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Crime Blotter

drug bust (1) Lynnwood...
Julia Dallas

1 arrested in Lynnwood drug bust tied to Sinaloa Cartel

One arrest made in Lynnwood linked to a major Sinaloa Cartel drug operation, highlighting ongoing drug trafficking issues.
7 months ago
wsp trooper vehicle of interest...
Frank Sumrall

Investigators find vehicle of interest in SR 509 crash that killed WSP trooper

The Tacoma Police Department is actively searching for a "vehicle of interest" that was involved in the crash that killed WSP Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting Friday night.
7 months ago
King County Regional Transit Safety Task Force...
Jason Sutich

Auburn man pleads guilty to hate crime, knife attack on Black bus rider

An Auburn man admits guilt in a hate crime for stabbing a black woman, highlighting serious issues of racial violence.
7 months ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
James Lynch

Bellevue woman’s death ruled as homicide

The death of a 27-year-old Bellevue woman is now officially ruled a homicide.
7 months ago
Seattle arson dumpster fire...
Jason Sutich

Man arrested for arson after dumpster fire near Seattle apartment

Seattle police apprehended a man for setting a dumpster fire beneath an occupied apartment building and assaulting officers.
7 months ago
Capitol hill night club shooting...
Jason Sutich

Woman arrested for kicking troopers, spitting on Seattle officer

A 28-year-old woman allegedly kicked WSP troopers and spat on a Seattle officer during an arrest in Tukwila on Monday night.
7 months ago
guns 15-year-olds school...
James Lynch

Two 15-year-olds placed on house arrest after bringing guns to White Center high school

Two 15-year-old boys in White Center are on electronic home monitoring after their arrest for bringing handguns to Evergreen High School last week.
7 months ago
milton woman stabbed...
MyNorthwest Staff

Woman fatally stabbed in Milton apartment, police say

A woman was fatally stabbed in Milton Monday afternoon, the police department confirmed.
7 months ago
Seattle drug trafficking...
Jason Sutich

Bellevue man pleads guilty to $4.5M stolen goods scheme on Amazon, eBay

A Bellevue man pleaded guilty Friday to a scheme that sold more than $4.5 million in stolen goods on Amazon or eBay.
7 months ago
cow elk...
Jason Sutich

Cow elk unlawfully shot, wasted at Aberdeen soccer field

Officials are asking for public assistance to identify who is responsible for unlawfully shooting and wasting a cow elk in Grays Harbor County.
7 months ago
4-year-old violent crash puyallup...
Frank Sumrall

5 hospitalized, including 4-year-old, after violent crash was caused by someone fleeing police

A multi-vehicle crash on Sunday resulted in five people being hospitalized, according to the Puyallup Police Department, including a 4-year-old who is in critical condition.
7 months ago
eastside real estate broker scheme...
Julia Dallas

Former Eastside real estate broker convicted of scheme that stole over $2 million

A former Eastside real estate broker faces conviction for a scheme that defrauded clients of over $2 million.
7 months ago
Ravensdale sentencing...
Jillian Raftery

‘I hope it haunts him for the rest of his days’: Killer of Ravensdale father sentenced to 24 years in prison

A Kent courtroom filled with supporters as the killer of a Ravensdale father receives a 24-year prison sentence.
8 months ago
Sound Transit punch face...
Jason Sutich

VIDEO: Man arrested for punching Sound Transit bus driver in the face

A 25-year-old man was arrested Monday night for punching a Sound Transit bus driver in downtown Seattle.
8 months ago
car engulfed in flames mount vernon...
MyNorthwest Staff

Video shows car engulfed in flames after late-night crash in Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Police Department released video of a fiery car crash that occurred a little more than a week ago.
8 months ago
missing teen mukilteo...
Frank Sumrall

Mukilteo teen missing for a week found dead, police investigating

A missing teenager has been found dead, the Mukilteo Police Department confirmed.
8 months ago
JBLM missing tacoma man service member...
Julia Dallas

2 Lacey men indicted in JBLM military gear scheme, allegedly attacked Army member

Two Lacey men indicted for a military gear scheme linked to JBLM assault charges against an Army member.
8 months ago
Reindeer hat thieves...
Frank Lenzi

2 women in reindeer hats rip off Ulta Beauty, authorities say

Authorities report two women in reindeer hats stole thousands from Ulta Beauty in Silverdale.
8 months ago
2 dog attack...
Jason Sutich

Bear mace, machete couldn’t stop dog attack in Kitsap County that injured 7

A vicious dog attack injured seven people and killed another owner's pet dog in Kitsap County on Wednesday.
8 months ago
Everett drug trafficking felonies guns...
Jason Sutich

Everett man sentenced to 15 years for 8 federal felonies involving drug trafficking, guns

An Everett man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for eight federal felonies that involved drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.
8 months ago
guns 15-year-olds school...
Frank Sumrall

White Center high school students arrested after deputies find guns on campus

Multiple students were arrested in White Center after weapons were found on a high school campus.
8 months ago
fox island elder fraud sentence doj...
Julia Dallas

‘Fueled by hatred for a neighbor’s race’: Everett man sentenced for blowing up Black couple’s car

An Everett man faces prison time for blowing up a Black couple's vehicle, highlighting serious community safety concerns.
8 months ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
Frank Lenzi

Man suspected of stabbing Bellevue officer charged with felony assault

A man lured Bellevue police with a fake call, then stabbed an officer in the face and is now charged with felony assault.
8 months ago
SR 167 fatal crash Auburn...
Jason Sutich

Tractor-trailer driver held on $100K bail after fatal SR 167 crash in Auburn

The driver of a tractor-trailer who was arrested for vehicular homicide in Auburn made his first appearance in court Friday and is being held on $100,000 bail.
8 months ago