News Briefs

Shelton officers find 21-year-old man shot to death

Shelton Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday evening on the 2300 block of Jefferson Street.

According to a news release, a male had been reportedly shot and when police arrived, officers found a dead 21-year-old man. Shelton Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are investigating and are asking the public to call MACECOM at 360-426-4441 with any information.

Mason County Sheriff’s Office assists arrest

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office helped in an investigation that led to the arrest of Gary Moyer of Port Orchard.

According to a news release, law enforcement agencies from Pierce, Mason and Kitsap counties had been attempting to capture a suspect responsible for many commercial burglaries.

Moyer had a $1 million arrest warrant issued in Kitsap County earlier in the month. He was allegedly responsible for at least nine commercial burglaries in Gig Harbor.

County Republicans host Lincoln Day Dinner March 25

Mason County Republicans host its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on March 25 at the Mason Transit-Community Center, 601 West Franklin Street in Shelton.

A news release submitted by Mason County Republicans says speakers planned at the event include Jason Rantz, a conservative Seattle radio and television commentator, and teenager Kellyanna Brookings.

Glen Morgan will be master of ceremonies.

The event also features fiddle music by the Katie Jane Band and an auction.

For more information, go to http://www.MasonCountyRepublicans.com.