Crime & Safety
WSP Searches For Governor's Mansion Assault Suspect
Troopers are asking for the public's help identifying a person in connection with a breach at the governor's mansion in January.
OLYMPIA, WA – Officials are asking for the public's help identifying a person in connection with a breach at the governor's mansion in January.
On Jan. 6, "Occupy the Capitol" protesters broke through the gates of the governor's mansion. There were no reports of injuries or damages.
The governor later issued a video address, confirming that he and his wife Trudi had been at the mansion at the time of the breach, but were safe and unharmed.
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As the WSP continues to investigate the incident, it is seeking the public's help identifying a man who is being investigated for third degree assault that happened during the breach at the property.
Anyone with information is urged to contact WSP at sistips@wsp.wa.gov and reference case 21-002110.
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