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The police departments of central Grays Harbor, led by Hoquiam, will host this year’s citizen’s academy beginning in January. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Central county citizen’s academy returns

Applications are now open, closing in mid-December

An Aberdeen man was cited for fireworks use after a 911 call Saturday about a possible shooting. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Man cited for fireworks use following “shooting” call

A brief investigation revealed no firearms in the suspect’s possession

A sheriff’s deputy pulls an equipment case out of a vehicle during a standoff in Hoquiam on Aug. 28. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Police peacefully resolve standoff in Hoquiam

The man was transported for mental health care

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Aberdeen police and residents mingle during a National Night Out event on Aug. 1.

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Good neighbors, good weather: county enjoys National Night Out

A perfect summer afternoon for the event

Members of the county’s Crisis Response Unit pack up after supporting a Drug Task Force operation in Aberdeen on Wednesday morning. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Drug task force carry out search in drug investigation

The possibility of the situation escalating led police to block off traffic for several hours

The Daily World File Betsy Seidel, Hoquiam Police Crime Watch coordinator, has McGruff the Crime Dog Jr., give a kiss to one of the many children at National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at Polson Museum.

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Across county, departments ready for National Night Out

The annual event is a good chance for the community to come out and interact

Courtesy photo / Aberdeen Police Department Grass burns south of the Chehalis River on July 16 after a fire was set in the scrub.

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One arrested following illegal fire in Aberdeen

The suspect offered no particular defense, saying ‘It’s just what I do’

An Aberdeen man headbutted through this police car window as he was being taken to the hospital to evaluate his stupendous blood alcohol content following his arrest for assault on Saturday, July 8. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Aberdeen man arrested after randomly assaulting bicyclist

No reason for the assault was offered

Courtesy photo / WPD Officer Jamie Ancich of the Westport Police Department poses during bike patrol training in Seattle.

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Westport roll out police bike patrol program

Three of the department’s officers are certified for the two-wheel operation

The Aberdeen Fire Department demonstrated spraying down a target at Badges and Brews, hosted at Starbucks on Sept. 22, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Fire and police to hold summer Badges and Brews event

The event will focus on summer safety

A suspected intoxicated driver was arrested near Montesano by Washington State Patrol troopers following an eight-mile pursuit on Friday morning. (Courtesy photo / WSP)

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State Patrol arrest suspected intoxicated driver after pursuit

The pursuit started west of Elma and ended west of Montesano after two spike strips

Trooper Austin Bugg makes a traffic stop, one of hundreds conducted over Memorial Day Weekend by the Washington State Patrol. (Courtesy photo / WSP)

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By the numbers: State Patrol recounts busy Memorial Day Weekend

The district has seen nearly 900 collisions year-to-date

Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Police Department Members of the county’s drug task force and police from Aberdeen and Hoquiam worked together to arrest a pair of Hoquiam men following a two-month investigation.

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Two arrested in Hoquiam drug bust

The arrests went without incident, said police