Public Safety

Police release photo of suspect in Lake Ballinger area assault and purse snatching

Police release photo of suspect in Lake Ballinger area assault and purse snatching

Edmonds police Tuesday identified the suspect wanted in the assault and purse snatching of an Edmonds woman in the Lake Ballinger neighborhood June 11. Matthew Adam Propst, described by police as a violent offender, is a 28-year-old white male, 5-5 and 160 pounds with very short/bald brown hair, and blue eyes with multiple tattoos. Propst is “an armed career criminal and two-strike felon,... »

Altercation at Park Ballinger apartments early Tuesday as men come to aid of assault victim

A 21-year-old Edmonds man was taken to Harborview Medical Center early Tuesday morning with facial injuries following an altercation with two men in the parking lot of Park Ballinger apartments, 230th Street Southwest and 76th Avenue West. Edmonds police said the incident occurred when two residents of the apartment complex came to the aid of the man’s ex-girlfriend after they allegedly saw ... »

Fire District 1 fire calls, week of June 6-12

Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 377 calls the week of June 6-12: 294 emergency medical aid calls, 26 motor vehicle collisions, 31 fires, 13 service calls, 1 natural gas leak and 12 automatic fire alarms. June 6 FIRE:  At 2:11 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in the 16200 block of 70th Place West in Edmonds.  Smoke was coming from the crawl space when they arri... »

Police seek man in assault, purse snatching in Lake Ballinger neighborhood Tuesday

Police are looking for a 30-year-old man suspected of hitting an Edmonds woman in the face and stealing her purse in the Lake Ballinger neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. According to Edmonds police spokesman Sgt. Mark Marsh, the 29-year-old victim female was near her car in the 22900 block of 76th Avenue West at approximately 1:50 p.m. Tuesday when the suspect hit her, took her purse and fled on foo... »

Fire District 1 fire calls, week of May 30-June 5

Snohomish County Fire District 1 responded to 372 calls the week of May 30-June 5: 310 emergency medical aid calls, 22 motor vehicle collisions, 13 fires, 10 service calls, 2 natural gas leaks and 15 automatic fire alarms. May 30 COLLISION:  At 1:20 p.m., three vehicles were involved in a collision at 220th Street Southwest and 9th Avenue South in Edmonds. Firefighters transported one patient to S... »

Edmonds man attacked in Mountlake Terrace pub fight dies; suspect now charged with murder

An Edmonds man attacked behind O’Houlies Pub in Mountlake Terrace last October recently died as a result of his injuries, bringing a new charge of second-degree murder to the main suspect in the incident. Bryan James Scott, 21 of Mountlake Terrace, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge in Snohomish County Superior Court last week. A trial date in the case has been set for Aug. 2. The victim, Chr... »

Man struck by semi-truck May 24 identified as Luke O. Royer

The Washington State Patrol has identified the 33-year-old who was struck by a semi-truck after running into traffic on Interstate 5 May 24. He is Luke O. Royer, 33, of Edmonds. Police said that Royer went into traffic just south of 220th Street Southwest at 7:25 a.m. The driver of the semi-truck wasn’t injured, the State Patrol said. »

Court sets conditions for return of five dogs to Rose Adams

Court sets conditions for return of five dogs to Rose Adams

Rose Adams was back in Edmonds District Court on Wednesday, June 5, at which time Judge Doug Fair took up her request to reclaim the five dogs licensed to her. Fair reiterated his previous order that she may not possess or have control over the animals while her trial is pending. However he also ruled that the animals may be released to a responsible third party, provided that Adams first pay all ... »

The Rose Adams Case: What’s happened and where it’s going

The Rose Adams Case: What’s happened and where it’s going

The Rose Adams animal abuse case has received considerable local attention, and has put Edmonds in the national spotlight. The case is complex and fraught with controversy and strong emotion, and it’s challenging to separate fact from conjecture. To help our readers understand this case, My Edmonds News has prepared the following overview based on documents and records from the Edmonds Polic... »

Edmonds man charged Wednesday with attempted kidnapping of 4-year-old boy

A 35-year-old Edmonds man was charged Wednesday with second-degree attempted kidnapping for allegedly trying to snatch a 4½-year-old boy Sunday during a Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event near the Seattle Center, our online news partner The Seattle Times reported. Tra Young is scheduled to be arraigned on the charge on June 19. He remains in the King County Jail in lieu of $750,000 bail. Accor... »

DUI suspected as Edmonds man causes two collisions, taken to Harborview Wednesday

