Published on January 8, 2026, this public safety report from the Daily News-miner focuses on an assault incident. It underscores the importance of remaining informed about local crime for the benefit of the community.

A 35-year-old man was taken into custody in Centralia after allegedly stealing beer and cigarettes, then spitting on officers who tried to detain him. Police say he ran from the scene and attempted to hide before his arrest.

In this week’s literary pick, a woman’s routine walk turns into a harrowing encounter when she witnesses an assault on Dr. Hagerty near a secluded barn. As the assailant turns his attention to her, the suspense escalates in this gripping narrative.