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Crime Blotter

thurston county ghost guns...
Jason Sutich

Thurston County man prohibited from owning firearms charged after 3D-printed guns seized from truck

A 47-year-old Thurston County man was charged with unlawfully possessing firearms on Tuesday due to previous convictions that prohibit him from possessing them.
5 months ago
Renton suspect...
James Lynch

Man in custody after SWAT standoff in Renton

A man is in custody following a SWAT standoff in Renton related to a domestic incident involving a weapon.
5 months ago
Loren Culp...
Charlie Harger

Loren Culp’s back was broken during an arson arrest last week. The suspect is already out of jail.

Loren Culp, former gubernatorial nominee, suffered a broken back during an arrest. The suspect is already released from custody.
5 months ago
Seattle police crime south lake union arrest felon...
Frank Lenzi

SPD investigates six-figure burglary at Queen Anne home

Seattle police investigate a significant burglary at a Queen Anne home, seeking leads and information from the public.
5 months ago
Gunfire liquor store seattle naked...
Frank Lenzi

Gunfire erupts in Seattle liquor store, half-naked man arrested

Seattle Police arrested a "half-naked" man after gunfire erupted in a liquor store on Monday.
5 months ago
Kennewick woman apologizes for killing a man. (Getty Images)...
Frank Lenzi

‘One of the most horrific, egregious cases’: Edmonds man pleads not guilty to child rape charges

An Edmonds man faces serious allegations of child rape, pleading not guilty to multiple counts in a shocking court case.
5 months ago
Yelm hit-and-run arrest...
Jason Sutich

Hit-and-run suspect arrested months after Yelm crash that killed dog, injured pedestrian

A months-long investigation into a hit-and-run in Yelm that killed a dog and seriously injured a pedestrian was solved with the arrest of the suspect on Sunday.
5 months ago
Harborview suspect...
Frank Lenzi

Man accused of nearly causing explosion at Harborview Medical Center pleads not guilty

The man accused of setting a fire and nearly causing an explosion in a trauma room at Harborview Medical Center’s emergency department pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning.
5 months ago
Seattle police crime south lake union arrest felon...
Jason Sutich

Homeless man deploys smokescreen, jumped on Lime bike in attempt to flee Seattle Police

An homeless man hit a Safeway employee on the head with a metal pole and discharged a fire extinguisher in a parking garage to escape arrest on Monday.
5 months ago
Guthrie mother missing reward...
JOHN SEEWER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother’s return

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy, who went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago.
5 months ago
auburn cop fired...
Frank Sumrall

Two arrested in Auburn on child sexual abuse material charges

Two individuals were arrested for possessing pornographic materials involving minors and dealing in depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
5 months ago
auburn cop fired...
Jason Sutich

Man sentenced to 28+ years for Valentine’s Day murder of ex-partner in Auburn

Calvin Jackson Jr. receives 340 months for the 2024 murder of his ex-partner in Auburn, highlighting the severity of domestic violence.
5 months ago
Kitsap County broken headlight drug bust...
Frank Lenzi

Broken headlight leads to drug bust in Kitsap County

A 55-year-old Bremerton man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance early Saturday morning after a deputy pulled him over for a broken headlight.
5 months ago
Northgate crash power pole...
Jason Sutich

Driver arrested after car shears power pole, flips in high-speed Northgate crash

A high-speed collision near Northgate left one man seriously injured after a vehicle flipped over and knocked down a power pole on Saturday.
5 months ago
Tacoma fentanyl PIT maneuver...
Jason Sutich

Convicted felons arrested after PIT maneuver ends high-speed pursuit in Tacoma, fentanyl seized

Two convicted felons with outstanding warrants were arrested on Sunday after leading police on a pursuit in an unlicensed vehicle in the Nisqually area.
5 months ago
port angeles homicidal violence 73-year-old man...
Frank Sumrall

Clallam County Sheriff: 73-year-old Port Angeles man’s death caused by ‘homicidal violence’

A 73-year-old Port Angeles resident's death was the result of "homicidal violence," the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
5 months ago
yakima shooting teens...
Frank Sumrall

16-year-old killed, two teens critically injured in Yakima shooting

A fatal shooting involving three teenagers took place in Yakima early Sunday morning, the Yakima Police Department confirmed.
5 months ago
2 former postal worker...
Julia Dallas

Former postal worker pleads guilty to defrauding thousands across Washington and California

A former postal worker defrauded thousands, impacting charities and businesses across Washington and California.
5 months ago
oil scheme (1)...
Julia Dallas

Newcastle man will have to repay nearly $25 million after defrauding investors in oil scheme

A Newcastle man faces repayment of nearly $25 million after defrauding investors in an oil scheme.
5 months ago
Arlington child porn court order...
Frank Lenzi

Arlington police investigate truck stop knife attack

Arlington police are investigating a Friday morning knife attack at a truck stop, seeking information from the public.
5 months ago
Machete and Knife...
Frank Lenzi

SPD arrests man with machete in Chinatown–International District

Seattle Police apprehended a man with a machete in the Chinatown-International District, ensuring public safety in the area.
5 months ago
seattle police activity 1st avenue...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police activity closes lanes on 1st Avenue S. near S. Spokane Street

A heavy police presence was spotted on 1st Avenue S. at S. Spokane Street in Seattle.
5 months ago
Harborview ER trashed...
Frank Lenzi

Man accused of trashing trauma room at Harborview ER faces multiple charges

The Vancouver, Washington, man accused of trashing a trauma room at Harborview Medical Center is facing several charges.
5 months ago
Seattle police crime south lake union arrest felon...
Jason Sutich

Chronic reckless driver cited after Ballard community reports speeding

Seattle Police act on community reports to cite a reckless driver in Ballard for serious traffic violations.
5 months ago