‘I thought police couldn’t chase me’: Woman with 47 arrests gets 23 years for murder in Thurston County crash

Nicole Romanoff, with 47 prior arrests, pleaded guilty to murder in a Thurston County crash on September 7, 2024, that killed passenger Gina Munna. Judge Christine Schaller sentenced her to approximately 23 years—above the prosecution’s recommended 16-20 years. The case highlights concerns about Washington’s pursuit policies and repeat offender releases.