Yelm Police Department
Four Suspects Steal $200 in Merchandise From Yelm Safeway
Yelm police officers responded to a call at around 1:11 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, after an employee from Safeway reported four individuals stole roughly $200 of merchandise from the store.
Upon arrival, police officers learned that male and female suspects stole $200 of alcohol and makeup from the store, before leaving in a black Honda Civic, which traveled toward RiteAid.
The identity of the four suspects remains unknown.
Police Officer Assaulted During Domestic Violence Call
Yelm police officers responded to a report of domestic violence on Saturday, June 3, after a man and his adult son had a physical dispute.
According to the police report, officers were told the father pushed and grabbed his son during a disagreement about bills.
Officers were also told by dispatch the man “may react badly” toward law enforcement officers due to past encounters. When officers attempted to detain the man, he became tense and physical with them.
According to the police report, the suspect resisted being handcuffed and pulled his arm away to avoid it. He reportedly pushed an officer off of him and on to the side of a vehicle, which nearly knocked the officer to the ground.
The officer was able to take control of the suspect on the ground by using the “figure four” technique.
The suspect was then placed in handcuffs and arrested.
Mail Theft Reported at Palouse Avenue Southeast
Yelm police officers responded to a call at around 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, after someone reported a locked mailbox on Palouse Avenue Southeast was broken into.
The reporting party told officers his mailbox was pried open, though they were unsure of what was inside. The person told officers they placed outgoing mail in the box the prior day. The items included a gift card and $70.
There is no information regarding suspects at this time.
