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Washington Man Arrested for `Communication With a Minor for Immoral Purposes`

Thought Crimes in Washington State?

(BATTLEGROUND, Wash) - Police in Washington sent out a news release today stating that a man was arrested for "Communication with a minor for immoral purposes". We have not been able to gain any more details; Salem-News.com contacted Lt. Roy Butler with Battleground Police, who said due to the investigation, he was unable to provide further background on the case.

He did not confirm whether or not this was Internet related, or something else.

Equestrian Rider Dies After Apparently Being Thrown From Horse

Detectives with the Major Crime Unit were summoned to investigate, Allais said.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Deputies were called to the 26500 block of NE Rawson Road in Hockinson to a report of a horse that had returned to its boarding stable without its rider.