Friday, October 2, 2026
A 33-year-old inmate is facing a felony charge after deputies found narcotics inside the Thurston County Corrections Facility earlier this month.
A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office reprot identified the inmate as Andrey Petr Lupulyak, of Federal Way. The incident took place on the evening of Sept, 8.
According to the report, corrections staff were alerted to a medical emergency involving Lupulyak in the restroom of one of the housing units. When staff responded, they found him unresponsive.
Medical personnel administered Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, multiple times. Each time he regained consciousness, his condition shifted between unresponsiveness and combative behavior, requiring restraints for safety.
“While staff assisted Andrey, it was discovered that a clear plastic bag containing a cloudy, crystalline substance was floating in the toilet Andrey had been sitting on,” a corrections deputy stated in the report.
Emergency medical services transported Lupulyak to MultiCare Capital Medical Center in Olympia for additional treatment. Afterward, he was returned to the jail.
Based on the recovery of suspected narcotics and Lupulyak’s medical reaction to Narcan, investigators determined there was probable cause to arrest him on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance within a correctional facility.
The report states Lupulyak is a 14-time felon. who was arrested on Aug. 30 for unlawful possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver – synthetic narcotic, driving under the influence, attempt to elude pursuing police vehicle, obstructing a law enforcement officer, third-degree stolen property, possession of stolen vehicle, first-degree driving while license suspended, operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock when required, and on an outstanding felony escape warrant.
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KatAshe
Just one question, how is it that a 14 time felon isn’t serving a long term in state prison, as a career criminal?
Thursday, September 25, 2025 Report this
susanh
Indeed!
Thursday, September 25, 2025 Report this
Shushu
Having worked in a correctional institute I am not a defender of violent offenders but many offenders offend due to drug addiction. An absolute plague in this country without a concerted effort to control or treat. All the millions thrown at free housing and nil at treatment has created a revolving door. AA meetings in prison is not enough. A true treatment protocol and resources within the jails and prisons should be mandated. It won't always work but some trauma may be addressed and tools for life learned. People voice the truth that drug addiction is an illness but just want the addicts locked up and the key thrown away. How's that working so far?
Friday, September 26, 2025 Report this
LindaD
Shushu has it right.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Report this