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Crime Blotter

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
Vancouver military child rape...
MyNorthwest Staff

Suspected DUI driver hits father and son in Vancouver; Father dead, son critical

Vancouver police arrived at the 6400 block of NE 137th Avenue in Vancouver around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday after hearing reports that a driver had hit a man and his six-year-old son.
11 months ago
Seattle Police pioneer square scooter shooting...
Jason Sutich

26-year-old fatally shot in the neck in Capitol Hill

A man, 26, was shot in the neck and died Wednesday night in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Details on the ongoing investigation.
11 months ago
issaquah burned boyfriend axed...
Frank Sumrall

Court docs: Issaquah woman told police she axed, burned boyfriend believing he was a demon

According to court documents obtained by MyNorthwest, the woman, Kimberly Feyhl, told firefighters she was "told to shoot" the deceased male in the head and to "burn his body."
11 months ago
car jumps seattle bridge...
Julia Dallas

WATCH: Car jumps Seattle bridge to get away from police

A car leaped over the University Bridge while it was open to evade police, as reported by KIRO 7.
11 months ago
shooting seattle center...
Jason Sutich

Oregon high school principal arrested for possession of child sexual assault material

An Oregon principal was arrested for allegedly possessing child sexual assault material.
11 months ago
bellevue murder suspect...
James Lynch

Bellevue murder suspect arrested in Portland

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a July homicide in Bellevue, police announced Wednesday.
11 months ago
Spokane fentanyl pill press...
Jason Sutich

Spokane man gets 20 years for fentanyl operation with 2 million lethal doses

A Spokane man faces 20 years in prison for operating a lethal fentanyl pill press, highlighting the fight against drug trafficking.
11 months ago
Bellevue drug trafficking arrested...
Jason Sutich

Drug dealer who sold narcotics near Bellevue middle school arrested in multi-city bust

A drug dealer sold narcotics near a Bellevue middle school, leading to a multi-city arrest in a significant drug trafficking operation.
11 months ago
issaquah burned boyfriend axed...
MyNorthwest Staff

Issaquah apartment fire leads to discovery of a body, suspect detained

The Issaquah Police Department arrested a woman after officers discovered a body when investigating an apartment building fire Tuesday morning.
11 months ago
Sammamish wire fraud guilty...
Jason Sutich

‘Unknown how many children (she) harmed’: WA woman convicted of stealing $100K from Spokane Tribe’s child welfare fund

A Washington woman embezzled over $100K from the Spokane Tribe's child welfare fund, raising concerns about fraud in tribal governance.
11 months ago
renton transgender woman attack suspects...
Jason Sloss, KIRO 7 News

Police: Group of teens made homophobic remarks during Renton assault

Renton police are investigating after a woman, 39-year-old Nikki Armstrong, was viciously beaten by a group of teens.
11 months ago
Everett impersonating police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Everett police arrest man in connection with fatal July hit-and-run

A man has been arrested in connection with the July hit and run that left a victim with life-threatening injuries in Everett.
11 months ago
Little Saigon...
James Lynch

Stakeholders propose 15-point safety plan for Little Saigon

Residents and business owners in Little Saigon demand action against persistent crime with a new comprehensive safety plan.
11 months ago
Image: Graffiti can be seen on a highway divider on Interstate 5 in Seattle....
Aaron Granillo

Seattle files suits against 3 ‘prolific’ graffiti vandals

Seattle City Attorney files suits against graffiti vandals targeting public spaces, enforcing the city's new graffiti ordinance.
11 months ago
Seattle Tent City 3 sexual assault...
Heather Bosch

Charges expected after child is allegedly assaulted at city sanctioned homeless camp

King County Prosecutors plan to file charges against a man accused of assaulting a child at a city-sanctioned homeless camp.
11 months ago
Issaquah police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Person in custody after body discovered in Issaquah apartment fire

A suspect is in custody following a tragic apartment fire in Issaquah that resulted in fatalities, according to KIRO 7.
11 months ago
black bear trafficking skagit county...
Jason Sutich

‘Highly concerning’: Skagit County woman sentenced for trafficking black bear body parts

A woman in Skagit County received a sentence for trafficking black bear body parts, as announced by WDFW on Aug. 25.
11 months ago
Bellingham scheme...
Jason Sutich

Federal Way man pleads guilty to $4.5M stolen goods scheme on Amazon, eBay

A Federal Way man admitted guilt in a scheme involving $4.5 million in stolen goods sold on Amazon and eBay.
11 months ago
Spanaway...
James Lynch

No charges for Spanaway homeowner who shot suspected intruder

A Spanaway homeowner faces no charges after shooting a suspected intruder during an attempted break-in early Sunday morning.
11 months ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
James Lynch

Seattle teens reportedly wear clown masks while accosting women

Two teens in clown masks allegedly confronted women, raising safety concerns. Police investigate this alarming incident.
11 months ago
drunk driver parkland...
Julia Dallas

Motorcyclist killed in Seattle hit-and-run, suspect on the loose

A 50-year-old motorcyclist died in a South Seattle hit-and-run. The suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.
11 months ago
Macklemore (2)...

Suspect in Seattle home invasions of Macklemore and celebrity athletes pleads not guilty

A man accused of invading homes of Seattle celebrities, including Macklemore, pleads not guilty in a high-profile case.
11 months ago