Strain named new lieutenant

Wade Strain was approved by the finance and personnel committee Monday as a new lieutenant for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. He was selected from five candidates who were interviewed.

Strain has been with the sheriff’s department for 22 years, and spent the last 11 as an investigator. He believes the familiarity he has with the department will make the transition easier.

“It was something I didn’t have my sights set on,” Strain said about his new title. “But opportunities to join administration in a department like this don’t come around too often.”

Strain’s first official day in his new post was Tuesday, when he, like many of his fellow co-workers, spent the day searching for 5 year old Scott Meyer, who was found Wednesday morning.

“I couldn’t imagine what it was like for the family,” he said. “It’s not what anyone wanted, but it turned out great.”

Strain succeeds Mike Waltz, who remained a lieutenant, but is now assigned to patrol.

Sheriff Nancy Hove also announced Thursday Deputy Todd Hines announced his retirement, with his last day being Aug. 17.

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