MONROE – On Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 1:22 pm, Monroe police officers responded to the report of an assault by an inmate to a counselor in the Special Offenders Unit (SOU), Washington State Reformatory, Monroe. Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old female victim that had been assaulted in a counseling room by an inmate. The booth officer observed the counselor waving her arm to get his attention. He then called for assistance on the radio. Several Corrections Officers along with the Quick Strike Response Team (QSRT) responded to the assault and managed to free her from the inmate’s grip. He was then taken to segregation. The victim said the inmate had come into the office and asked her for a pen. He then attacked her from behind, placing both arms around her neck. He was still holding the pen that she had given him in his left hand. The victim knew the suspect and had met with him the previous night for a counseling session.

Officers’ interviewed the suspect, Darrel C. Holm, a 44-year-old male who is reportedly scheduled to be released from prison some time in 2011. He admitted to the assault on the counselor, saying “I want a third strike.” He led officers to believe he will continue this kind of behavior until he gets a third strike. Officers were told that the SOU was in modified lock down at the time of the assault.

The counselor sustained minor injuries and was seen by a nurse on site. Assault charges will be forwarded to the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office.

For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.
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MONROE – On Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 7:22 am, the Monroe Police Department ProAct and Special Emergency Response (SERT) Teams served search warrants on two residences located in the 700 block of Maple St and the 18600 block of Blueberry Lane in Monroe. The search warrants were obtained as part of an on-going heroin distribution investigation. During the search of the residences, officers seized heroin, marijuana, prescription pills, cash, packaging materials and drug paraphernalia. Two motorcycles were also seized. A total of four males (two from each residence) were taken into custody.

Jacob Nieves, age 23 of Monroe was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute/Deliver and Obstruction-Resisting an Officer. Dustin Nieves, age 24 and Daniel Krempl, age 23 of Monroe were charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute/Deliver. All three were taken to the Snohomish County jail for booking. An additional arrest of a 22-year-old male from Snohomish was made on a Department of Corrections Violation. While investigators were at the scene, two additional males stopped by to make purchases. They were placed under arrest and charges will be forwarded to the prosecutor.

For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.
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MONROE – Monroe Police Chief Tim Quenzer announces the 2010 police department employee awards:

• “Distinguished Service” Award - Officer James Tolbert for his exceptional work as a driving force in proactive criminal enforcement.
• The “Chief’s Award” – Investigative Support Monica Sandoval for her outstanding contributions in seeking to connect and help the Hispanic community in Monroe.
• Letters of Commendation – To the Special Emergency Response Team for the successful planning and execution of several high-risk search warrants in 2010. Members of the team are:
  SERT Commander Rick Dunn, Officer Chuck Fuller, Detective Barry Hatch, Officer Max Michel, Officer Kelly Pitts, Detective Spencer Robinson, Officer Justin Springer, Officer Tim Walker and Officer Reid Weaver.
• Letter of Commendation – Officer Max Michel for providing three years of excellent service in his role as School Resource Officer and personal safety instructor.
• Special Recognition for Excellence in Service – Chief’s coins were awarded to Sergeant Cindy Chessie, Detective Tim Buzzell, Detective Barry Hatch, Detective Spencer Robinson, Investigative Support Monica Sandoval, Sergeant Rick Dunn and Evidence Technician Julie Stuvland for their work on the Angela Petiffer homicide case.
• Several individuals were also recognized for their years of service to the department. Of special note was Administrative Manager Sherri Simonson who was recognized for twenty (20) years of service with the Monroe Police Department.

For additional information on this media release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis 360-863-4579.
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