The Crime Blotter | Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Crime Stories

Jason Sutich

Altercation on Mill Creek bus leads to shooting, 2 suspects located

Two suspects identified after a shooting near a Mill Creek Swift transit bus, confirmed by Mill Creek Police Department.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Double stabbing in Everett leaves 2 men hospitalized, investigation ongoing

Two men in their 40s were stabbed in an Everett home. The investigation is ongoing, according to the Everett Police Department.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

SPD investigates Golden Gardens Park shooting; suspect arrested, then released

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting that happened in Golden Gardens Park Saturday.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Decomposing body discovered near Bellevue College

A body that had been decomposing for weeks was discovered in the woods near Bellevue College.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

VIDEO: Armed robbers steal $2M in jewelry from West Seattle store

Seattle officers investigate a daring robbery in West Seattle, where $2 million in jewelry was stolen.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

Man tied to Aryan prison gangs gets 14 years for federal drug crimes

A man linked to Aryan prison gangs receives 14-year sentence for federal drug crimes, highlighting ongoing issues in the justice system.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

18-year-old woman nearly crashes into Kitsap County sergeant head-on, authorities say

An 18-year-old was arrested after a near head-on collision with a Kitsap County sheriff's sergeant, officials report.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

West Seattle shooting leaves 22-year-old woman hospitalized in serious condition

A 22-year-old woman is in serious condition after a West Seattle shooting. Investigation underway by Seattle Police.

1 year ago

Luke Duecy

Records reveal knife-wielding intruder incident before Idaho stabbings

Police share audio from a 2021 home invasion similar to the University of Idaho murders.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Have you seen this man? Armed suspect robs Auburn coffee baristas

SPD seeks public assistance in identifying a gunpoint robbery suspect targeting Auburn coffee baristas.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Armed 27-year-old caught selling fentanyl in downtown Seattle

A 27-year-old suspect was arrested in Seattle for drug trafficking while armed, confirmed by the Seattle Police Department.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich and Heather Bosch

Washington’s murder rate is up, but that’s not the whole story

A recent FBI report reveals a troubling surge in violent crime in Washington, contrasting with a nationwide drop in crime rates.

1 year ago

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.