SWAT arrests man for domestic assault

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  Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office arrested James M. Wood 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 is 58 years old“The caller, identified as 58-year-old resident James M. Wood, mentioned suicide during the 911 call.”
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  James M. Wood was arrested after he allegedly held his wife at gunpoint for hours“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 arrested after he allegedly assaulted his wife“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 taken into custody following a SWAT team operation“Wood complied with commands and was safely taken into custody.”
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  Deputies recovered two pistols from James M. Wood's Kelso trailer“During the service of the search warrant, deputies recovered two pistols and other evidence from the trailer.”
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  James M. 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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  James M. Wood faces charges including 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 faces charges including Interfering with Domestic Violence Reporting“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 had previously told 911 he intended to force 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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  The sheriff's report states James M. Wood intended to force police to shoot him“Deputies had previously received information indicating that Wood had communicated an intent to force police to shoot him.”