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 […]
Lynnwood police chief says state law ties the hands of police in illegal immigration enforcement
LYNNWOOD—In a message to residents on Friday, Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon shared that the Keep Washington Working Act prevents law enforcement from assisting in immigration enforcement. Last Friday, Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn shared a similar stance. Below is his community message in its entirety: As your Chief of Police, I want to take a moment to reaffirm the […]
Lynnwood Police release footage of New Year’s Eve shooting suspects
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department is asking for your help to identify two suspects in the New Year’s Eve shooting near the 19700 block of 68th Ave West that killed a 14-year-old boy and injured another juvenile. If you live in the vicinity of 68th Ave West, please check your security footage from Tuesday, December 31st, […]
Lynnwood Police team up with Bellevue PD to teach free women’s self-defense class
LYNNWOOD—In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Lynnwood Police Department and Bellevue Police Department teamed up to present a free Women’s Self Defense Workshop on Saturday, October 26, at the Lynnwood Police Department Community Room. “We had an amazing day at our women’s self-defense workshop,” Maren McKay, Public Information Officer for the Lynnwood Police […]
Lynnwood Police Weekly Review: Police seeking burglary suspect
LYNNWOOD—Below is the Lynnwood Police Weekly Review Media Board Spreadsheet for September 8 to September 14, 2024. The video highlights notable LPD incidents by Public Affairs & Communications Manager Maren McKay the week ending September 20, 2024. Check out Lynnwood Police Department’s new YouTube Series called, “On The Road.” To learn more, click here.
Lynnwood Police hold first ever Shop with a Cop back-to-school event
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Police Department held its first ever Shop with a Cop back to school event at Alderwood Mall on Tuesday, September 3, where students had the opportunity to shop alongside community Police Officers for much needed supplies leading up into the start of the new school year. The mall was closed for several hours […]
Council blocks mayor appointment, Lynnwood Police labor contracts approved
LYNNWOOD—At its Regular Business Meeting, on Monday, August 12, Lynnwood City Council approved the Lynnwood Police Collective Bargaining Agreements and unanimously authorized the mayor to reopen the confirmation process for Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts, preventing her interim appointee from permanently being appointed to the position, for now. “I move that the city […]
Lynnwood Police Chief addresses shooting at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD—As Lynnwood mourns the death of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, Police Chief Langdon shared a community message saying, “we will not settle or quietly accept this violence as the new normal.” Since 2021, juvenile arrests within the city of Lynnwood have increased 709%. On July 9, Woods-Johnson’s assailant, Samuel Gizaw, is in custody at the Denney […]
Lynnwood Police seek help in looking for armed felony suspect on the run
Lynnwood Police are asking the public to stay on the look out for 35-year-old Mychal Cushman, a felony suspect on the run. Cushman is wanted for a region-wide crime spree impacting multiple jurisdictions in King and Snohomish County, the Lynnwood PD said. On June 18, 2024 Cushman allegedly eluded officers in a stolen vehicle before […]
