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Crime Blotter

Pierce County mass shooting...
Jason Sutich

Pierce County 13-year-old suspected of planning mass shooting released from jail

The 13-year-old boy from Pierce County who was arrested for potentially planning a mass shooting has been released from jail into the custody of his family.
1 year ago
Forks attempted murder...
Jason Sutich

AI-generated homeless man prank causes false alarm at Oak Harbor High School

A social media post circulating on the Oak Harbor High School campus falsely claimed a homeless person was on campus on Monday.
1 year ago
Police lights (2) pierce county...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County man arrested after using fake police lights to pull drivers over

A man in Pierce County attempted to impersonate a police officer by using flashing blue lights attached to his vehicle to pull people over.
1 year ago
I-5 dupont knife attack teen...
James Lynch

Prolific graffiti tagger arrested twice last year faces charges

Investigators said a prolific graffiti tagger is responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in damage and cleanup.
1 year ago
Seattle hiring police grant...
Frank Lenzi

Woman walking service dog robbed at gunpoint in Seattle

A woman walking her service dog was robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning, according to the Seattle Police Department.
1 year ago
17-year-old strangling vancouver...
Frank Sumrall

17-year-old girl arrested for strangling woman to death in Vancouver

A 17-year-old girl was arrested in Clark County after allegedly strangling a woman to death in Vancouver.
1 year ago
Washington State Capitol vandalized political...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect accused of vandalizing WA State Capitol, damaging artifacts has been released

A suspect broke into the Washington State Capitol Building Sunday night and damaged several facilities and historical artifacts, the governor confirmed.
1 year ago
cross-country puyallup...
Frank Sumrall

High school cross-country runner hit by truck in Puyallup

A high school cross-country athlete was hit by a truck during a team run Monday afternoon in Puyallup.
1 year ago
Seattle break in west precinct...
Jason Sutich

Seattle woman arrested for allegedly blowing drug smoke in infant’s face

A 39-year-old woman in Seattle was arrested Monday after witnesses reported she blew drug smoke into an infant's face.
1 year ago
Everett massage parlor...
Julia Dallas

Man admits to shooting USPS driver he believes could have been ‘mafia assassin’

A USPS worker was allegedly shot by a package delivery driver in Everett.
1 year ago
Oakley Carlson...
Julia Dallas

Oakley Carlson’s foster mother speaks out after daughter declared legally dead

Oakley's foster mother, Jamie Jo Hiles, spoke out after her daughter was declared legally dead.
1 year ago
Pullman arson standoff...
Jason Sutich

Pullman arson suspect surrenders after standoff at WA-Idaho border

An apartment complex fire in Pullman, believed to be intentionally set, resulted in a police chase across state lines on Sunday night.
1 year ago
west seattle...
Jason Sutich

Armed duo robs 7-Eleven in Seattle with dog; 1 arrested, 1 at large

An armed 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning after he robbed a 7-Eleven with his dog and another female suspect in Seattle.
1 year ago
fire van with kids seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle police say van with kids inside catches fire after man rams it

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) said a 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly ramming his SUV into a van with a family inside on Saturday evening.
1 year ago
pierce county gun to school...
James Lynch

14-year-old in custody after allegedly bringing loaded gun to school

A 14-year-old boy allegedly brought a loaded gun to Spanaway Lake High School.
1 year ago
Diddy...
Associated Press

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced Friday to four years and two months in prison.
1 year ago
Seattle running from police...
Jason Sutich

Serial police eluder attempts another escape, K9 and helicopter spoil his plans

A 33-year-old man, known to run from the police, was arrested Tuesday night after he attempted to run from Seattle Police Department officers.
1 year ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Jason Sutich

3 arrested after violent Spokane-to-Seattle kidnapping, robbery

Three arrests were made Thursday after an attempted armed robbery and kidnapping took a victim from Spokane to Seattle while being held at gunpoint.
1 year ago
walmart beer port angeles...
Frank Sumrall

Man arrested after posing as Walmart employee to steal beer in Port Angeles

A man was arrested after pretending to be a Walmart employee in Port Angeles in order to obtain more beer, the Clallam County Sheriff's Office reported.
1 year ago
snohomish county shooting deputy lynnwood...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect arrested after setting two sex shops on fire in Everett

A man was arrested in Everett after allegedly starting multiple fires at a pair of adult novelty shops.
1 year ago
Rooftop burglary suspect...
Frank Lenzi

Burglary suspect climbs onto roof to escape capture

A burglary suspect tried to escape capture Sunday by climbing onto the roof of a local market, Kent police said.
1 year ago
Burien fake badge...
Jason Sutich

Burien man arrested for impersonating sheriff, threatening driver at gunpoint

A Burien man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer and threatening a driver at gunpoint.
1 year ago
Seattle Police pioneer square scooter shooting...
Jason Sutich

Man stabbed in Capitol Hill attempted carjacking spree, suspects at large

An attempted carjacking in Capitol Hill left a man with a stab wound to his leg on Tuesday night.
1 year ago
tacoma police bust...
Julia Dallas

‘The largest we’ve had’: Tacoma police make record-breaking narcotics seizure

Tacoma police seized more than 90 pounds of drugs as part of an ongoing investigation into a narcotics trafficker
1 year ago