South County Fire is receiving a $10,000 grant to launch a telehealth program to safely connect community paramedics with older adults and other vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community paramedics provide non-emergency assistance to frequent 911 callers. The program helps clients access social services and community resources to meet their needs. This reduces 911…
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Mayor, police chief announce efforts to review, implement new police procedures and policies
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson and Acting Police Chief Jim Lawless on Thursday issued statements outlining ways they plan to address community concerns about policing and racial justice given the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. Following up on his…
Community members gather to honor George Floyd, protest police brutality
Hundreds lined 52nd Avenue West in the Meadowdale area Wednesday night, holding signs and soliciting honks from passing cars to honor the life of George Floyd while protesting against police brutality. Chants and car horns filled the air as community members gathered near St. Timothy Lutheran Church, located in the 5100 block of 164th Street…
Alderwood Mall businesses reopen for curbside service Wednesday after ‘credible threats’ prompt two-day closure
Multiple Alderwood Mall businesses resumed offering curbside pickup Wednesday after tips of possible looting and property damage prompted a two-day closure of the property. According to mall management, 16 businesses reopened to offer curbside pick up, many of them restaurants located in or near the mall, including Blazing Onion, The Cheesecake Factory, Claim Jumper and…
Police: Alderwood Mall still closed due to ‘continuing credible threats’
This story was updated June 2 to include new information from the Lynnwood Police Department and Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith. Due to continuing credible threats of property damage and theft at the Alderwood Mall, businesses at the mall are still closed and barricades are in place to prevent access to the area, according to Lynnwood…
Lynnwood declares civil emergency with curfew until 5 AM Tuesday
Declaring a civil emergency, Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith Monday announced she was imposing a curfew in the city starting at 5 p.m. Monday, June 1. The curfew was set to last until 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 2. and was enforced by the Lynnwood Police Department. In response, Edmonds College closed its campus at 5 p.m. Monday…
Updated: Tips on possible looting led police to block access to Alderwood Mall; Edmonds chief says organized violence ‘will not be tolerated’
Tips from community members and business owners about possible looting led Lynnwood police to block access to Alderwood Mall at the request of mall management Monday. It’s unknown yet whether the mall will remain closed on Tuesday. Nearby roads were also shut down and police have not yet decided when the roadways will reopen. Seattle…
Updated: Police asking for witnesses in crash involving suspected DUI driver and Edmonds PD officer
Updated May 31 with additional details from Lynnwood police. A 27-year-old man is being investigated for DUI after the Honda he was driving collided with an Edmonds police vehicle near Edmonds-Woodway High School Friday night. Both the driver and the police officer were taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The Edmonds officer…
Edmonds Police Blotter: May 19-25, 2020
Between May 19-25, the Edmonds Police Department reported 232 cases of identity theft related to unemployment fraud. The department recently issued advice regarding what to do in the event personal information is used to file false unemployment claims. May 19 23000 block Edmonds Way: Victim reported an online puppy scam involving repeated requests for more…
Driver, police officer taken to Harborview after crash near Edmonds-Woodway Friday night
A vehicle collision involving an Edmonds police SUV and a Honda around 9:30 p.m. Friday night in front of Edmonds-Woodway High School resulted in both drivers being transported to Harborview Medical Center, Edmonds police said. Police said the driver of the Honda, who was suspected of being impaired, had to be extricated with the jaws…
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Edmonds police chief issues statement regarding George Floyd: Minneapolis officers’ actions ‘not reflective’ of EPD’s values
Acting Edmonds Police Chief Jim Lawless issued a message to the community Thursday regarding the “pain and outrage” over the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, who was seen on video gasping for breath during an arrest in which a police officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes. “I want to assure you…
After community tips, Edmonds police arrest Lynnwood man suspected in numerous thefts from vehicles
A 24-year old Lynnwood man was booked into the Snohomish County Jail Monday in connection with multiple thefts from vehicles in Edmonds that led to the recovery of over 10 bags of suspected stolen property. Edmonds police said that tips from the community — including surveillance photos of the suspect — were critical to…
Washington State Patrol: Increase in motorcycle fatalities a cause for concern
For a motorcycle rider, what could be better than warm spring weather, sunny days, and open roads? But the Washington State Patrol says that for too many riders in Washington, recent lower traffic volumes have led to higher speeds and — tragically — to an increase in rider deaths. So far in 2020, 12 of…
Ask the Edmonds Cop: How citizens can help police catch suspects
Edmonds Police Sgt. Damian Smith discusses ways the public can help police track down those suspected of breaking the law.
