04/26/2026
Juvenile Arrested Following Report of Weapon Threat at Kress Lake
On April 25, 2026, at approximately 3:47 p.m., officers with the Kalama Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance involving a possible firearm at Kress Lake. The 911 caller reported a verbal altercation was ongoing and that a subject had allegedly threatened others with a weapon.
Officers responded with lights and sirens and located multiple individuals matching the descriptions. Two juveniles were detained during the investigation.
Through the course of the investigation, officers learned that a juvenile suspect had approached two other juveniles and made threatening statements while concealing an object under his clothing consistent with a firearm. The suspect reportedly displayed a live round of ammunition, causing the victims to fear for their safety.
A search of the area was conducted by an assisting Longview PD Officer and his K9 partner. The K9 located a loaded magazine concealed beneath a log near the parked vehicle. A .22 caliber round was also located on the suspect’s person.
Further investigation led to the impound of a nearby vehicle associated with the incident. After obtaining consent to search, officers located a .22 caliber rifle inside the vehicle.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, one juvenile was arrested and booked into the Cowlitz County Juvenile Detention Facility for unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful display of a weapon. A second juvenile was determined not to be involved and was released.
There were no reported injuries associated with this incident.
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Community Safety Reminder
The Kalama Police Department takes all reports involving fi****ms seriously, particularly those involving juveniles. We encourage parents and guardians to ensure fi****ms are securely stored and inaccessible to unauthorized individuals.
