Lynnwood police say they have identified five males between the ages of 17 and 20 who were involved in the Sept, 4 shooting at Lynndale Park that left one dead and two injured. One of the minors involved in the shooting is still hospitalized with critical injuries, police said. After further investigating the incident, police…
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Marysville man faces multiple charges in Edmonds-area shootings
The Snohomish County Prosecutor has filed a criminal complaint in County District Court charging Gilbert Alexander Escamilla with seven criminal counts including first- and second-degree murder in connection with shootings Aug. 10 in unincorporated Edmonds and Marysville. Escamilla is alleged to have committed the 4 a.m. Aug. 10 shooting in Marysville, followed almost three hours…
These are the cars that get stolen the most in Washington state
If you drive a full-size 1999 Ford pickup truck in Washington state, beware that it’s a very popular target for auto thieves. That’s according to a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which found that the pickups ranked as the most commonly stolen vehicles in the state last year, with 4,121 thefts. The…
Murders hit record, auto thefts soared in 2022, new state figures show
A record number of murders. Thousands more cars stolen. Domestic violence a factor in nearly half of the crimes against people. And fewer police officers on the beat – the fewest per capita in the nation. These are among the findings in the annual Crime in Washington report which paints a distressing picture of a…
Retired detective to talk about solving cold cases with DNA at Lynnwood’s Heritage Park Oct. 29
Always wondered how genetic genealogy can help law enforcement solve cases? Head over to the Heritage Park Wickers Building in Lynnwood Saturday, Oct. 29 to hear from retired detective Jim Scharf on how he used genetic genealogy to solve cold cases during his career. Hosted by the Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association, Scharf will be discussing…
Mountlake Terrace works to clean up crime at Studio 6 hotel
You might think you’ve heard this story before. But not this twist. A local city has crime problems at a motel – drugs, domestic violence, trespass, assault – and the city can’t seem to find a way to get the motel to clean out the bad actors and make their place safer. No, it is…
Updated: Amid Highway 99 safety concerns, mayor announces plans for police officer at neighborhood office
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson on Wednesday announced new plans that he hopes will ease frustrations and fears in Edmonds’ Highway 99 neighborhood: – A sworn police officer will now work out of the new ‘little’ city hall on Highway 99. – The city has launched a code enforcement team to inspect motels and hotels on…
‘The most violence we have ever seen’: Guns, drugs and gangs contribute to Hwy 99 crime wave
It is three minutes past 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving afternoon. Just off Highway 99, an Edmonds family has gathered to celebrate – four kids, nine adults. Some are in the kitchen, overseeing the cooking. Everybody’s talking, laughing. Suddenly, there is a popping sound. “We heard a noise, looked up to see the window shattered,” a…
Lynnwood man suspected of sexual assault turns himself into police
A Lynnwood man suspected of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman in July has turned himself in to the Lynnwood police. According to Deputy Chief James Nelson, a man in his early 20s arrived at the Lynnwood Police Department with his lawyer to surrender himself into police custody. He will be booked in Snohomish County…
Lynnwood police seek suspect accused of sexual assault, robbery in July
The Lynnwood Police Department is seeking help identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman on July 26, around 5:40 p.m. in a wooded area near the 17100 block of Highway 99. According to police, the 33-year-old female victim said she met the man on a Community Transit bus, where they began…
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Law enforcement agencies undergo active-shooter training in former Alderwood Middle School gymnasium
Last week, the gymnasium of the former Alderwood Middle School in Lynnwood was temporarily converted into a high-tech virtual reality training center. Law enforcement personnel from around the region — including the Lynnwood and Edmonds police departments — participated in active shooter training scenarios using state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) equipment. Multiple participants — each wearing…
Customers asked to contact Lynnwood Brides and Beyond after clothing, info stolen in burglary
The owners of Brides and Beyond in Lynnwood are requesting that customers contact them regarding recent orders placed after discovering Thursday their store was burglarized, Lynnwood police said The local bridal shop and its associated business Pro-Fit Tailoring — both located at 19725 40th Ave. W. in Lynnwood — were burglarized between 6:30 p.m. on…