Five Arrested in Lacey Drug and Firearm Bust

Narcotics Task Force and Lacey Police Conduct Raid Near Community Park

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Local law enforcement arrested five people in Lacey, Washington on suspicion of multiple drug and firearm crimes. The arrests occurred at a home near the corner of College Street and 40th Lane Southeast, just northwest of Rainier Vista Community Park. The suspects, ranging in age from 20 to 57, were booked into the Thurston County Jail and accused of offenses such as unlawful possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver while armed, distribution to minors, and unlawful firearm possession.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to address drug and gun crimes in the Lacey area, which has seen an uptick in such activity in recent years. The arrests also raise questions about the prevalence of drug distribution and access to firearms, especially in proximity to a community park.

The details

According to the Thurston County Jail log, the Thurston County Narcotics Task Force and Lacey Police Department conducted the raid and arrests. The suspects, a 57-year-old woman, a 21-year-old man, a 20-year-old woman, a 22-year-old man, and a 21-year-old man, were booked on charges including unlawful possession of controlled substances like marijuana, mushrooms, and cocaine with intent to deliver while armed, as well as distribution to persons under 18 and unlawful firearm possession.

  • The arrests occurred on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Thurston County Narcotics Task Force

A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement team focused on investigating and disrupting drug trafficking operations in Thurston County.

Lacey Police Department

The municipal police force responsible for law enforcement in the city of Lacey, Washington.

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What’s next

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is expected to provide more information about the arrests and charges in the coming days.

The takeaway

This bust underscores the ongoing challenges local authorities face in combating the interrelated issues of drug distribution and illegal firearm possession, especially in residential areas near community spaces like parks. It remains to be seen what impact these arrests will have on the broader drug and crime landscape in Lacey.