1. Coroner Duties

    MISSION STATEMENTThe Lewis County Coroner’s Office determines the cause and manner of reported deaths by conducting professional medicolegal death investigations while ensuring that everyone who has suffered a loss is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.VISION STATEMENTThe LCCO is accessible and accountable to the public, media and other elected officials.The LCCO continually strives to increase the proficiency and professionalism of all staff members through training.The LCCO endeavors to develop and strengthen partnerships with the public safety community.The LCCO works with community partners to adopt a proactive approach to reducing preventable deaths.The Coroner is responsible for leading a team of medicolegal …


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:20 p.m.

  2. Community Involvement

    The Lewis County Coroner's Office takes a proactive approach to work with community partners to try and reduce preventable deaths.Community Partnerships:Lewis County Vulnerable Adult Advocacy TeamTraffic Safety Task ForceSafety CityExpand Your Horizons/TRIO EMS CouncilLC and WA State Drowning Prevention CoalitionsDUI Victim Impact PanelCribs for KidsMock DUI crashes/presentations for local high schoolsCentralia Police Department Citizen's AcademyW.F. West Career DayThe LCCO is always available to speak to any community or civic groups that may be interested. Please feel free to contact the office for any needs you may have at 360-740-1376.


    Coroner - Oct. 10, 2013, 3:53 p.m.

  3. Summer 2017 Sheriff's Office Rapsheet Newsletter

    See the summer 2017 Rapsheet Newsletter by clicking here.


    Sheriff - June 23, 2017, 1:12 p.m.

  4. Meeting with Prosecutor's Office

    Agenda: Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding Hank / Tank


    Commissioners - July 6, 2017, 11:18 a.m.

  5. 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.

  6. Press Release 09-19-23: Fraud Scam Involving Lewis County Sheriff's Office

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    Sheriff - Sept. 20, 2023, 7:42 a.m.

  7. Meeting with Prosecutor's Office

    Agenda: Executive Session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss pending litigation.


    Commissioners - May 22, 2017, 8:55 a.m.

  8. Forest Patrol Assessments

    If you are a property owner in unincorporated Lewis County you may be assessed a forest patrol fee for each parcel you own. If your parcel is under 50 acres you are billed a flat fee for each parcel you own. This money is collected by the county treasurer and remitted to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. If you have more than one rural parcel under 50 acres in the same legal ownership and have paid more than one flat rate fee, you are entitled to a refund. Your annual assessment must be paid in full to qualify …


    Treasurer - Aug. 26, 2011, 8:53 a.m.

  9. Press Release: Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep.

    Click here for original release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 10-20-17 @ 1100 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. Deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Washington State Patrol served 21 warrants yesterday during the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. The collaborative event was conducted to locate and arrest people with outstanding warrants in the Lewis County area. During October 19th, 2017, deputies and troopers assigned to the warrant sweep made 111 service attempts, resulting in 4 …


    Sheriff - Oct. 20, 2017, 7:35 p.m.

  10. Community Development Staff Directory

    If you are unsure who you need to contact, please use the "Contact Us" button on the left side of the page. This will allow us to forward your inquiry to the correct personnel. Permit CenterBrad ClarkPermit Technician Leadbradley.clark@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2611Mollie HurtPermit Technicianmollie.hurt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1411Jennifer CervantesPermit Technicianjennifer.cervantes@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2615Katie JohnsonPermit Techniciankatie.johnson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2782Planning DepartmentKaren WitherspoonSenior Project Plannerkaren.witherspoon@lewiscountywa.govNatalie KamienieckiSenior Long Range Plannernatalie.kamieniecki@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2606Preston PinkstonPlanner IIpreston.pinkston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1389Tara SnelsonAssistant Plannertara.snelson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2602Weston Floro-HagemanAssistant Plannerweston.floro-hageman@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3379 Building & Fire SafetyDoyle SanfordBuilding Official / Fire Marshal / Floodplain Managerdoyle.sanford@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2696Mike JohnstonPlans Examinermichael.johnston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2773Jordan PanteleeffBuilding Inspectorjordan.panteleeff@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1285Neal BahrtBuilding Inspectorneal.bahrt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1184Chris CollinsBuilding Inspectorchris.collins@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1474Smokey PadgettCode Compliance Officersmokey.padgett@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3372AdministrationMindy BrooksCommunity Development Directormindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.govSarah Hensley Office Managersarah.hensley@lewiscountywa.govMegan SathreAdministrative AssistantKylie PeckhamOffice Assistant Senior


    Community Development - Sept. 29, 2021, 12:04 p.m.