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Crime Blotter

Macklemore (2)...

Suspect in Seattle home invasions of Macklemore and celebrity athletes pleads not guilty

A man accused of invading homes of Seattle celebrities, including Macklemore, pleads not guilty in a high-profile case.
1 year ago
Seattle hiring police grant...
Jason Sutich

Seattle homeless man arrested at Tent City 3 for alleged sexual assault of 5-year-old

A Seattle man living in Tent City 3 was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl, according to reports.
1 year ago
burien stabbing two dead...
Jason Sutich

‘A horrific murder’: Man charged—allegedly stabbed ex-girlfriend, roommate to death

A 29-year-old suspect was charged in Burien after a stabbing left two dead.
1 year ago
thurston county jail overdose...
MyNorthwest Staff

Inmate dies at Thurston County Jail, sheriff confirms

An inmate died while at Thurston County Jail, Sheriff Derek Sanders confirmed Sunday.
1 year ago
tacoma shooting car crash...
Jason Sutich

Gunfire outside Tacoma’s Lobster Shop sparks panic, three-car crash

A shooting near a Tacoma restaurant led to a three-car collision on Friday. Tacoma officers found approximately 25 shell casings on scene.
1 year ago
Clackamas County crawlspace...
Frank Sumrall

Jake Skorheim: Why did a crawlspace intruder get $75K bail while kidnap attempt suspect got none?

A man living inside a crawlspace of an unaware condominium owner in Clackamas County was arrested Wednesday, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office announced.
1 year ago
mexican deportations removed alien...
Jason Sutich

Former WA employee embezzles nearly $900K from state to fuel gambling addiction

A former WA state employee stole nearly $900,000, fueling his gambling addiction, and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
1 year ago
Forks attempted murder...
Jason Sutich

Level 3 sex offender faces $750,000 bail after 10th indecent exposure case

A 37-year-old Level 3 sex offender faces serious charges after his tenth indecent exposure incident, with bail set at $750,000.
1 year ago
tacoma officer-involved shooting...
Jason Sutich

Three injured in knife attack outside Tacoma bar, suspect arrested

An altercation outside a Tacoma bar results in three injuries, with one suspect in custody following the Friday night incident.
1 year ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Jason Sutich

Tacoma welfare check uncovers fatal stabbing, suspect in custody

A welfare check in Tacoma revealed a man fatally stabbed, leading to an ongoing homicide investigation by the Tacoma Police Department.
1 year ago
everett road rage shooting...
Frank Lenzi

Everett police arrest 2 people suspected of trafficking, exploiting minors

Everett police arrested two people accused of trafficking and exploiting minors.
1 year ago
Alaska Airlines IT outage...
Jason Sutich

Alaska Airlines passenger found guilty of abusive sexual contact with minor on Seattle flight

A 28-year-old man faces justice for abusive contact with a minor aboard an Alaska Airlines flight from Alaska to Seattle.
1 year ago
South Hill Pierce County...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Pierce County deputies continue to investigate standoff, shooting

Pierce County deputies are currently engaged in a standoff with a shooting suspect in South Hill Thursday morning.
1 year ago
bellevue murder suspect...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bellevue murder suspect still on the run after July killing, may have fled the state

A man charged with murder and robbery for beating another man to death at a makeshift campsite in July is still on the loose, and may have even left the state.
1 year ago
gig harbor stealing mail...
Frank Sumrall

Man arrested for stealing mail using an official USPS master key in Gig Harbor

A man was arrested in Gig Harbor for allegedly using an official USPS master key to steal mail from residents across the city.
1 year ago
Denver...
Associated Press

3 teens killed in shooting at suburban Denver high school, including suspected shooter

A shooting at a suburban Denver high school killed three teens, including the suspected shooter, authorities reported.
1 year ago
pipe bomb bremerton...
Jason Sutich

Pipe bomb discovered in Bremerton home following resident’s death

A pipe bomb was discovered beneath a bed in Bremerton, linked to the recent death of a local man, raising community concerns.
1 year ago
Charlie Kirk...
Frank Sumrall

Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah university; Person of interest in custody

Charlie Kirk, a rightwing activist and media personality, was allegedly shot Wednesday while hosting an event on a college campus in Utah.
1 year ago
Kirkland mother and daughter stabbed...
Frank Lenzi

‘You ruined my life’: New details released about stabbing of Kirkland mother and daughter

A mother and her adult daughter were stabbed inside their Kirkland apartment Thursday night. The mother died, police said.
1 year ago
woodinville smash-and-grab pot shop...
MyNorthwest Staff

For the fourth time in two weeks, a Woodinville pot shop was burglarized

A Woodinville pot shop was broken into overnight Wednesday for the fourth time in two weeks.
1 year ago
smash-and-grab seattle tobacco shop owner fires shots...
Frank Sumrall

Owner fires shots at robbers after tobacco shop targeted twice in 48 hours

For the second time in barely 48 hours, a Greenwood shop owner has been victimized by robbers who gained entry by smashing a car into his business.
1 year ago
bank fraud scheme western wa...
Jason Sutich

Seattle gang member with decade-long trail of shootings gets 4 years for latest crime

A South Seattle gang member faces four years in prison for a firearm tied to multiple shootings and violence.
1 year ago
Pierce County Library data breach lawsuits...
Jason Sutich

2 class action lawsuits filed: Library breach exposes over 335,000 WA residents’ data

Court filings reveal negligence claims after a breach exposed over 335,000 records at the Pierce County Library System.
1 year ago
Photo: Deputies investigate a Fall City mass shooting....
Frank Sumrall

Hearing for Fall City teen accused of killing family delayed again

A judge denied a request to extend a hearing by a year for a teen accused of murdering his family in Fall City.
1 year ago