News Releases
PE ELL MAN SHOT WITH CROSSBOW - Posted at: 11/19/2009 8:51:04 AM
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are searching for Lehman Neil Delavergne, 33, of Pe Ell, after he shot a 26 year old Pe Ell man with a crossbow last night in the 100 block of Katula Road just outside of Pe Ell. After the incident, Delavergne fled to an unknown location. Lewis County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was called however Delavergne was not located. Delavergne is a white male, 5’08”, 160 lbs and brown hair. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident.
Deputies responded to the residence on Katula Road at approximately 2017 hours last night, 11-18-09. The investigation revealed the victim is known to Delavergne. Prior to the altercation, Delavergne hid outside the victim’s residence and waited for him. As the victim walked by, Delavergne shot an arrow from his crossbow striking the victim. A physical altercation ensued which resulted in the victim being stabbed numerous times in the torso.
The victim had severe head and chest injuries and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. As of this morning he is in stable condition.
Anyone with information on Delavergne's whereabouts is urged to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-748-6422.
8th Annual Shop with a Cop Coming Soon - Posted at: 11/13/2009 9:33:38 AM
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Association is in the process of planning the eighth annual Shop with a Cop. Shop with a Cop is a program which brings underprivileged children together with deputies to shop for themselves and their families. Shop with a Cop started eight years ago when the Community Liaison with Wal-Mart contacted Chief Deputy Stacy Brown and they began the planning process to bring the program to Lewis County. The program is a national Wal-Mart program. Wal-Mart generally provides some financial assistance, but the major portion of money comes from donations from employees of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the public. The program receives invaluable assistance from United Way in the way of office staff to assist in the application, screening, and selection process.
The start-up funds for the program were raised in 2002 by deputies who held a fundraiser selling approximately $7,800.00 worth of Krispy Kreme donuts. That money helped sustain the program for many years. Additional fundraisers have been held but the fund is dwindling.
The program has helped over 182 children so far. Children from east Lewis County are given a ride using the East Lewis County Transit bus. This has assisted greatly in ensuring children from all over Lewis County get to participate equally.
Deputies are always very enthusiastic about participating and seem to have as much fun as the kids do. After the deputy and child are done shopping for their families, they get a ride back to the courthouse in a patrol car. Once at the courthouse they wrap their gifts, play Bingo for some great prizes, enjoy a pizza dinner, and visit with the deputies. Last year, the grand prize was a PlayStation Gaming Console.
The kids chosen to participate are very appreciative and grateful for the gifts they are able to buy for their families. They are usually more worried about their family members than they are themselves. Many deputies reported that the child they shopped with simply wanted basic necessities such as socks, shoes, and school supplies. Often, deputies pay for those things themselves and let the children pick out toys for their gifts.
The program is open to children 8 through 18 who reside in Lewis County. Applications are now available from the United Way Website www.lewiscountyuw.com, stopping by their office at 450 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis or by calling their office at 748-8100. Counselors, neighbors, social workers, parents, teachers and other community members are encouraged to nominate any children they feel would benefit from the program. Both financial need and the need for positive interaction with a police officer are used as criteria in selecting applicants. Children chosen this year will “Shop with a Cop” on December 17th at the Chehalis Wal-Mart store. The deadline to submit applications is November 25th.
If you wish to donate to the Shop with a Cop program, please send your donations to: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Association, Attn: Chief Deputy Brown/Shop with a Cop, 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.
Deceased Burglar Identified - Posted at: 11/5/2009 8:40:26 AM
The burglar who was shot and killed on October 27th by a Toledo homeowner has been identified as 46-year old Mark R. Michels of Toledo.
Michels was shot several times by the 62-year old homeowner after Michels entered the homeowners’ residence uninvited and for an unknown reason during the night.
Detectives from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the shooting. The investigation, at this time, shows the shooting was in self defense.
“The homeowner had a constitutional right to both keep and bear arms and was following the laws of the State of Washington concerning self defense. He exercised his God given right to protect himself and his family from a criminal entering unlawfully into his home,” said Sheriff Steve Mansfield.
Homeowner Shoots and Kills Burglar in Toledo - Posted at: 10/28/2009 8:20:06 AM
A 62 year old Toledo homeowner shot and killed an unidentified male burglar in the 100 Block of Mulford Road in Toledo at approximately 2240 hours last night (10-27-09).
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives were called to the scene and learned the homeowner woke up after hearing a noise which led him to believe someone was trying to break into his home. He heard someone coming up the stairs inside of his residence. The homeowner told the burglar to “freeze” however the burglar continued to advance towards the homeowner, at which time the homeowner told the burglar to “freeze” once again. The burglar continued therefore the homeowner shot the burglar stopping him from advancing any further.
The burglar was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives will continue their investigation today.
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Sheriff Mansfield E-Newsletter - Posted at: 6/19/2009 2:21:51 PM
To view Sheriff Mansfield's June e-newsletter, click here.