Lynnwood Police find abandoned puppy in dumpster
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Officers found an abandoned puppy in a dumpster Tuesday night, cold, scared, and covered in debris. The puppy is currently safe, warm, and being fostered by LPD Officers. LPD Officers responded to a report of an animal found in a dumpster Tuesday night, November 11. The puppy was given the nickname: “Oscar.” The […]
Lynnwood Police Department addresses concerns over ALPR camera data use
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department on Friday, October 24, issued a statement to clarify and “address potential misconceptions” of its use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology in response to a recent report by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights. The report titled, “Leaving the Door Wide Open: Flock Surveillance Systems and Immigration […]
Lynnwood Police Guild endorses Cho and Mata for City Council
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Guild, the union representing the men and women of the Lynnwood Police Department, has endorsed both Lynnwood City Council candidates for Position 2 — Ki Seung Cho and Isabel Mata. Last week, The Guild endorsed Dio Boucsieguez for Position 1, Bryce Owings for Position 3, and newly appointed councilman Robert Leutwyler for Position 5. Current council members Derica […]
Lynnwood Police Guild endorses Boucsieguez, Owings, and Leutwyler for City Council
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Guild, the union representing the men and women of the Lynnwood Police Department, has endorsed for Lynnwood City Council newcomers Dio Boucsieguez for Position 1 and Bryce Owings for Position 3, and newly appointed councilman Robert Leutwyler for Position 5. Current council members Derica Escamilla, Position 1, and Josh Binda, Position 3, […]
Lynnwood police seek witnesses to Swift Bus stop shooting
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police are seeking witnesses to a shooting that occurred Friday evening at a Swift Bus stop. No injuries were reported. On April 18th just after 9pm, two unidentified male suspects got into a confrontation with a male passenger at the Swift Bus Stop located in the 19900 block of Highway 99. Both suspects were […]
Lynnwood Police seeks public help in attempted child abduction
LYNNWOOD—On April 14th at about 4:30 p.m. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to the 7300 block of 202nd ST SW to investigate reports of an attempted abduction. After interviewing involved parties, officers determined three juvenile males were riding their bikes on the public trail behind the golf course. They were approached by an unknown male who suddenly […]
Lynnwood Police arrest 17 in retail theft operation
LYNNWOOD—During a special retail theft emphasis operation at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer on Saturday, March 29, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department made a total of 17 arrests and 1 trespass—half of those arrested were not residents of Lynnwood. “The Lynnwood Police Department is committed to making our city a fun and safe […]
Register today for 2025 Lynnwood Police Youth Camp
LYNNWOOD—Registration is now open for the Lynnwood Police Camp for youth ages 11 to 14 years. All county youth are encouraged to apply; however, space is limited! It’s a fun five days of learning safety skills, team building, leadership development, physical activities and much more! This will give youth a chance to interact with law enforcement and have […]
Lynnwood Police Chief selected to serve on State-Wide Law Enforcement Agency Board
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood today announced that Police Chief Cole Langdon has been appointed to serve as Chief-At-Large of the Board of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). “Chief Langdon is a respected leader both within his community but also regionally and we appreciate him joining our board,” said Steve Strachan, WASPC […]
A Special Retail Theft Emphasis operation by Lynnwood Police nabs 14 thieves
LYNNWOOD—On January 29, 2025, officers and detectives with the Lynnwood Police Department conducted a special retail theft emphasis at the Lynnwood Fred Meyer. During this 6-hour retail theft emphasis, Lynnwood officers made 14 arrests. During interviews, Lynnwood Detectives learned that at least 8 of the 14 arrested indicated they were not residents of Lynnwood. In […]
