The worst thing this week was the fatal crash on Spirit Lake Hwy. The deceased driver is estimated to have been driving in excess of 100 mph. There were 43 people booked into jail, and a lot of medical emergency calls on the scanner.
This week’s dumbest award goes to Ambrosia Mychelle Rodriguez, with 3 driving with suspended license charges, two weapons charges, and a controlled substance charge; she’s looking at some serious time. How one person gets three driving-with-a-suspended-license charges in one stop is beyond us.
This week’s weirdest award goes to Zachery Stan Stefonek for glue sniffing charges. This is the second person we’ve seen arrested for glue-sniffing. The first person was Ciara Cathy Cothren, who was arrested on December 11, 2025. It’s unknown what would make a person so desperate to get high that they’re willing to sniff glue. We hope they get some help.
The piggy award goes to Robert Lee Anthony Piggee. Mr. Piggee certainly piggyed the charges this week with – ATTEMPT TO ELUDE, DUI, DWLS 3RD, HIT & RUN, OPER VEH W/O IGN INTERLOCK – Mr. Piggee’s piggy antics would wind him up with this week’s highest bail at $50,000.
Castle Rock – Fatal Vehicle Collision on Spirit Lake Highway and Reynolds Road. Emergency responders in Cowlitz County, Washington, reported a vehicle went off road and struck a power pole. Initial reports indicated a possible ejection from the vehicle. Dispatch later confirmed that one person was deceased and another was pinned under the vehicle. Multiple witnesses were on scene, and two passengers confirmed they were involved in the crash. Power outages were reported, and the local utility (PUD) was notified. Life Flight was later stood down, and medics transported two individuals to St. John’s Hospital under code three conditions. Speed estimated over 100mph. 1/23/2026 09:01 PM
Castle Rock – Second Vehicle Crashed into first accident on Spirit Lake Highway and Reynolds Road. Emergency responder broken femur transported to medical center. Four car collision, three parked responding to first crash. Drive of fourth car booked into jail charged with reckless endangerment, vehicular assault, and DUI. 1.24.2026 02:04 AM
Castle Rock – Medical team responds to patient near Woodard Ave. Emergency responders were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious person near Woodard Avenue Northeast in Castle Rock. The situation prompted a Delta-level medical response. 1/27/2026 06:36 PM
Kalama – Fire crew establishes command on First Street. Firefighters responded to a possible blaze near First Street. Engine 52 appeared to take command and coordinated with control on scene. Fire personnel completed operations and returned property to its owner after the fire incident was resolved. Scene command was ended, and all units, including rescue and engine crews, were released and placed back in service. 1/24/2026 03:17 PM
Kalama – Fire units respond to shed fire near Fir St. Fire crews, including engine and rescue units, responded to a shed fire near Fir Street in Kalama, Washington. A homeowner was reportedly attempting to put out the fire before firefighters arrived. Command was assumed by a responding officer once on scene. The situation appeared to be brought under control following coordinated response efforts. 1/24/2026 03:01 PM
Kelso – Deputies respond to possible burglary near Westside Hwy. Law enforcement in Kelso responded to a possible burglary near an apartment complex and a local market along Westside Highway. Reports indicated a possible suspect attempting to scale a building. Officers remained on scene to monitor the area while clarifying the suspect’s location and description. 1/20/2026 03:27 AM
Kelso – Fire alarm response near Owl Creek Rd. Fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm near Owl Creek Road. The situation involved multiple engines and a tender responding from control. The details regarding the cause or extent of the alarm are not yet confirmed. 1/25/2026 03:18 PM
Kelso – Medical team responds to emergency at school. Emergency medical personnel responded to Huntington Middle School for a possible chest pain incident. The call was handled as a Delta-level response. 1/28/2026 09:51 AM
Longview – Deputies investigate possible robbery near 20th Ave Grocery. Emergency units responded to a possible robbery in progress near 20th Avenue Grocery in. Two individuals were reportedly trying to take money from another person and possibly attempting to break into their vehicle outside the store. Units described suspects by clothing and searched nearby alleys and parking areas. 1/20/2026 05:58 PM
Longview – Missing person near Frontier. Emergency units in Longview responded to a possible missing person near 3rd Avenue. The individual, reportedly elderly and using a walker, was last seen around 5:00 p.m. after recently having surgery. Individual was found and returned home. 1/17/2026 07:33 PM
Longview – Vehicle overturned in water near Industrial Way. Emergency crews responded to a possible vehicle accident near Mount Solo Road and Industrial Way in Longview. A vehicle appeared to be submerged upside down in the water, and responders were uncertain whether anyone was inside or if it had been intentionally pushed into the water. Two deceased individuals were recovered from vehicle. 1/18/2026 04:47 PM
Longview – Deputies respond to possible domestic dispute near Colorado St. Deputies requested assistance to handle a possible domestic dispute involving several women at a residence near Colorado St in Longview. Reports indicated threats were being made, and communication with dispatch was temporarily lost. 1/18/2026 03:36 AM
Longview – Officers stop vehicle in possible domestic case. Police in Longview stopped a vehicle near 38th Avenue following reports that a woman may have been held against her will for several days. Officers located the vehicle, a Kia Soul, and detained an individual for investigation of a potential domestic situation. 1/19/2026 05:35 PM
Longview – Traffic stop near Pacific Way leads to warrant arrest. Deputies conducted a traffic stop of an Oregon-registered vehicle near Pacific Terrace and Pacific Way in Longview Heights. The driver was found to have an extraditable warrant from Oregon related to a failure to register as a sex offender. Later communication included reference checks, routine radio exchanges, and a report of a nonhazardous chimney burn at a separate location. 1/23/2026 01:39 PM
Woodland – Workplace dispute near Belmont Loop. Units responded to a potential confrontation involving an employee who reportedly threatened another individual multiple times at a location near Belmont Loop in Woodland. The groups were separated and awaiting officer contact. 1/27/2026 12:18 PM
Woodland – Possible family threat reported near Butte Hill Rd. Caller stated that her mother was frightened due to a situation involving a 21-year-old family member who may have previously threatened relatives with a knife. The authenticity of the threat has not been confirmed. Deputies responded reports indicate that one person may have twisted another person’s arm during an argument. The involved individuals were separated, and one appears to have been intoxicated and on probation. No weapons were reported at the scene. 1/24/2026 09:56 PM
Woodland – Emergency response to crash at motocross track – Emergency crews responded with lights and sirens to a possible motor vehicle accident at a motocross track in Woodland. The call was mutual aid assistance requested from another agency. 1/25/2026 12:16 PM
| Name | Arrest Date | Bail | Charges |
| Barnes, Bradley Ryan | 01/16/26 | $1,000.00 | URINATING IN PUBLIC, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| Bearse, Courtney Iris | 01/21/26 | $2,500.00 | CONTEMPT OF COURT, CRIM TRESPASS 2ND |
| Blank, Hunter James | 01/21/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD, POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE, FIREARM POSSESSION UNLAWFUL-2, ATTEMPT TO ELUDE, POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE, POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE |
| Bruce, Leon Donald | 01/22/26 | $2,500.00 | DWLS 3RD, DWLS 3RD, ASSAULT 4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
| Clark, Angel Ray | 01/22/26 | $2,000.00 | DWLS 1ST, OPER VEH W/O IGN INTERLOCK |
