Olympia police chief asks for patience as woman’s death is probed

OLYMPIA — Police Chief Ronnie Roberts issued a statement Tuesday acknowledging that the death of west Olympia resident Yvonne McDonald this month has raised concerns and questions.

“We ask for the community’s patience as the coroner’s report progresses and the investigation unfolds,” Roberts said.

Like the community, the police also want answers in the woman’s death, he said.

“Please know that the Olympia Police Department is committed to sharing all confirmed information that we can appropriately share,” he said. “However,