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mason county child sex abuse officer wa...
Frank Sumrall

Mason County corrections officer arrested for possessing child sex abuse material, third WA officer arrested for child sex crimes in a week

A corrections officer in Mason County is facing charges tied to possessing child sexual abuse images, the third local law enforcement officer to be arrested for crimes related to child sex abuse in just the last week.
6 months ago
shootings austin teenagers manor...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Austin suffered 12 shootings before reconsidering its camera ban. Seattle shouldn’t wait that long

Twelve separate shootings. Four people were shot. One critically. A man walking his dog. Kids in apartments where bullets came through the wall.
6 months ago
pierce county jail ex-girlfriends head...
MyNorthwest Staff

Former Pierce County corrections officer to spend 10 days in jail after drunkenly backing over ex-girlfriend’s head

A former Pierce County Jail corrections officer was sentenced to 10 days in jail for drunkenly backing over his ex-girlfriend's head.
6 months ago
Arlington police...
Frank Sumrall

‘Deeply troubling’: Arlington police officer accused of possessing more than 1,000 child sex abuse files

The Arlington Police Department (APD) said one of its officers has been arrested on allegations involving child pornography.
6 months ago
kent mothers son who was killed...
James Lynch

‘Somebody knows who did this’: Kent mother still seeks answers in son’s murder 24 years later

Nearly a quarter-century after 25-year-old Ashley Mendiaz was shot to death inside his Tukwila home, his family is still waiting for answers.
6 months ago
Washington schools cell phone...
James Lynch

FBI warns of AI-driven ‘virtual kidnappings’ that use voice cloning, fake photos to target families

The FBI is warning families about a growing scam known as AI-powered "virtual kidnapping."
6 months ago
Seattle motorcycle drug arrest...
Jason Sutich

Armed motorcyclist arrested in Seattle with more than 50 grams of narcotics

An armed, 31-year-old motorcyclist was arrested during a traffic stop on Tuesday night with more than 50 grams of narcotics.
6 months ago
Pierce County homicide shot...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County deputy charged with felony harassment, threats to kill

A deputy employed by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office has been charged with felony harassment with threats to kill after an internal investigation by PCSO.
6 months ago
Arlington police...
Julia Dallas

Arlington police officer arrested on allegations involving child pornography

The Arlington Police Department (APD) said one of its officers has been arrested on allegations involving child pornography.
6 months ago
drive-by shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

4-year-old found after Amber Alert issued by WSP in Shelton

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has located a 4-year-old after it issued an Amber Alert Wednesday.
6 months ago
Corvette stolen...
Jason Sutich

WA man who led high-speed Corvette chase charged with stealing same car from tow yard

A Washington man who led a high-speed chase in a Corvette was charged in connection with a burglary where the same vehicle was stolen from an impound lot.
6 months ago
DUI port orchard...
Frank Sumrall

Suspected DUI driver crashes into tree after swerving through active school zone in Port Orchard

Deputies with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspected DUI driver who crashed into a tree shortly after passing through an active Port Orchard school zone.
6 months ago
Growler Guys suspect...
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News

Family attends court hearing for man accused of killing Growler Guys employee

Lucas Logan, the man accused of shooting and killing Quusaa “Q” Margarsa outside Growler Guys, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
6 months ago
UW 19-year-old dead murder details...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘There could have been other victims’: Disturbing new details emerge in UW student Juniper Blessing’s murder

Disturbing new details have emerged in the murder of the 19-year-old University of Washington student, Juniper Blessing.
6 months ago
westlake park felon kill...
Jason Sutich

2 felons arrested in South Lake Union after sleeping in stolen car with guns, drugs

Two felons were arrested Sunday night in South Lake Union after they were sleeping inside a stolen car with guns and drug paraphernalia in their hands.
6 months ago
Port orchard dui crash tree...
Jason Sutich

25-year-old woman arrested for suspected DUI after crashing into tree near Port Orchard school zone

A 25-year-old woman, suspected of DUI, was arrested Tuesday after driving through an active Port Orchard school zone and crashing into a tree.
6 months ago
South seattle swat arrest...
Jason Sutich

Seattle Police SWAT team arrests barricaded suspect in South Seattle after reported stabbing

An arrest was made by the Seattle Police Department's SWAT team on Tuesday morning after an arrest operation was conducted in South Seattle.
6 months ago
gas tank thefts pierce county...
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.
6 months ago
bothell officer-involved shooting...
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.
6 months ago
bellingham kidnapped...
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.
6 months ago
chelan road rage shooting...
Frank Sumrall

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

A machete attack in Wenatchee left two people injured Sunday.
6 months ago
A photo of a Seattle Police Department vehicle. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
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.
6 months ago
plu 14 cars smashed...
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.
6 months ago
WSP Patrol Vehicle Christmas...
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.
6 months ago