Edmonds Police Blotter: May 12-18, 2020
Between May 12-18, the Edmonds Police Department reported 104 cases of identity theft related to unemployment fraud. The department recently issued advice regarding what to do in the event personal information is used to file false unemployment claims. May 12 400 block 3rd Avenue North: Reporting party received threatening phone call. 21900 block Highway 99:…
South County Fire makes 3-year-old Lynnwood boy’s wish come true
Three-year-old Eli Kincaid likes two things — “Toy Story’s” Buzz Lightyear and fire trucks. So, when a trip to Disney World was postponed due to the coronavirus, the Make-a-Wish Foundation partnered with South County Fire to bring Eli the next best thing — a fire truck parade. Joining the procession were police patrol vehicles, ambulances,…
Snohomish County Sheriff faces recall campaign after judge says that signature gathering can begin
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney faces two potential recall campaigns, but he says he is not running from a fight to keep his job. The drive to oust Fortney was sparked when he made comments on his Facebook page April 21 critical of Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 restrictions, adding that “the impacts of COVID-19 no…
Was your identity stolen for unemployment benefits? Edmonds police advise what to do next
Police departments are usually the ones warning the public about scams, but in the case of the recent wave of fraudsters applying for Washington State unemployment benefits, police employees themselves are among the victims. Like many local police agencies, the Edmonds Police Department has received reports of residents who were victims of what the State…
Edmonds Police Blotter: May 5-11, 2020
May 5 21100 block Summit Lane: Tires were stolen from victim’s back yard. 23400 block Edmonds Way: A purse with cash and credit cards was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. 1100 block Viewland Way: Complaint of harassment by an unknown subject resulted in charges for stalking. 7300 block 213th Place Southwest: Police responded to an…
Ask the Edmonds Cop: How police are enforcing social distancing
Edmonds police Sgt. Damian Smith talks about how police are responding to public health guidance regarding gatherings and social distancing.
Police catch two men connected to 2019 Harbor Square Athletic Club locker room thefts
Two men connected to locker room thefts at Edmonds’ Harbor Square Athletic Club in 2019 were among 15 arrested and charged as part of a pyramid-style ring that stole items from fitness centers, gyms and recreation locations in Snohomish, King and Skagit counties. The Everett Police Department announced Monday that detectives investigated over 23 reported cases…
Happening nearby: Police seek information about early Sunday morning shooting death in MLT
Mountlake Terrace police are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting in the 23900 block of 60th Avenue West that took the life of a man in his early 20s. According to Commander Pat Lowe, police were called to the location about 12:30 a.m. after receiving multiple reports of gunshots heard in the area. Officers responding to the…
Edmonds Police Blotter: April 28-May 3
April 28 19800 block 77th Place West: Mail likely stolen from other locations recovered near mailboxes. 7300 block 216th Street Southwest: An unknown subject attempted to gain entry into an apartment through sliding glass door. 21900 block Highway 99: A shoplifting suspect was arrested for third-degree theft. 200 block 2nd Avenue North: A storage unit…
Snohomish County Sheriff has to pay for legal defense of recall petition, county prosecutor says
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, who made the news last month when he said he wouldn’t enforce Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the COVID-19 outbreak, will have to pay for his own legal defense against a recall petition filed against him. In an April 28 letter to Fortney, Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam…
Ask the Edmonds Cop: Domestic violence and COVID-19
Edmonds Police Department Domestic Violence Coordinator Jill Schick talks about the impact that COVID-19’s stay-at-home orders have had on domestic violence situations and offers advice for victims.