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Crime Blotter

Midland shootout...
Jason Sutich

20 to 70 gunshots heard outside Midland apartment building, 1 victim shot

One person was shot after 20 to 70 gunshots were heard outside of an apartment building in Pierce County, prompting a police search for the suspects.
8 months ago
King County Sheriff's Office investigates deadly Burien shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Deputies look for suspects after man hospitalized in White Center shooting

Police have made no arrests after a man was shot Sunday afternoon in White Center.
8 months ago
trans woman attack trial seattle...
James Lynch

Man gets 7 years for 2025 beating of trans woman in U-District

A man who severely beat a trans woman in the University District in March of 2025 was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday.
8 months ago
Wrong way crash on I-5 near Birch Bay (Photo: KIRO7)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Driver arrested after wrong-way crash on I-5 in Whatcom County

A driver was arrested after a wrong-way crash on I-5 in Whatcom County, highlighting dangers on local highways.
8 months ago
Lakewood police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lakewood parents face murder charges after death of infant

Two Lakewood parents face murder charges following the tragic death of their 2-month-old son. Details on the case unfold.
8 months ago
FBI -...
James Lynch

Former Tacoma shelter worker charged with sexually assaulting 6-month-old

Ex-employee at Tacoma youth shelter arrested, charged with sexually assaulting 6-month-old girl in 2023.
8 months ago
Kent license plate arrest...
Frank Lenzi

Man convicted of 2021 killing at Kent gas station, dumped victim’s body in gutter

A man arrested after shooting three people — killing one — at a Kent gas station in 2021 has been found guilty.
8 months ago
Michigan shooting synagogue...
COREY WILLIAMS AND ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

The suspect in an attack on a synagogue in Michigan is dead, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
8 months ago
Federal way fbi most wanted seattle...
Jason Sutich

Federal Way man on FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted captured in Mexico, returned to Seattle

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it had apprehended Samuel Ramirez Jr., a Federal Way man recently added to the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List.
8 months ago
Shoreline life savings scam...
JASON SLOSS, KIRO 7

Shoreline family loses life savings in ‘pig butchering’ scam

One Shoreline family is trying to bounce back after falling victim to an online scam that drained their life savings.
8 months ago
(Man charged with murder after Bellevue hit-and-run, Mark A. Adams. Photo Credit: KIRO 7)...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The courts knew him, the police knew him, Western State Hospital knew him, now a woman is dead

Mark Alexander Adams appeared in a King County courtroom this week, charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors say he deliberately drove his car into an 88-year-old woman in a Bellevue parking lot, killing her.
8 months ago
Kitsap County Sheriff burning SUV crash...
James Lynch

Intoxicated MMA fighter arrested on Silverdale hotel roof after alleged attempted break-in

Kitsap County deputies apprehended an intoxicated man after he allegedly attempted a hotel break-in in Silverdale.
8 months ago
Skykomish sexual contact teacher student...
Luke Duecy

Court docs: Skykomish coach admits to sexual contact with student, begged deputies to ‘put me in jail’

Skykomish School District physical education teacher and coach, Daniel L. Bubar, was charged after admitting to at least 20 sex acts with an underage student.
8 months ago
suspected rapist Kent...
James Lynch

24-year-old suspected rapist arrested by Kent police

A 24-year-old suspect in a Bothell rape case has been apprehended by Kent police, raising community safety concerns.
8 months ago
Everett homicide arrest...
Jason Sutich

Seattle man accused of stealing 18 cars from Edmonds auction with fake checks

A Seattle man has been accused of stealing 18 cars from an Edmonds auction yard through false checks and fake business records.
8 months ago
carjacking spree king county...
Frank Sumrall

Restaurant owner sentenced to prison for stealing $515,000 from elderly woman with dementia

The former owner of a Lake Sammamish restaurant was sentenced to 30 months for stealing from a former elderly customer after befriending her via wire fraud and false tax returns.
8 months ago
Swat jumps nine stories...
James Lynch

‘Nothing short of incredible’: King County Sheriff’s Office reports 22% drop in overall crime

King County is a much safer place to live, work, and play than it was this time last year, according to new statistics from the King County Sheriff's Office.
8 months ago
2024 Everett Crash...
Frank Lenzi

Teen arrested more than a year after Everett crash that killed 3

Authorities arrest the driver linked to a tragic triple-fatal crash in Everett after 16 months of investigation.
8 months ago
Forks attempted murder...
James Lynch

2 people found dead in Anacortes home

Anacortes police are probing the deaths of two individuals found in a home on Tuesday morning.
8 months ago
Federal way murder suspect...
Frank Lenzi

Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list

A Federal Way murder suspect has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
8 months ago
drug seizure eastern wa DEA...
Julia Dallas

‘Potential to cause devastating harm’: DEA executes largest drug seizure in eastern WA history

The DEA makes history with the largest drug seizure in eastern WA.
8 months ago
lynnwood shooting mayor...
Jason Sutich

‘Our community was shaken’: Lynnwood mayor responds after 15-year-old shot at park

Following the shooting of a 15-year-old high school student at a Lynnwood park last week, Lynnwood mayor George Hurst released a statement on the incident.
8 months ago
seattle shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle street takeover turns violent as 52-year-old man is assaulted in Belltown

A 52-year-old man was allegedly assaulted during a street takeover in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood over the weekend.
8 months ago
WA fentanyl trafficking mexico...
MyNorthwest Staff

Brothers from Mexico sentenced for trafficking more than 30 pounds of fentanyl in western Washington

One of two brothers from Mexico was sentenced on Thursday to 42 months in prison for a multi-year drug trafficking conspiracy involving several pounds of drugs.
8 months ago