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Crime Blotter

Mount Baker suspicious death seattle...
James Lynch

Suspicious death at Mount Baker encampment prompts Seattle Police investigation

A dead man was found inside a tent encampment in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood on Thursday morning, prompting a Seattle Police Department investigation.
6 months ago
tenino gun student threat...
Jason Sutich

Student tip leads to arrest of Tenino high schooler who allegedly threatened to bring gun to class

A Tenino High School student was arrested Thursday morning after the student allegedly made a threat to bring a firearm to the school.
6 months ago
Tacoma Humane CEO dog attack dead marathon...
Jason Sutich

‘They got 2 dogs killed’: Tacoma Humane Society dog fatally attacks poodle after marathon

A dog killed another dog during the Tacoma City Marathon on Sunday while under the supervision of the Tacoma Humane Society.
6 months ago
Seattle knife assault teen arrest...
Jason Sutich

18-year-old attacks woman at Seattle park with medieval-style homemade flail, 6-inch knife

An 18-year-old man was arrested after attempting to strike a woman with a knife and an improvised weapon at Hing Hay Park on Tuesday.
6 months ago
100 deadliest days of summer driving wa...
Frank Sumrall

Woman airlifted, horse killed after car strike on SR 10 in Kittitas County

A woman was airlifted to a hospital and a horse died after the pair was hit by a car during a ride in Kittitas County Tuesday.
6 months ago
cremated remains tacoma 11-year-old...
Jack Bilyeu, KIRO 7 News

Cremated remains of 11-year-old stolen in Tacoma

A Tacoma woman is asking for help finding the cremated remains of her 11-year-old brother after they were stolen from her car.
6 months ago
Federal Way officer involved shooting...
Frank Lenzi

Federal Way man charged with murder after allegedly shooting friend, dog in front yard

A 42-year-old Federal Way man suspected of fatally shooting a longtime friend and the friend's dog has been charged with first-degree murder.
6 months ago
Kirkland Human Trafficking...
Frank Lenzi

2 arrested in Kirkland human trafficking investigation after warrants served at 3 businesses

Two people have been arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Kirkland.
6 months ago
Pierce County stabbing...
James Lynch

Suspect in Pierce County stabbing arrested after SWAT standoff

Pierce County deputies have arrested a suspect in a stabbing that left a 38-year-old man in critical condition outside a restaurant.
6 months ago
north seattle rape suspect...
Charlie Harger

Homeless man with three prior arrests held on $1 million bail for alleged rape of 15-year-old near Seattle bus stop

A homeless man who allegedly rode up to a 15-year-old girl at a Seattle bus stop, lured her into the woods, and raped her has been charged.
6 months ago
Seattle shooting 17-year-old high point...
Jason Sutich

‘Feared for her life’: Knife-wielding man confronted during car prowl in Little Saigon

A 32-year-old knife-wielding man was arrested after an attempted burglary in the Little Saigon neighborhood on Tuesday.
6 months ago
Van explosion Everett Police Parking Lot...
Frank Lenzi

Van explosion in Everett Police South Precinct parking lot; driver arrested

Everett Police are investigating a van fire and explosion that rocked the parking lot of their South Precinct on Everett Mall Way Tuesday night. A white van pulled into the parking lot at approximately 9:15 p.m., according to a Facebook post from Everett PD. Officers heard an explosion shortly after and saw the van engulfed […]
6 months ago
everett road rage shooting...
Jason Sutich

Everett road rage incident escalates to shooting, 1 hospitalized

A road rage incident sent one victim to the hospital after a shooting ensued late Tuesday night in Everett.
6 months ago
King County Assessor John Wilson gps monitor...
Luke Duecy

King County Assessor John Wilson ordered to wear GPS monitor as judge cites social media post amid domestic case

Judge mandates GPS monitor for King County assessor amid domestic violence case concerns.
6 months ago
Rainier Beach cold case...
James Lynch

‘They took our boy’: Family offers reward, begs for tips six years after 18-year-old killed in Rainier Beach

Authorities seek public assistance after 18-year-old Connor was shot in Rainier Beach, devastating his family and community.
6 months ago
Human remains Tukwila...
Frank Lenzi

Human remains discovered at Tukwila home

Tukwila police discovered human remains at a home Tuesday morning near South 148th Street and 42nd Avenue South.
6 months ago
seattle attack arrest redmond...
Jason Sutich

Second suspect arrested in violent, unprovoked assault of 77-year-old Seattle man

The second suspect in connection with a violent and unprovoked assault of a 77-year-old man was arrested Monday in Redmond.
6 months ago
seattle attack arrest redmond...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: 2 men beat 77-year-old in unprovoked downtown Seattle attack near Third and Pike

Surveillance video of a recent unprovoked attack on a 77-year-old man in downtown Seattle has been released.
6 months ago
pierce county motorcycle crash drunk...
Frank Sumrall

Boater passes out, crashes into rock embankment near Steilacoom ferry dock; nearly hits two ferries

A man is recovering and facing charges after a terrifying boat crash took place Friday night near the Steilacoom Ferry Dock in Pierce County.
6 months ago
king county sheriff covington homicide...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect arrested in Covington after allegedly killing family member in shared home

The King County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in connection with a recent homicide involving a family member of the suspect in Covington.
6 months ago
illegally trafficked newts whatcom county...
Frank Sumrall

16 illegally trafficked newts carrying unknown disease seized in Whatcom County

Sixteen illegally trafficked newts carrying a potentially transmissible disease were seized in Whatcom County by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
6 months ago
seattle teenage girl assault bus...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle man arrested after luring teenage girl off bus, dragging her into woods, and assaulting her

The Seattle Police Department arrested a man after he lured a teenage girl off a bus, dragged her into the woods, and assaulted her.
6 months ago
mercer island man...
Frank Lenzi

Mercer Island man with Glock switches, 3D-printed guns, drug arsenal sentenced to 6 years in prison

A Mercer Island man arrested with drugs and an arsenal of weapons was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison.
6 months ago
Seattle Police SPD SDOT homeless attack...
Frank Lenzi

Man arrested for rape, kidnapping after allegedly luring teen from Northgate bus stop

A 35-year-old man was booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Rape and Kidnapping after he allegedly assaulted a teenage girl in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood Monday morning, Seattle Police said.
6 months ago