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Crime Blotter

Tacoma City Hall death threat...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Tacoma City Hall locked down after former Human Services Commissioner accused of AK-47 death threats

A Tacoma woman is facing felony charges after police say she sent dozens of explicit threats to kill city employees prompting a lockdown of Tacoma City Hall.
10 months ago
crime spree...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County man arrested for pointing 2 guns at partner’s father, stealing car

A man in Pierce County was arrested Sunday for allegedly assaulting his partner's father and stealing his car.
10 months ago
ilwaco fire chief child sex crimes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Ilwaco volunteer fire chief arrested, charged with dozens of child sex crimes

A volunteer fire chief in Ilwaco was arrested and charged late last week for multiple child sex crimes.
10 months ago
tacoma dui police chase...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Deputies: 18-year-old accused of DUI after flipping car going 80 mph in police chase in Tacoma

An 18-year-old crashed a stolen car into two parked vehicles early Friday morning after leading Pierce County deputies on a high-speed chase.
10 months ago
fidalab seattle overbilling medicare...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle-based FidaLab pays $2M to settle Medicare overbilling case

A Seattle medical testing company agreed to pay $2 million to the government after it was alleged that the company overbilled government health care programs.
10 months ago
kirkland 2019 attack sentenced 32 years...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Kirkland stabbing survivor’s attacker sentenced to 32 years after 2019 attack

A man who nearly stabbed a Kirkland woman to death in her home in 2019 has been sentenced to more than 32 years in prison, according to Kirkland police.
10 months ago
pokemon cards everett...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

$40,000 worth Pokémon cards stolen from Everett gaming store

More than $40,000 worth of Pokémon cards were stolen from Mugu Games during a break-in on Thursday.
10 months ago
mason county child sex abuse officer wa...
Frank Sumrall

Mason County deputies investigating after two found dead in Lake Limerick home

Two people were found dead inside a Lake Limerick home Monday, the Mason County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
10 months ago
Tumwater lumber yard arrest...
Jason Sutich

Suspect with 15 prior arrests caught in Tumwater lumber yard burglary

Law enforcement responded to a burglary in progress at a Tumwater lumber yard on Saturday, where a suspect who has been arrested 15 times was arrested again.
10 months ago
westlake park felon kill...
Jason Sutich

Belltown drug dealer arrested with 53 baggies of crack cocaine hidden in his underwear

Officers found crack cocaine hidden in the underpants of a 33-year-old felon who was arrested for selling drugs in Belltown on Wednesday.
10 months ago
chinatown shotgun...
Jason Sutich

27-year-old seriously injured by shotgun blast near Seattle hookah lounge

An early Saturday morning shooting in the Chinatown-International District near a hookah lounge left a 27-year-old man seriously injured.
10 months ago
Pierce County dog ejected...
Jason Sutich

Dog ejected through windshield during high-speed chase in Pierce County

A high-speed chase in Pierce County resulted in a dog being ejected from the fleeing vehicle as it came to a crash in a ditch on Tuesday morning.
10 months ago
Former Expedia employee...
James Lynch

Former Expedia employee who hid cameras in bathrooms sentenced to prison

A former Expedia worker who hid cameras in bathrooms receives a four-year prison sentence for invading co-workers' privacy.
10 months ago
Redmond scammers warning...
Aaron Granillo

Roofing scam in Redmond costs victim nearly $300K

A Redmond homeowner lost nearly $300,000 to a roofing scam. Police urge residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
10 months ago
The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center...
James Lynch

Shoreline 17-year-old pleads not guilty to murdering Bellevue teen

A Shoreline 17-year-old denies charges of murdering a Bellevue High School freshman last June.
10 months ago
Bothell murder suspect arrested...
Jason Sutich

Bremerton man arrested after missing Bothell woman found dead

A Bremerton man was arrested Wednesday for the murder of Mallory Barbour, a Bothell woman who was missing for several months until her human remains were found.
10 months ago
port orchard daycare shooting...
Jason Sutich

Port Orchard man arrested for target shooting near daycare, appeared intoxicated

A Port Orchard man was arrested Wednesday for target shooting in the backyard of a home, near a preschool daycare, residences, and a well-traveled county road.
10 months ago
Buckley cat rescue...
Jason Sutich

126 neglected cats living in inhumane conditions rescued from Buckley home

Police executed a search warrant in Buckley on Wednesday and discovered 126 neglected cats, who have since been rescued and are receiving treatment.
10 months ago
puyallup bbq trailer stolen...
Eric Thomas, KIRO 7 News

Puyallup business’ travelling BBQ trailer stolen from driveway in broad daylight

A Puyallup family business, Marcoe’s Blackjack BBQ, is out thousands of dollars after their barbecue trailer was stolen from their driveway in broad daylight.
10 months ago
Bremerton guns drugs seized...
Jason Sutich

Parking complaint leads Bremerton Police to ‘ghost guns,’ drugs, counterfeit cash

A parking complaint in Bremerton led law enforcement to an unoccupied vehicle filled with several 3D printed "ghost guns," narcotics, and counterfeit currency.
10 months ago
Poulsbo smoke shop crash...
Jason Sutich

20-year-old arrested after high-speed chase ends in Poulsbo smoke shop crash

A Kingston man crashed into a smoke shop after fleeing law enforcement at over 100 mph. Details of the incident inside.
10 months ago
stabbing downtown seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Two hospitalized after stabbing at Freeway Park in Downtown Seattle

A stabbing in downtown Seattle sent two people to the hospital early Wednesday morning.
10 months ago
lynnwood flock cameras safety alpr license plate reader...
Frank Lenzi

Kent PD says Flock camera helped catch suspect on the run for 2 years

Kent PD ends two-year manhunt for a dangerous suspect using Flock camera technology.
10 months ago
Marysville minors speed chase...
Jason Sutich

4 minors arrested after fleeing WSP at over 100 MPH in Marysville

A group of minors was arrested after leading WSP on a high-speed chase in Marysville, exceeding 100 mph on Tuesday morning.
10 months ago