Suspect Arrested For Sleeping In Elma Elementary School

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM

A burglary suspect is behind bars after being found sleeping inside a portable classroom at Elma Elementary School.

A burglary suspect is behind bars after being found sleeping inside a portable classroom at Elma Elementary School. Grays Harbor Scanner reports Police were called Sunday morning after someone spotted a broken window and found the person inside, reportedly wrapped in a rug. Officers made the arrest without incident, and the suspect was booked on multiple felony allegations. Police say there’s no continuing threat to the school, its staff or the surrounding community.

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