The Crime Blotter | Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Crime Stories

Jason Sutich

Juvenile shot while allegedly trying to rob drug dealer in Centralia

A drug deal gone wrong in Centralia left one victim shot on Friday after three juveniles attempted to "rob the dealer."

9 months ago

James Lynch

Video released of officer-involved shooting at Bellevue Transit Center

New body camera footage reveals details of the Bellevue shooting incident on December 12, shared by King County investigators.

9 months ago

Aaron Granillo

2 Enumclaw High School students arrested during walkout after reported assault

Two students arrested during a walkout at Enumclaw High School after a reported assault related to immigration issues.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Thurston County deputies arrest 8-time felon after high-speed wrong-way chase

An eight-time felon who was passed out behind the wheel led the Thurston County Sheriff's Office on a high-speed pursuit through oncoming traffic on Saturday.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Redmond police warn of scammers using public arrest records to target relatives

Redmond police warn of scammers using arrest records to exploit relatives of recent arrestees.

9 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Des Moines house fire ruled homicide; suspect arrested for murder and arson

A fatal house fire in Des Moines earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the Des Moines Police Department stated, with one suspect now in custody.

9 months ago

Frank Sumrall

US 101 blocked for hours Sunday night after deadly head-on car crash

A fatal head-on crash caused US 101 to be shut down for hours in Clallam County on Sunday evening, the Washington State Patrol confirmed.

9 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Jamaican resident found guilty of fraud after stealing $550K from Vancouver resident in lottery scheme

A Jamaican citizen was found guilty of wire fraud by defrauding an elderly woman in Vancouver of more than $500,000 after telling her she had won the lottery.

9 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Columbia City shooting was self-defense, authorities confirm

Seattle police are investigating a shooting in Columbia City that officers say was an act of self‑defense.

9 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Burien police say missing boy found driving stolen car

Burien police locate a missing boy who was discovered driving a stolen car, raising concerns about youth safety and crime.

9 months ago

Julia Dallas

Man accused of leading cartel-linked Puget Sound drug ring pleads not guilty

A suspect accused of leading a drug ring in Puget Sound pleads not guilty, raising questions about the trafficking organization.

9 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Sinking Ship garage shooting: SPD believes 4 individuals have vital information

SPD homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four people in the Sinking Ship parking garage homicide that occurred in early February.

9 months ago

Frank Sumrall

5 arrested in Lacey drug bust targeting children as young as 13

Five people have been arrested in Lacey after multiple law enforcement agencies thwarted an armed drug trafficking operation that targeted children as young as 13.

9 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

3 killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash on SR 2 near Gold Bar, WSP says

A fatal crash involving multiple vehicles forced State Route 2 to be closed in both directions for several hours near Gold Bar and Index.

9 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Officer injured, suspect shot multiple times in Seattle officer-involved shooting; stray bullet hits school

Multiple Seattle police officers were involved in a shooting with a suspect in Ballard Thursday evening after responding to a domestic violence disturbance.

9 months ago

Julia Dallas

Seattle police investigating officer-involved shooting in Ballard

The Seattle Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Ballard.

9 months ago

James Lynch

Man found guilty of hate crime in attack on trans woman in U-District

Andre Karlow was found guilty for severely attacking a trans woman in the University District last March.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Child held mother as she died; Whatcom County man now faces federal fentanyl charge

A Whatcom County man faces charges for distributing fentanyl on Lummi Nation land, linked to a deadly overdose incident.

9 months ago

Frank Lenzi

SPD asks for public’s help to catch killer of Rainier Beach High School students

Seattle police are asking for assistance to find the killer of two Rainier Beach High School students shot last month.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

DUI suspect bites Tukwila officer during arrest after wrong-way chase

A male suspect bit a Tukwila Police Department (TPD) officer while he was being arrested for DUI on Tuesday night.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Person spotted clinging to back of moving ambulance on I-90 in Spokane

A desperate attempt for a free ride turned into a dangerous incident when a person was seen riding on the back of a moving ambulance in Spokane on Wednesday.