1. Press Release (Update): Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. (#2)

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-07-17 @ 1345 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 2 Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. An autopsy was completed this afternoon in reference to the July 4th fatal shooting in Randle. The decedent has been tentatively identified based on information found at the scene as a 51 year-old male transient. Next of kin for this individual have been notified, but a positive identification has not yet been made. Confirmation of identity will be released by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office. Detectives completed processing the scene on the …


    Sheriff - July 7, 2017, 1:53 p.m.

  2. Press Release: Final Suspect In-Custody from Interrupted Burglary

    Click Here for Original Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 12-06-18 @ 0900 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 2 Final Suspect In-Custody from Interrupted Burglary Erik G. Spicer, 32 of Napavine, is in custody at the Lewis County Jail for Residential Burglary after his involvement in the interrupted burglary in Centralia on 12/05/18. On 12/05/18 at 7:05 PM he turned himself into law enforcement, and was booked. ### Released 12/05/18 @ 1400 Two Interrupted Burglaries within 24 Hours Lead to Multiple Arrests Two separate interrupted burglaries within 24 hours have led to the arrests of four individuals, …


    Sheriff - Dec. 6, 2018, 9:43 a.m.

  3. Press Release: Two Interrupted Burglaries within 24 Hours Lead to Multiple Arrests

    Click Here for Orignial Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 12-05-18 @ 1400 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Two Interrupted Burglaries within 24 Hours Lead to Multiple Arrests Two separate interrupted burglaries within 24 hours have led to the arrests of four individuals, and the referring of charges on another. One identified individual remains at large. On 12/04/18 at about 11:09 AM, deputies responded to an interrupted burglary in the 600 block of State Route 506 in Toledo. Upon arriving in the area, deputies were able to locate two suspects in the area. Jason C. Patterson …


    Sheriff - Dec. 5, 2018, 3:33 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Calls Lawsuit Meritless

    LEWIS COUNTY CALLS LAWSUIT MERITLESS Deputy involved in shooting properly followed policies and procedures and acted appropriately pursuant to his training. Lewis County and other named individuals vehemently deny the allegations made in a lawsuit filed on October 15, 2012 by the Estate of a man who was shot and killed by a Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy in June of 2011. The Complaint, filed in federal court in Tacoma, alleges that the Deputy acted recklessly and negligently when he encountered Steven Petersen in the early morning hours of June 20, 2011, and engaged in a “shoot first, ask questions later” …


    Sheriff - Oct. 19, 2012, 1:44 p.m.

  5. Weddings

    Lewis County Superior Court Judges are authorized by law to perform wedding ceremonies in the state of Washington. Wedding ceremonies are performed at the Lewis County Courthouse Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m., and may also be performed at other locations and times, subject to the availability of the Judges. Off-site weddings must be arranged with the Judge, and the fees will vary, depending on the time commitment and location.If you would like one of our judges to perform your wedding, please remember that there are three things that must take place before the wedding can occur.First:You MUST apply for …


    Superior Court - June 8, 2018, 10:44 a.m.

  6. Lewis County veteran helps those who served with local resources and services

    Lewis County Veterans Benefits Specialist Heidi Palmer shares a variety of services and resource information with local veterans from her office in Chehalis. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Veterans will soon be offered peer counseling services in addition to housing, health care and other community resources provided by the county veterans’ relief funds.The Lewis County Veterans Service Office, in cooperation with the local organization Veterans Journey Forward and Veterans Memorial Museum, will coordinate the new services to be offered at the museum, located at 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis.Veteran certified peer training is scheduled April 17-21 at the museum in …


    News Room - April 6, 2023, 4:47 p.m.

  7. The public safety community shares appreciation for retiring traffic safety advocate

    Dianne Swanson, left, and Lewis County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Godbey at the Sheriff’s Office in Chehalis, Sept. 6. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office stands to benefit from a portion of a $65,000 grant from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). The funds will be split between law enforcement agencies in Lewis, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties.Dianne Swanson announced the financial award at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Sept. 6. For more than five years, Swanson, who retires at the end of the month, has led the three-county WTSC Target Zero Traffic Safety Program aimed at reducing …


    News Room - Sept. 7, 2023, 3:55 p.m.

  8. Free Legal Clinics

    Legal Clinic - English versionLegal Clinic - Spanish version Please see the attached Flyer announcing a FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:Clinics will be held from 9am to 11am at these dates and locations:MAY 9: LEWISMAY 22: PACIFICJUNE 6: LEWISJUNE 17: WAHKIAKUMThe specific addresses are on the flyer.These clinics are Drop-In, First Come and First Served and will address only Civil Legal Issues.If you are receiving this note and wish to connect with our team about ensuring an urgent prospective client can secure a spot in …


    Superior Court - May 13, 2025, 11:47 a.m.

  9. Free Legal Clinic

    ENG Legal Clinic Rural FlyerSP Legal Clinic Rural FlyerPlease see the attached Flyer announcing a FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:Clinics will be held from 9am to 11am at these dates and locations:MAY 9: LEWISMAY 22: PACIFICJUNE 6: LEWISJUNE 17: WAHKIAKUMThe specific addresses are on the flyer.These clinics are Drop-In, First Come and First Served and will address only Civil Legal Issues.If you are receiving this note and wish to connect with our team about ensuring an urgent prospective client can secure a spot in one …


    Public Defense - May 29, 2025, 2:35 p.m.

  10. New additions to Washington State Noxious Weed List

    New additions to the 2016 Washington State Noxious Weed List The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board at its Nov. 3, 2015 meeting in Wenatchee adopted changes to the 2016 weed list. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will consider and adopt changes to the County Weed List at their February 16, 2016 public hearing and meeting. More information about the Weed list is available by contacting the Weed Program at 360 740 1215. The three new additions to the Class C, 2016 state noxious weed list includes: English hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a long-lived small tree that has …


    Weed Control - Jan. 5, 2016, 9:29 a.m.