The Crime Blotter | Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Crime Stories

James Lynch

Everett man indicted in $200 million water machine Ponzi scheme

An Everett man faces federal charges in a $200 million Ponzi scheme, marking a significant case of franchise fraud.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

21-year-old Seattle woman charged for allegedly murdering Border Patrol agent

A 21-year-old Seattle woman faces charges for the alleged murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Man known for running from police tries it again, fails again

A 33-year-old man with a history of running from the police was arrested Tuesday after running from Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers, the SPD confirmed.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

DoorDash driver crashes car while high on meth in Lynnwood, lights car on fire

A DoorDash driver crashed his car into a tree in Lynnwood after he was allegedly completing an order while high on methamphetamine.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Prisoner who escaped custody at Sea-Tac caught by law enforcement

A prisoner who custody from the Department of Corrections (DOC) while inside the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) was caught.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall and James Lynch

Lake City encampment cleared after 2 shot in park, suspects on the run

The Seattle Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of shooting and killing two people at a north Seattle park.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Centralia detective shoots suspect after he allegedly fires at officers

A Centralia Police Department detective shot a man who allegedly fired at officers and threatened a train crew.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Graphic video captures Seattle Pier 55 shooting of wheelchair-bound man

A newly obtained video capturing the man accused of shooting another man in a wheelchair at Seattle's Pier 55 on July 31 has been released by prosecutors.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Seattle police investigate shooting in South Park

SPD detectives are investigating a recent shooting in South Park, Seattle.

1 year ago

James Lynch

17-year-old girl pleads not guilty to robbing man in Pioneer Square

A 17-year-old girl faces charges for robbing and assaulting a man in Pioneer Square, pleading not guilty in court.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

Estonian nationals sentenced in Seattle for cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

Two Estonian nationals were sentenced in Seattle for a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

WA man headed to prison for 13 years for possessing child sexual abuse material

A Deming, Washington, man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Man accused of armed robbery attempt at Shelton casino arrested

A would-be armed robber left a casino empty handed this weekend, after being told there was nothing there to steal.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

5 new lawsuits filed over alleged sexual abuse by WA doctor

Five new lawsuits were issued due to the medical centers' alleged failure to protect their patients from alleged sexual abuse by Dr. Mark Mulholland.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Longview murder suspect in custody after nearly week-long manhunt

An armed murder suspect from Longview was arrested by law enforcement.

1 year ago

Point Defiance stabbing suspect Nicholas Matthew...

MyNorthwest Staff

Man found guilty of Point Defiance stabbing that nearly killed woman

A man was found guilty in the Point Defiance stabbing case.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Former Mercer Island teacher accused of sexual abuse, school allegedly covered it up

A Mercer Island High School (MIHS) teacher has been accused of pursuing sexual relationships with teenage students in 2015, and MIHS allegedly covered it up.