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Image: A Snohomish County Sheriff's vehicle is seen in Lynnwood in March 2024....
KIRO 7 News Staff

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol car stolen in Arlington, suspect caught

A Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was stolen by a fleeing suspect following a hit-and-run on Wednesday morning. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Arlington police were initially looking for a man who had hit a vehicle while driving a truck and trailer in Arlington. The suspect then reportedly drove to a family […]
1 year ago
A smash-and-grab burglary left Kemp's Cannabis badly damaged Wednesday morning in Belltown....
Luke Duecy and Frank Lenzi

Smash-and-grab robbery damages Kemp’s Cannabis in Belltown

A smash-and-grab robbery damaged Shawn Kemp's Cannabis shop in Seattle at 1st Avenue and Denny Way early Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
missing 14-year-old seattle...
Frank Lenzi

Man stabbed in Capitol Hill: SPD investigates Tuesday night attack

Police are looking for a person who stabbed a man Tuesday night in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff

$10,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets spark community-wide hunt in University Place

Sasquatch Bricks in University Place is asking for help finding the $10,000 worth of LEGO sets stolen from the shop last week.
1 year ago
Gunfire on I-5 in Seattle...
KIRO 7 News Staff and MyNorthwest Staff

One person in custody for shooting at car on I-5 in Seattle

Troopers with Washington State Patrol say one person is in custody after shooting at a car on Interstate 5.
1 year ago
Confiscated Drugs in Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Police recover large stash of fentanyl, meth, and cash in Capitol Hill

Seattle police arrested a man, uncovering large drugs and cash during a routine patrol in Capitol Hill.
1 year ago
shooting border patrol blaine...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Woman stabbed in Shoreline, deputies searching for suspect

Deputies with the King County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing in the Shoreline neighborhood of Seattle Tuesday afternoon.
1 year ago
Close up of the DEA logo on a uniform of a DEA agent....
MyNorthwest Staff

Major PNW drug case ends with nearly 13-year federal prison sentence

A high-level drug trafficking case ends with a 13-year federal prison sentence, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug crime.
1 year ago
Image: Drugs, guns and money were seized as part of a large investigation led by the DEA and the Se...
KIRO Newsradio staff

‘It’s constant fighting’: Belltown residents demand end to drug trade

Belltown community raises safety concerns over rising drug use, urging law enforcement for effective solutions to combat the issue.
1 year ago
Seattle police officers conducting a DUI collision investigation led to the arrest of a "prolific" ...
Frank Lenzi

Seattle Police arrest ‘prolific DUI driver’

Seattle police say they have arrested a "prolific DUI driver."
1 year ago
seattle arrests guns...
Frank Lenzi

Gun violence down but it’s ‘not mission accomplished’ in King County

For the first time since 2018, King County has reported a decline in gun violence, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The latest data, compiled from 39 law enforcement agencies across the county, shows a significant decrease in the number of homicides, non-fatal shootings, and reports of shots fired in 2024.
1 year ago
Matthew Colson died in a hit-and-run in 2019. (Courtesy Marysville Police Department)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Six years later police continue efforts to solve a homicide in Marysville

The Marysville Police Department has taken to social media in hopes of gathering information that could help solve a hit-and-run homicide from six years ago.
1 year ago
Police chase through Shelton, WA. (Mason County Sheriff's Office)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after leading police in a pursuit through Shelton

A DUI suspect led police on a chase after reckless driving in Shelton, highlighting urgent public safety concerns.
2 years ago
The parents of Kadony Robbins, 18, believe he was shot and killed on Valentine's Day as he tried to...
Louie Tran, KIRO7 Eyewitness News

‘I would’ve taken his place any day’: Tacoma couple remembers son shot, killed on Valentine’s Day

A Tacoma couple is remembering their son after he was shot and killed on Valentine’s Day.
2 years ago
KCSO retired K9 Frodo passed away Feb. 7. (Courtesy King County Sheriff's Office)...
Frank Lenzi

King County Sheriff’s Office mourns beloved retired K9 Frodo

The King County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K9s. K9 Frodo passed away passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, surrounded by his faithful handler and loving family.
2 years ago
Some people who have had their cars stolen get more than just their cars back. (COURTESY KIRO-7)...
Linzi Sheldon, KIRO 7 News

‘I was very surprised’: Local victims get back more than just stolen car

More than 26,000 cars were stolen in Washington last year according to the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force, and if their owners are fortunate enough to get them back, they’re often saddled with a time-consuming new problem: they need to clean up and clean out their vehicle.
2 years ago
Kent officer shoots armed man. (Courtesy KIRO-7)...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Kent officer shoots armed man on Des Moines beach after crisis response

A Kent police officer shot a 58-year-old man on a Des Moines beach Friday evening after authorities responded to reports of an armed individual who had threatened himself and family members, according to police.
2 years ago
(Courtesy KIRO-7)...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Kitsap deputies search for hit-and-run driver who left scene with damaged Jeep

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a Bremerton man with minor injuries.
2 years ago
Police car. (Courtesy of KIRO-7)...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Mount Vernon police arrest man linked to fatal overdose, illegal firearms

A Mount Vernon man has been arrested in connection with a suspected drug overdose death, according to the Mount Vernon Police Department.
2 years ago
drive-by shooting swat...
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

King County sees first decline in gun violence since 2018, report shows

On Thursday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office released a 2024 Gun Violence Report. The report shows homicides by firearms down nearly 30% in 2024. With 107 firearm homicide victims in 2023, down to 75 firearm homicide victims in 2024.
2 years ago
Car crashed into West Seattle home. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department)...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

Driver plows through fences, crashes into West Seattle home, police say

Seattle police arrested a 28-year-old woman early Thursday after she crashed her car into an occupied home in West Seattle.
2 years ago
Image: A Tacoma Police Department vehicle is seen on a street....
Luke Duecy

Man accused of killing stepfather appears in court

A Tacoma homicide investigation unfolds as police arrest a suspect in a quiet, upscale neighborhood following a report of murder.
2 years ago
tacoma high school stabbing...
Frank Lenzi

Early morning shooting in Tacoma leaves one dead

A man was shot to death early Friday morning in Tacoma.
2 years ago
Bellevue police are investigating a shooting downtown.(Bellevue Police Department)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Bellevue Police seek witnesses after drive-by shooting downtown

Bellevue Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in downtown, but they need the public’s help. At 8:43 p.m. on Wednesday, police responded to multiple reports of gunshots on the 9800 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE near Meydenbauer Bay Park. No one was injured during the incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. […]
2 years ago