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Two employees at Washington's Green Hill juvenile facility are under investigation for alleged inappropriate relationships with inmates, amid a backdrop of increased scrutiny following a proposal by Governor Inslee for a new rehabilitation center due to overcrowding. This situation arises as the facility has faced multiple incidents of misconduct, including recent overdoses among residents.
A Chehalis youth detention center employee has been arrested for conspiring to start a prison riot, raising serious concerns about security within the facility. This incident follows a series of troubling events at the Green Hill School, where staff misconduct and drug issues have been reported. The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) confirmed awareness of the arrest but provided limited details.
Centralia Police apprehended 42-year-old Jeremy A. Sturdevant for attempting to rob a local convenience store, where he brandished a firearm. Following his arrest at his Chehalis apartment, officers recovered multiple firearms during a search warrant execution. Sturdevant is now facing charges of first-degree robbery and extortion.
A Silver Alert has been issued for 69-year-old John Sill, a missing man from Chehalis, Washington. Last seen on March 6, 2023, Sill is believed to be in danger, and authorities are requesting the public's assistance in locating him and his vehicle, a black 2007 Range Rover Sport.
Police in Chehalis, Washington, are seeking assistance from the public to identify two suspects involved in the theft of a pickup truck and an attempted ATM robbery. The theft occurred on July 1, 2022, when the suspects stole a Ford F350 from Centralia and unsuccessfully tried to pull an ATM from the ground using the stolen vehicle. Authorities are concerned about the potential for further criminal activity by the suspects.
William Thompson has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the fatal hit-and-run of Washington State Patrol trooper Justin Schaffer in Chehalis, Washington, during a police chase in 2020. The sentencing followed a plea agreement that aimed to spare Schaffer’s family and witnesses from a lengthy trial. As part of the agreement, Thompson is also required to pay restitution to Schaffer’s family.
Centralia police shot and killed a 32-year-old suspect wanted for child rape during an attempted arrest in Chehalis, Washington. The incident escalated when the suspect allegedly reached for a weapon, resulting in a police officer being stabbed. The injured officer was hospitalized for surgery, while the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.