A 40-year-old Edmonds man was transported Harborview Medical Center Wednesday evening after he crashed his vehicle into another car near 210th Street Southwest and 74th Avenue West, left the scene, then rolled the vehicle in a yard in the Maplewood neighborhood. According to Edmonds police spokesman Sgt. Mark Marsh, police were dispatched to the scene of the first collision at around 6:50 p.m., af... »

Edmonds police release sketch of suspect in tanning salon robbery

Edmonds police release sketch of suspect in tanning salon robbery

Edmonds police on Tuesday released a sketch of the suspect in the May 29 armed robbery of the Edmonds Tropical Tan salon on Edmonds Way. The suspect, who is believed to be responsible for similar crimes in nearby areas, is described as a white male in his late teens, approximately 5-11, medium build with short blond hair. The suspect was wearing a red baseball hat, red plaid short-sleeve button do... »

Car crashes into building at 220th and Highway 99 Tuesday

Car crashes into building at 220th and Highway 99 Tuesday

Two were hospitalized with minor injuries following a three-vehicle collision Tuesday morning at Highway 99 and 220th Street Southwest; one vehicle involved ended up striking a building that formerly housed the O’Reilly Auto Parts store on the southeast corner of the intersection. Edmonds police report that the crash started when a red sedan traveling southbound on Highway 99 ran a red light... »

Bail set at $750,000 for Edmonds man accused of trying to snatch 4 1/2-year-old boy in Seattle

A King County District Court judge found probable cause Monday to hold a 35-year-old Edmonds man on investigation of second-degree kidnapping for allegedly trying to snatch a 4½-year-old boy from his family during a charity event Sunday at Seattle Center, our online news partner The Seattle Times reported. Tra Young, who also goes by the name Vuong Thanh Tra, waived his appearance before Judge Joh... »

Edmonds police officers kick it up in Special Olympics Torch Run down Highway 99

Edmonds police officers kick it up in Special Olympics Torch Run down Highway 99

Story and photos by Larry Vogel The Edmonds Police Department joined with law enforcement agencies across Washington state Friday to participate in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, part of the opening events for this weekend’s Washington State Special Olympics games. Edmonds Police Chief Al Compaan was on hand to cheer on and support the group. “We look forward to this e... »

Ninth Avenue in Edmonds closed due to head-on collision

Story and photo by Larry Vogel Ninth Avenue was closed for about an hour Thursday afternoon after a head-on collision in front of the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery spilled gallons of oil and antifreeze onto the roadway . Edmonds Police Officer Paulson was on the scene helping to direct the cleanup. He described the accident. “At about 1:45 p.m. a northbound car drifted into the southbound lanes ... »

Police seeking suspect in armed robbery of Edmonds tanning salon

Police seeking suspect in armed robbery of Edmonds tanning salon

Edmonds police are seeking a suspect in the armed robbery of an Edmonds Way tanning salon Wednesday morning. According to Edmonds police spokesman Sgt. Don Anderson, the suspect entered Tropical Tan, located in the 9700 block of Edmonds Way, around 8:30 a.m., displayed a handgun and demanded money from an employee. No one was hurt in this incident and the suspect was seen leaving in a small, white... »

Edmonds man dies after being struck by semi-truck on I-5 Friday

A 33-year-old Edmonds man was killed on Interstate 5 Friday morning after he ran into traffic just south of 220th Street Southwest, the Washington State Patrol said. The man’s identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. The incident occurred at 7:25 a.m. The driver of the semi-truck wasn’t injured, the State Patrol said.   »

Edmonds police nab suspect in armed robbery attempt outside Park 212 apartments

Edmonds police have arrested a 23-year-old Edmonds man in connection with attempted armed robbery of an Edmonds woman outside the Park 212 Apartments last week. Edmonds police spokesman Sgt. Mark Marsh said that an Edmonds police detective assigned to the case spotted the suspect walking northbound on Highway 99 around 5 p.m. Wednesday, and the man was taken into custody. The man is suspected of t... »

Rose Adams appears in court to answer animal abuse charges

Rose Adams appears in court to answer animal abuse charges

Story and photos by Larry Vogel Protestors gathered as Rose Adams, defendant in the much-publicized recent animal abuse case, was arraigned Wednesday before Edmonds Municipal Court Judge Douglas Fair on charges of misdemeanor animal cruelty and exceeding the maximum number of animals per household. Adams, free on bail since May 19, entered not guilty pleas to all charges. She entered the courtroom... »

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