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Cowlitz County deputies arrested James M. Wood, 58, on July 20, 2026“James Wood was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of Assault 1st Degree – Domestic Violence, Unlawful Imprisonment – Domestic Violence, Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence, and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.”
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James M. Wood was arrested following a domestic violence incident in Kelso“James Wood was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of Assault 1st Degree – Domestic Violence, Unlawful Imprisonment – Domestic Violence, Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence, and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.”
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James M. Wood was charged with Assault 1st Degree“James Wood was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of Assault 1st Degree – Domestic Violence, Unlawful Imprisonment – Domestic Violence, Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence, and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.”
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James M. Wood was charged with Unlawful Imprisonment“James Wood was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of Assault 1st Degree – Domestic Violence, Unlawful Imprisonment – Domestic Violence, Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence, and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.”
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James M. Wood was charged with Assault 4th Degree“James Wood was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of Assault 1st Degree – Domestic Violence, Unlawful Imprisonment – Domestic Violence, Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence, and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.”
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James M. Wood was charged with Interfering with Reporting of Domestic Violence“James Wood was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on charges of Assault 1st Degree – Domestic Violence, Unlawful Imprisonment – Domestic Violence, Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence, and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence.”
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Deputies responded to the 1500 block of West Side Hwy“At 0111 hours of July 20th, 2026, Cowlitz 911 received a call from a male in the 1500 block of West Side Hwy, Kelso, requesting law enforcement remove his wife from the property.”
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James M. Wood called 911 requesting police remove his wife“At 0111 hours of July 20th, 2026, Cowlitz 911 received a call from a male in the 1500 block of West Side Hwy, Kelso, requesting law enforcement remove his wife from the property. The caller, identified as 58-year-old resident James M. Wood, mentioned suicide during the 911 call.”
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James M. Wood reportedly mentioned suicide during the call“The caller, identified as 58-year-old resident James M. Wood, mentioned suicide during the 911 call.”
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James M. Wood had previously told deputies he intended to force officers to shoot him“Deputies had previously received information indicating that Wood had communicated an intent to force police to shoot him.”
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James M. Wood's wife later reported he held her against her will for four hours“At 0157 hours, Cowlitz 911 received a call from Wood’s wife, who reported that Wood was armed and had held her against her will. The female had fled to a neighboring residence. Deputies responded to the area and safely removed the female from the area. Deputies learned Wood had reportedly pointed a pistol at her, threatened her life and would not let her leave the residence for a period of approximately four hours.”
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James M. Wood's wife reported that he pointed a pistol at her“Deputies learned Wood had reportedly pointed a pistol at her, threatened her life and would not let her leave the residence for a period of approximately four hours.”
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James M. Wood's wife reported that he assaulted her“Deputies learned Wood had reportedly pointed a pistol at her, threatened her life and would not let her leave the residence for a period of approximately four hours. Wood had also reportedly assaulted the female, leaving visible bruising. The female confirmed Wood was armed with two pistols inside their trailer.”
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James M. Wood's wife reported that he left visible bruising on her“Deputies learned Wood had reportedly pointed a pistol at her, threatened her life and would not let her leave the residence for a period of approximately four hours. Wood had also reportedly assaulted the female, leaving visible bruising.”
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SWAT was deployed“The Lower Columbia SWAT Team was activated, and a search warrant was obtained by deputies.”
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A search warrant was obtained“A search warrant was obtained by deputies.”
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James M. Wood was taken into custody without incidentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Two pistols were recovered from the trailer“During the service of the search warrant, deputies recovered two pistols and other evidence from the trailer.”