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Crime Blotter

Parkland shooting...
Tom Brock

Stabbing suspect dies following officer-involved shooting in Parkland

A stabbing suspect has died following an officer-involved shooting in Parkland, raising concerns in the community.
9 months ago
Olympic snowboarder...

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Fugitive Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympic snowboarder, arrested in Mexico, now facing charges in the U.S. after FBI pursuit.
10 months ago
e-scooter...
Charlie Harger

Video: Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders nearly T-boned by DUI driver in Tumwater

Dashcam video footage showed the moment a suspected drunk driver nearly T-boned Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders in Tumwater Thursday night.
10 months ago
federal way dead parents son...
MyNorthwest Staff

Two found dead in Federal Way home; son with history of violence against parents arrested

Two people were found dead inside a home in Federal Way after authorities conducted a welfare check, the Federal Way Police Department reported.
10 months ago
port angeles armed suspect shooting...
Frank Sumrall

Armed suspect on the run after shooting man in unincorporated Port Angeles

A man is wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting, and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating him.
10 months ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
James Lynch

Bodycam video of Bellevue officer-involved shooting on hold until trial ends

The release of bodycam footage from a December shooting at Bellevue Transit Center is on hold, leaving the public awaiting details.
10 months ago
Ulta Beauty retail theft...
MyNorthwest Staff

Repeat shoplifter charged after allegedly stealing from Ulta Beauty 18 times

A North Seattle suspect faces charges for stealing from Ulta Beauty in 18 theft incidents, highlighting rising retail theft issues.
10 months ago
Federal way police...
Jason Sutich

Son in custody following death of parents in Federal Way

A couple was discovered dead in Federal Way; their son is now in custody as the investigation continues.
10 months ago
Tacoma fire stabbing...
Jason Sutich

29-year-old accused of stabbing 3 roommates in Tacoma, setting house on fire

A 29-year-old man has been charged with allegedly stabbing three of his roommates and setting the house on fire in Tacoma.
10 months ago
swat lacey barricaded suspect...
Frank Sumrall

Barricaded suspect killed after SWAT shootout in Lacey

A person was killed in a shootout after a standoff with SAT took place in Lacey Wednesday evening.
10 months ago
Lynwood drug bust fentanyl...
Jason Sutich

25,000 fentanyl pills, 13 pounds of meth seized in Lynnwood drug bust

A recent drug investigation in Lynnwood led to the discovery of a major drug trafficking operation and the seizure of several pounds of illegal narcotics.
10 months ago
WA mexican national arrest...
Aaron Granillo

U.S. takes custody of 37 Mexican fugitives, including man charged in WA

The U.S. has taken custody of 37 Mexican nationals accused of cartel‑linked crimes, including Jose Luis Sanchez Valencia, who faces federal charges in WA.
10 months ago
trafficking ring marysville...
MyNorthwest Staff

Border Patrol arrests multiple suspects in Marysville drug and firearms trafficking ring

Border Patrol agents made several arrests in Marysville while dismantling a drug and firearms trafficking ring.
10 months ago
Seattle glock switch arrest...
Jason Sutich

Seattle man sentenced to 27 months in western WA’s largest Glock switch seizure

A 27-year-old Seattle man was sentenced to 27 months in prison Tuesday for possessing a machine gun, 20 "ghost guns", and more than 100 Glock switches.
10 months ago
pierce county armed robberies...
Jillian Raftery

‘Call us right away’: Investigators seek suspects in string of armed robberies in Pierce County

Deputies in Pierce County are warning about an armed group of robbers that has repeatedly hit convenience stores in Parkland and Midland.
10 months ago
edmonds police teaching assistant arrest...
Frank Sumrall

Edmonds teaching assistant arrested for alleged years-long sexual relationship with student

A long-time teaching assistant in Edmonds was arrested for allegedly having a years-long inappropriate relationship with a student.
10 months ago
kent crash car tree students...
Frank Lenzi

City of Kent workers stop wire theft in progress

Kent public works employees stopped a wire theft in progress, showcasing community vigilance and teamwork.
10 months ago
Kent license plate arrest...
Frank Lenzi

Kent police search for hit-and-run driver who injured teen last month

Kent police are trying to find a hit-and-run driver who hurt a 15-year-old boy last month.
10 months ago
Portland officer shot...
Jason Sutich

Manhunt underway after 2 Portland Police officers shot

Two Portland police officers were shot Monday night in the Sullivan's Gulch neighborhood, prompting a citywide search, but the suspect remains at large.
10 months ago
west seattle shot...
Jason Sloss, KIRO 7 News

Seattle pot shop employee run over by shoplifter now in the ICU

An employee with Kemp’s Cannabis is now in the ICU after getting run over by a shoplifter on Friday.
10 months ago
bank robbery goodwill...
Jason Sutich

Goodwill security cameras lead police to bank robbery suspect

A 49-year-old man was arrested this weekend after Goodwill cameras in Capitol Hill led authorities to the suspect of two bank robberies.
10 months ago
lewis county...
Julia Dallas

Bail set for former Lewis County superintendent accused of possessing child sex abuse material

A $100,000 bail has been established for the suspended Lewis County superintendent.
10 months ago
pacific county child sex abuse...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pacific County fire chief charged with 37 counts of child sex crimes

A Pacific County fire chief was charged last week with 37 counts of child sex crimes that involved four boys between the ages of two and eight.
10 months ago
kitsap county scam...
Jason Sutich

Authorities recover 21-year-old woman with autism, suspected kidnapper in custody

Authorities located the 21-year-old woman with autism who was reportedly kidnapped by a convicted rapist in Bremerton.
10 months ago