Sheriff Sanders

Sheriff Sanders π“π‡π”π‘π’π“πŽπ π‚πŽπ”ππ“π˜ π’π‡π„π‘πˆπ…π… πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

06/20/2026

This is the kind of driving behavior that kills entire families.

Earlier tonight, one of our deputies observed a driver cross over a double yellow and pass numerous cars at speeds over 80mph on Old Pacific Hwy around a sweeping blind corner.

The deputy stopped the driver, who was obviously impaired. The driver provided a PBT of 0.223, nearly three times the legal limit. The driver was arrested for DUI.

Getting drunk and passing cars at high speeds in no pass zones is extremely dangerous and selfish behavior that poses unsuspecting oncoming drivers at extreme risk of life altering injuries and death.

I can say without any doubt that this deputy saved numerous lives tonight. Excellent work!

This is as far back as the family tree currently runs on my father’s side of the family. My father Tom Sanders Jr. serve...
06/19/2026

This is as far back as the family tree currently runs on my father’s side of the family.

My father Tom Sanders Jr. served as a Corrections Deputy before working his way up to an executive role in Nuclear Security.

My grandfather Tom Sanders Sr. served in the military and was awarded the valor service coin later in life for his heroic efforts assisting two police officers in a fight for their life.

My great grandfather Ulysses Sanders was a southern sharecropper. History tells us what came before that.

The next generation of our family tree is broken and fractured as a result of dehumanizing slavery, though technology may one day help us continue building out our ancestral roots. It is challenging to connect the dots of your ancestry when they were stripped of all their rights and legal names in exchange for iron brands to remind them of their status as property.

Happy Juneteenth to everyone, but a special shout out to those whose family trees are decimated as a result of the enslavement of others.

As Dr. Thelma Jackson so eloquently put it, β€œwe came over on different boats… but we’re all in the same boat now.”

I look forward to celebrating with you at ASHHO CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER tonight πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

TCSO Marine Services Deputies have one person in custody out on the sound. The suspect has a felony warrant for attempti...
06/19/2026

TCSO Marine Services Deputies have one person in custody out on the sound. The suspect has a felony warrant for attempting to elude and unlawful possession of controlled substances.

Welcome home! πŸ‘πŸ½
06/18/2026

Welcome home! πŸ‘πŸ½

06/17/2026

TCSO CONDUCTS PIT MANEUVER TO END MULTI-COUNTY PURSUIT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUSPECT

Early this morning, Mason County law enforcement requested a priority assist with apprehending a domestic violence suspect who violated a no contact order before ramming a law enforcement vehicle that tried to stop him.

TCSO deputies joined in on Hwy 101 S as a unit with a grappler staged in Tumwater. Prior to reaching the exit, a K9 unit conducted a PIT maneuver which disabled the suspect vehicle. The suspect surrendered without further incident and was handed over to Mason County.

Great job by all of the involved agencies to apprehend this individual!

NARCOTICS TASK FORCE + SIRT EXECUTE SEARCH WARRANTS, ARREST JUVENILES INVOLVED IN DRIVE BY SHOOTING AND GUN/NARCOTICS TR...
06/16/2026

NARCOTICS TASK FORCE + SIRT EXECUTE SEARCH WARRANTS, ARREST JUVENILES INVOLVED IN DRIVE BY SHOOTING AND GUN/NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING

On June 15th, the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force and SIRT executed numerous search warrants after a six month long investigation into juvenile gang violence and crimes. During the investigation, TNT completed numerous controlled purchases of co***ne.

Additionally, Detectives learned that the same gang was involved in a drive by shooting targeting a different gang. The gang leader and three other members (aged 17-18) were booked into correctional facilities for crimes such as possession of co***ne with intent to deliver while armed in a school zone, unlawful possession of a machine gun (trafficking G***k switches), conspiracy, and assault.

Thank you to our regional partners with Olympia Police, Lacey Police, Homeland Security Investigations, and Department of Corrections for helping with this investigation.

Happy Flag Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
06/15/2026

Happy Flag Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

In the early morning hours of June 12th, a TCSO deputy stopped a vehicle for suspicion of DUI after observing multiple d...
06/14/2026

In the early morning hours of June 12th, a TCSO deputy stopped a vehicle for suspicion of DUI after observing multiple driving violations.

The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested for DUI. A search warrant was obtained for the driver’s blood and to search their vehicle, as probable cause was developed that narcotics were in inside.

Approximately 1 pound of methamphetamine, cash, and scales were located inside the car. The suspect was booked into TCSO jail for drug dealing and DUI.

Tonight, one of our deputies attempted to stop an unlicensed motorcycle on Martin Way. The rider attempted to elude by f...
06/13/2026

Tonight, one of our deputies attempted to stop an unlicensed motorcycle on Martin Way. The rider attempted to elude by fleeing down a side walk, nearly crashing into a pedestrian. The deputy terminated the pursuit, then went around the block and was able to apprehend the rider.

The rider was an unlicensed 15 year old juvenile, who was placed under arrest for attempting to elude. The motorcycle was impounded.

A few points to be made about the influx of gas/electric powered bikes on our public roads:

β€’ Parents, I know that you think your kid is β€œmature for their age”, but when you’re not around, they’re definitely doing wheelies in the middle of busy intersections and riding recklessly down the sidewalks where pedestrians have an expectation of safety.
β€’ You must have a driver’s license + motorcycle endorsement to ride a motorcycle on a public roadway. There are no exceptions, and learner permits aren’t even close to counting.
β€’ Your motorcycle must be equipment compliant on public roads: license plates, turn signals, brake lights, headlights, etc.

Dense urban roadways are not safe for your unlicensed child, who doesn’t comprehend the importance of traffic laws, to rip around on at their leisure. Allowing them to do so is going to get your child seriously hurt or killed.

The bikes are cool, but your child making it to their 18th birthday alive and healthy is way cooler.

πŸ“·: Olympia Washington Live

In 2023, TCSO Corrections Deputy Kenny Anderson passed away during his third battle with cancer.Last night, Deputy Ander...
06/13/2026

In 2023, TCSO Corrections Deputy Kenny Anderson passed away during his third battle with cancer.

Last night, Deputy Anderson’s son Logan graduated high school and our Corrections team made a plan to cheer him on.

Deputy Anderson’s family, friends, and co-workers miss him deeply, and we know that he is proud of the young man Logan has become.

Congratulations to Logan and all of our 2026 graduates πŸŽ“

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