The Crime Blotter | Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Crime Stories

Jason Sutich

Capitol Hill drug arrest yields fentanyl, firearm, and wanted suspect

An armed 31-year-old convicted felon and his accomplice were arrested on Thursday after selling drugs to several people in a SODA Zone in Capitol Hill.

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Frank Lenzi

One dead, one arrested after standoff in North Seattle

One person is dead and another is in custody after a lengthy standoff in Seattle Saturday.

9 months ago

James Lynch

Seattle detective solves second cold case in 1 week through DNA evidence

The Seattle Police Department solved its second cold case in less than a week. His accused killer, 37-year-old Clay Fosse, was linked to the crime through DNA.

9 months ago

Julia Dallas

Suspect in custody after fight on Metro bus leads to shooting

A suspect is in custody after a fight on a King County Metro bus led to a shooting Friday.

9 months ago

Kent 19-year-old arrested in connection with alleged Michigan terrorist plot...

Julia Dallas

Kent 19-year-old was on FBI’s radar years before alleged Michigan terrorist plot

A 19-year-old from Kent was arrested in connection with an alleged foiled Halloween terrorist attack in Michigan last week.

9 months ago

James Lynch

Man charged in 31-year-old cold case murder of middle school student

31 years after 14-year-old Tanya Frazier disappeared from Mount Baker and was later found dead, an arrest has been made.

9 months ago

Jonah Oaklief

Seattle mother charged with killing 4-year-old son pleads not guilty

A North Seattle mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree murder.

9 months ago

Luke Duecy

Roblox, Discord face lawsuit over alleged child sexploitation of Snohomish County teen

A Snohomish County family has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation and Discord, Inc., accusing the popular online platforms of enabling the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Axe-wielding suspect killed by Seattle Police after pointing gun at officers

An officer-involved shooting occurred last week in the Chinatown district, leading to the death of a suspect holding an axe and pointing a handgun at officers.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Louisiana handgun stolen 8 years ago found with Seattle sex offender

A 47-year-old felon was arrested in North Seattle after officers found a firearm in his possession that was reported stolen nearly eight years ago in Louisiana.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Deputies rescue kitten in Pierce County after confronting hatchet-wielding suspect

A kitten needed rescue when two shoplifters were arrested in Pierce County after threatening Safeway employees with a hatchet last week.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Knife-wielding man bites, spits on officers after Queen Anne SWAT standoff

A suspect engaged in a lengthy standoff with the Seattle police SWAT team on Tuesday, leading to the suspect spitting on officers in Queen Anne.

9 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Police chase through Lakewood ends with motorcyclist killed, passenger injured

A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger was injured after a police chase ended in Lakewood.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Squatters in vacant Chelan Airbnb caught returning to scene of crime

Two suspects were arrested for residential burglary on Oct. 28 after squatting in an Airbnb in Chelan.

9 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Stolen dog kidnapped by 17-time felon found safe by Tacoma Police after missing for months

Buddy, a beloved pet dog who was stolen by a 17-time convicted felon, was found by the Tacoma Police Department.

9 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police continue search for man accused of biting off elderly woman’s finger

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) continues its search for a man who viciously assaulted an 88-year-old woman and bit off one of her fingers.

9 months ago

James Lynch

21-year-old arrested after alleged drive-by shooting caught by Tesla camera

A 21-year-old man is under arrest for an alleged drive-by shooting that was captured by a Tesla camera.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Shoreline resident’s hospitality backfires as guest sets living room couch on fire

A suspect who overstayed their welcome in a Shoreline residence was arrested after setting a couch on fire when they were told to leave on Sunday.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Thurston County deputies ask for footage of burglary pursuit with shots fired

A burglary near Olympia led to shots being fired, with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office asking for the public's help in obtaining footage of the incident.