#1 Arrest of Wanted Person for Manslaughter 1st Degree
On October 18, 2026, around 9:15 pm, Thurston County deputies arrested wanted person Kyler Lawrence during a traffic stop. It was reported that he was the passenger in a vehicle during a traffic stop. Kyler was seen with a baggie of drugs in his possession. There was reasonable suspicion to identify him, and after providing a false name, he was later identified as Kyler. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office picked him up from Thurston County’s traffic stop and was later booked into the Pierce County Jail. Kyler was wanted for Manslaughter in the 1st Degree in connection with his 5-year-old son’s Fentanyl OD death in March of 2025.
#2 Hit-and-Run of Motorcycle Rider
This second incident was a hit-and-run that occurred around 3:30pm on October 17, 2026. Deputies responded to a collision of a motorcyclist in University Place at Cirque Dr. W and 5th Ave. Ct. W. The 37-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered serious injuries after a reckless vehicle pulled in front of him, and he attempted to go around. The motorist was transported to a local hospital. Deputies were able to gather information on the fleeing suspect’s vehicle after dash cam evidence was provided. The suspect was tracked down and located at an address where the suspect was still sitting inside the vehicle. The 26-year-old male was arrested for Felony Hit and Run and Reckless Driving.
#3 DUI Arrest in a Construction Zone
This third incident occurred on October 18, 2026, around 1:30am when a reported DUI driver had driven through a construction site in the Bonny Lake area at 198th Ave. E and 154th St. E. The driver had passed out inside his vehicle. When deputies woke the man, it appeared he was heavily intoxicated. After agreeing to a field sobriety test, it was clear the 50-year-old male was not capable of completing the tests. He was arrested and booked for DUI.