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Investigators process the scene outside of the downtown Olympia Intercity Transit Center Monday evening after a man died Monday afternoon during his arrest outside of the facility.
Investigators process the scene outside of the downtown Olympia Intercity Transit Center Monday evening after a man died Monday afternoon during his arrest outside of the facility. sbloom@theolympian.com

Three of last week’s five most read stories were related to the death of a man at the Olympia Transit Center.

1. Man dies during arrest at Olympia Transit Center: A man died Monday afternoon during his arrest outside the Olympia Transit Center.

2. Rollover crash slows traffic on ramp to northbound I-5 in Olympia: The headline says it all.

3. Popular Thai restaurant in Lacey closes: Chili Thai restaurant in Lacey has closed — much to the surprise of those familiar with the longtime eatery — and a poor health inspection may have contributed to the decision to close.

4. Coroner rules man at Olympia Transit Center didn’t die of lethal injuries: Coroner Gary Warnock identified the man as Jeffrey McGaugh, 44, of Olympia. The results of the autopsy were inconclusive, and the manner of McGaugh’s death is pending toxicology and microscopic studies. Warnock said further results will be available in six to eight weeks. However, Warnock said McGaugh did not die as the result of lethal injuries consistent with him having been beaten.

5. Protesters heat up Olympia City Council meeting over transit center death: Protesters then signed up for public comment at late Tuesday’s Olympia City Council meeting, where several scathing remarks were directed toward the police department and council.

This story was originally published March 6, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "In case you missed it...."

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