| Couch, Charlie | 01/20/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD |
| Dahrens, Nathanial Anthony | 01/22/26 | $1,500.00 | DWLS 3RD, PROTECTION ORDER VIOLATION |
| Devore, Corey Wayne | 01/21/26 | $1,000.00 | DOC HOLD, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| Dyer, Alicia Lynn | 01/19/26 | $3,500.00 | CRIMINAL IMPERSONATE 1, POSSESS ANOTHERS ID, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| England Hall, Destiny Ann | 01/22/26 | $1,000.00 | THEFT 3RD DEG |
| Erickson, David Lee | 01/16/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD |
| Flores Andino, Nelson De Jesus | 01/20/26 | $5,000.00 | ASSAULT 3RD, ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE, OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC SERVANT, RESISTING ARREST |
| Hansen, Kristin Nicole | 01/17/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD, DWLS 3RD, THEFT 3RD DEG |
| Hanson, Danielle Lynn | 01/16/26 | $1,000.00 | DOC HOLD, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| Hernandez, Jenissa | 01/21/26 | $1,000.00 | CRIM TRESPASS 1ST, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| Hoffman, Randolph Henry | 01/16/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD |
| Howard, Matthew Derreck | 01/20/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD |
| Hummel, Joseph Paul | 01/20/26 | $2,000.00 | DUI, PHYSICAL CONTROL |
| Kanooth, Jedadia Louis | 01/22/26 | $0.00 | ASSAULT 2ND, HARASSMNT -PREVCON/THREATKILL ATTEMPT |
| Mathis, Kevin Junior | 01/17/26 | $1,000.00 | RECKLESS DRIVING, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES, DUI 2nd, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| McCauley, Terry Ann | 01/22/26 | $1,000.00 | THEFT 3RD DEG |
| McClain, Sean Aaron | 01/22/26 | $250.00 | DOC HOLD, DWLS 3RD |
| Merzoian, Hannah Jean | 01/22/26 | $2,000.00 | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| Mills, Jonathan Matthew | 01/20/26 | $0.00 | FUGITIVE FRM JUSTICE, DWLS 3RD |
| Naple, Thomas Matthew | 01/21/26 | $0.00 | DWLS 3RD, DUI |
| Piggee, Robert Lee Anthony | 01/27/26 | $50,000.00 | ATTEMPT TO ELUDE, DUI, DWLS 3RD, HIT & RUN, OPER VEH W/O IGN INTERLOCK |
| Rather, Kyle John | 01/22/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD |
| Reeves, Timothy Harold | 01/20/26 | $0.00 | ASSAULT 3 POLICE OFFICER, CRIM TRESPASS 2ND, RESISTING ARREST |
| Reilly, William Edward | 01/22/26 | $0.00 | IMMORAL COMM W/ MINOR, ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE, INDECENT EXPOSURE |
| Rodriguez, Ambrosia Mychelle | 01/20/26 | $7,000.00 | DWLS 3RD, DWLS 2ND, CARRY CONCEAL WEAPON, CARRY CONCEAL WEAPON, DWLS 3RD, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES |
| Schank, Steve James | 01/20/26 | $1,500.00 | DWLS 3RD, DWLS 2ND, USE/DELIVER DRUG PARAPHERNALIA |
| Smith, Patrick William | 01/16/26 | $0.00 | PROB/PAROLE VIOL |
| Sours, Matthew Richard | 01/17/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD, CRIM TRESPASS 2ND |
| Stefonek, Zachery Stan | 01/19/26 | $500.00 | GLUE SNIFFING |
| Svajlenka, Jelaina Charelle | 01/17/26 | $6,000.00 | ASSAULT 4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, VIOL NO HARASSMENT ORDER, THEFT 3RD DEG, CRIM TRESPASS 1ST |
| Titus, Christina Ann | 01/18/26 | $0.00 | ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE |
| Twidwell, Hannah Rose | 01/20/26 | $0.00 | DWLS 2ND, DWLS 2ND |
| Watson, Deana Cortera | 01/16/26 | $0.00 | MAL MISCH 3RD > $50, RESISTING ARREST |
| White, Kaila Richelle | 01/21/26 | $0.00 | DOC HOLD, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES, POSSESSION DANGEROUS WEAPON |
| Whitehair, Ronald Joe III | 01/19/26 | $2,000.00 | ASSAULT 4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ASSAULT 4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INTERFERING DV REPORTING |
| Wiltz, Robert Russell | 01/17/26 | $5,500.00 | POSSESSION OF STOLEN VEHICLE, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE KNOW POSSES, DWLS 2ND |
| Wirth, Isaiah Anthony | 01/19/26 | $0.00 | ATTEMPT TO ELUDE, POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE |
| Young, Ernest Willard | 01/20/26 | $0.00 | POSS STL PROP 2/>250 |
