Thurston

Thurston County Sheriff Calls Out Dangerous Fallout of Washington’s New Pursuit Legislation

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Yelm, Washington – Following a series of high-speed pursuits that resulted in drivers evading police, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders expressed his concerns about the state’s pursuit legislation in 2021. Sheriff Sanders took to social media to share a video of a black BMW traveling at approximately 120 mph while he attempted to pull it over using his emergency lights. The sheriff described the reckless behavior of the BMW driver, who was cutting off cars and brake checking them directly in front of him. According to Sheriff Sanders, the BMW is registered to an individual … Read more

Justice Denied: Thurston County Woman Sues for Arrest and Lack of Medical Aid While Suffering from Brain Bleed

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In Thurston County, Washington, a woman named Nicole McClure has filed a lawsuit after being arrested for driving under the influence and allegedly not receiving medical aid while experiencing a brain bleed. The incident occurred on March 21, 2022, when McClure was involved in a single-vehicle collision due to a medical emergency. A Washington State Patrol trooper witnessed McClure driving at a slow speed before she collided with the center of a roundabout in Olympia. According to the lawsuit, McClure informed the troopers that she had left work early because she felt dizzy and was … Read more