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Crime Blotter

West Seattle armed robbery...
Jason Sutich

Teen arrested in connection with West Seattle armed robbery, cash tracker leads to capture

A 17-year-old boy was apprehended following an armed robbery at a Walgreens in West Seattle, aided by a cash tracking system.
11 days ago
A vehicle plunged from the SR 99 off-ramp to Spokane Street Saturday night, killing one person and ...
Tom Brock

SPD investigating what led to driver plunging off SR 99, killing teen

A tragic accident on SR 99 left one teen dead and three injured. SPD seeks answers in this devastating incident.
11 days ago
Sequim High School...
James Lynch

Sequim police thwart suspected school shooter who threatened students

Police in the city of Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula, may have thwarted a school shooting on Sunday.
11 days ago
Burglars use stolen Hyundai in smash-and-grab robbery...
MyNorthwest Staff

Masked thieves conduct smash-and-grab at North Seattle shop

Seattle police investigate a smash-and-grab burglary in North Seattle, causing significant damage to a local smoke shop.
11 days ago
Sheriff (KSO)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Road rage turns violent in SeaTac neighborhood after man shot

One man was shot Friday night during a road rage incident in the city of SeaTac, according to the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
11 days ago
Multiple Thurston County deputies chase a suspect wanted on multiple charges. (Photo courtesy of Th...
Frank Sumrall

Suspect with counterfeit money, fake IDs arrested after police chase

A suspect in possession of large amounts of counterfeit money and fake IDs was arrested after fleeing multiple traffic stops by law enforcement overnight Sunday.
11 days ago
Kent stolen alcohol...
Jason Sutich

Kent business shut down for buying stolen alcohol, creating theft shopping lists

A Kent business was shut down for buying stolen liquor, highlighting serious theft issues in the area.
11 days ago
louvre jewel heist closed...
SYLVIE CORBET, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Louvre remains closed one day after jewel heist

The Louvre remained closed Monday, a day after historic jewels were stolen from the world’s most-visited museum in a daring daylight heist that prompted authorities to reassess security measures at cultural sites across France.
12 days ago
port ludlow traffic stop standoff...
Frank Sumrall

Speeding traffic stop turns into armed standoff in Port Ludlow, suspect arrested

A man was arrested after a car chase attempting to evade police led to a standoff in Port Ludlow, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
12 days ago
seattle police food stamp...
James Lynch

Seattle police arrest nearly a dozen people for food stamp fraud

Nearly a dozen arrested by Seattle police for food stamp fraud after a three-month investigation in the Chinatown-International District.
14 days ago
Moses Lake (1)...
Frank Lenzi

2 brothers arrested in Moses Lake hit-and-run, road rage incident

Police nab two Issaquah men after road rage escalates from a hit-and-run in Moses Lake.
14 days ago
Tacoma...
Frank Lenzi

Tacoma police arrest second suspect in connection with fatal shooting

Tacoma Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a deadly shooting on South Orchard Street.
14 days ago
arsonist 8 fires mount baker seattle...
James Lynch

Arsonist sets up to 8 fires in an hour across Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood

The Seattle Police Department is looking for an arsonist who set as many as eight fires overnight in about an hour's time.
14 days ago
4-year-old north seattle mother arrested...
Frank Sumrall

4-year-old found dead in North Seattle apartment; mother arrested

A 4-year-old child was found dead in an apartment building in North Seattle Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Police Department reported.
15 days ago
Auburn Police Drone...
Frank Lenzi

VIDEO: Auburn police use drone to safely arrest robbery suspects

Auburn police safely apprehended three robbery suspects using drone technology, enhancing public safety and law enforcement efficiency.
15 days ago
wsp trooper drunk driver I-5...
Frank Sumrall

WSP trooper hospitalized after suspected drunk driver crashes into vehicle

A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper was sent to the hospital overnight after being hit by a suspected drunk driver.
15 days ago
northgate light rail station shooting...
MyNorthwest Staff

20-year-old killed near Northgate light rail station, no suspects arrested

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting near the Northgate light rail station in Seattle Wednesday.
15 days ago
Seattle assault...
James Lynch

88-year-old woman fights off attacker who bit off her finger, suspect at large

Seattle police are searching for a man who brutally bit off an elderly woman's finger during a violent attack.
16 days ago
Pierce County crash (1)...
Frank Lenzi

Woman killed when wanted felon crashes into her car, Pierce County authorities say

A wanted felon crashed into a woman's car in Parkland, Pierce County, resulting in her tragic death at a red light.
16 days ago
sequim...
Heather Bosch

He called the cops, then got arrested

A 39-year-old Bremerton man called deputies to his home, leading to his unexpected arrest.
16 days ago
k9 gambit kent arrest...
Frank Sumrall

‘Good boy’ Gambit: K9 aids arrest after reckless-driving stop in Kent

A K9 unit aided in the arrest of a suspect after he led police on a foot chase in Kent.
17 days ago
wsp killing pedestrian sr 7...
MyNorthwest Staff

WSP: Driver fled after striking, killing pedestrian on SR 7 late Friday

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is searching for a driver who fled a deadly crash late Friday night.
17 days ago
west seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Man arrested for alleged hate crime against Jewish man in West Seattle

A man was arrested in West Seattle for a hate crime against a Jewish individual, raising community concerns about safety.
17 days ago
Rainier Valley carjacking...
Jason Sutich

Carjackers hold 20-year-olds at gunpoint in Rainier Valley, suspects at large

Two armed suspects remain at large after a carjacking incident involving two 20-year-olds in Rainier Valley on Monday.
17 days ago