Motorcycle Theft Investigation Leads to Two Arrests

An investigation into a motorcycle reported stolen in Port Angeles led to two arrests at a residence near South Barr Road in Sequim, according to the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded at about 7:43 p.m. on September 16 to a report of a motorcycle theft in the area of North Larch Avenue in Port Angeles.

The person who called 911 said their motorcycle had been stolen shortly before the call. The Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Jacob E. Davis, 37.

Information from multiple sources led deputies to the Sequim residence, where they found the motorcycle. While there, deputies received information that a man identified as “Jake” had recently brought it to the property, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies attempted to make contact at the residence and could hear someone inside. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies established probable cause to arrest Davis on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle without permission and applied for an arrest warrant. They also confirmed he had an outstanding felony arrest warrant for second-degree assault and third-degree assault.

Deputies requested assistance from the Peninsula Crisis Response Team, citing Davis’ criminal history, the outstanding assault warrant and the probable cause developed during the motorcycle investigation. Davis surrendered without incident after the team arrived, the agency said.

During the operation, deputies learned that a second man inside the residence, Shane M. Douglas, 36, had a confirmed extraditable warrant out of Marysville. Port Angeles police negotiators contacted Douglas, and he subsequently surrendered to the response team, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The motorcycle’s owner later came to the scene and recovered it, the agency said.

The Peninsula Crisis Response Team includes the Clallam and Jefferson county sheriff’s offices and the Port Angeles and Sequim police departments.

The Sheriff’s Office also credited Sequim police, the Washington State Patrol, the Port Angeles Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team and a drone operator with assisting during the incident.