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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Officer Niamh Donnelly, left, and Officer Daniel Clemson, of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, demonstrate a hold to an international group of corrections personnel at Stafford Creek Corrections Center on April 17 as part of an effort to bring a more human-rights focused approach to corrections.

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Stafford Creek home of new, forward-looking prison initiative

The international program is designed to create a healthier environment for prisoners and staff

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Heath Layman, with more than a quarter century of experience with the Cosmopolis PolicePhotos by Department, was officially confirmed as the chief of the department in January 2023.

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Longtime officer takes over as Cosi police chief

Twice previously, Layman has served as interim chief. Now he’s in the job permanently.

Police seized this stolen car after suspects attempted to evade following a report of a possible case of driving under the influence in downtown Aberdeen on Monday, Jan. 23. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Two arrested, stolen car recovered following high-speed escape attempt

No one was injured, though one suspect did spend some time in the Wishkah River.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Sheriff Darrin Wallace poses in front of the sheriff’s office on Jan. 5. Wallace was sworn in as the sheriff of Grays Harbor County last week.

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Q&A: Grays Harbor County Sheriff talks new job

Recently elected sheriff Darrin Wallace has been with the department for 16 years.

A second-degree murder charge filed against a 58-year-old man following a death investigation in Westport last week was dropped. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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Murder charge dropped in Westport death

The investigation is continuing and new charges may be issued.