The Crime Blotter | Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Crime Stories

Frank Sumrall

Pierce County Sheriff warns of gas tank thefts as high fuel prices fuel a new crime wave

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is warning drivers after an attempted gas theft in Spanaway.

4 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Officer-involved shooting in Bothell: Suspects rammed patrol car and fled after pointing gun at officer

An officer-involved shooting broke out early Tuesday morning in Bothell, with the suspect still on the loose.

4 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Bellingham woman arrested after taking ‘substantial steps’ to kill two people during Saturday confrontation

A Bellingham woman was arrested after police claimed she took "substantial steps" to kill two people during a violent confrontation on Saturday.

4 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Wenatchee machete attack leaves two injured after argument over money, suspect arrested

A machete attack in Wenatchee left two people injured Sunday.

4 months ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

19-year-old dies one week after South Seattle drive-by shooting

A 19-year-old man has died one week after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle.

4 months ago

James Lynch

14 cars smashed at Parkland Apartment Complex Near PLU, suspects caught on camera

Fourteen cars were left with shattered windows at an apartment complex near Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland early Saturday morning.

4 months ago

Frank Lenzi and Charlie Harger

Man accused of stealing WSP patrol SUV on Christmas deemed incompetent again, judge orders more treatment

The man accused of stealing a Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicle on Christmas Day has again been found incompetent to stand trial.

4 months ago

Frank Sumrall

UW stabbing suspect could be sentenced for up to two decades, court documents reveal victim was stabbed 40 times

The suspect in Sunday’s fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old UW student made his first court appearance Thursday afternoon.

4 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Suspected DUI driver causes 3-car head-on crash in Snohomish, injuring 2

A suspected DUI driver caused a three-car head-on crash on SR 9 in Snohomish on Saturday, sending two people to the hospital.

4 months ago

Manda Factor

King County sees rise in domestic violence deaths as two murder-suicides hit Bellevue, Kent in 1 day

King County prosecutors are warning of a troubling rise in domestic violence-related deaths across the region after two murder-suicides happened last Tuesday.

4 months ago

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Jason Sutich

South Seattle drive-by shooting turns deadly as 19-year-old victim dies 1 week later

A 19-year-old man died roughly one week after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle left him with a gunshot wound to the head on May 8.

4 months ago

Julia Dallas

‘Pure greed’: Former Eastside real estate broker sentenced to 55 months for scheme that stole $2M+

A former Eastside real estate broker was sentenced to 55 months in prison on Friday for a scheme that stole more than $2 million from 22 victims.

4 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Centralia victim ‘invested’ $120K into AI stock scam, bank employees prevent further loss

A fraud victim in Centralia invested roughly $120,000 into an investment scam, and was stopped from nearly doubling the amount after bank employees intervened.

4 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: A pimp war is raging on Seattle’s Aurora Ave. A 5-week-old baby almost died Saturday morning. Where is Mayor Katie Wilson?

A 5-week-old baby nearly died amid the violence. Where is Mayor Katie Wilson during the Aurora Ave pimp war?

4 months ago

Jason Sutich

18-year-old woman seriously injured after North Beacon Hill shooting

An early Sunday morning shooting in North Beacon Hill that left an 18-year-old woman seriously injured is currently under investigation.

4 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Gunfire outside Capitol Hill nightclub leaves 3 men shot, Seattle Police searching for suspects

Three men were shot outside the Cultura nightclub early Monday morning in Capitol Hill, with one victim in critical condition.

4 months ago

Jason Sutich

40-year cold case solved: DNA links Canadian man to 1986 Wenatchee homicide

The Wenatchee Police Department closed a 40-year-old homicide case after years of insufficient forensic testing and analysis posed significant roadblocks.

4 months ago

Aaron Granillo

Auburn police officer arrested on suspicion of immoral communication with a minor

A 42-year-old police officer with the Auburn Police Department was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of felony immoral communication with a minor.

4 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Monroe prison escape: Inmate captured at Lynnwood Transit Center after escaping Monroe Correctional Complex

An inmate from the Monroe Correctional Complex was arrested Friday after escaping the facility late Thursday night.

4 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Bystander’s belt tourniquet saves 19-year-old shot in Spanaway; shooter still at large

A 19-year-old man who was shot in the leg this week in the Spanaway area is alive thanks to the quick actions of a bystander and a Pierce County Sheriff's deputy.

4 months ago

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Jason Sutich

‘The victim lost her home’: Jamaican man sentenced for $600K lottery scam targeting elderly WA woman

A Jamaican national was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday for wire fraud from his lottery scheme that cost an elderly victim more than $600,000.