was called to the 200 block of Klein Road south of Chehalis after four to five black pit bulls came to a woman’s yard, growled at her and then attacked her dog who ran out to defend her. She was able to chase them off and rescue her dog, but it sustained multiple cuts and a broken leg, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. The 62-year-old owner will be issued a citation, according to the sheriff’s office.
BREAK-IN RANDLE
• A Randle residence on the 9000 block of U.S. Highway 12 was burglarized sometime between 6 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Someone came through an open window in the home that being renovated and stole a horse collar, a can of paint, a small antique clock and a figurine of a man playing a fiddle, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
DRUGS
• Conrad J. Perry, 31, was arrested this morning after police were called about a man asleep behind the wheel parked at a fuel pump at the 600 block of West Main Street in Chehalis. An arriving officer noted a pipe on the center console, which tested positive for methamphetamine, according to the Chehalis Police Department. Perry was awakened and then booked into the Lewis County Jail for possession, police said.
RIDING THE RAILS, INTO THE JAIL
• A 48-year-old man from California was arrested for trespassing after a 911 call from a train heading into Chehalis, saying a man with a duffel bag was traveling on one of its engines around 12:15 a.m. yesterday. The train stopped at West Street and a man walking away was contacted, according to police. Cristopher S. Hazen was booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the Chehalis Police Department.
FROM PARADISE TO JAIL
• A 68-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday after a deputy was dispatched to the 100 block of Paradise Drive in Ashford about a trespasser. Virginia V. Creim said she used to own the property and was waiting for its new owner to arrive to see if she could buy it back, but a deputy contacted the 53-year-old Tacoma man who owns it and he said he wanted her off his property and wanted to pursue charges, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Creim, who is described by the sheriff’s office as transient, was booked into the Lewis County Jail for second-degree trespassing as well as a warrant for failing to appear in court for a previous trespass case, according to Chief Ciivl Deputy Stacy Brown.
CAR PROWL
• Chehalis police took a report about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday of stereo equipment stolen from a vehicle parked at the Twin City Town Center on the 1400 block of Louisiana Avenue.
• Centralia police were called to a vehicle prowl about 1 p.m. on Saturday at the 2500 block of Mount Vista Road where someone had smashed the window and stole a purse.
• An officer took a report that someone got into a car parked at a business at the 200 block of Williams Street in Mossyrock and stole a Kindle, a CD holder and prescription medication, last Monday morning, according to the Morton Police Department.
VANDALISM
• Someone slashed a tire on a vehicle at the 200 block of North Tower Avenue in Centralia, according to a report made to police about 11 a.m. yesterday.
BRUSH FIRE WINLOCK
• Local firefighters spent a few hours on Saturday shuttling water for personnel from the Department of Natural Resources as they extinguished a brush fire in Winlock that may have been smoldering for a couple of days before it was found. Firefighters were called just before 4 p.m. on Saturday to the 100 block of Brady Lane after a neighbor that smelled smoke went out to investigate, according to Lewis County Fire District 15. Firefighter Patrick Jacobson said it it was an area of about 100 feet by 100 feet beyond the yard behind a house, a place that looked like it had been cleared of brush. It was not a very active fire, but a lot of smoldering Jacobson said. The property owners were away, he said.
AND MORE
• And as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, trespass, obstruction, shoplifting, probation violation, misdemeanor assault, driving under the influence, driving with suspended license; responses for disputes, collisions on city street, collisions on county roads … and more.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
Owning a pit bull is irresponsible, no two ways around it. If you need a dog, get a lab (the dog, don’t cook meth). It must be nice to have no shortcomings, last person I am aware of who met that standard was the Virgin Mary.
You’re right, Lisa. It seems like I’m always reading stories about how motorcycles maul people and other animals for no apparent reason…they’re notorious for that, you know, especially Harley Davidsons. Mea culpa.
Ginger, thought the meth dude comment was hilarious. Rare funny on this site.
Ginger…….I concur, and as far as owning Pit Bulls, I own 2, both of which are shelter rescues. I have no personal “shortcomings” and that statement……….completely rifukindiculous! But I do have a liking for beautiful and loyal pets, and have found nothing short of that with the Pit Bull. Are they “misunderstood”? No, not at all, they do have the potential to cause extreme harm, and even death. So do motorcycles. Do their owners have personal “shortcomings” as well? Or are their injury and fatality rates caused mostly by operator error? The answer to that would be YES! Pit Bull owners need to love their pets, treat them well, teach them manners, and of course supervise their activities and behavior. Not all are that willing or smart, or even concerned about the safety of their own dog, let alone anyone around them. One would think the same should apply to ALL pet owners, not just this particular breed. Go ahead and kick your prissy, yappy little Pomeranian around, starve them of food, attention, and respect and see how long it takes them to turn and bite your ankles. Of course their damage is limited, they weigh 3 lbs. A Pit….closer to 100lbs of pure muscle. Might I suggest you educate yourself on this breed before pretending to be an expert on them and their owners. http://www.pitbull411.com/history.html
Yes, maintain control of your dogs, it’s not only the responsible thing to do but it’s the law. And GuiltyBystander, your sarcasm is spot on. What is the attraction to pit bulls? Why would you want a dog that could possibly flip out and hurt someone? You rarely hear of a Pomeranian or a Black Lab ripping apart another dog, a small child or an elderly person. Maybe these pit bull owners need a dog like that to make up for some personal shortcoming?
Its sad the dog broke its leg as well but I stand by my original statement. Lock up your animals.
Ooopps, I’m sorry for misreading. However, I dont think you need to be rude. Especially for an error. And why would me misreading irritate you so much anyway? Seriously. This is why I left the FB Sirens page.
But pit bulls are such NICE dogs. Why, they’d never harm a flea, let alone a small child. Ask anybody who owns one…they’re just “misunderstood.”
If a dog charges you, you have every right to shoot it.
Ginger, read it again! “She was able to chase them off and rescue her dog, but it sustained multiple cuts and a broken leg,…”
What is with all the loose dogs ?! Seriously a lady broke her leg ! Lock up your animals !!!
And dude if your falling asleep at the gas pumps AFTER smoking meth that means you’ve been awake too long ! Wow, take a nap, eat a sandwich and clean yourself up.