Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office: Man Arrested for Domestic Violence

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  Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office 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 after he reportedly held his wife at gunpoint for four hours in a Kelso residence“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 was taken into custody without incidentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Deputies obtained a search warrant during the incident“A search warrant was obtained by deputies.”
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  Two pistols were recovered from the trailer at 1500 West Side Hwy“During the service of the search warrant, deputies recovered two pistols and other evidence from the trailer.”
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  The female victim fled to a neighbor's home“The female had fled to a neighboring residence.”
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  The female victim told deputies Wood 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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  The female victim told deputies Wood threatened her life“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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  The female victim told deputies Wood 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.”
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  The female victim told deputies Wood left visible bruising“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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  Wood had previously contacted 911 mentioning suicide“The caller, identified as 58-year-old resident James M. Wood, mentioned suicide during the 911 call.”
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  Wood indicated he wanted police 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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  Wood faces charges including Assault 1st Degree 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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  Wood faces charges including Unlawful Imprisonment 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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  Wood faces charges including Assault 4th Degree 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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  Wood faces charges including Interfering with Reporting 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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  The Lower Columbia SWAT Team was activated during the incident“The Lower Columbia SWAT Team was activated, and a search warrant was obtained by deputies.”