Arrest Summary
Published
05/12/2025
WCC Inmate Held on Behalf of Another Agency
Raymond, WA — May 9, 2025
A man currently held at the Washington Corrections Center was taken into custody Friday morning on a hold for another law enforcement agency.
Anthony L. Couch, 44, was arrested at approximately 10:45 a.m. by an officer with the Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office and transferred to Pacific County custody for detainment.
Couch is being held under a “Hold for Other Agency” designation (RCW MASC HOLD), pending further action by the originating jurisdiction. The case is under the authority of Pacific County Superior Court.
No related incident number was listed at the time of the arrest. Couch remains in custody awaiting additional proceedings or transfer.
Long Beach Man Arrested for Second-Degree Burglary
Long Beach, WA — May 2, 2025
A Long Beach man was arrested Friday night following an investigation into a burglary at a local recycling transfer site.
Matthew B. Danner, 44, was taken into custody at approximately 10:16 p.m. by a deputy with the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Danner is charged with Burglary in the Second Degree (RCW 9A.52.030), a felony offense under the jurisdiction of Pacific County Superior Court.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-2680. Danner remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Ilwaco Man Arrested for Trespassing and Property Damage
Ilwaco, WA — May 6, 2025
An Ilwaco man was arrested Tuesday morning following a report of trespassing and property damage at a location on First Avenue North.
Gregory H. Dunham, 60, was taken into custody at approximately 9:21 a.m. by an officer with the Long Beach Police Department and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Dunham is facing charges of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree (RCW 9A.52.080) and Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree (RCW 9A.48.090), both under the jurisdiction of Long Beach Municipal Court.
This arrest is associated with Related Incident: 25-0796L. Dunham remains in custody pending his court appearance.
Long Beach Woman Arrested for Hit-and-Run and Negligent Driving
Long Beach, WA — May 2, 2025
A Long Beach woman was arrested Friday evening following a vehicle incident involving a hit-and-run and unsafe driving behavior.
Skyla D. Ervin, 33, was taken into custody at approximately 6:36 p.m. by an officer with the Long Beach Police Department and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Ervin is charged with Hit-and-Run (Attended) under RCW 46.52.020 and Negligent Driving in the First Degree under RCW 46.61.5249. Both charges are classified as misdemeanors under the jurisdiction of Long Beach Municipal Court.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-0758L. Ervin remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
South Bend Man Arrested on Outstanding Non-Traffic Warrant
South Bend, WA — May 2, 2025
A South Bend man was arrested Friday morning on an outstanding failure-to-comply warrant related to a non-traffic offense.
Edward J. Hoffman Jr., 61, was taken into custody at approximately 8:55 a.m. by an officer with the South Bend Police Department near US 101 and Memorial Drive.
Hoffman was wanted on a warrant issued by Raymond Municipal Court for failure to comply with court conditions in a non-traffic matter. He was booked into the Pacific County Jail without incident.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-0827S. Hoffman remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
Menlo Woman Arrested on Drug Trafficking and Driving Charges
Menlo, WA — May 9, 2025
A Menlo woman was arrested early Friday morning on felony drug trafficking charges and a prior driving offense, following a multi-agency investigation.
Shantel M. Huff, 43, was taken into custody at approximately 3:47 a.m. by members of the Pacific County Drug Task Force. She was booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Huff faces a felony charge of Possession with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.401.1), to be handled in Pacific County Superior Court. She is also charged with Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree (RCW 46.20.342.1C), a misdemeanor under South Bend Municipal Court jurisdiction, related to a prior incident from July 2022.
This arrest is connected to Related Incidents: 22-1733S and 25-0007D. Huff remains in custody pending her initial court appearance.
Bay Center Man Arrested for DUI and Hit-and-Run
Bay Center, WA — May 9, 2025
A Bay Center man was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of a crash involving unattended property.
Daniel R. Kepl, 54, was taken into custody at approximately 7:30 a.m. by a trooper with the Washington State Patrol and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Kepl faces charges of Driving Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.502) and Hit and Run – Unattended Property (RCW 46.52.010.1), both misdemeanors under North District Court jurisdiction.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-264W. Kepl remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Long Beach Man Arrested for Felony Theft and Forgery
Long Beach, WA — May 9, 2025
A Long Beach man was arrested Friday evening on suspicion of first-degree theft and forgery following a Pacific County Sheriff’s Office investigation.
Kiet H. Lam, 43, was taken into custody at approximately 6:39 p.m. and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Lam is facing charges of Theft in the First Degree (RCW 9A.56.030), a felony offense involving property or services valued over $5,000, and Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020), both under the jurisdiction of Pacific County Superior Court.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-2847. Lam remains in custody pending his court appearance and further legal proceedings.
Pacific County Man Arrested for Protection Order Violation
South Bend, WA — May 5, 2025
A Pacific County man was arrested Monday afternoon for violating a protection order related to a restricted residence, workplace, school, or daycare.
Gerardo A. Orozco Jr., 34, was taken into custody at approximately 12:30 p.m. by a deputy with the Pacific County Jail and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Orozco is charged with violating a Protection Order under RCW 7.105.450.1A2, a gross misdemeanor offense being handled in South Bend Municipal Court.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-0839S. Orozco remains in custody pending his court appearance and additional proceedings.
Menlo Man Arrested for Drug Distribution and Unlawful Firearm Possession
Menlo, WA — May 9, 2025
A Menlo man was arrested early Friday morning on multiple felony charges related to drug distribution and unlawful firearm possession.
Carl W. Pickernell, 58, was taken into custody at approximately 3:47 a.m. by a detective with the Drug Task Force and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Pickernell is charged with Possession with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.401.1) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree (RCW 9.41.040.1A), both felony offenses under the jurisdiction of Pacific County Superior Court.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-0007D. Pickernell remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Long Beach Man Arrested for Burglary, Malicious Mischief, and Theft
Long Beach, WA — May 6, 2025
A Long Beach man was arrested Tuesday night on multiple charges including burglary, property damage, and theft.
Jacob M. Stapleton, 36, was taken into custody at approximately 9:46 p.m. by an officer with the Long Beach Police Department and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Stapleton faces felony charges of Burglary in the Second Degree (RCW 9A.52.030) and Malicious Mischief in the Second Degree (RCW 9A.48.080), along with a misdemeanor charge of Third Degree Theft (RCW 9A.56.050). The case will be handled in Pacific County Superior Court.
This arrest is connected to Related Incident: 25-0805L. Stapleton remains in custody awaiting his initial court appearance.
Raymond Woman Arrested for Domestic Violence Assault
Raymond, WA — May 3, 2025
A Raymond woman was arrested Saturday evening in connection with a domestic violence incident.
Savannah R. Steffens, 32, was taken into custody at approximately 4:29 p.m. by an officer with the Raymond Police Department and booked into the Pacific County Jail.
Steffens is charged with Fourth Degree Assault – Domestic Violence (RCW 9A.36.041.DV), a gross misdemeanor. The case is being handled in Raymond Municipal Court.
This arrest is associated with Related Incident: 25-1462R. Steffens remains in custody pending further court proceedings.