Jail escape, traveling Wall That Heals, stolen memorial sign: June 25 roundup

Thurston County news June 25 included an alleged jail escape attempt, a stolen memorial sign and the arrival of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica.

Here are key takeaways:

• A 32-year-old Lacey man allegedly dislocated his shoulder on purpose to be transported to MultiCare Capital Medical Center, then attempted to escape from Thurston County corrections deputies Tuesday evening, injuring a deputy during the struggle.
• A memorial sign honoring Alexander Borgen and Deven Borgen, two teenage brothers killed in a November drive-by shooting, was stolen between Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday morning from its installation site near 24th Avenue Southeast and College Street Southeast in Lacey.
• The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial extending over 300 feet, arrived in Lacey for the first time Wednesday afternoon and is stationed at Chambers Prairie Elementary School, available 24/7 free of charge through Sunday, June 28.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM.