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Crime Blotter

Bonney Lake stolen box truck...
Jason Sutich

VIDEO: 3 PIT maneuvers end stolen box truck chase, deputies save suspects from smoking cab

Deputies save suspects from a smoking cab after a chase through Bonney Lake. Read more about the dramatic ending.
10 months ago
Seattle hiring police grant...
Frank Lenzi

2 people’s faces slashed, one man arrested in Seattle

A 53-year-old man was arrested for slashing two individuals' faces in Seattle's Pioneer Square early Monday morning.
10 months ago
Seattle porsche ferry punch...
Jason Sutich

Loaded rifle falls from car in Pioneer Square, 29-year-old arrested

A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning after a loaded rifle fell out of his vehicle in Pioneer Square.
10 months ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Jason Sutich

Woman’s boyfriend attacks her ex-boyfriend with machete in Ballard, suspect at large

SPD investigates machete attack involving a woman's ex-boyfriend in Ballard, suspect remains at large after incident.
10 months ago
lynnwood drone footage arrest...
Jason Sutich

VIDEO: Drone spots suspect on roof after Lynnwood chase, 3 arrested

A pursuit of a car with stolen license plates netted three arrests on Sept. 23, with a suspect being found on the roof of an residence by a drone in Lynnwood.
10 months ago
thurston county jail fight inmate deputies...
Frank Sumrall

Deputies, inmate injured in chaotic fight inside Thurston County Jail

A violent fight broke out inside the Thurston County jail last weekend, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
10 months ago
Man arrested in Pierce County...
James Lynch

21-year-old takes deputies on dangerous, high-speed chase

A 21-year-old man took Pierce County deputies and Puyallup police on a dangerous, high-speed chase in a stolen car.
10 months ago
seattle shooting...
James Lynch

15-year-old killed, man injured in Capitol Hill shooting, no arrests yet

One person died and another was injured in a shooting Thursday night in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
10 months ago
federal way father - wa agencies...
Julia Dallas

Claim filed against WA agencies after 5-year-old allegedly tortured to death

A tort claim has been filed against state agencies, claiming they failed to protect a child who was allegedly killed by her father in Federal Way.
10 months ago
hit-and-run olympia dog...
Frank Sumrall

Person injured, dog killed in Olympia hit-and-run

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a driver who committed a hit-and-run in Olympia.
10 months ago
pierce county couple shot teen...
Frank Sumrall

Pierce County couple shot to death inside home; teen found hiding in closet

Pierce County deputies are investigating a double homicide after a couple was found dead in their home Thursday night.
10 months ago
bryan kohberger idaho murders plea deal...
MyNorthwest Staff

No criminal charges for officer suspected of leaking Kohberger prison footage

Officer suspected of leaking prison security footage of Bryan Kohberger will not face criminal charges.
10 months ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Julia Dallas

Man believed to have been shot in face in South Seattle

Officers are investigating after a 40-year-old man was shot in South Seattle Wednesday night.
10 months ago
poulsbo home dead...
Frank Sumrall

Two dead from gunshot wounds in domestic violence incident in Poulsbo

Two people were found dead Tuesday morning in a home in unincorporated Poulsbo, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
10 months ago
federal way murder Nena Edmonds...
Frank Sumrall

16-year-old arrested in connection with murder of Federal Way teenager

After months of investigating, a 16-year-old male was arrested in connection with the death of Nena Edmonds in Federal Way.
10 months ago
new orleans jail escapees...
JEFF MARTIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta

A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities say they found him hiding in a crawl space beneath an Atlanta home.
10 months ago
Issaquah...
Julia Dallas

Issaquah man arrested in connection with series of hate-based graffiti

A 22-year-old man from Issaquah was arrested in connection with a series of hate-based graffiti incidents.
10 months ago
Bellevue man (1)...
James Lynch

Bellevue man posts bail after police find child porn cache dating back to 1970s

A welfare check led Bellevue officers to a cache of child pornography at a man's home.
10 months ago
human remains...
Julia Dallas

Man arrested in connection with elaborate car dealership fraud scheme

A Port Angeles man was arrested in connection with a fraud scheme where he allegedly used fake checks at dealerships.
10 months ago
intoxicated assault teen Seattle...
Jason Sutich

Armed school intruder arrested after allegedly threatening teen with gun

An armed, intoxicated 60-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly broke into a Seattle high school.
10 months ago
LA wildfire 2...
Associated Press

Authorities charge man with sparking deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhoods

A 29-year-old man was charged with sparking a January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhoods.
10 months ago
Pierce County mass shooting...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County 13-year-old suspected of planning mass shooting released from jail

The 13-year-old boy from Pierce County who was arrested for potentially planning a mass shooting has been released from jail into the custody of his family.
10 months ago
sr 99 tunnel prius...
Jason Sutich

AI-generated homeless man prank causes false alarm at Oak Harbor High School

A social media post circulating on the Oak Harbor High School campus falsely claimed a homeless person was on campus on Monday.
10 months ago
Police lights (2) pierce county...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County man arrested after using fake police lights to pull drivers over

A man in Pierce County attempted to impersonate a police officer by using flashing blue lights attached to his vehicle to pull people over.
10 months ago