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Police seek man for hit-and-run on cop car
Sep. 30—The Aberdeen Police Department is searching for a man involved in striking a patrol vehicle with his truck on Sunday evening. Police were responding to another call when the incident occurred, said Cmdr. Steve Timmons of the Aberdeen Police Department. "Our officers responded to a parking cocmplaint on the 200 block of North E Street," Timmons said in a phone interview. "A truck came ...
Police searching for suspects after pursuit through downtown Montesano
Oct. 1—A rural robbery escalated to a pursuit through Montesano proper on Monday afternoon. The Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office is continuing to search for suspects, said Undersheriff Kevin Schrader. "We responded to a report of burglary on the 700 block of Geissler Road in Montesano," Schrader said in a phone interview. "The homeowner found the suspects leaving the location." Suspects were ...
Elma man arrested after fleeing domestic violence call
Oct. 1—A man was arrested after fleeing police in a high speed chase near Elma on Sunday afternoon. Sheriff's deputies were responding to an in-progress domestic violence/assault call near Wakefield Street in Elma when an Elma officer, responding to a call for backup, saw the suspect vehicle leaving the scene, according to an Elma Police Department social media post. The officer attempted to ...
City of Aberdeen proposes utility tax increase
Oct. 1—Aberdeen, in its financial state, is looking for a utility tax increase. The city is in debt and it needs a spark from somewhere. Ruth Clemens, Aberdeen's city administrator, pointed out how the last utility tax increase that Aberdeen implemented was in 2014. The tax would be raised from 2% to 4.5%. The council made a motion for Clemens to bring back an amendment to the utility tax that ...
McCleary sees salvo of city staff resignations
Sep. 30—A number of city senior staff members in McCleary have confirmed that they're resigning from employment with the city, taking jobs elsewhere. Public Works Director Chad Bedlington, City Clerk-Treasurer Jenna Amsbury and Police Chief Sam Patrick have all confirmed that they have submitted resignations, and will be departing within the month. "I've enjoyed the opportunity, but due to ...
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