LT podcast: Sheriff Adam Fortney, in his own words
Join the Lynnwood Times for its first ever podcast episode as we deep dive with Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney into his Office’s staffing shortage, the Office of Neighborhoods, and the importance of transparency. A lack of support from Washington State’s elected officials, recruitment and retention challenges, and low wages have all contributed to a […]
Multiple swimmers drown during first heat wave of the year
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 28, 2022 – Multiple drownings were reported over the weekend after thousands of friends and families hit local beaches, rivers and lakes to cool down. On Sunday, at 5:43 p.m., Snohomish County Fire and Rescue responded to a 911 call for water rescue in Lake Stevens at Davies Beach. When they […]
Abortion becomes a state-by-state issue after Roe v Wade overturned
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court overturned the 50-year-old landmark Roe v. Wade decision, 6-3, that established a right of personal privacy protected by the Due Process Clause which include the right of a woman to determine whether or not to bear a child. Access to an abortion would now become a state issue, with […]
Daleway Park murder: A social media drug deal gone wrong
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 22, 2022 – New reports obtained by the Lynnwood Times show the Daleway Park shooting incident, which resulted in the death of 70-year-old Carl Bridgmon, on April 5, was the result of a drug deal gone wrong. The social media platform Snapchat was used to organize transaction. Katie Durkits, Snapchat communications team, […]
Mariner High School shooting suspect still at large
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 13, 2022 — Snohomish County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of Mariner High School in the Mukilteo School District that occurred this afternoon. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, an alleged juvenile fired shots at a vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the […]
Methamphetamine lab confirmed at Lynnwood hotel
LYNNWOOD, June 8, 2022 –The Lynnwood Police and several fire agencies responded to a 9-1-1 hazardous material call at approximately 11:42 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. After first responders isolated the hazard, the case was initially turned over to the Washington State Department of Ecology before handing it over to be investigated by the Snohomish […]
Sheriff announces staffing changes to offset attrition
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 6, 2022 – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announces a permanent reassignment of specialty units to patrol to offset staffing shortages and provide a safer working environment for deputies. The staffing changes will take effect this month. “Over the past couple years, law enforcement in the state of Washington has faced […]
Multiple agencies respond to hazardous material call at Lynnwood hotel
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 4, 2022 – The Lynnwood Police and several fire agencies responded to a 9-1-1 hazardous material call at approximately 11:42 a.m. today. The first responders have isolated the hazard and turned it over to the Washington State Department of Ecology. The Lynnwood Times was told that the incident is contained and […]
Bail set at $1 million for Daleway Park murder suspect
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 25, 2022 – Today, Leif Gunnar Smith appeared in Everett District Court for the alleged murder of 70-year-old Carl Bridgmon that occurred on April 5, 2022, at Daleway Park. Bail was set for $1 million. Bridgmon’s was caught in the middle of an altercation between four individuals and gunned down as he […]
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reveals Memorial Vehicle honoring Sgt. Jim Kinard
EVERETT, Wash. – The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office revealed their new Memorial Vehicle Monday, May 16, honoring Sgt. Jim Kinard who was killed in the line of duty. The vehicle both contributes to an ongoing effort towards building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community and memorializes Sgt. Kinard who gave the ultimate sacrifice […]
