Monday, November 9, 2009

On November 6, 2009 at 5:28pm, a man robbed the Key Bank in Belfair, WA.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Sheriff Casey Salisbury announced today that the Mason County Sheriff’s Office has purchased it’s new Patrol K-9.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

The Mason County Sheriff's Office administrative offices will be moving on November 4, 2009, to 322 North 3rd Street in Shelton.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Former Mason County Sheriff, Bob Holter, died at Memorial Hospital in Yakima Washington on October 11, 2009 at the age of 73.  If you are planning to attend the Memorial Service, Please RSVP to wadam@co.mason.wa.us  Thank you.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Mason County Sheriff, Casey Salisbury announced today the Patrol K-9 fund raising project has met its initial goal of raising $25,000 to start a K-9 Patrol Dog Program.  Sheriff’s Office fundraising efforts began in August.  So far more than 80 contributions have been received that range from $5,000 down to a few dollars.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Former Mason County Sheriff, Bob Holter, died at Memorial Hospital in Yakima Washington on October 11, 2009 at the age of 73.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Mason County Deputies are investigating Burglary that investigators say will probably exceed $50,000 in value.  The burglary was reported on Thursday at 1:40 PM when a Union man went to the home of his mother and stepfather located in the 12000 block of State Route 106.

Monday, September 28, 2009

The Mason County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the award under the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 of $611,610 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance's "Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs" solicitation. Mason County's application was considered among the hundreds submitted by organizations serving rural populations throughout the US. The amount awarded constitutes the largest Recovery and Reinvestment Act award in the State of Washington to this date.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Mason County Sheriff’s Deputies will have to wait even longer for a new labor contract.  The September 21, arbitration between Mason County and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Employees Guild has been delayed pending a decision on an unfair labor practice complaint filed by Mason County on Wednesday, September 16 two days prior to the scheduled arbitration date.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting dedicated, community minded people who would like to give back to their community by volunteering some of their time to augment the needs of the Sheriff's Office.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Daniel and Maggie Jonas, owners of Daniel's Grill, 116 West Railroad in Shelton, have partnered with the Mason County Sheriff's Office in its effort to raise funds for a Patrol K-9.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to create a patrol K-9 team to assist in the effort to combat crime in Mason County. The K-9 team is a valuable asset to deputies and other law enforcement officers who are working diligently to protect the citizens of this County.

Friday, August 21, 2009

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Team is investigating a one vehicle traffic collision at the 700 block of East Lake Shore Drive in Lakeland Village.  The collision occurred at about 1015 PM last night.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Sexually Violent Predator, Gary E. Cherry, 50, Shelton will be released into the City of Shelton without restriction if a Mason County Superior Court hearing goes his way.  His petition for release will be held at 8:30 AM on September 1st before Judge Amber Finlay.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reminds people that hot weather can bring an increase in thefts and burglaries by creating additional opportunities for criminals to enter your home or vehicle.  Home owners become more vulnerable to such crimes when doors and windows are left open at night to cool their homes.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

David J. Curtis, 42, Shelton, was found dead yesterday morning in about 4 feet of water in Mill Creek near Piccadilly Drive.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Since January, 2008, the Mason County Sheriff’s Traffic Enforcement team has been diligently helping to keep the roads of our County safer for its citizens.  This is being done through thorough and competent investigations, strict enforcement of traffic laws and educating the public.

Monday, July 20, 2009

An 18 year old Shelton woman was killed in a one car collision early Sunday Morning four miles south of Union.  According to investigators from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Team, Janelle S. Mills, of Shelton, was southbound on the McCreavy Road at a high rate of speed when her 1994 Mazda Protégé left the roadway and rolled several times.  According to investigators, Mills was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.  Speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in this incident.  Investigators are awaiting toxicology reports.  This case is still under investigation by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Mason County Coroner’s Office.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Sheriff’s Deputies today launched a second search for David J. Curtis, 42, Shelton.  Investigators aided by more than 60 searchers from Mason, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Kitsap, King, Pierce and Skamania Counties are again combing the heavily wooded area around Mill Creek about 2 1/2 miles east of Shelton.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Mason County Deputies have been asked to assist in the investigation of the disappearance of 10 year old Lindsey J. Baum of McCleary.