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Crime Blotter

fox island elder fraud sentence doj...
Jason Sutich

Tacoma woman sentenced in $345K bank fraud scheme targeting credit union accounts

A Tacoma woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Thursday for a bank fraud scheme in which she stole more than $345,000 from credit union accounts.
11 months ago
Sumner Police Department...
Frank Lenzi

Metal thieves steal plaques, markers from Sumner Cemetery

Metal thieves recently hit Sumner Cemetery, stealing plaques and bronze markers, Sumner Police said Friday.
11 months ago
seattle hookah lounge murder...
James Lynch

Seattle hookah lounge where man was killed will not reopen

A Seattle hookah lounge will remain closed following a fatal shooting, as announced by Seattle authorities.
11 months ago
anti-police protests othello shooting...
Frank Sumrall

SPD releases video: Armed man approaches officers, is fatally shot by police in Rainier Valley

Detectives with the Seattle Police Department (SPD) are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 42 Avenue S. and S. Othello Street.
11 months ago
chinatown shotgun...
Heather Bosch

Rifle-wielding robber arrested in Lake Stevens

Snohomish County Deputies said they arrested a robber who pointed an AK-47 at a convenience store worker in Lake Stevens and demanded money.
11 months ago
violent crimes wa unsolved...
Frank Sumrall

More than half of violent crimes in WA go unsolved, data shows

Violent crime in Seattle may have dropped from record-high rates during the pandemic, but more than half of violent crimes throughout the state remain unsolved.
11 months ago
King County crime spree...
MyNorthwest Staff

Everett man charged for animal crushing videos, child porn, threats

A 23-year-old man from Everett, Washington, has been arrested and federally charged with threatening to kill a Massachusetts minor, distributing child sexual abuse material, and sharing videos of crushing live animals.
11 months ago
Kitsap County wires cut...
Frank Lenzi

Suspected wire thief arrested in Kitsap County

Kitsap County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a suspected wire thief early Thursday morning.
11 months ago
DUI suspect runs into building...
Frank Lenzi

Monroe Police: Suspected DUI driver ran face-first into building

A suspected DUI driver ran face-first into a building in Monroe while trying to get away from police officers.
11 months ago
renton suspect...
Frank Lenzi

Renton police need your help to find man suspected in rape of 12-year-old girl

Renton Police seek public's assistance in identifying suspect connected to December 2023 rape of 12-year-old girl.
11 months ago
Everett ATM theft...
MyNorthwest Staff

Failed ATM theft causes thousands in damage to Everett business

The Everett Police Department is asking the public for help after failed ATM thieves caused thousands of dollars' worth of damage to an Everett business.
11 months ago
pipe bomb january 6 arrest...

FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP source says

The FBI made an arrest in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
11 months ago
SPD Chinatown Stolen vehicle...
Jason Sutich

Felon faces 10+ charges after ramming police vehicle, injuring 2 SPD officers in Chinatown

An armed man was arrested in Chinatown Wednesday after he allegedly used a stolen vehicle to ram a police car, injuring two Seattle Police Department officers.
11 months ago
military vehicle I-5 tacoma...
Frank Lenzi

WSP operation nets a dozen arrests for human trafficking, prostitution

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has made nearly a dozen arrests in connection with human trafficking and prostitution.
11 months ago
SPD DUI enforcement december...
Jason Sutich

Seattle Police launch nightly DUI patrols citywide this month

Every night throughout December, the Seattle Police Department Traffic Section will have officers patrolling the streets looking for impaired drivers.
11 months ago
teens open fire seattle officers...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Teen arrested in weekend shooting of Seattle officer was allegedly involved in February murder

Four teens are arrested after a police shooting in Seattle. Two suspects remain at large following a dramatic weekend chase.
11 months ago
blurred plates road rage shooting (1)...
Julia Dallas

Suspect arrested after person stabbed in neck in road rage incident

A person was stabbed in the neck during a road rage incident in Seattle. SPD has arrested a suspect following the event.
11 months ago
Hatchet arrest Seattle...
Frank Lenzi

Police arrest man with hatchet, knife, drugs in downtown Seattle

A 33-year-old man carrying a hatchet, a knife, and drugs was arrested Tuesday night in downtown Seattle, police said.
11 months ago
garfield high school bitcoin bomb threat...
MyNorthwest Staff

Mistrial declared in child rape case involving a coach with Seattle Public Schools

A mistrial was declared in the case against Walter Jones after a King County jury could not reach a verdict.
11 months ago
88-year-old finger bitten off...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

‘God heard me:’ 88-year-old recounts surviving brutal home attack where her finger was bitten off

An 88-year-old Seattle woman is speaking out for the first time after a brutal attack outside her Rainier Beach home left her with broken bones and her finger bitten off.
11 months ago
everett medicare lab owner...
MyNorthwest Staff

Everett lab owner gets 2 years in prison for $1M Medicare fraud scheme

A 35-year-old Indian national receives two years for orchestrating a $1M Medicare fraud scheme in Everett.
11 months ago
King County crime spree...
MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma man with sex trafficking past gets 10 years for drugs, guns

A Tacoma man with a sex trafficking past receives 10 years in prison for drug distribution and firearm offenses.
11 months ago
Auburn suspect domestic violence drone...
MyNorthwest Staff

Auburn Police drone finds domestic violence suspect hiding on roof

A drone helped the Auburn Police Department (APD) find a domestic violence suspect hiding on the roof of a house on Sunday.
11 months ago
Black Corvette Chase Ends in Arrest (PHOTO: Pierce County Sheriff’s Department)...
MyNorthwest Staff

21-year-old arrested in Pierce County following high-speed chase, donuts

A 21-year-old man with outstanding warrants was arrested in Pierce County after being caught recklessly driving a stolen black Corvette and evading police on Saturday.
11 months ago