1. Bags with Miscellaneous Contents

    Found in the Morton area on 11/17/25: Bag with miscellaneous contents. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: 25C15655


    Sheriff - Nov. 18, 2025, 12:12 p.m.


  2. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1361, which would rescind and replace Chapters 5.25, 6.05 and 6.15 of county code to transfer animal control duties from Public Health to the Sheriff's Office.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 21, 2025, 2:16 p.m.


  3. Currency

    Found in the Chehalis area on 11/02/25: US currency. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe the amount and denomination in order to claim. RE: Case #25C15103.


    Sheriff - Nov. 5, 2025, 1:40 p.m.


  4. Found Cellphone

    Found in the Chehalis/Toledo/Winlock area on 10/26/25: Cellphone. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. A deputy may wish to speak with you as well. RE: 25C14681


    Sheriff - Oct. 27, 2025, 1:10 p.m.


  5. Trading Cards, HVAC System Components, Garage Remote

    Found in the Mossyrock/Onalaska area on 12/15/25: Trading cards, HVAC system components, garage remote device. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #25C16913


    Sheriff - Dec. 18, 2025, 4:13 p.m.


  6. Medication Drop Box Program

    The Sheriff's Evidence Department manages collection of medication drop boxes. If you have outdated or medications that you no longer need, you may bring them to one of the following drop boxes:Chehalis, Law and Justice building (inside)Centralia, Police Department (outside)Morton, Police Department (inside)Mossyrock, City Hall (inside)Winlock, City Hall (inside)Toledo, City Hall (inside)


    Environmental Health - Sept. 23, 2019, 9:19 a.m.


  7. Potentially Dangerous & Dangerous Animal

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office investigates cases of potentially dangerous or dangerous animals to determine which may require further action. If you are concerned regarding an aggressive animal or you have been attacked by an animal, please call the Lewis County dispatch non-emergency line at 360-740-1105 to initiate the reporting process.Lewis County Code 6.05.010


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.


  8. Animal Control Officer/Code Compliance Officer

    Please call the non emergency number at 360-740-1105 to report an animal concern. Works with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to respond to animal related complaints dispatched through the Lewis County Dispatch Center during normal business hoursInvestigates complaints of animals at-large, animal bites, prohibited activities of animals, and animal cruelty


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.


  9. Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I apply for a job with Lewis County? The first step is to check the Job Board daily for all current open positions within Lewis County government. Read the job posting and job description thoroughly. If you are qualified for an open position, fill out and sign a Lewis County employment application. Return the application along with any other required documents before the closing date listed in the Job Posting. Where can I get a Lewis County employment application? You can click on “Job Board” on this website. All job openings will have an editable PDF application form. …


    Human Resources - April 25, 2016, 8:15 a.m.


  10. Fee Schedule

    Paper Copy Fee 15 cents / page Scan Page Fee for Electronic Format 10 cents / page Electronic Delivery (E-Mail) Fee 5 cents / 4 files* Electronic Records Transmission 10 cents / gigabyte Storage Media / Container / Envelope / Postage / Delivery Charge Actual Cost * For purposes of calculating fees, an electronic “file” shall contain no more than one document and/or e-mail.NOTE: Charges will be combined if more than one type of charge applies.


    Public Records - July 15, 2021, 11:40 a.m.