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Crime Blotter

Kitsap County broken headlight drug bust...
Frank Lenzi

Broken headlight leads to drug bust in Kitsap County

A 55-year-old Bremerton man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance early Saturday morning after a deputy pulled him over for a broken headlight.
9 months ago
Northgate crash power pole...
Jason Sutich

Driver arrested after car shears power pole, flips in high-speed Northgate crash

A high-speed collision near Northgate left one man seriously injured after a vehicle flipped over and knocked down a power pole on Saturday.
9 months ago
Tacoma fentanyl PIT maneuver...
Jason Sutich

Convicted felons arrested after PIT maneuver ends high-speed pursuit in Tacoma, fentanyl seized

Two convicted felons with outstanding warrants were arrested on Sunday after leading police on a pursuit in an unlicensed vehicle in the Nisqually area.
9 months ago
port angeles homicidal violence 73-year-old man...
Frank Sumrall

Clallam County Sheriff: 73-year-old Port Angeles man’s death caused by ‘homicidal violence’

A 73-year-old Port Angeles resident's death was the result of "homicidal violence," the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
9 months ago
yakima machete bank arrest...
Frank Sumrall

16-year-old killed, two teens critically injured in Yakima shooting

A fatal shooting involving three teenagers took place in Yakima early Sunday morning, the Yakima Police Department confirmed.
9 months ago
2 former postal worker...
Julia Dallas

Former postal worker pleads guilty to defrauding thousands across Washington and California

A former postal worker defrauded thousands, impacting charities and businesses across Washington and California.
9 months ago
oil scheme (1)...
Julia Dallas

Newcastle man will have to repay nearly $25 million after defrauding investors in oil scheme

A Newcastle man faces repayment of nearly $25 million after defrauding investors in an oil scheme.
9 months ago
Arlington police...
Frank Lenzi

Arlington police investigate truck stop knife attack

Arlington police are investigating a Friday morning knife attack at a truck stop, seeking information from the public.
9 months ago
Machete and Knife...
Frank Lenzi

SPD arrests man with machete in Chinatown–International District

Seattle Police apprehended a man with a machete in the Chinatown-International District, ensuring public safety in the area.
9 months ago
seattle police activity 1st avenue...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle police activity closes lanes on 1st Avenue S. near S. Spokane Street

A heavy police presence was spotted on 1st Avenue S. at S. Spokane Street in Seattle.
9 months ago
Harborview ER trashed...
Frank Lenzi

Man accused of trashing trauma room at Harborview ER faces multiple charges

The Vancouver, Washington, man accused of trashing a trauma room at Harborview Medical Center is facing several charges.
9 months ago
westlake park felon kill...
Jason Sutich

Chronic reckless driver cited after Ballard community reports speeding

Seattle Police act on community reports to cite a reckless driver in Ballard for serious traffic violations.
9 months ago
shoreline plea deal...
James Lynch

18-year-old accepts plea deal for killing woman in Shoreline

Jayden Taylor, 18, pleads guilty to killing Billy Jo Perkins in Shoreline. Details on the plea deal and case background.
9 months ago
2 SWAT aurora...
Julia Dallas

Man in custody after allegedly kidnapping staff member, barricading in Aurora apartment

A man attempted to kidnap a staff member before barricading himself, now in custody at the Downtown Emergency Service Center.
9 months ago
South Lake Union Arson...
Frank Lenzi

Arsonist causes $60,000 damage to South Lake Union apartment building

An arsonist caused an estimated $60,000 in damage at a South Lake Union apartment building Wednesday night, Seattle Police said.
9 months ago
Redmond drift crash...
Jason Sutich

Redmond teen’s drift attempt sends vehicle down 50-foot embankment into apartment building

A male teen driver crashed into a Redmond apartment building on Wednesday after a high-speed drift attempt.
9 months ago
retail theft auburn police crime...
Frank Sumrall

Auburn police launch retail theft ‘blitz’ as WA leads nation in retail crime

The Auburn Police Department launched a retail theft emphasis operation to mitigate skyrocketing retail theft plaguing many retailers and businesses in the region.
9 months ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
James Lynch

4 local police departments band together to catch street racers, speeders

Eastside police departments are joining forces to tackle street racing and speeding, enhancing road safety for all.
9 months ago
Federal Way crime down report...
Frank Lenzi

Man arrested in deadly, fiery crash in Federal Way makes first court appearance

A man arrested in Federal Way's fiery crash appears in court, facing charges after the tragic incident that left one dead.
9 months ago
King County Sheriff's Office investigates deadly Burien shooting...
Jason Sutich

Dead woman, 10 sick children found in ‘squalid’ Maple Valley home

A dead woman and 10 sick children were discovered in a Maple Valley home last week, which had a long history of complaints and concerns from neighbors.
9 months ago
eatonville man killed stalled truck...
MyNorthwest Staff

67-year-old man killed while flagging down help for stalled truck in Eatonville

A man was killed last weekend while trying to flag down help for his stalled vehicle, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
9 months ago
Kent armed bank robbery...
Jason Sutich

Kent teen arrested after alleged armed ATM robbery, foot chase

A 17-year-old Kent man allegedly attempted to commit an armed robbery at an East Hill bank on Monday and left his firearm behind.
9 months ago
Seattle felon gun...
Jason Sutich

SPD: ‘Felon with felony warrants arrested for committing a felony’

A felon with active felony warrants was arrested Monday after allegedly breaking into a safe with a crowbar, stealing a gun, and running from the cops.
9 months ago
ICE policy could backfire on police officers...
Frank Sumrall

Bail set at $250,000 for man accused of trashing Harborview ER, attacking nurses

A man faces charges for vandalism at Harborview ER, risking an explosion and attacking staff.
9 months ago