Covering Crime in the Puget Sound Region

Crime Blotter

shooting Chinatown-International District world cup...
Frank Sumrall

Shooting injures 1 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District hours before World Cup match

A shooting broke out in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District Friday morning, just hours before thousands of fútbol fans prepare for US v. Australia at Seattle Stadium.
5 months ago
social worker...
Julia Dallas

‘She weaponized her position of power’: Former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker sentenced for stealing benefits from autistic child

A former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker was sentenced to five months in prison for stealing benefits from an autistic child.
5 months ago
man charged in bellevue molestation...
James Lynch

25-year-old man charged for molesting 6-year-old, filming minors in Bellevue

King County prosecutors have filed felony child sex charges against a 25-year-old man who allegedly molested a 6-year-old girl.
5 months ago
wa retail thefts...
Jason Sutich

2 suspects sought after $1,500 espresso machine theft, string of WA thefts

Two suspects, a woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s, are sought by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office for a series of alleged retail thefts across Washington.
5 months ago
Clark County hot car rescue...
Jason Sutich

Clark County deputies smash window to rescue 2-year-old from car in 92-degree weather

Deputies smashed out a vehicle's window in Clark County to rescue a 2-year-old boy who was left inside while outside temperatures reached 92 degrees.
5 months ago
armed robbery suspects seattle arrested chase...
Frank Sumrall

Juveniles as young as 14 among 5 arrested in Seattle armed robbery chase

Five juvenile armed robbery suspects were arrested after pointing firearms at a victim and leading police on a high-speed chase through Seattle on Wednesday.
5 months ago
poulsbo hit-and-run cold case...
James Lynch

‘Just come forward’: Nearly 5 years after deadly hit-and-run near Poulsbo, victim’s partner still pleads for answers

Nearly five years after Vince Giamona was killed in a late-night hit-and-run near Poulsbo, his partner is still living with unanswered questions.
5 months ago
wa shooting border patrol blaine...
MyNorthwest Staff

Federal gun charge filed against WA man following Blaine border shooting

A 39-year-old Washington resident was federally charged Wednesday with being a felon in possession of a firearm following a shooting in Blaine.
5 months ago
gas works park stabbing...
Jason Sutich

Argument over charging outlets leads to stabbing at Gas Works Park

A 31-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night after stabbing a 21-year-old man at Gas Works Park.
5 months ago
gas thief spokane valley explodes...
Frank Sumrall

Gas thief’s SUV explodes while siphoning fuel from Spokane Valley Exxon gas station

A suspected gas thief is on the run after a fiery explosion at a Spokane Valley gas station.
5 months ago
teenage gang members thurston county the M's...
Frank Sumrall

Thurston County Sheriff v. ‘The M’s’: Four teenage gang members arrested on drug, gun, assault charges

Four suspected teenage gang members were arrested on Monday in Thurston County after multiple county law enforcement agencies launched a six-month-long investigation.
5 months ago
Aurora Avenue child exploitation trafficking...
Frank Sumrall

Six arrested for child exploitation in coordinated Aurora Avenue trafficking crackdown

Six people were arrested and charged along Seattle's Aurora Avenue last weekend after SPD officers learned they were looking to exploit children.
5 months ago
medicaid fraud scheme...
Aaron Granillo

Fake nurses, stolen identities: Kent man sentenced to 14 years in Medicaid fraud scheme

A Kent man who used stolen identities of licensed nurses to send unqualified workers into Washington care facilities has been sentenced.
5 months ago
kitsap mushrooms incident...
James Lynch

Teen believed to be on mushrooms crashes through closed garage door, flees, then returns to the scene

A 19-year-old driver is facing multiple potential charges after reportedly crashing a car through a closed garage door in unincorporated Bremerton.
5 months ago
wa shooting border patrol blaine...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspect in Blaine U.S. Border Patrol-involved shooting has a criminal history, First Assistant U.S. Attorney says

A shooting in Blaine involving U.S. Border Patrol agents took place Tuesday morning, KIRO 7 confirmed with the Blaine Police Department.
5 months ago
lakewood explosion...
James Lynch

Explosion shakes Lakewood neighborhood after man experiments with homemade fireworks

A Lakewood man is in serious condition after an explosion inside a detached shop, where investigators said he was making homemade fireworks.
5 months ago
stolen dog kirkland...
Frank Sumrall

14-year-old stolen dog reunited with family in Kirkland after near-10 day search

After more than a week of searching, a stolen dog, Parker, a 14-year-old Shiba Inu, is back home with his family.
5 months ago
6-year-old child kidnapped lynnwood...
Frank Sumrall

6-year-old child from Lynnwood found safe after kidnapped by mother’s ex-boyfriend, suspect still at large

A 6-year-old kidnapped from Lynnwood has been found and located safe and unharmed, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirmed, canceling an Amber Alert.
5 months ago
Silverdale bullet wall...
Frank Lenzi

Bullet pierces Silverdale woman’s wall after neighbor says gun accidentally went off

A Silverdale woman was not hurt Sunday night after a bullet came through her wall and landed on the floor near her window.
5 months ago
gas theives marysville school bus...
Frank Lenzi

Gas thieves spark fire at Grace Academy in Marysville, destroy school bus

Gas thieves sparked a fire at Grace Academy in Marysville last Thursday, destroying one school bus and damaging the rear of a second bus.
5 months ago
seattle man dies in custody...
Jason Sutich

2 men critically injured in double stabbing in Seattle’s Chinatown, suspect at large

Two adult men were critically injured in a double stabbing on Sunday evening in the Chinatown-International District.
5 months ago
Justice Department -fall city...
Julia Dallas

Renton resident who owned construction business sentenced to prison for role as ‘significant’ drug distributor

A man who lived in Renton for more than 20 years and owned a construction business was sentenced for his role as a "significant" drug distributor.
5 months ago
marysville theft...
Julia Dallas

Convicted felon arrested in connection with $47,000 Marysville jewelry theft

A convicted felon was arrested in connection with the theft of more than $47,000 in jewelry at the JCPenney store in Marysville.
5 months ago
DUI Bellevue 100 safe days of summer...
James Lynch

100 Safe Days of Summer: Bellevue police step up DUI, distracted driving patrols

The Bellevue Police Department is launching its annual "100 Safe Days of Summer" traffic safety campaign, increasing DUI and distracted-driving enforcement.
5 months ago