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Crime Blotter

Lacey police...
Julia Dallas

Suspect in custody after gun threat near high school in Lacey

A suspect is apprehended after a gun threat near a high school in Lacey on Wednesday, ensuring community safety.
10 months ago
Grays Harbor prison overdose...
Jason Sutich

Grays Harbor heroin smuggler faces decade in jail after cellmate’s fatal overdose

A man faces ten years in prison after smuggling heroin, leading to his cellmate's fatal overdose in Grays Harbor County.
10 months ago
11-year-old gun middle school...
Frank Sumrall

11-year-old arrested after bringing gun to Liberty Ridge Middle School

An 11-year-old student was arrested after he brought a gun to his middle school in Pierce County on Tuesday.
10 months ago
Centralia circus house arrest...
Jason Sutich

14 arrested during drug raid on Centralia’s notorious ‘circus house’

Law enforcement arrests 14 individuals in Centralia's notorious circus house, uncovering a significant marijuana grow operation.
10 months ago
UW student...
Jonah Oaklief

UW student accused of shooting WSU football player in custody

A 20-year-old UW student linked to the shooting of a WSU football player is now in police custody following a weekend altercation.
11 months ago
Richard Sherman...
Heather Bosch

Richard Sherman avoids DUI trial after court ruling

Richard Sherman, former Seahawk, will not face trial for DUI charges following a recent court decision.
11 months ago
west seattle...
Julia Dallas

Man killed, another seriously injured in Chinatown shooting

Seattle detectives probe a shooting in the Chinatown-International District that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
11 months ago
Issaquah swat girlfriend...
Jason Sutich

2 juveniles charged in Issaquah swatting incident targeting ex-girlfriend

Issaquah authorities charge two teens for a false swat call targeting an ex-girlfriend, raising concerns over juvenile crime.
11 months ago
fentanyl pills federal way...
Jason Sutich

Months-long investigation seizes 50,000 suspected fentanyl pills in Pacific

A months-long investigation leads to the arrest of a suspect in Federal Way with over 50,000 suspected fentanyl pills.
11 months ago
Federal Way crime down report...
Jason Sutich

Federal Way reports overall crime down 25%, but homicides double in past year

Federal Way's crime rate fell by 25%, yet homicides have doubled. Explore the latest crime data insights from FWPD.
11 months ago
University Bridge jump...
Jason Sutich

New video of driver successfully escaping police by jumping over Seattle’s University Bridge released

Watch the shocking video of a driver jumping the University Bridge while trying to evade Seattle police on September 17.
11 months ago
helicopter motorcycle video...
Jason Sutich

VIDEO: Helicopter footage of 100 mph motorcycle chase attempting to evade police released

Watch as a helicopter aids in the arrest of a speeding motorcyclist in this thrilling video from King County Sheriff's Office.
11 months ago
Teen accused of planning mass shooting to stay in custody, 9Photo: James Lynch)...
James Lynch

Teen accused of planning mass shooting to stay in custody, judge says

The 13-year-old boy who Pierce County prosecutors say was planning a mass shooting will remain in custody, at least for now.
11 months ago
shooting woman shower seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspect missing after man seriously injured in West Seattle shooting

A 31-year-old man is in serious condition following a shooting that took place Monday afternoon in West Seattle
11 months ago
Thurston County Sheriff Sanders cuts...
MyNorthwest Staff

Sheriff Sanders warns major budget cuts will threaten public safety services

In a direct message to residents, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders took to social media this week to announce significant budget challenges facing his office, warning that proposed cuts could severely impact public safety services.
11 months ago
tacoma sunday shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

One dead, one critically injured in Sunday Tacoma shooting, suspect on the loose

The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in South Tacoma.
11 months ago
Shawn Kemp...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Judge revises Shawn Kemp sentence, adds one day jail time for Tacoma Mall shooting

A judge on Friday revised the sentence for former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp, adding one day of confinement — with credit for time served — in connection with a 2023 shooting outside Tacoma Mall.
11 months ago
Beacon Hill fatal crash...
James Lynch

Pedestrian struck and killed in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Beacon Hill.
11 months ago
Issaquah police...
Frank Sumrall

Independent investigation launched after officer-involved shooting with Issaquah Police

When Issaquah police officers arrived, a physical struggle broke out, leading to an officer-involved shooting.
11 months ago
FILE - U.S. Postal Service delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb., A...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mystery mail heist leaves 28 post office boxes smashed in Oakville

Officials say that at least 28 post office boxes were found damaged Thursday morning.
11 months ago
bikini barista washington ag...
Aaron Granillo

Washington AG sues bikini barista owner over sexual harassment, wage theft

The Washington Attorney General’s Office filed a sweeping lawsuit against the owner of four “bikini barista” coffee stands.
11 months ago
capitol hill shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Delivery driver arrested after gunfire rings out in Capitol Hill

Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old delivery driver on Wednesday following reports of gunfire in the Capitol Hill area.
11 months ago
portland honduras drug ring...
MyNorthwest Staff

Honduran nationals extradited for running Portland fentanyl drug ring

Two Honduran nationals accused of directing fentanyl trafficking operations in the Portland area have been extradited from Honduras to face federal charges in the U.S.
11 months ago
5-year-old girl assault tent city wa...
Heather Bosch

Man accused of assaulting 5-year-old at Seattle homeless camp released from jail

A 46-year-old man who's accused of assaulting a 5-year-old girl at a Seattle homeless camp has been released from jail because King County prosecutors haven't filed charges yet.
11 months ago