Over two years have passed since a gas station employee in Winlock was held at gunpoint and robbed of $450 dollars from the register on July 8, 2023.
Now, the Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office believes it has enough evidence to charge two suspects for the crime: Olotele Pouesi, 26, of Seattle, and Palekasala I Taupau, 23, of Tacoma.
Both were issued arrest warrants with a bail amount of $250,000 on Aug. 18. Pouesi made a preliminary appearance in Lewis County Superior Court Tuesday. Taupau has yet to appear…