Lacey Police Department

10/16/2026

This week, our Community Academy class learned about our regional Thurston County SWAT SWAT program and check out the Bearcat 🚓 They also learned about patrol tactics and got to hear from our amazing Chaplain about officer wellness and the Chaplain program 🤗🚓

10/15/2026

October is and we want you to be on the lookout for some of the 🚩 that are signs of a DV relationship: 
 
🚩Ignoring your boundaries
🚩Trying to control who you see
🚩Pressuring you into things
🚩Blaming you for their behavior
 
What other red flags can you think of? 🚩🚩🚩
 
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can call us at 911 for emergencies, or (360) 704-2740 for non-emergent situations. You can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE, or you can text “START” to 88788 for confidential 24/7 care. 💜🚓

10/14/2026

We were happy to assist our friends at Monroe Police Department in apprehending this dangerous suspect. 🚓🚓🚓

MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE: Suspect in Monroe Apartment “Shots Fired” Incident Taken into Custody

Following investigative leads regarding the shooting incident at the Terra Apartments in Monroe, WA last week, an 18-year-old male suspect was safely taken into custody today without incident in the city of Lacey. The suspect has been booked into Snohomish County Jail for Attempted Assault 1st degree and Unlawful Possession (of a) Fi***rm 1st degree. The investigation and capture were made possible with assistance from the cities of Lacey and Olympia Police Departments and other Thurston County law enforcement agencies.

On October 8, 2026, Monroe Police Department officers responded to a call of shots fired at the Terra @ Monroe Apartments. Officers learned several shots had been fired through an apartment door while a delivery driver was attempting contact. An armored vehicle, negotiator, and North Sound Metro SWAT provided assistance at the scene. Upon entry, no people were located inside the apartment. No injuries were reported during this incident.

City of Lacey Police Department
Olympia Police Department

10/12/2026

On Friday, half of our staff went to our annual Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) training 🚓🚓🚓 It was a beautiful fall day for some fast driving, practicing deploying stop sticks, driving in wet conditions and completing our CPR recertifications!

10/07/2026

Thank you to Cutters Point Coffee Co. for hosting us this morning for ! We had a great time hanging out with our community! ☕️🚓

10/06/2026

🚨UPDATE: Marieann has been located safe. Thank you, Lacey! 🚨

🚨Have you seen Marieann Bokna? 🚨She was last seen 9/1/26 in the 4600 BLK of 26th Ave SE. She may be staying with friends in the area. She is a 15 year old Asian female, with black hair and brown eyes, and is 5’1” and 110 lbs. If you have any information, please call (360) 704-2740 and reference case 2026-04496.

10/05/2026

2 brothers, 2 different career paths: both serving our community! Sgt. Landwehrle caught up with his brother, Lt. Landwehrle with Lacey Fire District 3 at an event recently 🤗 Thank you to both of you for your service to our community! 🚓🚒

10/01/2026

Last night, we welcomed our 2026 Community Academy class! They went through introductions, heard from Chief Almada and got a tour of the (almost complete) new building! 🎉🚓