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lake fenwick body kent...
Frank Sumrall

Body of unidentified young man discovered in Lake Fenwick in Kent, police investigating

The body of a man was discovered face down in Lake Fenwick on Monday afternoon, the Kent Police Department confirmed.
8 months ago
shooting beacon hill...
Julia Dallas

SPD seeks public’s help in 2024 Beacon Hill homicide

Seattle Police seek help to solve a homicide case from 2024 in Beacon Hill. Your information could be vital to the investigation.
8 months ago
Kitsap County fentanyl safe...
Frank Lenzi

Kitsap County deputies seize safe full of fentanyl

An open door at a home under construction in the Bremerton area led Kitsap County authorities to a safe full of fentanyl over the weekend.
8 months ago
Kitsap county DUI cross-legged...
Frank Lenzi

Man found sitting cross-legged on overturned van arrested for DUI in Kitsap County

A Kitsap County man arrested on suspicion of DUI wasn't behind the wheel of his van — he was sitting cross-legged on top of it as it lay on its side.
8 months ago
Seattle police chief Shon Barnes rainier beach shooting...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We all have to do better’: SPD Chief Barnes addresses youth violence after fatal Rainier Beach shooting

A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested in the fatal Rainier Beach shootings of two high school students after surveillance cameras helped identify the suspect.
8 months ago
Poulsbo homicide brother...
Jason Sutich

Brother arrested in fatal domestic violence incident in Poulsbo

A homicide investigation is underway in Kitsap County following the death of a 30-year-old Poulsbo man, which landed his brother in custody.
8 months ago
road rage shooting seattle I-405 BMW...
James Lynch

Police searching for black BMW after road rage shooting on I-405 in Seattle

A road rage incident left a car with two bullet holes Saturday night in Seattle.
8 months ago
Rainier Beach shooting suspect in court...
Luke Duecy

Rainier Beach shooting: Prosecutors seek to try teen in adult court in targeted attack, distinct shoes key to identification

Prosecutors are asking a judge to charge a 16-year-old boy as an adult in the fatal shooting of two Rainier Beach High School students.
8 months ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Jason Sutich

Police investigate reports of gunfire near Tacoma Mall, no victims found

The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a shooting near the Tacoma Mall on Sunday after multiple reports of shots being fired.
8 months ago
thurston county lacey retail theft spree 97 prior arrests...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect with 97 prior arrests taken into custody again after retail theft spree

A man was arrested for the 98th time by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office after going on a retail theft "spree."
8 months ago
130 mph mustang thurston county...
Frank Sumrall

Mustang driver flees at 130 mph in Thurston County, car found abandoned in DuPont

A driver of a Ford Mustang evaded authorities in Thurston County after reaching speeds of approximately 130 miles per hour.
8 months ago
Monroe homicide...
Frank Lenzi

Monroe man arrested for killing ex-girlfriend’s other ex-boyfriend, police say

A Monroe man is under arrest after police say he killed one of his ex-girlfriend's other former boyfriends in a shooting Friday.
8 months ago
rainier beach shooting parents charged gun crimes...
James Lynch

16-year-old charged in Rainier Beach double homicide

A 16-year-old was charged in connection with the Rainier Beach shooting involving two students.
8 months ago
Chihuly Garden...
Julia Dallas

Chihuly Garden vandalism suspect charged with 3 crimes

A man faces charges for vandalizing the Chihuly Garden and Glass.
8 months ago
WSP I-5 drunk driver crash...
Jason Sutich

WSP trooper’s vehicle struck by drunk driver during I-5 accident response

A Washington State Patrol trooper's car was struck by an intoxicated driver while responding to a crash on northbound I-5 in Cowlitz County on Friday morning.
8 months ago
Increased deputy patrols in White Center net more arrests (Photo:KCSO)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Increased deputy patrols in White Center bank more arrests

Deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) are seeing good results from their increased emphasis patrols in White Center.
8 months ago
Everett officer-involved shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspect dies after being shot by officers near Everett school

An officer-involved shooting in Everett has left one dead, prompting school closures and ongoing investigations by authorities.
8 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

Man convicted in sex trafficking case tied to WA used brutal control of women to fuel lavish life

A California man used manipulation and violence in a sex trafficking scheme, leading to a lavish life supported by vulnerable women.
8 months ago
seattle waterfront...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Man convicted in shooting of disabled Navy veteran on Seattle waterfront

A jury delivered a verdict in the 2025 shooting case of a disabled Navy veteran on Seattle's waterfront.
8 months ago
aurora avenue seattle viral video pimp war trafficking...
Charlie Harger

Harger: SPD arrested a violent Aurora Ave. pimp, fentanyl dealer 3x in 9 months. WA law tied its hands. Feds didn’t have that problem.

Leon Henderson, a violent pimp, was arrested thrice on Aurora Ave with fentanyl, highlighting ongoing issues in Seattle.
8 months ago
renton party stabbing bottle...
Julia Dallas

Paraeducator at Renton school arrested for alleged sexual contact with minor

A 36-year-old man employed at Hazen High School in Renton was arrested for alleged sexual contact with a minor.
8 months ago
family-run fentanyl...
Frank Lenzi

‘Persistent armed fentanyl dealer’ in Seattle sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

A Seattle man, labeled a fentanyl dealer, receives 20 years in prison for his persistent criminal activities.
8 months ago
Georgetown homicide...
Julia Dallas

Man found dead in Georgetown encampment, believed to be murdered

Seattle Police probe a homicide in Georgetown.
8 months ago
Everett murder cold case...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Sexual sadist’ charged with second cold case murder, rape of Everett woman

A man who was arrested in 2024 for the alleged rape and murder of a woman in 1984 has been charged with another cold case that occurred four years before.
8 months ago