Covering Crime in the Puget Sound Region

Crime Blotter

marysville missing mom and baby...
Frank Sumrall

Man gets two life sentences after beating pregnant woman, stabbing rescuer

 A man has been sentenced to two concurrent life sentences for assaulting a pregnant acquaintance and attacking someone who tried to intervene in 2024.
10 months ago
Lakewood police...
Frank Sumrall

A rare milestone: City of Lakewood reports zero homicides in 2025

The City of Lakewood is entering 2026 celebrating a miraculous achievement — zero homicides over an entire year.
10 months ago
Pierce County burglary...
James Lynch

Pierce County deputies arrest 2 teens linked to armed home burglary

Pierce County deputies and WSP apprehend two teens in a stolen car linked to recent burglaries early Monday morning.
10 months ago
seattle hookah lounge murder...
James Lynch

Man charged with murder in fatal South Seattle hookah lounge shooting

A suspect was arrested for a fatal shooting at a South Seattle hookah lounge last month.
10 months ago
Jordan Henderson...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County elementary teacher found guilty of multiple instances of child molestation

A Peninsula School District teacher found guilty of molesting multiple students. Details on the disturbing case.
10 months ago
King County Sheriff's Office investigates deadly Burien shooting...
Jason Sutich

70-year-old pedestrian on scooter struck, killed by SUV in Shoreline

A man in his 70s was struck by a vehicle and killed while riding a scooter in Shoreline on Saturday night.
10 months ago
four dead issaquah mercer island...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Four dead in Mercer Island, Issaquah shootings identified, shooter determined

A long-running family court dispute involving allegations of abuse, neglect, and firearms restrictions preceded a murder-suicide on Mercer Island and two additional deaths in Issaquah.
10 months ago
mercer island issaquah four dead murder-suicide...
Luke Duecy

Authorities identify 4 victims, confirm murder-suicide in Mercer Island-Issaquah deaths

Four people were found dead in two homes across Mercer Island and Issaquah, with police saying the deaths appear to be connected to a murder-suicide.
10 months ago
driver arrested DUI...
Julia Dallas

Driver arrested for DUI after passing out with child in back seat

A driver passed out with a child in the back seat, leading to DUI arrest.
10 months ago
everett officer-involved shooting...
Heather Bosch

Violent crime spree spans 3 counties, ends with suspect dead

A crime spree culminates in Everett, leaving a suspect dead and raising community safety concerns.
10 months ago
shotgun new year's eve space needle...
Frank Sumrall

Man arrested near Space Needle after carrying shotgun during New Year’s Eve celebration

The SPD arrested a man during the New Year’s Eve celebration under the Space Needle after it was reported that he was carrying a partially-concealed shotgun.
10 months ago
tacoma walmart shots fired police shoplifting...
Frank Sumrall

Man shot and killed in Tacoma’s east side early New Year’s Day

A fatal shooting occurred in Tacoma in the early hours of New Year's Day, the Tacoma Police Department confirmed.
10 months ago
costco lobster heist seafood...
Jason Sutich

‘A very sophisticated crime’: $400K in seafood stolen in transit to Costco

Two major seafood thefts leave Costco searching for $400,000 in stolen oysters and lobsters during transit to its stores.
10 months ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Trooper alleges discrimination, retaliation and AI-generated harassment in WSP lawsuit

A veteran Washington State Patrol trooper has filed a lawsuit in Pierce County Superior Court, alleging years of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment.
10 months ago
Beacon Hill fatal hit-and-run...
Jason Sutich

Seattle Police searching for white Toyota Camry used in Beacon Hill fatal hit-and-run

Seattle Police have identified a suspect vehicle in a fatal hit-and-run case in Beacon Hill. Learn more about the investigation.
10 months ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle police arrest 25-year-old man with more than $200K in outstanding warrants

A 25-year-old man with more than $210,000 in outstanding warrants was arrested by the Seattle Police Department Monday.
10 months ago
Zip-tied pup found sealed in Everett dumpster (Photo : Everett Police)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Puppy found zip-tied in dumpster has found her furever family, suspect in custody

A zip-tied puppy in Everett is now safe, recovering, and ready for her new loving family thanks to local police efforts.
10 months ago
Stanwood WSP charged...
Jason Sutich

Stanwood man charged after allegedly stealing WSP vehicle, leading chase on I-5

A Stanwood man faces multiple charges for stealing a WSP vehicle and leading police on a chase on I-5 in North Seattle.
10 months ago
seattle teenage girl assault bus...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mercer Island police investigating after 2 found dead in home

Mercer Island officers are probing the discovery of two deceased individuals in a residence, according to KIRO 7 reports.
10 months ago
Vancouver man killed...
Frank Sumrall

Man killed by Vancouver Police after pointing gun, firing shot

A man was killed by police in Vancouver after pointing a firearm at a woman and firing at least one round on Dec. 27.
10 months ago
Seattle elderly woman attacked...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Man accused of vicious attack on elderly woman declared fit for trial

A suspect in the Seattle attack on a 75-year-old woman is deemed fit for trial, facing First Degree Assault charges.
10 months ago
Pierce County puyallup shooting gunfire deputy...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect dead after deputy-involved shooting in Puyallup

A man is dead after gunfire during a deputy response in Puyallup's South Hill area. Investigations are underway.
10 months ago
shooting woman shower seattle...
Frank Sumrall

SPD: Man arrested after shooting woman following dispute over shower length

The Seattle Police Department arrested a man after a woman was shot early Sunday morning in an apartment near the Chinatown-International District.
10 months ago
silverdale possible DUI...
Julia Dallas

‘Don’t start the New Year with a DUI’: Deputies respond after man hits pole

A 60-year-old Silverdale man is facing DUI charges following an incident involving a light pole.
10 months ago