Chehalis, WA – A Chehalis man was taken into custody Thursday after deputies reportedly recovered multiple firearms during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Cousins Road.
According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, deputies served the warrant Thursday, leading to the seizure of six firearms along with ammunition and various firearm parts. Authorities said the search was part of an ongoing investigation, though additional details about the circumstances leading up to the warrant have not been publicly disclosed.
Investigators allege that Devon R. McMenamy, a 38-year-old Chehalis resident, was found to be unlawfully in possession of the weapons. He was arrested at the scene and later booked into the Lewis County Jail.
McMenamy is accused of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the 1st Degree, a serious felony offense under Washington law. He was also referred for an additional charge of Unsafe Storage of a Firearm in the 2nd Degree, according to officials.
Authorities have not indicated whether the firearms were connected to any other alleged criminal activity, and the investigation remains ongoing. Deputies repeatedly emphasized that the charges are allegations at this stage, and McMenamy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has not released further information regarding potential court dates or whether additional charges could be filed as the case develops.
Residents in the area may notice an increased law enforcement presence as deputies continue to follow up on leads related to the case.
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