An Ocean Shores deer poaching incident in the 300 block of Otsego Lane SW has been referred to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife for further investigation. A police report said the incident was reported at about 2 p.m. on Dec. 7, and the deer “had obviously been shot by an arrow or bullet.”

Fish and Wildlife agent Brian Alexander confirmed the ongoing investigation. The investigating officer reported the deer appears to have been shot by “archery equipment” and was seen mobile but staggering in the area. A photo of the dead buck shows a hole in its chest.

A dark-colored SUV seen leaving the area may be involved, WDFW said. Any information should be provided to the WDFW Wildcomm Office at (360) 902-2936. Those who provide information leading to an arrest will be kept in confidence and may be eligible for a cash reward or bonus points for special permit hunting opportunities.

Alexander noted that there is an open deer season through December for bow hunting in the Copalis game management unit, which includes Ocean Shores. Although the city bans hunting of deer in city limits, Alexander said many hunters may not know of the added regulations.

Poaching a deer carries a maximum penalty of $5,000 and up to one year in jail, or both.

Hot tub death

An autopsy is being conducted to determine what caused the death of a 59-year-old Port Hadlock woman who was found deceased in a hot tub at what Ocean Shores Police said was a nightly rental in the 900 block of Mt. Olympus Avenue SE.

The woman was found in the hot tub of the residence at about 7:52 a.m., police said. Grays Harbor County Coroner Lane Youmans said the woman’s cause of death was pending toxicology test results.

Ocean Shores Police calls

Dec. 4

• Assist with response in the 700 block of Kingston Ct. NE at 12:46 p.m.

• Truck vs. deer accident at 2:53 p.m on Duck Lake Dr. SE at Lake Bay Loop.

• Hit and run damage to mailbox reported at 5:20 p.m. in the 800 block of Catala Ave. SE.

• Assist for search of vehicle involved in a hit and run collision at 5:39 p.m. in the 600 block of Lake Island Ave. SE.

Dec. 5

• Theft reported in a motel room in the 800 block of Ocean Shores Blvd. NW at 6:07 a.m.

• Report of fraud at a business in the 800 block of Pt. Brown Ave. NW at 8:36 a.m.

• Malicious mischief in the 600 block of Duck Lake Dr. NE reported at 11:25 a.m.

• Vehicle hit a deer in the 600 block of Mt. Olympus Ave. at 12 p.m.

Dec. 6

• Suspicious person going through recycle bins at the Post Office in the 600 block of Dolphin Ave. NE at 4:30 a.m.

• Theft reported at 11:10 a.m. at the Shell station in the 700 block of Pt. Brown Ave. NE.

• Code enforcement violation in the 300 block of Otsego St. SW at 11:22 a.m.

• Camping/RV violation at 1:55 p.m. in the 600 block of Sunset Ave. NE.

• Response to domestic violence in progress at 5:40 p.m. in the 700 block of S. Rain St. NE.

• Traffic stop/infraction for driving with suspended license at 9:02 p.m. in the 700 block of Pt. Brown Ave. NW.

Dec. 7

• Assist Department of Corrections with a warrant arrest in the 500 block of Puffin Ave. NE at 10:26 a.m.

• Boat reported to have been sinking at dock in the 200 block of Pt. Brown Ave. NE at 10:59 a.m.

• Burglary to a garage reported at 12:23 p.m. in the 500 block of Pt. Brown Ave. NE.

• Warrant arrest on S. Rain St. at Dory Ct. NE at 1:33 p.m.

• Disorderly conduct in the 500 block of Pt. Brown Ave. NW at 4:31 p.m.

• Domestic violence assault in the 800 block of Anchor Ave. NW at 8:58 p.m.

Dec. 8

• Traffic accident involving two vehicles on Pt. Brown Ave. NE at Ocean Lake Way NE at 8:59 a.m.

• Assist with medic response to person injured in fall between the jetty rocks at 10:37 in the 1500 block of Ocean Shores Blvd. SW.

• Wildlife problem/cougar seen in the area of the 700 block of Ocean Shores Blvd. NW at 3:49 p.m.

Dec. 9

• Theft/domestic violence reported a 9:20 a.m. in the 300 block of Mizzen Ave. NW.

• Code violation/condition of shed in the 600 block of Itswoot Ave. SE at 10:35 a.m.

• Camping/RV violation in the 400 block of Inlet Ave. NW at 12:12 p.m.

• Code violation for garbage on premises in the 200 block of Ocean Shores Blvd. NW at 2:34 p.m.

• Abandoned vehicle on the Pacific beach approach at 3:28 p.m.

• Threats reported in the 700 block of Chenois Ave. NE at 3:51 p.m.

• Assist with Fire Department response to the 100 block of Sand Dune Ave. NW at 8:29 p.m.

• Assist with Fire Department response in the 600 block of Ocean Shores Blvd. NW at 10:13 p.m.

Dec. 10

• Traffic accident in the parking lot at the IGA in the 100 block of E. Chance a la Mer St. at 3:38 p.m.

• Male arrested on a felony warrant in the 700 block of St. Rain St. NE at 4:09 p.m.

• Illegal burning reported at 9:25 p.m. on Miller Ct. NE at Duck Lake Dr. NE.