Armed Threat and Confrontation at Colonial Estates, Olympia, WA
Source: Thurston County Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement
3700 14th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Summary: Law enforcement responded to a report of a potential violent crime involving an armed individual, Todd Wellington, who was allegedly en route to Colonial Estates (unit 26) in Olympia, Washington, to confront the tenant, Ashram Mesbitt. The incident was triggered by a belief that the caller was involved with the tenant. Todd Wellington was reported to be in possession of a firearm and accompanied by a female in a green or red Ford F-150 or a 2025 Chevy Silverado. The caller's phone was taken by Wellington, allowing partial tracking of his movements. Multiple locations, including Colonial Estates, Albertson's parking lot, Cafe Elite, and Calvary Court, were involved in the search and investigation. Officers coordinated surveillance, attempted contact with potential victims, and tracked vehicle movements. The situation was considered high risk due to the presence of firearms, threats, and the suspect's unpredictable behavior.