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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Man accused of shooting AR-style rifle at deputies extradited to Washington after fleeing to Nevada
The man accused of firing an AR-style rifle at Thurston County deputies in May is back in Washington after he fled to Nevada, leading local and federal law enforcement on a days-long manhunt. Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said on May 8, 27-year-old Damien Madison allegedly fired three rounds at deputies and a K9 during a chase that started in Grays Harbor County and ended in Thurston County. No one was injured in the shooting. Madison fled and was arrested about a week later near the Nevada-California border. The FBI Criminal Apprehension Team, with Air Support, used a Grappler device to stop Madison's vehicle, which had his mother inside. He made an initial appearance in a Nevada court and has since been extradited to Thurston County to face a judge here. Madison's preliminary appearance is scheduled for today in Superior Court to determine possible release conditions. He has been booked for: • Two counts of first-degree assault 1st with a deadly weapon • Drive-by shooting • First-degree unlawful possession of a firearm • First-degree malicious mischief
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Man accused of firing AR-15 rifle at Thurston deputy is in custody, Sheriff Sanders says
A man accused of firing an AR-15 rifle at a Thurston County Sheriff's Office deputy during a pursuit last week is in custody, Sheriff Derek Sanders announced Tuesday afternoon on social media. 'A few minutes ago the FBI Criminal Apprehension Team and other agents took Damien (Madison) and his mother into custody after coordinating a Grappler deployment on their vehicle near the Nevada/California state line with air support overhead,' he said. 'A multi-day, multi-state, multi-jurisdiction manhunt comes to an end,' Sanders added. The Olympian typically does not identify suspects before they appear in court. In this instance, though, the suspect was still at large and was considered dangerous. The sheriff's office also had offered reward money that grew from $1,000 to $5,000 during the search for him. Madison, 27, is accused of firing an AR-15 style rifle at a deputy on the night of May 8 during a pursuit, according to a social media post by the sheriff. According to The Olympian's previous reporting: Sanders said TCSO was notified Thursday that a wanted felon was heading toward Thurston County from Grays Harbor County. He said Madison had engaged in high-speed chases with law enforcement three times in six months in Thurston County. He said a deputy and K9 unit were able to locate Madison in Tenino. He was a passenger in another vehicle at the time. The driver fled and the deputy initiated a pursuit over an active warrant for Madison for failing to appear in court on prior charges. Sanders reported that Madison began throwing items at the deputy's vehicle, then leaned out the window and began firing at the deputy with an AR-15-style rifle. The deputy and K9 were unharmed, but their car became disabled. Sanders said the driver then let Madison out of the car, and he fled on foot. The driver was arrested shortly thereafter for eluding and rendering criminal assistance.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
FBI, local agencies capture man accused of shooting AR-15 at Thurston County deputy
A man wanted for allegedly firing an AR-15 rifle at a Thurston County sheriff's deputy was arrested Tuesday afternoon near the Nevada-California border, ending a multi-day manhunt across multiple states, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. The FBI Criminal Apprehension Team, with air support, used a Grappler device to stop the vehicle carrying 27-year-old Damien Madison and his mother. Both were taken into custody. Authorities say the arrest followed a coordinated effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The search for Madison began after deputies say he opened fire on a pursuing K9 deputy during a chase that started in Grays Harbor and ended in Thurston County. According to Sheriff Derek Sanders, Madison began throwing objects at the patrol vehicle before firing multiple rounds from an AR-15, disabling the deputy's vehicle on Waldrick Road Southeast. Madison then ran into nearby woods after being dropped off by a driver, who was arrested at the scene. A large-scale search followed, involving SWAT teams, Guardian One helicopter support, and officers from surrounding jurisdictions. Sheriff Sanders said Madison had a long criminal history, including car theft and burglary, and warned the public he was 'armed and dangerous.' He speculated during the search that Madison could be hiding in an unoccupied outbuilding or may have already stolen another vehicle. 'He has a history of stealing cars after fleeing from stolen cars,' Sanders said. 'He's also a prolific burglar, so there's a decent chance that he is in someone's shed, barn, or house, which may be not occupied.' Sanders also expressed frustration over what he said were repeated warnings about Madison's danger to the community. 'Last time I talked about him, I actually specifically stated that if the judges don't start taking this seriously, that someone's going to get hurt or killed, and here we are—shooting at the police,' Sanders said. Officials have not yet released details on the charges Madison and his mother may face following their capture.
