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Crime Blotter

seattle teenage girl assault bus...
Jason Sutich

Federal Way man and Seattle teen arrested after shooting at Kent bar

A man from Federal Way was arrested after a reported shooting in the parking lot of a Kent bar early Thursday morning, the Kent Police Department (KPD) confirmed.
1 year ago
South Seattle arson fires...
Jason Sutich

Seattle police release photos of suspected arsonist in South Seattle fire spree

Photos of the suspect involved in a series of recent arsons in South Seattle, including a funeral home, were released Thursday, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) announced.
1 year ago
Seattle church shooting...
Jason Sutich

Shooting at Seattle Church near UW leaves one dead; suspect at large

A person was fatally shot at the Pursuit Seattle church near the University of Washington Campus on Thursday night, the Seattle Police Department confirmed.
1 year ago
costco shooting...
James Lynch

Man charged in Tukwila Costco parking lot murder pleads not guilty

Prosecutors announced last week charges against two teens for the murder of Mingyuan Huang in a Tukwila parking lot back in January.
1 year ago
tacoma car crash fatal...
James Lynch

Lacey parents found not guilty of attempted murder of daughter

Two Lacey parents were found not guilty of attempting to murder their daughter last fall.
1 year ago
Kirkland mother and daughter stabbed...
Heather Bosch

Alleged prolific burglar busted by Kirkland police

Kirkland police arrested a man from Everett accused of burglarizing nearly two dozen businesses.
1 year ago
shooting at Northgate Transit Center...
Julia Dallas

Northgate shooting suspect held on $5M bail; both attended Pima Medical Institute

One victim injured in shooting on 1st Ave N.E. near Northgate Transit Center. Details on the incident and response efforts inside.
1 year ago
department of justice - drug trafficking case...
MyNorthwest Staff

Repeat offender, Mexican national sentenced after fleeing WA drug trafficking sentence

A Mexican citizen with a prior drug trafficking conviction has been sentenced to an additional five years in federal prison.
1 year ago
Bellevue officer-involved shooting...
James Lynch

Bellevue seeing downward trend in overall crime

The Bellevue Police Department is seeing a downward trend in overall crime.
1 year ago
Lummi Nation officer shot...
Jason Sutich

Felon charged for allegedly shooting Lummi Nation officer 7 times during traffic stop

A Lummi Nation officer was critically injured during a traffic stop; the suspect has been arrested.
1 year ago
sexual abuse lawsuits mulholland WA...
MyNorthwest Staff

2 lawsuits filed against WA hospitals over sexual misconduct by physician

A series of lawsuits have been filed against Providence Health & Services, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, accusing the institutions of failing to protect patients from sexual abuse by former Dr. Mark Mulholland.
1 year ago
The Oaktree Motel...
Frank Lenzi

Aurora Avenue motel declared a ‘chronic nuisance property’

The Oaktree motel on Aurora Avenue has been declared a chronic nuisance property.
1 year ago
pierce county motorcycle crash drunk...
James Lynch and Heather Bosch

Bullet flies through Pierce County home. Teen party blamed.

A bullet through a Pierce County home that was connected to a teen party.
1 year ago
Auburn man sentenced...
MyNorthwest Staff

Auburn man sentenced to prison for garage fentanyl lab, guns

A 59-year-old man from Auburn was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison on Tuesday for making and selling fentanyl pills.
1 year ago
Andrew Prescott Elliott Marysville...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man charged in fatal $8 robbery, stabbing at Marysville church

Snohomish County has charged Andrew Prescott Elliott with first- and second-degree murder in connection with the March 31 stabbing of 66-year-old Gheorghe Sandru near Northwest Baptist Church in Marysville.
1 year ago
Aurora avenue shooting...
James Lynch

1 injured after shooting, armed robbery on Aurora

One person was injured after a shooting and armed robbery on Aurora, Seattle police confirmed.
1 year ago
Seattle First Hill shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police hunt for gunman after bullet grazes man in First Hill

Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting near the intersection of Broadway and East Fir Street after one person was injured.
1 year ago
Puyallup police chase...
Jason Sutich

Domestic violence suspect rams patrol car, flees police in Puyallup chase

A Puyallup man accused of attacking his girlfriend led police on a chase throughout the city on Monday in Pierce County.
1 year ago
Maple Valley Double Murder...
MyNorthwest Staff

Deputy staffing restored in King County precincts following budget boost

King County Sheriff's Office restores normal deputy levels after budget increase.
1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Booking restrictions active for Thurston County jail after facility reaches max capacity

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office has booking restrictions in place for the county jail after the sheriff, Derek Sanders, claimed the detention facility is running out of space.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Seattle man caught with fentanyl and gun on way to DOC meeting convicted

A Seattle man was convicted for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession, highlighting ongoing drug enforcement challenges.
1 year ago
Frank Lenzi

RV allegedly involved in fatal Skyway hit-and-run found, suspect arrested

King County authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a recreational vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run Thursday night in the Skyway neighborhood.
1 year ago
Jason Sutich

Vancouver police arrest known sex offender who allegedly assaulted 12-year-old

A 24-year-old Vancouver man was arrested on July 18 for the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, the City of Vancouver confirmed Thursday.
1 year ago
James Lynch

Seattle officer recovering after being hit by motorist

A Seattle officer is on the mend following a collision with a motorist.
1 year ago