22-year-old arrested in shooting of officer

A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday night for allegedly shooting a Puyallup police officer in the face. The man is being held on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm. His name was not released.

The officer, who has served more than 14 years on the force, was in stable condition at Tacoma General Hospital late Saturday after being shot at Puyallup's South Hill mall.

Gary Shilley, 51, was investigating a suspicious vehicle at the mall about 12:20 a.m. when he was shot, police said.

He was shot once in the face, police said, but was able to call for help.

following stabbing

An unidentified suspect was in custody Saturday in connection with a robbery and stabbing at the Sounder Train Station in downtown Kent, on Railroad Avenue between West James and West Smith streets.

Police arrived at the station shortly before 10 a.m. and found a man with chest wounds. The victim told police the suspect had demanded personal items from him. The victim said that when he refused, the suspect stabbed him, then boarded a southbound bus.

Police found the suspect on a Metro bus en route to Auburn. The suspect was booked into the Kent Corrections Facility on robbery and assault charges.

The victim, whose name was not disclosed, was taken to Harborview Hospital. His condition was unknown.

Kent

Rash of burglaries

plague East Hill

Police are warning residents about a rash of burglaries in the East Hill neighborhood over the past three months.

Since Jan. 1, that neighborhood has reported 91 of the city's 122 residential robberies. The area extends from 94th Avenue to city limits with Covington, and from 200th Street on the north to 288th Street on the south.

The burglaries represent a 20 percent increase over the same period last year. Six cases have resulted in 11 arrests so far.

Many of the break-ins occurred during school hours, police said. Typically the stolen items would fit in pockets or backpacks. Suspects are often young males, 13-17 years old, wearing dark clothing and carrying backpacks.

The burglaries follow a pattern, starting with a loud knock on the front door. If someone answers, the burglar will make an excuse and leave. If no one answers, the burglars force entry.

Police are urging residents who see any suspicious activity to call 911.

Highway 542 crash

claims B.C. woman

A woman from British Columbia died Saturday in an alcohol-related car crash on Highway 542 that injured three others, police said.

Donna G. Rawe, 57, of Aldergrove, B.C., died at the scene. A passenger in her car, Marvin A. Rawe, 58, also of Aldergrove, B.C., was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.

According to information provided by the police, Rawe was driving westbound shortly after 2 a.m. when an SUV traveling eastbound crossed the center line and smashed into her car.

The driver of the SUV, Cynthia D. Young, 32, of Maple Falls, was taken to St. Joseph Hospital, along with passenger Kelby W. Hein, 21, of Ferndale.

Sergeant charged

with murder

A Fort Lewis sergeant has been charged with premeditated murder in the death earlier this month of another sergeant's wife, the Army said Friday.

Sgt. Godfrey J. Hurley was charged in the death of Lisa R. Nossett, 28, whose body was discovered in her on-post housing March 11. She was the wife of Sgt. Christopher Nossett.

Hurley, 38, a chemical-operations sergeant assigned to 62nd Chemical Co., 23rd Chemical Battalion, was arrested Friday on the base south of Tacoma, the Army said in a statement.

Nossett died from sharp force injuries to the neck and torso, the Army said without providing any additional details.

Hurley, who has been in the Army for 14 years, arrived at Fort Lewis in December 2002. His previous assignments included Korea, Fort Polk and Germany.

Christopher Nossett, an active-duty soldier stationed in Korea, returned to Fort Lewis after the slaying, and the Army said the couple's two children were in his care.

Grays Harbor County

for fire captain

A memorial service for a Fire Department captain who died last week is planned for Wednesday at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

Captain Robert E. McLaughlin, 40, died Tuesday from injuries suffered during a water-training exercise the day before. He is survived by his wife, Christine; two daughters, Christa and Katalin; and his son, Killian.

A procession will begin Wednesday at noon at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino, at 78 State Route 115. The memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. at the Convention Center, 120 W. Chance A La Mere Ave., Ocean Shores.

A private graveside service for family members and invited guests will follow.

Residents seek

new mayor's recall

A group of residents in Bucoda has filed a petition to oust Mayor Kathy Martin less than three months into her term of office.

Sixteen people signed a letter to the county auditor, delivered late Wednesday, accusing Martin of creating upheaval in Bucoda and asking for a recall election. They allege she violated her oath of office.

Martin won one of the closest elections in county history. Since then, feuding has crippled city government.

If a Superior Court judge decides there are legal grounds for a recall election, the group must gather the signatures of at least 69 registered voters; that's 35 percent of the total votes cast in the mayoral election.

Times staff and The Associated Press