Deputy Chief Russ Fitts explained some of the more curious items on the log, lately:

January 17, 2009

Wawona Ave SW

Burglars broke into vacation home, stayed there awhile then robbed it.

“The lady who owns the home hadn’t been there for six weeks. When she got there, all beds were made and it had been straightened up. She was missing food products. No sign of forced entry.”

Ocean Shores Blvd SW

Rollover accident with some injuries.

“The guy was too fast on the turn.”

Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Log

January 15, 2009

Copalis Beach

Credit used from stolen purse and made unauthorized purchases in Pacific Beach area.

Abandoned vehicle parked with gas cans in back.

Pacific Beach

Traffic accident with car fluid and oil on roadway.

Ocean City

Sexual abuse allegation.

Possible drug deal happening in school parking lot.

with many items that did not make today’s print edition:

Ocean Shores Police Log

 January 15, 2009

 Mount Olympus Ave SE

Speeding ticket issued at school/play ground crossing.

 Frigate St NW

Suspicious person entered garage.

 Ocean Shores Blvd SW

Ticket issued for speeding.

 Canal Dr SE

Ticket issued for speeding.

 Chance Ala Mer St NW

Two juveniles stole smoking items and are hanging out in the area.

including items that didn’t make the newspaper print edition:

Ocean Shores Police Log

January 12, 2009

Point Brown Ave NE

Keys found and given to post office to place in Post Office Box.

Damon Rd NW

Traffic Accident with injuries.

Canal Drive

Check on residence to make sure everything is okay.

Hassalo Avenue

Traffic hazard complaint due to person standing in the middle of the road.

Contains some items that did not make the print edition:

Ocean Shores Police Dept.

Jan. 2

W. Chance a la Mer

Questions regarding “how to proceed with employee theft.”

Pt. Brown Ave. NW

Purple cell phone left in drop box.

Sunset Ave. NE

Neighbor screaming at kids. “Has been calling the kids names caller wouldn’t call a grown up.”

from the Daily World:

Friday night’s David Reed Memorial Emphasis netted 10 drunken drivers and produced nearly 50 alcohol-related citations, according to Grays Harbor Undersheriff Rick Scott.
. . . drunken driving citations were issued to two people in the same vehicle on Highway 115 outside Ocean Shores, Scott said. After the original driver of the vehicle was pulled over and taken into custody, a passenger, who was also intoxicated, produced another set of keys and tried to drive off in the vehicle. That driver was pulled over and cited, as well, he said.

from the Ocean Shores Police Dept:

The Ocean Shores Police Department is investigating a collision that sent two Ocean Shores men to the hospital and split their car in half. At approximately 6:45pm on Saturday, January 3, a 1993 Lexus was driving in the 100 block of Pt. Brown Ave SW when it crossed over the center line and ran off the roadway. The vehicle then collided with van parked in a driveway in front of  a residence. The impact from  the collision split and car in half and caused it to flip several times before coming to rest. Both men were ejected from the car.  The 43 year old driver was taken to Grays Harbor Community Hospital and treated for injuries. The 38  year old passenger was also transported to Grays Harbor Community Hospital and later transferred to Haborview Medical Center. The extent of the injuries are not known at this time. Excessive speed and alcohol appear to have contributed to the collision. The accident is still under investigation.

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from O.S.P.D.

Dec. 31

Minard Ave. NW

1:20 .m.

“Girlfriend is hitting him. Extremely intoxicated.” Subject arrested for Assault/DV.

Skamokawa Court SE

Same animal impounded yesterday running loose again today. Friendly Husky.

Arrived too late for this week’s paper:

Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Department log

Dec. 19

Copalis Beach

Caller slipped and fell, may have broken leg. Member of Ocean Shores Fire Dept. who lives near by will check.

Dec. 20

Copalis Beach

Warrant arrest. One in custody.

Copalis Beach

Caller reports dog left outside in cold.

Internet Scams 

12/30/08 

 We continue to receive reports of Ocean Shores residents accepting unsolicited counterfeit cashier’s checks from people they do not know, or may have only met online.  This is a common scam being perpetrated globally.  If someone sends  an unsolicited cashier’s check, or overpays for an item sold online, and then asks to have the overage sent back to them, or someone else, it is likely a scam.  

Please see this link with more information on this.