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Crime Blotter

department of justice - drug trafficking case...
MyNorthwest Staff

Repeat offender, Mexican national sentenced after fleeing WA drug trafficking sentence

A Mexican citizen with a prior drug trafficking conviction has been sentenced to an additional five years in federal prison.
1 year ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
James Lynch

Bellevue seeing downward trend in overall crime

The Bellevue Police Department is seeing a downward trend in overall crime.
1 year ago
Lummi Nation officer shot...
Jason Sutich

Felon charged for allegedly shooting Lummi Nation officer 7 times during traffic stop

A Lummi Nation officer was critically injured during a traffic stop; the suspect has been arrested.
1 year ago
sexual abuse lawsuits mulholland WA...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 lawsuits filed against WA hospitals over sexual misconduct by physician

A series of lawsuits have been filed against Providence Health & Services, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, accusing the institutions of failing to protect patients from sexual abuse by former Dr. Mark Mulholland.
1 year ago
The Oaktree Motel...
Frank Lenzi

Aurora Avenue motel declared a ‘chronic nuisance property’

The Oaktree motel on Aurora Avenue has been declared a chronic nuisance property.
1 year ago
pierce county shooting...
James Lynch and Heather Bosch

Bullet flies through Pierce County home. Teen party blamed.

A bullet through a Pierce County home that was connected to a teen party.
1 year ago
Auburn man sentenced...
MyNorthwest Staff

Auburn man sentenced to prison for garage fentanyl lab, guns

A 59-year-old man from Auburn was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison on Tuesday for making and selling fentanyl pills.
1 year ago
Andrew Prescott Elliott Marysville...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man charged in fatal $8 robbery, stabbing at Marysville church

Snohomish County has charged Andrew Prescott Elliott with first- and second-degree murder in connection with the March 31 stabbing of 66-year-old Gheorghe Sandru near Northwest Baptist Church in Marysville.
1 year ago
Aurora avenue shooting...
James Lynch

1 injured after shooting, armed robbery on Aurora

One person was injured after a shooting and armed robbery on Aurora, Seattle police confirmed.
1 year ago
Seattle First Hill shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police hunt for gunman after bullet grazes man in First Hill

Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting near the intersection of Broadway and East Fir Street after one person was injured.
1 year ago
Puyallup police chase...
Jason Sutich

Domestic violence suspect rams patrol car, flees police in Puyallup chase

A Puyallup man accused of attacking his girlfriend led police on a chase throughout the city on Monday in Pierce County.
1 year ago
Maple Valley Double Murder...
MyNorthwest Staff

Deputy staffing restored in King County precincts following budget boost

King County Sheriff's Office restores normal deputy levels after budget increase.
1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Booking restrictions active for Thurston County jail after facility reaches max capacity

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office has booking restrictions in place for the county jail after the sheriff, Derek Sanders, claimed the detention facility is running out of space.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Seattle man caught with fentanyl and gun on way to DOC meeting convicted

A Seattle man was convicted for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession, highlighting ongoing drug enforcement challenges.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

RV allegedly involved in fatal Skyway hit-and-run found, suspect arrested

King County authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a recreational vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run Thursday night in the Skyway neighborhood.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Vancouver police arrest known sex offender who allegedly assaulted 12-year-old

A 24-year-old Vancouver man was arrested on July 18 for the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, the City of Vancouver confirmed Thursday.
1 year ago
James Lynch

Seattle officer recovering after being hit by motorist

A Seattle officer is on the mend following a collision with a motorist.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Burien man confesses to shooting on his property, investigation underway

A Burien man admits to a shooting incident; investigation continues near 2nd Avenue SW and SR 509.
1 year ago
KIRO 7 News Staff

Did you hit a person with your car in Shelton? Deputies are looking for you

Mason County Sheriff's Office seeks information on driver who struck a pedestrian in Shelton and fled the scene.
1 year ago
Frank Sumrall

Kirkland man accused of stealing $826K from elderly mother through power of attorney

A man from Kirkland has been accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his elderly mother.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

King County sees decline in shooting victims and gunfire incidents

King County's Q2 report reveals a decline in shootings, signaling hope for enhanced community safety and effective crime reduction.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

Everett Fire Chief addresses theft of $1.2M fire engine stolen during emergency call

Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco reveals details on the theft of a fire engine during an emergency call last week.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Head-on collision involving multiple vehicles in Tukwila, two hospitalized

A head-on collision in Tukwila sends two to the hospital in serious condition, as reported by Washington State Patrol.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

One dead, one hospitalized after motorcycle strikes pedestrian in Interbay

A man died and a woman was hospitalized after a motorcycle struck a pedestrian in Interbay, according to Seattle Police.
1 year ago