By Wyatt Haupt Jr.
A physical eviction at a duplex turned into a heated affair, in which the tenant allegedly torched his residence before exiting, and then confronted law enforcement with a machete prior to being zapped twice with a Taser and eventually taken down.
The incident took place at residence on Carpenter Road where Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputies were attempting to implement a court-ordered physical evicition on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
"The tenant was provided numerous notifications throughout the eviction process and was aware that today (Wednesday) was the final notice. The landlord learned that the tenant had taken edged weapons to all of the walls and caused significant damage to the residence. Additionally, neighbors reported abusive behavior from the tenant, noting he would scream racial slurs at minorities when they passed by," said Sheriff Derek Sanders in a social media post about the incident.
"The tenant refused to exit despite nearly two hours of hailing and attempting to negotiate. Suddenly, flames could be seen from the couch in the living room and the residence went up in flames. The neighbors in the other duplex were evacuated as the residence was quickly engulfed."
At that point, Sanders said, deputies had developed probable cause for arson in the first degree. But the supect allegedly ramped up his aggressive behavior.
"When the suspect exited the residence, he refused commands and walked toward the (backyard). Multiple 40 (millimeter) less lethal rounds were deployed, striking the suspect. The suspect then armed himself with a machete. Deputies utilized time, distance, and cover to avoid having to shoot the suspect. Deputies took cover behind trees and worked to negotiate with the suspect," said Sanders in the social media post.
"A taser was deployed as the suspect walked toward a deputy, however the suspect used the machete to cut the probe wires. Additional 40mm rounds were deployed as deputies maintained their distance. The suspect then tried to walk out to the street and a second taser deployment was successful. Deputies tried to handcuff the suspect, however the flames were too hot from the residence."
The unidentified suspect was then dragged out to the street by deputies and later transported to an undisclosed hosptial.
"The suspect had an injury to his right arm, which is believed to have been sustained during the first less lethal shot," said Sanders in the social media post.
When the supect is cleared from the hospital, he is expected to be booked into Thurston County Corrections Facility on charges of arson in the first degree and malicious mischief in the first degree.
"TCSO deputies demonstrated courage, compassion, and skill during this incident to avoid a lethal encounter. Increasing distance and taking cover to slow the pace allows for more time to make good decisions," said Sanders in the social media post.
"TCSO deputies are also equipped with some of the best equipment on the market, between (40 mm) launchers with green dot sights for accuracy and Taser 10 devices. Better tactics, better equipment, better outcomes."
SecondOtter
what about the residents of the other side of the duplex? They're out of their living quarters due to the '''suspect" torching the place? Is he going to be kept in jail or will he no bail out AGAIN and sure as taxes head right back to where he's been squatting all this time?
Chits like this is why I no longer will rent out a residence to anyone. I feel sorry for the innocent renters and for the landlord, too, because I know what it's like when a chitthead like the 'suspect' takes advantage of the law.
Oh, and let me guess..he was bullied as a kid. Gives him license to abuse every thing.
Thursday, January 29 Report this
Overtaxed
Good work by the TCSO , Hopefully he will NOT be Released for a long time.
Thursday, January 29 Report this
Honestyandrealityguy
Sad, so many tenants have no idea of what the landlord has to pay, including the mortgage payment. They need to pay their rent.
Thursday, January 29 Report this
Quadlok
More strawmen than a cornfield in here.
Someone charged with a first degree felony isn't just gonna get dumped back on the street guys. Only way he doesn't end up in prison for a long time is if he's ruled incompetent to stand trial, and then he'll end up in the secure wing of Western State for potentially even longer.
Thursday, January 29 Report this
Patriot
AS soon as the release him he will be able to rent another place in Olympia thanks to the idiots that run the city. He may have a felony and arson conviction but you won't be able to see it under the new rules. He can refuse to give your his SS# so no way to run background or credit check. I guess they think that will help the rental shortage. NObody will rent to someone they can't check out. So how's that going to work? Put the property owner in jail?
Friday, January 30 Report this
LindaD
I've had a single affordable rental in Olympia for 30+ years. Sadly, the Olympia city rules are getting impossibly onerous, but developers like this are exempt, as are non-profits that provide housing because, yes, they claim the rules make it impossible for them to operate.
That leaves me to pick up the slack. The city wants people like me to provide housing for all the difficult tenants like this and are making rules to enforce it.
Friday, January 30 Report this
Boatyarddog
ALL the While the Liar & Molester in the White House exclaims, " if you can't buy or Rent a house TOO BAD" there's some Irony for you. Impeach & Convict!
Friday, January 30 Report this
Dogbody
Seems like Boatyard dog is off his meds again.
Saturday, January 31 Report this
Somney
TCSO seems to have done a good job
Monday, February 2 Report this
Wesley
It's silly to expect the police to respond to lethal force with non-lethal force. The risk isn't worth it.
Sunday, February 8 Report this