Burglary at Jefferson County Courthouse– Suspect Arrested

Published 1:30 am Thursday, August 21, 2025

At approximately 6:05 AM Friday, a county employee contacted 911 to report a burglary at the county courthouse. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), along with officers from the Port Townsend Police Department (PTPD) and Washington State Patrol (WSP), responded immediately to secure and clear the building.

An initial investigation determined that at around 1 a.m., an individual dressed in dark clothing broke a window to gain entry into the courthouse. Once inside, the suspect forced entry into the Sheriff’s Civil Office, where he stole several pieces of law enforcement equipment, including a key to an unmarked patrol vehicle. The suspect then used the stolen key to take the vehicle and fled the scene.

The suspect and the stolen patrol car were later located near Forks. All stolen property was recovered. The suspect, identified as Andrew Gaikowski, 34, of Jefferson County, was taken into custody without incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.