Regional briefs for Nov. 4

The Olympian, News Services | • Published November 04, 2008

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Fort Lewis

Soldier jailed, suspected of killing friend

A Fort Lewis soldier was arrested Monday on suspicion of fatally shooting a friend after a long day of drinking, Pierce County sheriff's officials said.

The suspect, 23, was booked into jail just after 3 p.m. on one count of first-degree manslaughter.

The victim, 31, who also was in the military, had spent Sunday at his Lakewood apartment, watching football and drinking before going over to his friend's place in Parkland, sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said.

The suspect told officers he woke up about 1:30 a.m. and found his friend dead on the floor of the apartment, he said. The suspect, described as "extremely intoxicated," called 9-1-1.

"Guns came out and a round was fired," Troyer said. "We believe he was responsible for the shot, though it might not have been on purpose."

Investigators were putting together a time line of events.

Thurston County

Deputies interrupt motorcycle theft

The theft of a motorcycle was interrupted and the suspect was caught after a foot chase Friday night, according to Thurston County sheriff's deputy reports.

At 10:31 p.m. Friday, deputies noticed a person inside the fence of a business in the 6700 block of Martin Way. After a pursuit that included a K-9 unit, deputies arrested Steven Reeves, 24.

Deputies recovered a motorcycle that had rear-fender damage, according to the report. Damage was estimated at $899.

18-year-olds arrested in theft of vehicle

Two 18-year-old men were arrested on charges of theft of a vehicle and possession of stolen property Monday morning.

Theo Mai of Tacoma and Jeremiah Halvorsen of Lakewood were apprehended by Thurston County sheriff's deputies at 4 a.m. in the parking lot of Skateland on South Bay Road, according to a police report. Deputies recovered a Ford Ranger pickup, a CD player and tools, according to the report.

Olympia

Free information fair on adoption set for Saturday

An Ibsen Adoption Information Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave. N.W., Olympia.

The free event is designed to help prospective adoptive parents by answering questions and providing resources and support. The fair will include information on domestic and international adoption programs and testimonials from adoptive parents and children.

For more information, call 360-866-7036.

Hoquiam

Limo driver accused of giving alcohol to minors

A limousine driver accused of buying alcohol for passengers on their way to the Wishkah High School homecoming dance faces a charge of furnishing alcohol to minors.

Hoquiam Deputy Chief Jim Maloney says administrators intercepted the group Oct. 25 before they entered the school.

KXRO reports the 60-year-old driver told police he "got caught up in the fun the kids were having." He'll face charges in Hoquiam Municipal Court.