The Crime Blotter | Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Crime Stories

Gee Scott

Gee: Don’t let anyone scare you, SPD data shows 261 calls, but only 25 crimes during first World Cup week

I've been around Lumen Field for a lot of sporting events for more than 20 plus years, but this World Cup brought something different.

1 month ago

James Lynch

‘There wasn’t a lot of cooperation’: 2 men shot on rural Pierce County property, but give deputies few answers

Two men are recovering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after being dropped off at the Bonney Lake emergency room Sunday morning.

1 month ago

Julia Dallas

21-year-old Washington man charged in connection with planned attack at White House UFC event

A man from Washington was charged in connection with a planned attack at President Donald Trump's UFC event at the White House.

1 month ago

Jack Bilyeau, KIRO 7

Belltown bartender attacked after refusing to serve customer following last call

A Belltown bartender is speaking out after a customer attacked him, throwing a glass at him so hard that it shattered and cut his neck.

1 month ago

Jason Sutich

Tacoma’s Grand Cinema closes on Father’s Day after bomb, shooting threats

The Grand Cinema movie theater in Tacoma had to temporarily close for Father's Day on Sunday after threats to bomb or shoot up the theater were made.

1 month ago

Jason Sutich

Rookie Lynnwood officer tracks down armed domestic violence suspect on his first day

A police officer on his first day tracked down an armed domestic violence suspect who "vanished" into the bushes after assaulting a physically disabled victim.

1 month ago

Frank Sumrall

4 arrested during USA v. AUS World Cup match held in Seattle

Four people were arrested during Friday's massive 2026 FIFA World Cup celebration when the United States defeated Australia 2-0 at Seattle Stadium.

1 month ago

Frank Sumrall

Pierce County police chase ends in fiery three-car crash, injuring deputy and multiple children

A three-car crash injured multiple people, including a Pierce County deputy, in Tacoma Saturday evening after a driver attempted to evade police multiple times.

1 month ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Kitsap County childcare worker arrested in connection with possessing child sexual abuse material

A Kitsap County childcare worker was arrested in connection with possessing child sex abuse material.

1 month ago

Frank Sumrall

5-month-old safe after alleged kidnapping in Graham

A 5-month-old baby is safe after allegedly being kidnapped in Graham earlier this week.

1 month ago

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Frank Sumrall

Shooting injures 1 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District hours before World Cup match

A shooting broke out in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District Friday morning, just hours before thousands of fútbol fans prepare for US v. Australia at Seattle Stadium.

1 month ago

Julia Dallas

‘She weaponized her position of power’: Former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker sentenced for stealing benefits from autistic child

A former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker was sentenced to five months in prison for stealing benefits from an autistic child.

1 month ago

James Lynch

25-year-old man charged for molesting 6-year-old, filming minors in Bellevue

King County prosecutors have filed felony child sex charges against a 25-year-old man who allegedly molested a 6-year-old girl.

1 month ago

Jason Sutich

2 suspects sought after $1,500 espresso machine theft, string of WA thefts

Two suspects, a woman in her 30s and a man in his 60s, are sought by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office for a series of alleged retail thefts across Washington.

1 month ago

Jason Sutich

Clark County deputies smash window to rescue 2-year-old from car in 92-degree weather

Deputies smashed out a vehicle's window in Clark County to rescue a 2-year-old boy who was left inside while outside temperatures reached 92 degrees.

1 month ago

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Frank Sumrall

Juveniles as young as 14 among 5 arrested in Seattle armed robbery chase

Five juvenile armed robbery suspects were arrested after pointing firearms at a victim and leading police on a high-speed chase through Seattle on Wednesday.

1 month ago

James Lynch

‘Just come forward’: Nearly 5 years after deadly hit-and-run near Poulsbo, victim’s partner still pleads for answers

Nearly five years after Vince Giamona was killed in a late-night hit-and-run near Poulsbo, his partner is still living with unanswered questions.

1 month ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Federal gun charge filed against WA man following Blaine border shooting

A 39-year-old Washington resident was federally charged Wednesday with being a felon in possession of a firearm following a shooting in Blaine.

1 month ago

Jason Sutich

Argument over charging outlets leads to stabbing at Gas Works Park

A 31-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night after stabbing a 21-year-old man at Gas Works Park.

1 month ago

Frank Sumrall

Gas thief’s SUV explodes while siphoning fuel from Spokane Valley Exxon gas station

A suspected gas thief is on the run after a fiery explosion at a Spokane Valley gas station.

1 month ago

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Frank Sumrall

Thurston County Sheriff v. ‘The M’s’: Four teenage gang members arrested on drug, gun, assault charges

Four suspected teenage gang members were arrested on Monday in Thurston County after multiple county law enforcement agencies launched a six-month-long investigation.