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Crime Blotter

Kitsap County fireworks incident...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: 2 teens accused of shooting fireworks at car in Kitsap County

Two teenagers are accused of launching fireworks at a woman's car in Kitsap County.
1 year ago
aurora avenue...
Julia Dallas

Person shot on Aurora Avenue, SPD looking for suspect

Seattle Police Department seeks information on suspect in Aurora Avenue shooting incident.
1 year ago
Lewis county stolen equipment...
Jason Sutich

Centralia Police seek public’s help in $615K heavy equipment theft case

Two men booked in Lewis County Jail for stealing over $615,000 in heavy machinery over the past seven years.
1 year ago
hammer attack Lacey...
Jason Sutich

Lacey woman escapes after attacked with hammer while selling books

A Lacey woman was attacked while selling books but cleverly escaped by seizing her assailant's wallet during the struggle.
1 year ago
WA sheriff removal bill...
Frank Sumrall

Armed man arrested after firing shots, barricades himself in Gold Bar home

The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office sent deputies to negotiate with an armed man after he barricaded himself inside a Gold Bar home Thursday.
1 year ago
Kitsap County murder suspect search...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: Kitsap County deputies ducked bullets while tracking down homicide suspect

Newly released body camera video footage shows the intense moments this week as Kitsap County Sheriff's deputies ducked bullets as they tracked down a homicide suspect. 
1 year ago
Port Angeles Police...
Julia Dallas

WA cold case unit for missing and murdered Indigenous people makes first arrest

Port Angeles police apprehend a suspect in the 2016 homicide of George David, solving a long-standing cold case.
1 year ago
west seattle...
Julia Dallas

Seattle police arrest man, woman in connection with Capitol Hill stabbing

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in Capitol Hill, Seattle, early Thursday morning.
1 year ago
Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings...
Julia Dallas

Former state worker pleads guilty in scheme to steal nearly $900K in tax dollars

Washington man pleads guilty in scheme to embezzle nearly $900K from state tax funds.
1 year ago
Seattle downtown shooting 2...
Julia Dallas

2 people shot in downtown Seattle, suspect arrested

Two individuals were shot in downtown Seattle on Wednesday evening, with a suspect now in custody.
1 year ago
wooden bear mount vernon...
Julia Dallas

‘Just want to see him home safe’: Wooden bear gifted by late husband stolen in Mount Vernon

A beloved wooden bear, gifted by a late husband, was reported stolen in Mount Vernon.
1 year ago
Pierce County sheriff elected appointed...
MyNorthwest Staff

Teens accused of armed robberies, pistol-whipping kid on bike amid Pierce County crime spree

Deputies arrested two teenagers in Pierce County after they went on a violent crime spree that included pistol-whipping a younger teen on a bicycle.
1 year ago
Poulsbo homicide person of interest...
Frank Lenzi

Person of interest in Poulsbo area homicide in custody

A person of interest in a Poulsbo-area homicide was taken into custody Tuesday evening, authorities said. Deputies had been searching for 35-year-old Laird Dinsmore in an area between Big Valley Road NE and Highway 3. He was wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of a 50-year-old man, who was found dead outside his […]
1 year ago
Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Department K-9 Titus...
Frank Lenzi

Police dog helps catch food burglar in Grays Harbor County

A police dog helped nab a food burglar Tuesday afternoon, according to the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office.
1 year ago
Kent police killing gas station gutter...
Jason Sutich

Two suspects arrested for 2024 murder of Kent High School teen

Two suspects are in custody for the summer murder of a Kent-Meridian High School teen, bringing justice to the community.
1 year ago
undocumented immigrant federal agents...
Frank Sumrall

Camano Island chase: Undocumented immigrant rams federal cars, injures 2 agents

A Mexican citizen living illegally in Stanwood was charged with two counts of assault on a federal officer in U.S. District Court in Seattle.
1 year ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Frank Lenzi and Manda Factor

Man arrested for alleged hate crime at LGBTQ+ nightclub in Seattle

A 23-year-old man is in custody after the Seattle Police Department (SPD) said he carried out a hate-fueled attack early Sunday in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
1 year ago
Army soldier extortion identity theft...
Jason Sutich

Former Kent resident stole from new employer while awaiting prison for $2.5M fraud

A 45-year-old woman received prison time for defrauding her employer while awaiting sentencing for a prior theft.
1 year ago
Macklemore burglary bear spray...
Jason Sutich

Macklemore’s Seattle home burglarized; Nanny attacked with bear spray

Two masked intruders broke into Macklemore's home in Seattle, using bear spray against his nanny during the incident.
1 year ago
KItsap County Sheriff's Office vehicle...
Frank Lenzi

Kitsap County authorities investigate Poulsbo area man’s death as homicide

A 50-year-old Poulsbo area man was found dead Saturday outside his home. Now the Kitsap County Sheriff's office is investigating it as a homicide.
1 year ago
Chelan County girls case...
Luke Duecy

Autopsy reveals details in murdered Chelan County girls case as search for father intensifies

Discover the autopsy findings in the Chelan County girls case, revealing crucial details.
1 year ago
seattle athletes burglaries...
Frank Sumrall

Ringleader charged in string of burglaries targeting Seattle athletes, including Julio Rodriguez, Richard Sherman

A Seattle man was charged late last week as the ringleader for a string of burglaries that targeted prominent Seattle athletes, including Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez and former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.
1 year ago
U-District house party shooting...
Jason Sutich

1 man injured in U-District house party shooting

A 22-year-old Seattle man was wounded following a house party brawl in the U-District. Authorities are searching for two suspects in the incident.
1 year ago
Police are investigating two separate assaults that took place Saturday morning in Pioneer Square. ...
Tom Brock

Seattle Police doubt drive-by claim from victim in Sand Point shooting

Seattle Police said the details surrounding a reported drive-by shooting in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood aren't adding up.
1 year ago