A 23 year old male resident was taken into custody for several counts of delivery of heroin. He also had a significant amount of methamphetamine in his possession as well as over $2000.00 cash when he was arrested.
A second adult male with numerous outstanding warrants was also taken into custody at the scene as he was found hiding in a closet.
Upon searching this subject, suspected methamphetamine and related paraphernalia was found in his pocket.
Both men were booked into jail.
Grays Harbor Undersheriff Brad Johansson just sent us an update on a fire in Oakville that occurred early this morning where an infant was critically injured.
On 05-25-20 at approximately 1:23 AM the Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire on Gibson Creek. Deputies arrived on scene and firefighters were putting out a fire that was burning a 20’ by 30’ shed that was being used as a residence by a married couple and their 8-month-old daughter.
The 8-month-old infant was sleeping in the shed when the fire was discovered. The parents were in the main residence, located next to the shed when the fire started. The father, a 44-year-old male, went into the burning structure to rescue his daughter.
The infant suffered burns and smoke inhalation and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. The father sustained less serious burns and was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released.
Sheriff’s Office fire investigators are on scene attempting to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Johansson Says "Investigators have told me they have seen nothing suspicious about the fire at this point, in their investigation". We want to express our sympathy for this tragic event.
The Grays Harbor County Sheriffs Office has updated us this morning on a shooting incident that took place in the Moclips area on Monday evening were they are still looking for a suspect in the altercation a Lareciana Broussard-James.
Here is what we have from Under Sheriff Brad Johannson
On 05-18-20 at approximately 5:52 P.M deputies responded to a report of male who had suffered a gunshot wound and was taken by a private party to the Grays Harbor Fire District 8 station to render aid.
The victim 36 year old Zachery Christensen from Moclips was transported to Grays Harbor Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Deputies and detectives contacted witnesses and determined that an altercation involving three people took place on Otis Ave in Moclips, Wa,.
During the physical altercation a gun was fired and Christensen was fatally struck.
Investigators are still attempting to locate one of persons involved in the altercation.
The person of interest is Lareciana “Lala” Broussard-James, a dark skinned, female 5’-09”, 205 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you see or know the location of Lareciana Broussard-James please call 911 and report her location.
If you have information on this case please contact Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office Detective Steve Beck. He can be contacted on through the dispatch non-emergency line 360-533-8765
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