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A driver was transported for further medical care after striking a light pole on Sumner Avenue on Monday afternoon. (Michael S. Lockett / Daily World File)

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One hospitalized following car crash on Sumner

Police are investigating it as a possible drunk driving incident

Rufus A. Phelps III, left, was taken peacefully into custody in Seattle in connection with a Monday shooting death in Moclips on Wednesday afternoon. His son, Rufus A. Phelps IV, right, is still sought by police.

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Man arrested, charged for Moclips shooting as police search for suspect’s son

The suspect surrendered himself peacefully to police in Seattle.

Elma police located substances suspected to be methamphetamine and fentanyl during a drug bust on Feb. 19. Courtesy photo / Elma Police Department

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Elma police execute major drug seizure

Tens of thousands of dollars in suspected meth and fentanyl were siezed.

Aberdeen police are seeking information or the location of Elizabeth Gamez, 15, last seen on Monday afternoon. (Courtesy photo / Aberdeen Police Department)

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Aberdeen police seeking girl reported missing Monday

She was last seen near Alder Street on Monday afternoon.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Multiple officers at the Aberdeen Police Department were promoted this February as officers moved in positions left vacant by retirements.

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Aberdeen police build for future with multiple promotions

Nearly 20 percent of the sworn officers moved up a step in the ranks.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World New joins to the Ocean Shores Fire Department stand alongside officers of the department and Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin, left, during a swearing-in ceremony on Feb. 13.

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Ocean Shores welcomes, recognizes and promotes firefighters, police

New joins were sworn in as others were promoted or lauded

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Cmdr. Steve Timmons of the Aberdeen Police Department holds a lockbox of the type that will be available for residents of Aberdeen at no cost through a new program to assist entry for emergency responders in the case of a medical emergency.

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Ease of entry: Aberdeen police launch new program for helping elderly residents

The free lockboxes would help first responders to get to residents suffering medical emergencies, without breaking down their…

Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office / Deputy Sean McKechnie Damage to the wheels is visible following a 55-mile pursuit of a suspected DUI early last Friday that ended near Tokeland.

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Sheriff’s office carries out 55-mile DUI pursuit

The suspect was stopped near Tokeland after both front tires had been spiked

An autopsy for a dead man found in a creek last week is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 3, according to a spokesperson for the county coroner’s office. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Sheriff’s office investigating Grays Harbor man found dead in creek

There’s no obvious trauma or suspicioun of foul play at this time, according to the sheriff’s office

A 51-year-old Aberdeen man was arrested after barricading himself inside a residence against arrest on Wednesday, Jan. 25. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Man detained after barricading self against warrant arrest

Aberdeen man was wanted on a felony warrant for noncompliance with the sex offender registration.

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.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World A pair of men were arrested Friday for attempting to steal wiring and other items from an industrial site on the Chehalis River in Montesano.

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Amphibious offenders attempt aquatic escape, apprehended with alacrity

The suspects used kayaks to gain access to an industrial property.

The police departments of Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis will work together to host a 12-week Citizen’s Academy for Grays Harbor County residents beginning in January. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Central Grays Harbor police departments to hold citizen’s academy

The 12-week course can fit 25 residents.